Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh

Celebrate Earth Day at Mordecai Historic Park and get your herb, vegetable, and flower gardens started for the season! Heirloom varieties of plants will be on sale for great prices. All plants are started from seed by the Mordecai Historic Park gardeners. Plants will include tomatoes, peppers, squash, herbs, and much more. Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information about the garden and grounds at Mordecai Historic Park! There will also be short educational presentations by the Wake County Beekeepers Association at 10 a.m. and the Raleigh Garden Club at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26. Come purchase some incredible plants at low prices and learn about local efforts to help Raleigh’s plants thrive while you support the park! The sale will take place both on April 25 and 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mordecai Visitor Center. For questions or more information, please call 919-996-4364. Location: Mordecai Historic Park Ages: All ages Cost: Free to attend, plants must be purchased

National Prescription Take Back Day Event

Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked. Falls River Pharmacy at 10930 Raven Ridge Rd Wegmans at 1200 Wake Towne Dr

Chavis Health and Wellness Day

John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh

At John Chavis Memorial Park, we believe that health is wealth. To bring this belief to life, Raleigh Parks has teamed up with the Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., to present a Health and Wellness Day. This event is about inspiring individuals of every age and background to focus on their well-being. Come out and join us as we work to make wellness a top priority in our community! Ages: All Cost: Free

Game On!

Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh

Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess (giant and regular) Cornhole Frisbee Board and card games (Please see Parks staff for game availability.)

Touch-a-Truck at Sanderford Road

Sanderford Road Community Center 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh

Get in the driver's seat with a free hands-on experience with vehicles of all kinds. This is a fun, interactive, family-friendly event that allows children and adults to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite trucks and heavy machinery, as well as meet the personnel who protect, serve, and build the Raleigh community. We will feature a 'No Horn Hour' from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. for guests with sensitive hearing. Little ones with sensitivities to loud noises are encouraged to visit during this time to experience everything in a comfortable environment. Ages: 0-12 Cost: Free

Children’s Day and Youth Music Day

Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh

Celebrate childhood at our annual Children's Day event, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh and La Ley 101.1 FM. Día del Niño is a Mexican celebration on April 30 that honors children with fun activities. This year’s event features Youth Music Day with performances by the Triangle Music Education Consortium, interactive activities, and resource tables. Details Location: Moore Square Park Date: Satruday, April 26 Time: 1 - 5 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Program Schedule 1 - 1:30 p.m. Community Music School Oak Town Pop & Rock Bands 1:30 - 2 p.m. Raleigh Children’s Orchestra 2 - 2:30 p.m. Wake Forest Community Orchestra 2:30 - 3 p.m. The Raleigh Music Collective 3 - 3:30 p.m. Collaborative performance mariachi band Viva México and Youth Music Day Students, featuring student performances on “Cielito Lindo” and “Las Chiapanecas” 3:30 - 4 p.m. North Carolina Chamber Music Institute 4 - 4:30 p.m. United Strings of Color 4:30 - 5 p.m. Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble

Going Home Exhibition Reception | Pullen Arts Center

Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh

Going Home February 1-April 27, 2025 Join us at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, April 26, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a closing reception for the Going Home exhibition. Learn more about the Going Home exhibition. Event Details Location: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Parking: Visitors must have a parking permit between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check-in at Pullen Arts Center’s front desk for a license plate-based parking permit. View our parking map Cost: Free and open to the public