Raleigh’s Playground Glow-Up Is Finally Here

The wait is over—Gipson Play Plaza is officially open! Celebrate the grand opening at Dix Park from Friday, June 6, through Sunday, June 8, 2025, with a full weekend of live music, family fun, food trucks, and immersive after-dark experiences. With fresh snacks and sips from the House of Many Porches Market, plus rotating food trucks, this is way more than a playground—it’s a destination. Raleigh just leveled up its fun game for all ages. Check out the full lineup of events here.

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Tara Pupilli

Director of Content at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Tara Pupilli, a 2011 graduate of East Carolina University, is a veteran broadcast media alum who started her professional career in radio, grew into digital and television marketing roles, and is now enjoying life in an agency setting. She loves spending time with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and heads to the coast any chance she can get.