May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day at Downtown Cary Park
Pick a side, grab a saber, and may the best-dressed dog win the galaxy.
Shannon
May 02, 2025
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Whether you rock a robe, bark like Chewbacca, or just love a good scavenger hunt, the May the 4th celebration at Downtown Cary Park (1–5 PM) has something for every lifeform. We're talking free lightsabers (while supplies last), LEGO Ewok builds, trivia that would stump even Yoda, and a ChewBARKa dog costume contest.
Feeling the Force? Click here to see the full program, which, yes, includes Jedi training and Endor terrarium building workshops.
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