Events
WHHNA hosts several events throughout the year
WHH AND OWD ArtWalk 11/9/2025
This year’s WHH/OWD ArtWalk will be held on November 9th, from Noon to 5:00 PM, featuring artists at various locations throughout the two neighborhoods. Map
Perry Whitted organizes this event. perry.whitted@gmail.com
The deadline for applications has passed. Thank you to all the artists who are participating and to those who are hosting artists in their homes.
Publicizing your work is important. Contact Perry about that or see a post by Perry to the WHH listserv on Sept 14.
Volunteers are needed to distribute/pick up signs and maps and placing posters.
Fourth of July Parade
Parade starts at 10 am on Club Blvd at Oval Park and makes a loop on Club, Alabama, and Woodrow bringing us back to the park. Everyone is welcome to walk in the parade. More
First Thursday Food Trucks
On the first Thursday of each month from April - October. More
Halloween/Toddlerween
In addition to trick or treating on Club Blvd, folks are encouraged to trick or treat on other streets in the neighborhood. Toddler Trick or Treat (Toddlerween) is held at a number of homes in Old West Durham and Watts-Hillandale from 4-6. A map of participating homes will be posted to the OWD and WHH listservs by the morning of Halloween.
Night of Lights - 12/21/2025
On this night, we light up the neighborhood with the warm light of luminaria. The display shows neighborhood pride and community, and it is festive! Supplies for your luminaria will be available for sale on 12/20 and 12/21 from noon to 5 at the pavilion on the south side of Oval Park at the picnic shelter. Lights are displayed from dusk till the candles burn out. More information will be posted closer to the event.