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Champions in Motion Youth Cheerleading

Ages 4-6: 6-6:45pm
Ages 7-9: 6:45-7:30pm
Ages 10-18: 7:30-8:15pm

$10/Week

Register online HERE. Call 919-535-8304 with questions.

Artist Trading Cards Workshop

Join us for a creative evening at the Village Park Program Room! Learn about the history of Artist Trading Cards, then create your own 2.5" x 3.5" works of art to trade with fellow participants.

Use a variety of mediums—from pen and ink to fabric, collage and more. Basic supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. Snacks will also be provided.  For ages 15+.

Date: August 21
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Village Park Program Room
Cost: $20 per person

Register Here

Princess Breakfast 

Join us for a magical morning at Village Park for our Princess Breakfast!  Come meet your favorite princesses,  make crafts, participate in activities and enjoy a continential style breakfast. 

Date: October 17
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Location: Village Park Program Room
Cost: $10 per person

Register Here

Interactive Mystery Dinner 

Join us for a night of fun and mystery solving!

The mystery with a taste for fine wine and a palate for murder. It was an evening of wine and cheese at the Melee Vineyards in the Nippy Valley, celebrating the wineries tenth anniversary. Owner Malcom Melee took great pride in pouring his world-famous Melee Cabernet, the wine that tickles the palate of wine connoisseurs around the globe. Unfortunately, someone had it in for him and did him in. He was found dead at the bottom of his wine cellar. It is now up to you to help the detective and the Charlotte Murder Mystery Company to figure out "WHODUNIT!"  Tickets are $30 per person.  Recomended ages 18+.  November 6,2026.

Doors Open: 5:30pm

Buffet opens: 6:00 pm

Show begins: 7:00 pm

Register Here

The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of recreational programs and events throughout the year, including trips and athletic leagues.

Registration for Programs

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE

NOTE: Most programs require a completed program registration form.  While many are free, some do have a participation fee. You may register in person, by phone or by mail.To register by mail, send your completed program form and any payment required to: Kannapolis Parks and Recreation, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Please make checks payable to “City of Kannapolis.” 

Many of programs are currently available for on-line registration. If you would like to register on-line for a program, click on the link in the program description and you will be re-directed to a new page for registration. If no link is present, then on-line registration is not available.  Please call our office to register by phone or for more information.