Every family deserves to feel celebrated. On May 3rd, we’re gathering at Hillside Park for an afternoon of music, food, community, and joy — because raising babies is hard, and you shouldn’t have to do it alone. Come as you are. Bring the whole family.
Durham Pregnancy Expo & Family Festival
When: Sunday, May 3 2026 | 3-6 pm
Where: Hillside Park, 1301 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27707 (see map)
The park has two parking lots — GPS will typically take you to the smaller lot on S. Roxboro St.
Additional parking can be found at Whitted School and along surrounding streets.
We will celebrate together, rain or shine, enjoying community togetherness, family-friendly activities, Durham’s delicious and eclectic food trucks, fruit pops, and resources provided by many of Breastfeed Durham’s wonderful partners in the Triangle. Feel free to bring camping chairs, picnic blankets, sunscreen, and shades to comfortably enjoy this outdoor event in the park!
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Silent Auction — Incredible Deals for Families
We’re talking beach vacations, baby gear, and everything families with young children actually need — all up for grabs at unbelievable prices. You have to register first, then browse and place your bids. Auction closes at 5pm on May 3rd so don’t wait!
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Register for a Free Book
Register your family to receive a free children’s book. Available to the first 50 families — don’t miss out!
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Volunteer at the Festival
This event is powered by our community — including people just like you. Whether you can give an hour or the whole afternoon, we’d love to have you.
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Exhibit or Host a Table
Are you a local organization, business, or provider? Join us as a vendor or exhibitor and connect with Durham families.
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EVENT DETAILS
Schedule of Event
Live performances and readings by Pierce Freelon, Durham native and Emmy-award winning producer, reading his new books Daddy Daughter Day and Daddy & Me: Side by Side.
| 3:00 PM | Festival opens! Check-in, vendors, food trucks, and all activities begin. |
| 3:00–4:00 PM | Durham Charter School Orchestra performing live. |
| 4:00–5:00 PM | Line dancing at the shelter — Cupid Shuffle, Wobble, and more. All ages welcome! |
| 4:00 PM | ⏰ Silent auction 1-hour warning — place your final bids now! Bid here → |
| 5:00 PM | Silent auction closes. Pierce Freelon performs and reads at the Story Circle. |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Raffle drawing — winners will be texted to come collect their prize! |
| 6:00 PM | Closing ceremonies. |
| 🎪 Bounce House 3:00–6:00 PM |
Runs all afternoon! On the hour, every hour:
:00–:10 Ages 0–3
:10–:20 Ages 4–6
:20–:30 Ages 7–9
:30–:40 Ages 10–12
:40–:50 Ages 13+
:50–:00 Free Play!
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Sponsors-We thank you!
Supporting healthy development and school readiness for Durham’s youngest children, from prenatal through age five. This office coordinates cross-sector collaboration to ensure every child in Durham has the foundation they need to thrive.
Holistic doula support, lactation, and wellness care empowering Durham-area families with compassionate, evidence-based support. A proud Contributing Mission Supporter of this festival.
Whole-family primary care with a deep commitment to maternal health, newborn support, and health equity in Durham.
The nonprofit behind Breastfeed Durham — and the proud host of today’s 2026 Pregnancy Expo & Family Festival.
Protecting and improving the health of all Durham residents with a deep commitment to health equity from the very start of life.
Map
Food
Free Popsicles for Kids!
Complimentary Perkins Orchard fruit popsicles for children ages 12 and under, provided by Breastfeed Durham and the Durham County Early Childhood Coordinator. While supplies last!
Durham’s beloved Oaxacan-style taco truck serving fresh handmade corn tortillas, tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and horchata. Come hungry!
Durham’s reimagined ice cream truck — gourmet sandwiches, classic treats, and dairy-free options. Something sweet for everyone!
Bringing the warmth of home-cooked Southern soul food right to the park. Authentic, pork-free comfort food at its finest.
Prizes, Gifts, Raffle Items
Everything on this list is free — no purchase necessary! Pick up your raffle stamp card at check-in, visit vendor tables to collect stamps, and turn it in at the raffle table for a chance to win. Winners will be texted to come choose their prize.
- Breastfeed Durham apparel
- Baby carriers
- Diffuser with essential oils
- Diapers of varying sizes
- Durham Dems ballcap
- Great Clips gift card
- AutoZone gift card
- Natural childbirth course discount (10%)
- Ring Sling baby carrier (gently used)
- Signed copies of Daddy Daughter Day and Daddy & Me: Side by Side
- Starbucks gift cards
- Virtual fit check
- Yankee Candle
- Get added to the list
Activities, Kids Play, and Crafting
Come ready to play! Kids can bounce and race through the inflatable obstacle course, get their faces painted, take home a balloon creation, and enjoy arts and crafts, coloring sheets, stickers, Play-Doh, drawing tables, and mental health crafts. There’s a ball toss, cornhole, bubbles, water play, and games for all ages. Families can stop by the Rock and Rest Area sponsored by Durham La Leche League, browse Q&A tables, and attend Story Time. Don’t miss the Daddy Daughter Dayand Daddy & Me: Side by Side book signing with Pierce Freelon himself.
