Name: Oak City Salsa Social
Start: 2026-09-16T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-16T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Fountain Plaza at Gipson Play Plaza

Oak City Salsa Social

Dix Park is the site of one of the most exciting new park projects in America. The 308-acre site blends historic architecture and rich landscapes into a unique destination in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission free programs and events are made possible through the generous donors  of the Dix Park Conservancy.  Check out all of our events on Eventbrite and visit dixpark.org for more information about the park.

Dix Park

Experience an evening of live Latin music, social dancing, and community for all ages and experience levels.

Fountain Plaza at Gipson Play Plaza

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Dix Park and<a href="https://www.oakcitymusic.com/" title="https://www.oakcitymusic.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Oak City Music Collective</a> at this free community salsa series! Experience an evening of live Latin music, social dancing, and community for all ages and experience levels. Start with a free, beginner-friendly salsa lesson led by local instructors, then dance the night away to the sounds of a live salsa orchestra under the open sky. Whether you're trying salsa for the first time or have been dancing for years, everyone is welcome. Bring your friends, family, and a lawn chair or blanket for an unforgettable evening of music and movement.RAIN DATE: September 23, 20266:00–6:30 PM 🎶 DJ Set Get settled and enjoy music to kick off the evening.6:30–7:00 PM 💃 Free Community Dance Lesson Learn some moves and get ready to dance!7:00–7:45 PM 🎵 Live Music — First Set Enjoy a live performance from our featured band.7:45–8:15 PM 🎧 DJ Set + Local Artist Spotlights Dance to the DJ while local poets and visual artists share a little about their work.8:15–9:00 PM 🎵 Live Music — Second Set The band returns for the final set and closes out the evening.<h3>Tickets</h3>While free to attend, space is limited. Registration is required.This program is free thanks to Dix Park Conservancy donors. <h3>Directions &amp; Parking</h3>This outdoor program takes place on the Fountain Plaza inside Gipson Play Plaza. To locate, visit the <a href="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/03cad6f9c3214f76a9320e44bf7f7bf2/page/Explore?views=Gipson-Play-Plaza" title="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/03cad6f9c3214f76a9320e44bf7f7bf2/page/Explore?views=Gipson-Play-Plaza" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gipson Play Plaza Map</a>. <blockquote>From Western Boulevard, enter the park at Hunt Drive or S. Boylan Avenue.</blockquote><blockquote>From Lake Wheeler Road, enter the park at Goode Street or Umstead Drive.</blockquote><blockquote>From Centennial Parkway, enter the park at Blair Drive.</blockquote><blockquote>Follow signage to Gipson Play Plaza.</blockquote><blockquote>Parking is located in Lot E and G.</blockquote> To locate public parking lots, visit the Dix Park <a href="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/03cad6f9c3214f76a9320e44bf7f7bf2/page/Explore?views=Parking-" title="https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/03cad6f9c3214f76a9320e44bf7f7bf2/page/Explore?views=Parking-" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Parking Map</a>.Following the opening of Gipson Play Plaza, Dix Park is experiencing a significant increase in visitors. This increase will likely affect parking availability throughout the entire park. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Nearby parking cannot be guaranteed. <h3>Weather</h3>If we need to postpone or cancel due to inclement weather, we will communicate through Eventbrite email. Staff has the right to cancel programs onsite if severe weather impacts the class or poses a safety risk. <h3>Restrooms</h3>Outdoor programs are located at various places throughout the entire park. There are temporary restrooms located at the Big Field, Flowers Field, Magnolia Room, Oak Room, and by the Dog Park. Accessible temporary restrooms are located at the Big Field and Flowers Field. Indoor accessible restrooms are available at Gipson Play Plaza, under the Superintendent’s House at the Stone Houses and at the Chapel during hours of operation. <h3>Accessibility</h3>Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for early park improvements and all future planning and development.Parking: Accessible parking spaces are available in all lots.Restrooms: Accessible temporary restrooms are located at the Big Field and Flowers Field. Indoor accessible restrooms are available at Gipson Play Plaza, under the Superintendent’s House at the Stone Houses and at the Chapel during hours of operation.Programs and Events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RuE68EXZJEmVwHtmHDDduxjDrcgwGa9ItaKMK0GO-ctUMFBHMzM0OTNYTkQ5SFRaWUQ3UVhENk1JSSQlQCN0PWcu&amp;route=shorturl" title="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RuE68EXZJEmVwHtmHDDduxjDrcgwGa9ItaKMK0GO-ctUMFBHMzM0OTNYTkQ5SFRaWUQ3UVhENk1JSSQlQCN0PWcu&amp;route=shorturl" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Accommodation Request Form</a> or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov. <h3>Questions?</h3>Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org <h3>Liability Waiver</h3>City of Raleigh - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources DepartmentRelease, Covenant Not To Sue, and Indemnity AgreementI understand that participating in Dix Park Programs and Events (hereinafter “Program”) involves risk of injury. These risks include, but are not limited to, inclement weather, accidents while traveling, equipment problems or failures, contacts with and actions of other participants, spectators, or volunteers, slips/trips/falls, and musculoskeletal injuries, among others. I choose for myself, for my child, or for another participant who I am enrolling, to participate in the Program despite these and other risks.By registering for this Program, I acknowledge all risks of injury, illness, and death, and property damage, and affirm that I have assumed all responsibility of injury, illness, death, and property damage relating in any way to the Program. I also agree for myself and for any child or other participant who I am registering herein to follow all rules and procedures that may apply to the Program and to follow the reasonable instructions of City employees and other supervisors of the Program. In return for the opportunity to participate in this Program, I agree for myself and for the child or other participant I am registering, and for our heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators to release, waive, and discharge any legal rights that any one of us may have to seek payment or relief of any kind from the City of Raleigh, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the State of North Carolina, their employees or their agents for injury, illness, or death relating in any way to this Program.If I am registering a minor for the Program, I agree that I am a parent, legal guardian, or am otherwise responsible for the minor whose application I am submitting and that I release, waive, and discharge any legal rights on behalf of that minor. If I am registering an adult, I agree that I am authorized to do so and do hereby release, waive, and discharge any legal rights on behalf of that adult participant. I, along with any participant I register herein, also agree not to sue the City of Raleigh, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, or the State of North Carolina, their employees, or their agents and agree to indemnify the same for any and all claims, damages, losses or expenses, including but not limited to medical expenses and attorney’s fees, if a suit is filed concerning an injury (to person or property), illness, or death to me or to any participant I am enrolling that relates to, or results from, participation in the Program.I have read this waiver thoroughly and understand that by registering for this program I am waiving legal rights. <h3>Photo Release</h3>Pictures or video may be taken of participants at this Program or Event for use in Dix Park publicity. By registering for the Program, I hereby grant the City of Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy, and program partners permission to use my likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of their publications, including web-based publications and digital platforms, without payment or other consideration. I hereby irrevocably authorize the City of Raleigh, the Dix Park Conservancy, and program partners to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose.I have read this release thoroughly and understand that by registering for this program I am waiving legal rights. If I am registering a minor for the Program, I agree that I am a parent, legal guardian, or am otherwise responsible for the minor whose application I am submitting and that I affirm consent on behalf of that minor. <h3>Email Consent</h3>By Registering for this Program, I consent to receive emails from Dix Park and Dix Park Conservancy about park news, community engagement, opportunities to support the park, as well as upcoming programs and events. Participants can unsubscribe at any time.

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