SPECIAL EVENTS

We've got your Holidays covered. Check out our Special Events below...
SWIMSGIVING / Friday, Nov. 10th
Location: Smithfield Recreation & Aquatic Center 600 M Durwood Stephenson Pkwy Time: 10AM-8PM
Swimsgiving Admission: 4 cans of non-perishable food items / per person. (For Pool Area Only)
The Splash Pad will be open from 10AM until close 8PM. The food collected will be going to families in our community for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
(Admission for Swimsgiving is for the Pool area only!)
THE GRINCH STINK STANK STUNK 5K TOY RUN OR JINGLE BELL JOG (Walk)
Location: Smithfield Community Park Date: December 2nd Time: 10:00 am
Join us for our Annual Grinch Stink Stank Stunk 5k Toy Run or Jingle Bell Jog (walk), and get in the Christmas Spirit! Entry in either is a new, unwrapped toy per participant. Toys will benefit Harbor and Johnston County DSS Angel Tree. Registration for either the GRINCH RUN 5K or the JINGLE BELL JOG (Walk) is available on-line or at Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center until Wednesday, 11/29/23. (Check-in goes a little quicker on race day if you are already registered, however, you may also register race day.) Race Day Registration begins at 8:30 am, Smithfield Community Park, Rotary Shelter. Mr. Grinch should arrive before race time!
Come join us and bring out the "Who" in You! Dress up and bring your favorite Whoville characters to life! Prizes will be awarded for: Best Kid Costume; Best Adult Costume; Best Dog Costume; Best Who Duo or Family; 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Male; and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Female.
Registration opens 10/16/23.
This event will definitely get you in the Spirit of Christmas!! Give, Give, Give ‘til your heart grows 3 sizes!!!
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SMITHFIELD TREE LIGHTING
Location: Downtown Smithfield Date: December 7th Time: 7:00 pm
(More information will be posted later.)
SMITHFIELD CHRISTMAS PARADE
Location: Downtown Smithfield Date: December 14th Time: 7:00 pm
The parade route is on Market Street, from 6th Street to 2nd Street. Bring out the family and enjoy the show.
Application form attached to participate in the Parade. Applications due BEFORE December 4th, 5pm.
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