CANCELLED: NPNA Food Truck Rodeo – Thursday, September 26, 5-8 PM

Dinner, live music, and kids’ outdoor toys this Thursday 9/26 from 5-8PM! Come meet your friends and neighbors at the Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo!

🎶🪕🎙️ Music: Join Half Hog for live music! The show is free although donations are appreciated – let’s show some love to our local musicians for playing for us!

🍚🍗 Bo’s Kitchen:  “Authentic Korean Foods that will tingle and make your tongue get excited!” https://streetfoodfinder.com/BOskitchen14

🌮 🌯 Cilantro : “Food truck serving delicious Mexican street food” Menu includes tacos, burritos, empanadas, and more! There will be an online ordering link available two days before the event available here: https://streetfoodfinder.com/cilantromexicannc

🍡🍦 Jam Ice Cream: “The Triangle’s only soft serve mobile ice cream parlor made with fresh local ingredients” Dessert menu offering cones, sundaes, milkshakes, and more! https://streetfoodfinder.com/jamicecream#

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck rodeo + music but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event. Pets must be leashed at all times.

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities is at the attendee’s own risk.

NPNA Food Truck Rodeo – Thursday, August 22, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Dinner, live music, and kids’ outdoor toys this Thursday 8/22 from 5-8PM! Come meet your friends and neighbors at the Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo!

Also at 6:00 PM the Northgate Park Neighborhood Association Committee for a Safer Northgate will be holding an open discussion on safety on light of the recent shootings.

The police chief, Patrice Andrews, and members of her executive team will be in attendance as well as Carl Rist.  Mr Rist is also asking the City Manager to have one of her senior staff be present. Please come and share your concerns and speak with city officials about how to help our neighborhood move forward.

🎶🪕🎙️ Music: Join The Piedmont Pickups for live music! The show is  free although donations are appreciated – let’s show some love to our local musicians for playing for us in the middle of a hot NC summer!

🍚🍗Lao Lao:  “The funky flavors of authentic Lao cuisine!”  Entrees include papaya, rice, protein choices, and bold flavors. https://streetfoodfinder.com/laolao

🌮 🌯 Las Gringas : “Authentic Mexican cuisine with southern fusion!” Menu features tacos, burritos, and more. https://streetfoodfinder.com/lasgringastacos

🍡🍦 LocoPops: Dessert menu offering assorted frozen popsicles (dairy and non-dairy options available)! https://www.ilovelocopops.com/

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck rodeo + music but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event. Pets must be leashed at all times.

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities is at the attendee’s own risk.

NPNA Food Truck Rodeo – Thursday, July 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Dinner, live music, and kids’ outdoor toys this Thursday 6/27! Come meet your friends and neighbors at the Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo!

🎶🪕🎙️ Music: Join Slim and The Pickupsand Fair to Middlin’ for live music! https://fb.me/e/2gGM4xJ6X

🍗🔥Smokehouse Bandits BBQ:  “Bringing the competition BBQ experience to your tastebuds!” Menu includes brisket, pulled pork, wings, pulled chicken, mac n’ cheese, and more! An optional pre-order link will be available here: https://streetfoodfinder.com/smokehouse76

🌮 🌯 Cilantro : “Food truck serving delicious Mexican street food” Menu includes tacos, burritos, empanadas, and more! There will be an online ordering link available two days before the event available here: https://streetfoodfinder.com/cilantromexicannc

🍡🍦 LocoPops: Dessert menu offering assorted frozen popsicles (dairy and non-dairy options available)! https://www.ilovelocopops.com/

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck rodeo + music but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event. Pets must be leashed at all times.

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities is at the attendee’s own risk.

NPNA Food Truck Rodeo – Thursday, June 27, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Dinner, live music, and kids’ outdoor toys – come meet your friends and neighbors at the Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo!

🎶🪕🎙️ Music: Join Slim and The Pickups and Fair to Middlin’ for live music! https://fb.me/e/2gGM4xJ6X

🥟🍜 Chirba Chirba: “Delicious, authentic style, fresh-made dumplings and sides.” Menu includes dumplings (with vegetarian options), noodles, and specialty dipping sauces! There will be an online ordering link available 72 hours before the event through Street Food Finder (SFF) available as an app or online (https://streetfoodfinder.com/ChirbaChirba#). Once these pre-order spots fill up, you can still place orders once Chirba Chirba is on site and open. Once Chirba Chirba opens the service, an “order now” button will appear under your location on SFF, and you can follow that link to place your order. Your will get text updates on your orders.

🇮🇪 🍀Doherty’s Paddy Wagon: “Bringing the best fish and chips in the Triangle.” Irish American food truck offering fish and chips, sandwiches, poutine, and more! Kid options are available. Pre-ordering available now: https://streetfoodfinder.com/ThePaddyWagonNC. Click on the green “order ahead” link underneath the Northgate Park location.

🍡🍦LocoPops: Dessert menu offering assorted frozen popsicles (dairy and non-dairy options available)! https://www.ilovelocopops.com/

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck rodeo + music but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event. Pets must be leashed at all times.

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities is at the attendee’s own risk.

NPNA Food Truck Rodeo – Thursday, May 23, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Dinner, live music, and kids’ outdoor toys this Thursday 5/23! Come meet your friends and neighbors at the Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo!

