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Great events don’t happen by accident—they’re thoughtfully planned, well-promoted, and expertly executed. This interactive special events workshop equips parks and recreation professionals with fresh ideas and practical strategies to create engaging, memorable community experiences. From stretching limited budgets and managing risk to designing creative programming that draws crowds, this session focuses on what works in the real world. Walk away with actionable insights, inspiration, and tools to confidently deliver events that stand out and bring your community together.
Who should attend? This workshop is ideal for parks and recreation professionals involved in planning, coordinating, or supporting community events of any size. Whether you’re new to special events or looking to refresh and elevate your current approach, this session is designed for Special Events Coordinators and Managers, Recreation Supervisors and Program Managers, Marketing and Communications Staff, Facility and Operations Staff involved in event logistics, Athletics and Aquatics Professionals supporting events, New professionals, emerging leaders, and seasoned staff seeking fresh ideas, Anyone responsible for creating engaging, safe, and well-attended community events
Date & Location:
May 14 @ 9:00 AM
The Swanee Theater - 200 West Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081
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| Registration Fees | Early Bird Registration Available Through April 23, 2026 |
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Member |
Non-Member |
| Early Bird |
$65 |
$75 |
| General |
$75 |
$100 |
- To receive the discounted member rate, you must log into your membership account prior to registering for the event. If you register at the non-member rate and pay by credit card, we will refund the difference minus a $10 processing fee.
- Log into your member account with your email as the username. Requesting a password reset may be necessary. For assistance, call 919-832-5868 or email info@ncrpa.net.
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Total CEU’s: 0.4
Cancellation deadline: April 30, 2026. Cancellation requests and transfer requests must be made in writing to brad@ncrpa.net. Please view our Refund Policy here.
Hotel Information: This is a link for Kannapolis travel and lodging information. NCRPA does not have a room block at any hotel.
Meals included with Registration: Lunch and snacks
We recognize the significance of catering to diverse dietary requirements. Our team strives to create meals tailored to the information provided during registration. For individuals with severe allergies or significant dietary restrictions, we encourage contacting us directly or considering supplementing with personal meals and snacks to ensure a safe and satisfying dining experience.
Special Accommodations Requests: An attendee who has a disability may request a special accommodation; the request must be submitted in writing to Brad@ncrpa.net 30 days before the event.
NCRPA Contact: Brad Foster at 919-832-5868 or brad@NCRPA.net
Refund Policy and Code of Conduct
