PRD Special Events

Community building is at the heart of what we do at PRD. Join us at one of our upcoming Special Events! You can easily register online through PRD's Community Pass website. 
 
We highly recommend registering in advance for PRD Special Events. Please note that a Community Pass account is required.

Save time and avoid delays by registering ahead of time! Registering at the door can take longer and may slow your entry. Don't forget to remind your friends and family to register early too!

801nce/Month Events 

Designed for you to unwind, gather with friends, and make new connections in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Each evening is a fusion of adult socializing and entertainment.

All events are held at 801 Magnolia Avenue, Main Room. Advanced Registration is required and available via Community Pass.

Featured Event & Fee Event Date & Time Event Highlights
Puzzle Palooza
$30 per team  |  Adults		 Wednesday, July 23, 2025
from 6:30–8:30 pm		  PRD's first ever Puzzle Palooza! Gather your team for a mind-bending evening of fun and competition! Each team will receive an identical puzzle to put together which team will be the first to complete theirs and claim victory?
Intro to Improv: Let's Play with All Out Comedy Theater
$30 per person  |  Ages 21+		 Wednesday, August 27, 2025
from 6:30–8:15 pm		 Learn the fundamentals of improv in a supportive and silly workshop. Enjoy games and exercises that teach you how to actively listen to yourself and peers, support ideas without judgment, and learn how to play again as an adult. No experience needed. Shy people are welcome.  
The Buzz on Bees: Wonders of the Hive and the Gardens They Love
$15 |  Adults		  Wednesday, September 24, 2025
from 6:45–8:30 pm

Doors open at 6:30 pm		  Join us for a fascinating and fun-filled event that dives into the secret lives of one of Nature's most incredible creatures— bees! Discover amazing bee facts, learn how these tiny pollinators communicate and organize their hives, and find out what you can do to help them thrive in your own backyard. Local Piedmont Beekeeper Pamela Weimer will bring her demonstration hive and share insider knowledge about bee behavior, hive life, and the vital role bees plays in our ecosystem. Valerie Metzger from the Piedmont Garden Club will offer practical tips on how to plant a bee friendly garden, with the best flowers, herbs, and native plants to support pollinators year round. 
Beer Tasting with Line 51 Brewing Company
$25 |  Ages 21+		  Friday, October 17, 2025
from 6:30–8:30 pm		  Join us for an evening of beer tasting with Line 51 Brewery Company! Raise a glass with PT Lovern, Owner and Master Brewer of Line 51 Brewery, for a fun and flavorful night of beer tasting. Sample the full line up a line 51 brews including fan favorites like the Pilsner, Lager, IPAs, Hazy, Imperial Red, and Baltic Porter. Enjoy light complementary snacks as you sip, socialize, and dive into the world of craft beer.
AI & Apps: Bites, Bytes, and Beyond
$20  |  Adults		 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
from 6:45–8:30 pm 

Doors open at 6:30 pm		 No code background, no problem— just bring your appetite, digital or edible. Over wine and small bites, we'll strip away AI hype to reveal what powers ChatGPT, Midjourney, and more. Try hands-on demos of chat bots and agent-style tools, ask skeptical questions, and future-proof your curiosity. A relaxed Nerd Wednesdays session—no pHd required. Just curiosity, community, and a taste for the beyond.

 

Movies in the Park

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Gather with family, neighbors and friends at Piedmont Park to enjoy a movie under the stars! Friday evening movies will begin at dusk.

July 18 at 8:30 pm: "Inside Out 2"
August 15 at 8:00 pm: "The Sandlot"
September 19 at 7:15 pm: "Migration"
October 10 at 6:45 pm: "The Wild Robot" 

Location: Piedmont Park, 711 Highland Avenue

Thank you to our sponsors: Ken Betts Suds Machine, Sara Abel & Julie Gardner, Piedmont Cub Scouts, and Dress Best for Less


Halloween Tricks & Treats at PRD

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Creep on over to Piedmont Rec this Halloween night—October 31st. Bring you little monsters, witches, and ghouls for a frightfully fun spooktacular trick or tasty treat. The pit stop is sure to be a ghostly good time!

PRD is joining the community for Halloween Trick-or-Treating! Parent/Guardian attendance is recommended. 


Date & Time: Friday, October 31, 2025 from 6:00–8:00 pm

Ages: All Ages
Location: Piedmont Recreation Department, 358 Hillside Avenue
Event Fee: FREE!

Surf's Up, Santa!

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Santa is trading snow for sand this season— and he's making a special stop in Piedmont!

Join us for a tropical twist in holiday fun with festive crafts, cheerful holiday drinks, and of course, a sunny photo op with Santa himself (Hawaiian shirt and all)! Perfect for families looking to add a splash of un to their holiday season. Don't forget your flip-flops and holiday spirit! Open to all, advanced registration is required.

Date & Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Ages: 2–12 (and families)
Location: Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue
Event Fee: $10.00 per participant, Children under 2 are free

PRD Special Events are family-friendly and fun! Parent/Guardian attendance is required (not a drop-off program). 

Donuts & Dreidels

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This festive family event features live music, a holiday-themed scavenger hunt, craft, dreidel, menorah making, and fun for the whole family/ Take a picture with Spinny the Dreidel! Coffee, juice, and Hanukkah sufganiyot (jelly donuts) will be served to those who register in advance.

Open to all, advanced registration is required.

Date & Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 10:00am–12:00 pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue
Event Fee: $10.00 per participant, Children under 2 are free

PRD Special Events are family-friendly and fun! Parent/Guardian attendance is required (not a drop-off program). 

Noon Year's EvePLAG

Ring in 2026 with PRD! Celebrate with music, the infamous balloon drop and a whole lot of fun! Advanced registrationis required.


Date & Time: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Ages: 2–17 (and families)
Location:  Piedmont Veterans Memorial Building, 401 Highland Avenue
Event Fee:$10.00 per participant, Children under 2 are free

PRD Special Events are family-friendly and fun! Parent/Guardian attendance is required (not a drop-off program).