🎶🪕🎙️ Music: Join Fair to Middlin and Susan Johnson & Leah Kaufman for live music! 

🌮🌯Cilantro : “Food truck serving delicious Mexican street food” Menu includes tacos, burritos, empanadas, and more! There will be an online ordering link available two days before the event available here: https://streetfoodfinder.com/cilantromexicannc

🍔🌭Tootie’s: “All your comfort food grill favorites” Menu includes burgers, hot dogs, fries, and more! https://www.facebook.com/p/Tooties-Mobile-Kitchen-Catering-100055786716275/

🍦Jam Ice Cream: “The Triangle’s only soft serve mobile ice cream parlor made with fresh local ingredients” Dessert menu offering cones, sundaes, milkshakes, and more! https://streetfoodfinder.com/jamicecream#

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck rodeo + music but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event. Pets must be leashed at all times.

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities is at the attendee’s own risk.

NPNA Food Truck Rodeo Thursday 4/25/2024

Dinner, live music, and kids’ outdoor toys this Thursday 4/25! Come meet your friends and neighbors at the Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo!

🎶🪕🎙️ Music: Join Slim and the Pickups for live music!

🦞🥐Cousins Maine Lobster : “Food truck serving wild-caught Maine lobster.” Menu includes lobster rolls, lobster bisque, kid options, and more! Mobile ordering through the “Cousins Maine Lobster” app (available on App Store, and Google Play; https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/mobile-app/) will be offered. Ordering will be available the day of the NPNA Food Truck Rodeo around 3pm. Ordering availability is subject to the crew on the truck. If a long line forms, the crew may decide to turn off app ordering in order to better prioritize the guests ordering in person.

🍛🔥Lao-Lao: “Enjoy the funky flavors of authentic Lao cuisine.” Menu includes a rotating selection of Laotian favorites including papaya salad, rice noodles, crispy coconut curry rice balls, and more!  https://streetfoodfinder.com/laolao

🍦Jam Ice Cream: “The Triangle’s only soft serve mobile ice cream parlor made with fresh local ingredients” Dessert menu offering cones, sundaes, milkshakes, and more! https://streetfoodfinder.com/jamicecream#

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck rodeo + music but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event. Pets must be leashed at all times.

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities is at the attendee’s own risk.

NPNA Food Truck Event Thursday 3/28/2024

Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo

Thursday, 3/28/2024, 5:00-8:00pm, Parking lot by the Tennis Court (300 W. Club Blvd, Durham)

Dinner, live music, and kids’ outdoor toys this Thursday 3/28! Come meet your friends and neighbors at the Northgate Park Food Truck Rodeo!

🎶🪕🎙️ Music: Join Red Haired Girl & Fair-to-Middlin‘ for live music

🇮🇪 🍀Doherty’s Paddy Wagon: “Bringing the best fish and chips in the Triangle.” Irish American food truck offering fish and chips, sandwiches, poutine, and more! Kid options are available. https://streetfoodfinder.com/ThePaddyWagonNC

🍛🔥Bulkogi: “Authentic Korean BBQ with a yummy twist!” This sauciest Korean BBQ Food truck will be offering Korean BBQ, Bibimbap, dumplings, and more! Vegan and Vegetarian options are available. https://www.bulkogi.com/bulkogi-menu

🍦Mama Churros: “First handcrafted churro truck in the triangle following la abuela recipes from Mexico!” Dessert menu offering churros, ice cream, and more! https://streetfoodfinder.com/mamachurro#!menus_section

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck rodeo + music but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event. Pets must be leashed at all times.

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities is at the attendee’s own risk.

Healthy Mile Trail Cleanup

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – reschedule sometime in April/May

The Partnership for a Healthy Durham, housed in the Durham County Dept of Public Health is coordinating the Healthy Mile Trail cleanups around the county and have one scheduled for the Northgate Park trail on Friday, March 22nd. At the cleanups, volunteers collect litter and cleanup debris, re-stencil the HMT logo and signage, cleanup the sidewalk, etc.

Details below

It’s Luminary time! – Saturday, December 16, 2023

Due to the forecast of an inch of rain Sunday, we are going to hold the luminary event THIS Saturday December 16th. 

Feel free to start putting out luminaries in the late afternoon and we will plan light around 5ish.  We still plan to gather under the shelter with finger foods, a fire, and hot chocolate from 5:30 – 6:30. 


With expected rain forecasted for Sunday, if you are able to help clean up luminaries on Sunday morning that would be great hopefully before they become soaked.  

It’s luminary time! Northgate Park Neighborhood Association is sponsoring our annual luminaries in the park again this year! We’re excited to have this magical event on Sunday, December 10 with the beautiful luminaries as well as music from the Durham Chorale and warm beverages. The rain date will be December 17.

We’re looking for neighbors to make the luminaries! Can you volunteer to make a set of 20 luminaries (or more than one set?) Come pick up a set of materials, take it home, and if you’re feeling creative, decorate the bags.

The packs are available in the gazebo behind 2500 Shenandoah Ave (with more detailed instructions). Please feel free to pick up a pack anytime during the daytime. There will be a sheet in the gazebo to sign to help us keep track. Be sure to pick up two bags: one with candles and luminary bags and one with sand to complete your set. This is a great rainy day activity for kids and adults!