4th Annual Adult Recess Festival Weekend | 24-26 April 2026

📅 Festival Weekend Schedule (Click the date for tickets to the other events)

• 24 April: Meet & Greet
• 25 April: Adult Recess Festival (Did we mention it's also the biggest adult recess experience in the country!)
• 25 April: After Party
• 26 April: Farewell Brunch

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The Adult Recess Festival is the biggest adult recess experience in America and the only adult wellness festival built entirely around play, joy, and human connection.

Every spring, thousands of grown-ups hit Raleigh to turn the city into one giant adult-only playground. Stress takes a back seat, responsibilities get paused, and fun becomes the priority.

This three-day experience is intentionally curated for connection. It’s about more than just play, it’s about owning our joy, reclaiming our wholeness, and returning to community!

That’s why people come from across the country and the Caribbean: the world is craving spaces built for joy, togetherness, and real human interaction.

Saturday, 25 April – Key Highlights:

• 1:00PM - 5PM – Festival Kick-Off: Games, sports, shopping, food & more
• 2:00 PM – Opening Ceremony at the DJ Booth
• 5:00–7:00 PM – Global Dance Party in the Park w/ DJ Moe Skieno

Play like a kid again with an epic lineup of nostalgic and new games:
LGSR’s Lego-Land | Co-Ed Dodgeball | Co-Ed Basketball | Flag Football | Flag Frisbee | Volleyball | Shark Attack | Freeze Tag | Axe Throwing | Sumo War | Double Dutch | Musical Chairs | Hopscotch | 1-2-3 Red Light | Football Toss | Tug O’ War | Line Dancing | Board & Card Games | Art Walk & Crafts | …and MORE!

Raleigh’s Buffaloe Rd Park transforms into Global Tent City, a living celebration of identity, culture, and community. Bring your tents, blankets, or lawn chairs and represent what you love: HBCU pride, sorority/fraternity life, military service, hometown, or cultural heritage.

Experience the music, flavors, and traditions of communities from across the globe: Detroit, Houston, New York, Brazil, the Caribbean, Haiti, and beyond. Global Tent City is where culture, play, and connection meet.

• Cousin Cam LIVE: Caught in Joy — All day long, Cousin Cam captures Cousins smiling, laughing, and playing throughout the festival. See yourself on the big screen dancing, laughing, and fully in the moment!
• Pop-up selfie activations and interactive installations throughout the park bring even more ways to laugh, move, and celebrate yourself.

When the sun starts to go down, the biggest dance party of the year takes over. DJ Moeskieno spins beats that get everyone moving & losing themselves to the rhythm. Cousin Cam joins the party, putting YOU on the big screen for all to see. It’s music, movement, and joy turned up to the max.

This year, the festival is fully community-supported, powered by our amazing Cousins, local vendors, and sponsors. We no longer have a city partnership, which means every bit of this experience is fueled by the people who love it most.

Tickets ensure we can deliver an unforgettable festival!

• Food Trucks & Drinks: The Flat Drum | Sweet Turkey BBQ & Catering | Fairytale Concessions | Coco Crissi Tropical Icee’s | Lemon Drop Lemonade | G’s Whadda Ice | Black Cap Ginger Brew
• Retail & Artisan Vendors: A Jewel (Paparazzi) | Love Us Brand | Square One Innovations | Motherland Authentic | Patchwerks | Austin Infinite Media LLC
• Service Vendors: A Balance for MS Foundation

Athletic / Comfortable

21+ ONLY — ABSOLUTELY NO KIDS

• Absolutely no solicitation — if you are found selling anything on the premises, you will be escorted off the premises by security immediately.
• No weapons, alcohol, or smoking
• Bags and coolers are subject to search
• No grills allowed; coolers and totes are okay

ALL GUEST ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ANY INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES THAT THEY MAY INCUR ON THE PREMISES ARE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. LET'S GET SOCIAL RALEIGH, IT'S VOLUNTEERS, HOSTS, VENDORS, SPONSORS, PARTNERS OR ANYONE ELSE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES, INJURIES, OR DAMAGES THAT MAY OCCUR ON OR NEAR THE PREMISES.

Photography & Media Disclaimer: By attending the Adult Recess Festival, you consent to being photographed or recorded for promotional purposes by Let’s Get Social Raleigh (LGSR) and its partners. Media may be used in social media, websites, and other materials. If you prefer not to be included, please notify event staff upon arrival. Note that LGSR is not responsible for photos or videos taken by other attendees.

This year, we're turning "Tent City" into a vibrant, playful with friends. Bring your own tent, deck it out with blankets, cushions, and decorations, and turn it into your personal picnic/lounge. Relax in your unique space while enjoying food, games, and the festival’s lively atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot to kick back, unwind, and soak in the fun!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Buffaloe Road Athletic Park, 5900 Buffaloe Road, Raleigh, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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