The Elon Rec & Parks Scene

06/18/2026

There’s something especially exciting about the market in June. Vendor tables are overflowing with the vibrant colors and early flavors of summer; peaches, berries, peppers, squash, and more seasonal favorites! It’s the perfect time to shop local! 🍓🍑🌻🥦🧼

At the market 6/18:
🌻 20+ local food, farm, and artisan craft vendors offering a wide range of locally grown and handmade products!

🎁 STEAM at the Market, a FREE kids activity hosted by The Elon Rec & Parks Scene! Join us at the market this week for Farmers Market Bingo! Games start at 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, and 5:00, with vendor-filled prize baskets for each winner. Find us near the playground at the picnic tables!

🎸 Live music from local musician, Becky King!

🅿️ Parking is available in the Elon Community Church parking lot (entrance on Holt Ave) and Town of Elon gravel lot on W. College Ave. If you’re able to walk, bike, or bus to the market, we greatly appreciate it.

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06/16/2026

📢 Attention Elon Residents: In celebration of Juneteenth, all Town of Elon administrative offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026.

Offices will reopen on Monday, June 22, at 8:00 a.m.

🎉 Community members are invited to the Juneteenth Celebration/Music at the Plaza event on Friday, June 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the downtown plaza (100 W. College Ave., Elon). This event features live music, games, and giveaways!

06/09/2026

📢 Attention Elon Residents: Upcoming Rail Crossing Closures

Norfolk Southern is beginning pre-construction work for the Carolinian Piedmont Passenger Rail Improvement Project.

Over the next three weeks, temporary roadway closures at rail crossings will occur Monday through Thursday for several hours at a time. The Town of Elon has not been provided with specific closure dates and times.

NCDOT will provide detour signage at affected locations. Motorists should plan for delays and follow posted detour signs to avoid the work zones.

The following rail crossings may be affected:
• Williamson Avenue
• Church Street
• Oak Avenue
• York Road
• Gilliam Road

As more information becomes available, updates will be posted to the Town’s official website and social media pages. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

06/09/2026

Join us for free live music on Friday, June 19th, from 6:00–8:00pm in the downtown plaza on W. College Avenue. We’ll have SouLe & The SuperBand, serving up your favorite soul and funk hits! 💃🎺

Food, fun, & games for everyone to enjoy. This event is FREE for all ages.

✨ Grab dinner + drinks from your favorite downtown spots and enjoy the show. Thanks to the Social District, you can sip your favorite adult beverages right in the plaza! No outside alcohol permitted.

Sponsored by Downtown Elon Inc., GreenHawk, Alley, Williams, Carmen & King, Inc, and Garman Homes.

06/04/2026

Looking to make the most of your June right here in Alamance County? 🌞Check out the Active Alamance blog below!

With school wrapping up and the weather heating up, it is beginning to feel like summer! Alamance County’s recreation and parks departments have packed the calendar with ways to stay active and entertained this June. Whe...

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

For this week's offerings and happenings, check out the Elon Farmer's Market Weekly Newsletter 6/4 🌱- https://mailchi.mp/elon/farmersmarket-weekly-newsletter-june4