Vendors and Exhibitors
Baby Wearing
- Carrier Connection — Connecting families with the carriers, education, and community they need to wear their babies with confidence.
- Central NC Babywearers — A community-led babywearing group offering free peer support, carrier lending, and hands-on help for families across the Triangle.
- The Well Carried Child — Baby carrier consultations, virtual fit checks, and a curated selection of carriers to keep your little one close and comfortable.
Family & Community Resources
- Child Care Referral Central at Early Years — Helping Durham families navigate child care options with free referrals, resources, and support.
- Durham Charter School — A Durham public charter school committed to academic excellence and community engagement — and home to the talented orchestra performing at today’s festival!
- Durham Mother’s Club — A welcoming community of 700+ Durham moms building friendships, sharing resources, and supporting one another through every season of motherhood.
- Early Head Start Home-Based Program (housed at CCFH) — Free home visiting services for income-eligible families with children from birth to age three, supporting healthy development and school readiness.
- Jewish for Good at the Levin JCC — A hub for community connection, fitness, arts, and family programming open to people of all backgrounds in Durham.
- Time-In Moms — A nonprofit providing free 90-minute in-home support visits to moms in the Triangle — offering child care, meal support, and light cleaning so mothers can breathe.
- The Wonder Lab — Durham’s beloved children’s science and discovery museum, sparking curiosity and creativity in kids of all ages.
Healthcare & Wellness
- Community Love DPC & Vasectomy — Affordable direct primary care for the whole family, built on accessibility, trust, and community.
- Duke Family Medicine — Comprehensive family medicine from one of the region’s most trusted health systems, with dedicated breastfeeding medicine support.
- Family Care, PA — A Durham community staple offering whole-family primary care with a deep commitment to maternal and infant health.
- Mother Love Wellness — Wellness services rooted in supporting mothers through every stage of the perinatal journey.
- Pride Health & Wellness, LLC — Affirming, inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
- Regional Pediatrics — Trusted pediatric care for Durham families, supporting children’s health from newborn through adolescence.
- Triangle Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center — Chiropractic and rehabilitation care supporting prenatal comfort, postpartum recovery, and whole-family wellness.
- University Chiropractic & Wellness — Offering chair massage, acupuncture ear seeds, chiropractic adjustments, prenatal yoga, and kids’ activities right here at the festival.
Lactation & Breastfeeding Support
- La Leche League of Durham — Peer-to-peer breastfeeding support from trained volunteer leaders. Free meetings, warm encouragement, and a welcoming community for nursing families.
- Rooted Nutrition and Lactation — Integrative nutrition and lactation care supporting the whole family through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
- Teaching Babies to Nurse — Specialized lactation support helping families learn the art of breastfeeding from the very beginning.
Legal, Financial & Advocacy
- Durham Democrats Help Hub — Connecting Durham residents with practical resources, civic engagement opportunities, and community support.
- DINE – Triangle Double Bucks Program — Doubling the value of SNAP and WIC benefits at local farmers markets so every family can access fresh, healthy food.
- Legal Aid of NC – NC Navigator Consortium — Free legal services and health insurance navigation for North Carolinians who need it most.
- LGBTQ Center of Durham — Building a thriving, visible LGBTQ+ community in Durham through programs, advocacy, and affirming spaces for all.
Lifestyle & Local Business
- Beanstalk — Durham’s largest children’s consignment store, offering gently used clothing from preemie through size 18, plus maternity, toys, books, and baby gear. Because they grow so fast!
- Life in Balance Organizing, LLC — Professional home organizing services helping busy families create calm, functional spaces so they can focus on what matters most.
- 3Sixty Real Estate — A local Durham real estate agent helping families find the perfect place to put down roots in the Bull City.
Mental Health & Wellness
- Restructure The Mind™ — Therapeutic and coaching services helping individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive mentally and emotionally.
Pregnancy, Birth & Midwifery
- Anchor Perinatal Wellness — Holistic perinatal support services helping families navigate pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum transition.
- Birth Partners — Volunteer doulas from UNC Chapel Hill providing free labor support to Durham families who need it most.
- Birthing Boldly — Doula services and birth education centered on empowering Black families and eliminating disparities in maternal care.
- DrugFreeBirth.com — Education and resources for families seeking unmedicated birth options, including a 10% discount on their natural childbirth course for festival attendees.
- Equity Before Birth — Advocating for birth equity and supporting families with resources, education, and community-centered care.
- Special Beginnings Midwifery — Compassionate midwifery care honoring the power and wisdom of the birthing person through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.
