We look forward to seeing you at today’s NC Eat & Play S’mores & Hot Chocolate Festival! Here are some things to know before you go:

Event Information

• Saturday, Jan 18, 2025
• From 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• At Durham Bulls Athletic Park (entrance is off S. Mangum St.)

Stay Warm

Please dress warmly. Bring extra blankets to make it a comfortable evening!

Park Entrance

Please note that the entrance to the event is off S. Mangum St. and not the usual front entrance of the ballpark. You will not be able to enter from there and will have to walk around.

Parking

The closest parking deck will be the Justice Center parking deck (502 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701). The Durham Bulls gravel lot is underneath the highway by the usual main entrance. There is also street parking all around Downtown Durham. There is a DPAC event this evening that may cause some traffic and parking issues.

Tonight’s Activities

• We’ve got a great lineup of food and activities for all:
• Complimentary s’mores as well as hot cocoa, thanks to our amazing sponsors at Coupe & Stein (while supplies last)
• Fireworks show, thanks to Apex Racing Lab, will begin around 7pm!
• Food trucks are selling their delicious menus along with special chocolate features! (Tombachi Restaurants, Smothered, Golden K Dog, Hot Chix Hotcakes and Chicken, Craft Public House). Food is available for purchase from food trucks and vendors.
• Visits with the Snow Sisters
• Inflatables and bounce house
• Family-friendly fun like “snowball” fight with Wool E. Bull, freeze dance challenges with Fin The DJ, and more.
• Sweets Night Market, where local makers will be selling prepackaged treats! Caramel apples, cupcakes, and more!
• Apex Racing Lab will be selling quick races in their high-speed simulators.

Bathrooms

On-site, there are two dedicated locations- one behind Wool E. Bull Park and one on the lower concourse. Stair and elevator access are available.

Seating

There is plenty of seating around the ballpark. Tables, chairs, and stadium seating are available.

Alcohol Policy

Adult beverages are 21+. ID check will occur at the bar.