Hope Mills Parks and Recreation

06/12/2026

🏈🍂 Fall Sports Registration is OPEN! ⚽🥎📣🏐🏃

Get ready for another exciting season with Hope Mills Parks & Recreation! Whether your child is stepping onto the field for the first time or returning to their favorite sport, we have a place for them this fall.

🏈 Football
⚽ Outdoor Soccer
🥎 Fall Softball
⚾ Fall Baseball
📣 Cheerleading
🏐 Volleyball
🏃 Cross Country

📅 Registration is now open!
⏰ Last day to register: July 31, 2026

Don't wait until the last minute—secure your spot today and be part of a season filled with teamwork, skill-building, and fun!

📲 Scan the QR code or visit https://www.townofhopemills.com/480/Fall-Athletics for more information.

06/10/2026

🐻 July 10, 2026 — Black Bear Buddies 🌲🍯

Calling all future bear experts! Participants will travel around the world to learn about different types of bears before focusing on North Carolina’s famous black bears. Children will create an adorable black bear puppet, discover how bears live in the wild, and learn fun facts about these furry forest friends. It’s going to be a “beary” fun day! 🐾🐻✨

When: July 10th
Where: Hope Mills Recreation Center, 5766 Rockfish Road, Hope Mills
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $8 per class/$13 non-residents

Register HERE for Black Bear Buddies under the Youth Programs tab: https://secure.rec1.com/NC/hope-mills-nc/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQzMTcyNjc=

06/09/2026

Make sure to register for this year's Independence Day Parade! 🇺🇸

🎆Independence Day Parade – Celebrating 250 Years! 🎆

Join us for a star-spangled celebration as we celebrate the 4th of July with our annual Independence Day Parade!

📅 Saturday, July 4th
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 From Rockfish Elementary to Hope Mills Middle School

✨ Registration is NOW OPEN!
Be part of the fun—whether you’re bringing a float, walking group, vehicle, or even horses, we want to see you there!

https://www.townofhopemills.com/349/Independence-Day-Celebration

🗓️ Registration closes June 20th at 5:00 PM

🎉 Don’t miss your chance to celebrate community, patriotism, and 250 years of history with us!

📞 Questions? Call (910) 426-4109

06/08/2026

🎆Get Ready for the Hope Mills 2026 Independence Day KICKOFF Celebration! 🎆

Join us at Hope Mills Municipal Park on Saturday, June 27th from 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM for an evening full of fun, food, and fireworks! 🎉

✨ FREE ENTRY!
🎶 Live Music by Julia Golden & Spare Change
🎨 Facepainting | 🐐 Petting Zoo | 🛍️ Vendors

Click Here to check out our Vendors & Food Trucks: https://www.townofhopemills.com/349/Independence-Day-Celebration

🍔 15+ Food Trucks
🎆 Fireworks Show at 9:00 PM!
📍 Hope Mills Municipal Park
📞 (910) 426-4109
📧 [email protected]
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for full event info!

06/06/2026

TWO WEEKS AWAY🎉✨ Celebrate Freedom, Culture & Community at Hope Mills' Juneteenth Liberty & Legacy Celebration! ✨🎉

Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM at The Hive of Hope Mills for a day dedicated to honoring the rich history, resilience, and achievements of African Americans while celebrating the spirit of unity in our community.

🎶 Enjoy:
🛍️ Local Vendors
🎨 Art Crawl
🏪 Open Market
🎤 Live Music & Entertainment
💪 Fitness Demonstration by Coach WooWoo
📻 Live Broadcasts by Cumulus Media Group & WCCG 104.5

Hosted by "The Mo You Know", this family-friendly event will feature culture, creativity, music, and meaningful connections throughout the day.

📍 The Hive of Hope Mills
3414 Bullard Street
Hope Mills, NC 28348

📅 June 20, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we come together to celebrate freedom, heritage, and community at this special Juneteenth event!

06/01/2026

🎆Independence Day Parade – Celebrating 250 Years! 🎆

Join us for a star-spangled celebration as we celebrate the 4th of July with our annual Independence Day Parade!

📅 Saturday, July 4th
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 From Rockfish Elementary to Hope Mills Middle School
✨ Registration is NOW OPEN!

Be part of the fun—whether you’re bringing a float, walking group, vehicle, or even horses, we want to see you there!

https://www.townofhopemills.com/349/Independence-Day-Celebration

🗓️ Registration closes June 20th at 5:00 PM

🎉 Don’t miss your chance to celebrate community, patriotism, and 250 years of history with us!

📞 Questions? Call (910) 426-4109

05/29/2026

🦁 June 12, 2026 — Wildlife Safari 🌎🔍

Get ready for a backyard safari adventure! Young explorers will head outside to search for local wildlife in their natural habitats and discover where animals find water to survive. Kiddos will become junior nature scientists as they create their very own field notebook to draw, record, and track their discoveries along the way. Expect plenty of exploring, observing, and outdoor fun! 🐿️🦆📖

When: June 12th
Where: Hope Mills Recreation Center, 5766 Rockfish Road, Hope Mills
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 3-6
Cost: $8 per class/$13 non-residents

Register HERE for Wildlife Safari under the Youth Programs tab: https://secure.rec1.com/NC/hope-mills-nc/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQzMTcyMzQ=

05/27/2026

*🎟️ FIRST raffle ticket upon arrival FREE!!
If you want to up your chances for more prizes, $1 a ticket there after 🧨

We’ve got TONS of awesome prizes up for grabs:
🚲 Bikes
🎣 Fishing gear buckets
🎁 Kid baskets
🍧 Snow cone machines
…and MUCH more!
Bring your bikes and helmets and ride through our obstacle course! Plus food trucks will be on site, so come out and enjoy an entire day of family fun with us! 🚓☀️🎉*

05/21/2026