Legends of the Lawn in Raleigh, NC

Compete in lawn games for a cause at Dix Park.

A man holding a croquet mallet wearing Minnie Mouse ears.

Who’s up for a game of croquet (in Minnie Mouse ears)?

Photo provided by Legends of the Lawn

Put on your best costume, grab some friends, and head to Dix Park on Sun., Oct. 16 for Legends of the Lawn. At this new charitable event, duos and individuals will compete in bocce ball, cornhole, croquet, Kan Jam, and Kubb — all while dressed in themed costumes (dancing is also encouraged).

Pairs will earn points for their assigned team and the winning team will be allotted the largest share of the donation pool to donate to their chosen Raleigh-based nonprofit organization; Arts Access (Team Orange), A Place at the Table (Team Blue), Healing Transitions (Team Yellow), and TheGifted Arts (Team Pink).

Space is limitedsign up to compete ($20+), volunteer, or spectate.