Albemarle Parks and Recreation

06/09/2026

Mark your calendar! There are still a few more Thursdays left in the Thursdays at the Station FREE Concert Series.

Join us Thursday, June 11, from 7:30pm to 9pm as the Smith Family Choir performs.

Concerts are held at Market Station (501 W. Main St., Albemarle, NC 28001) in downtown.

Other upcoming concert dates:
• June 18 – Cabarrus Station
• June 25 – The Mod 60's

Don’t forget to bring a chair! Be sure to tell your family, friends, and neighbors!

06/05/2026

⚾️ Come out to Don Montgomery Park tonight through Monday and cheer on the 2026 District One Coach Pitch All-Stars! ⚾️

🎟 Admission:
• $10 per person
• Children 12 and under get in FREE

Bring your family, support these young athletes, and enjoy some great baseball action!

Play ball! ⚾️

06/05/2026

06/01/2026

The annual Grill Master Showdown is this Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the E.E. Waddell Community Center (621 Wall St, Albemarle) from Noon – 3:00pm.

Top chefs will fire up the grills to serve up samples of Ribs, Chicken, Boston Butt, and Griller's Choice. Bring your appetite to sample all you can eat (while supplies last).

Advance tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989239077630?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tickets also available in person at the EE Waddell Center.

This event is organized by the nonprofit Friends of the EE Waddell Center. Proceeds help fund future upgrades to the facility.

The heat is on! Get ready for the annual Grill Master Showdown this Saturday, June 6, 2026!

WHO’S THE TRUE GRILL MASTER?

10 teams are ready to bring the smoke and flavor. Bring your appetite to sample all you can eat (while supplies last) and show support & appreciation to these teams as they compete for trophies & cash!

E.E. Waddell Community Center (621 Wall St, Albemarle)
Saturday, June 6, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The Grill Master Showdown features:

Delicious BBQ & grilled favorites
Friendly competition
Music & community fun
Great food vendors & local flavor
Family-friendly atmosphere

Bring your lawn chairs and your appetite!
Rain or Shine — we’re firing up the grills!

Please share with your family & friends !

Advance tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989239077630?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tickets also available in person at the EE Waddell Center.

This event is organized by the nonprofit Friends of the EE Waddell Center. Proceeds help fund future upgrades to the facility.

05/29/2026

Don't miss free live music Thursdays at Market Station. A different local band plays each Thursday in June 7:30-9pm downtown. On June 4th, we have bluegrass from the Southern Express Band!

05/26/2026

Tuesday(5/26)
Rock Creek Pool will be open 12n-5pm.
Chuck Morehead Pool will be closed.

05/26/2026

Here's a sneak peek at America 250 NC Stanly County's Lights of Liberty Drone Show! The big night is Friday, June 5, at City Lake Park. The show begins at 9 p.m., right after Food Truck Friday. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors! Learn more at https://stanlycountyamerica250.org/lights-of-liberty-show

05/23/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tonight’s game has been postponed due to inclement weather. Our home opener has been moved to Sunday the 24th at 6 PM.

05/23/2026

All soccer games scheduled for 5/23 will be rescheduled for 5/30 at the same times.

05/20/2026

Great news! Rock Creek Pool and Chuck Morehead Pool will open for the season on Saturday, May 23 at 11am.

Admission is $5 per person.