Bike Bonanza

DIX Park 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh

Bike Bonanza is the annual kick-off for the City of Raleigh’s Bike Month celebrations. It is a time to join other cycling enthusiasts, friends, and community members for a few hours of fun and biking related activities. This year Bike Bonanza will be held at Harvey Hill inside Dorthea Dix Park from 4:30 – 6:30pm. We encourage you to come early and stay late to enjoy all of the amenities Dix Park offers, including the new Gibson Play Plaza. This year includes: •    A bike tune-up station •    A bike decorating station hosted by vendors •    Free helmets •    Free e-bike test rides •    A guided ride led by Oaks and Spokes •    Event t-shirts •    And popsicles for the first 150 guests! As part of Bike Bonanza we welcome and invite organizations from the area to join as vendors. The requirements for a vendor are you must provide a good or service or information related to cycling, sustainability, or healthy living and offer at least some of this information/goods/services for free. The registration form is included here. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as space is limited. For more information about Bike Bonanza you can email commute@raleighnc.gov Bike Bonanza Vendor Registration Form

Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh

Raleigh Parks’ Moore Square, in partnership with @Get2KnowRaleigh, welcomes back the First Friday Market & Movie Night series for the 2026 season. This free monthly event brings the community together for local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a featured outdoor movie in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Join us on the first Friday of each month from May through November, with the market and food trucks beginning at 5 p.m., live music at 5:30 p.m., and the movie starting around 7:15 p.m. 2026 First Friday Movie Lineup May 1 - The Incredibles (2004) June 5 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) July 3 - Hamilton (2020)* "Celebrate America 250!" (movie will begin at 6 p.m.) Aug. 7 - Zootopia 2 (2025) Sept. 4 - Remember the Titans (2000) Oct. 2 - Ghostbusters (1984) Nov. 6 - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)* (movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.) Details Market & Food Trucks: 5 - 9 p.m. Live Music: 5:30 p.m. Movie: 7:15 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Presented in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh. Movie sponsored by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.

First Friday Craft Night

City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh

Swing by and get creative! We’ll have free crafting and collaging supplies ready for you to play, experiment, and make something uniquely yours. Plus, the City of Raleigh Museum is joining the First Friday fun with extended hours! Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, May 1 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

Green Road Family Sneaker Ball

Green Rd Community Center 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh

Mark your calendars for a fun-filled family sneaker ball! This family-friendly event is sure to knock your socks off! Come dressed in semi-formal attire and your coolest kicks. This event will have an awesome DJ, games, arts and crafts, and food trucks. Let us see your sneaker game while you dance the night away. Location: Green Road Community Center Ages: All Cost: Free Register on RecLink