SPECIAL EVENTS

Town of Smithfield Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Sunday, March 29th
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Smithfield Community Park (600 M Durwood Stephenson Pkwy, Smithfield, NC)
Fee: FREE!
Ages: 3-12
Don't be late for an important date with the Easter Bunny! The egg hunt will start at 3:00pm sharp, so arrive early. Please be sure to bring your own basket/bucket to collect eggs. There will be bounce houses, face painting, raffles, and more!
Sponsored by The Bridge Church
Queen of Hearts Mother Son Dance
Date: Saturday, April 11th
Time: 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Location: Smithfield Recreation and Aquatic Center (600 M Durwood Stephenson Pkwy)
Fee: $35 per Smithfield Couple $45 per Non- Smithfield Couple $10 each additional Son
Ages: 3 and up You can register in person at the Aquatic Center or online at www.smithfield-nc.com. To get the multiple son discount call 919-934-2148.
Ham & Yam Hog Trot 5K Run & Piglet Stampede
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Time: Piglet Stampede Kids Run starts at 8:30am and the Hog Trot 5K starts at 9:00am
Location: Bob Wallace Jaycee Kiddie Park (306 S Second St, Smithfield, NC)
Fee: $40 for the Hog Trot 5K and $10 for the Piglet Stampede
Join us on Saturday, May 2nd in downtown Smithfield, NC as part of the 40th annual Ham & Yam Festival for the exciting Hog Trot 5K and the half-mile Piglet Stampede! The starting point for both the 5K and the Piglet Stampede will be the Girl Scout Hut located at 306 S. Second Street, Smithfield, NC with the stampede starting at 8:30am and the 5K starting at 9:00am. Both races will be ran on and turned around on the scenic Neuse River Greenway. To register, please visit Ham & Yam Hog Trot 5K in Smithfield, NC - Details, Registration, and Results | ITS YOUR RACE
2026 River Jam Concert Series
Located: 150 S Front Street, Smithfield, NC 27577 - Neuse River Amphitheater
All Concerts start at 7:00pm. Food starts at 6:30pm. Bring a blanket or chair and come enjoy the show.
March 27th- THE SWITCH
April 24th - COOPER GREER
May 15th - JIM QUICK AND COASTLINE BAND
June 12th - LIQUID PLEASURE