Tackle Time Kids Fishing Day Brings Free Family Fun to Smithfield |
Fishing, crafts, games and a bear-themed nature program fill October 17 |
Families looking for an easy Saturday outing can head to Tackle Time Kids Fishing Day in Smithfield on October 17.
The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eva Ennis Community Pond, located across from the Johnston Community College library. Children 16 and younger are invited to fish, make crafts and play games while spending some time outdoors.
Families do not need to own fishing equipment to participate. Fishing rods will be available, although children are welcome to bring their own. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
Smithfield Parks & Recreation is offering the program free of charge, making it a low-cost way for parents or grandparents to introduce a youngster to fishing.
Fishing is only part of the morning. Crafts and games are planned alongside the pond activities, so children who need a break from holding a fishing rod will have other things to do. |
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“Beware of Bears” joins the fun
The morning also includes Beware of Bears, part of Smithfield Parks and Recreation’s Nature Learning Series. That program begins at 11 a.m. at Eva Ennis Pond and is open to all ages for learning.
That gives families two activities in one trip: children can spend time fishing while also learning something about wildlife and the natural world.
What to know before you go
Date: Saturday, October 17
Questions can be directed to Smithfield Parks and Recreation at 919-934-2148. Families can also check the town’s calendar before heading out in case event details change.
Between the fishing, crafts, games and nature program, Tackle Time gives Johnston County families a simple way to spend a fall Saturday together outdoors. |
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I’m glad Smithfield is doing programs like this at Eva Ennis Pond. A child can use a rod they provide, so a family doesn’t have to go buy equipment for a first fishing trip. If the youngster likes it, maybe it turns into something they can keep doing together. That’s a pretty good use of a Saturday morning.
We’re always looking for things to do with our grandchildren that don’t cost a fortune. This one checks a lot of boxes. They can try fishing, do some crafts, and learn something about wildlife while we’re there. Hopefully October gives them a nice cool morning.
The Beware of Bears program caught my attention too. Fishing plus a nature program sounds like a nice Saturday morning with the grandkids.
The crafts and games are a smart addition. Little kids don’t always have the patience to fish for two straight hours, so having something else for them to do should help.
Does anyone know if you need to register ahead of time, or can families just show up at Eva Ennis Pond?
I like that they’ll have fishing rods available for families who don’t own any. That makes it much easier to bring a child out just to see if they enjoy fishing.
Love this. My grandson would enjoy it.
Free fishing for the kids is a great idea.