Community and Workshops

The Big Ideas Raleigh Meetup is where bold thinkers come together to explore new ways to support local startups and build a more sustainable city. Learn about the Impact Partner Grant—up to $20,000 for projects that drive innovation in Raleigh. When? September 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where? Raleigh Founded, 2409 Crabtree Blvd Seats are limited. Please register in advance! There are more Meetups to come! Visit the landing page or sign up for email alerts under the "Smart Raleigh" topic to stay in the loop.

Are you a business owner interested in projects at the City of Raleigh? Join the Business Engagement and Opportunities Program and Clancy & Theys Construction Company to get the inside scoop on upcoming contracts. You will learn about the 2026-28 Raleigh Convention Center project, the ongoing Wake County Public School projects, and Clancy and Theys' Trade Partner Program. Registration is required. Register on Eventbrite. Date: Tuesday, Sept. 30 Time: 5-6:30 p.m. Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610

The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more. Drop-in hours will be held March - December at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, Sept. 6 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Green Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more. Drop-in hours will be held March - December at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, Oct. 4 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Raleigh Pathways Center; 900 S. Wilmington St. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

The Raleigh Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Prevention Week display at Home Depot on Capital Boulevard. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how to keep their homes safe from lithium-ion battery fires by: Choosing the right equipment Charging devices properly Safely recycling lithium-ion batteries Stop by our display to pick up fire safety resources, ask questions, and discover practical steps you can take to protect your family and home. Date: Sunday, Oct. 5 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Home Depot, 4901 Capital Boulevard Share

Development Stakeholders Meeting - Oct. 9 Want to connect with City staff about development, permitting, or text changes? Be a part of the next Quarterly Development Stakeholder Meeting—an in-person gathering where design professionals and community members can hear updates and discuss development in Raleigh. No RSVP is required, but sign up to let us know you’re coming and add the event to your calendar. When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 Time: 9 – 11 a.m. Where: Transportation Field Services Division Address: 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, NC 27604 More details available on the Development Stakeholders Quarterly Meeting webpage. We encourage you to use the Review Staff Directory in the event you have questions or call 919-996-2500 or submit a Customer Request Form. We value your feedback and look forward to your participation at our upcoming meetings. We hope to see you there!

The Raleigh Fire Department will be at the AE Finley YMCA to present this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™.” Join us to learn how to keep your family and home safe by using lithium-ion batteries responsibly. Our team will share tips on safe charging, proper equipment use, and battery recycling, along with other important fire prevention information. We look forward to seeing you at the YMCA for this fun and educational community event! Date: Thursday,  Oct. 9 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Location: A.E. Finley YMCA, 9216 Baileywick Road

The Raleigh Fire Museum and the Raleigh Fire Education Team are partnering to bring a Fire Prevention Week display based on this year’s theme: “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” What you can see and do: Learn about Fire Prevention Week and how to prevent lithium-ion battery fires; Experience fire history through artifacts, images, and exhibits representing over 150 years of firefighting in Raleigh; Touch a fire truck and explore authentic firefighting equipment; and, Spray a fire hose and enjoy hands-on fun for kids and adults. Date: Saturday, Oct. 11 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Raleigh Fire Museum at the Keeter Training Center, 105 Keeter Center Drive

The Connected Triangle+ is about more than technology. It’s about building smarter, stronger and more connected communities. Connected Triangle Summit III at All Things Open   Event Details When: Monday, October 14, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Where: Raleigh Convention Center, part of  All Things Open Access: Free with ATO registration   The future of technology, innovation, and community is happening in Raleigh this October, and you’re invited to be part of it!   On Monday, October 14, the Connected Triangle Summit III returns as a featured all-day program partnering with the All Things Open Conference (ATO). As an ATO attendee, you’ll get full access to all sessions that will bring together visionaries, innovators, and community leaders to shape what’s next for the Triangle and beyond.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 16 Time: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location: Walnut Creek Wetlands Center 950 Peterson Street Raleigh NC, 27610 En español Are you a construction, contracting or services business that wants to work on government projects? Join us for a Spanish-only info session and learn how to apply for certification as: Historically Underutilized Business with the North Carolina Department of Administration (HUB/NCDOA) AND/OR Disadvantaged Business Enterprise with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DBE/NCDOT). Benefits include greater access to government contracts and business opportunities, exclusive listing on our online directory of HUB/DBE certified businesses, and opportunities for business development and professional growth. To be eligible, your business must owned and controlled by 51 percent or more of the following minority groups: Black Americans; Hispanic Americans; Pacific-Asian Americans; American Indians; Females; Disabled - A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3; or, Disadvantaged - A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637. For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).

The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more. Drop-in hours will be held March - December at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Thursday, Oct. 16 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Creek Community Center; 3050 N. New Hope Rd. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 23 Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Virtual Are you a construction, contracting or services business that wants to work on government projects? Join us for a virtual info session and learn how to apply for certification as: Historically Underutilized Business with the North Carolina Department of Administration (HUB/NCDOA) AND/OR Disadvantaged Business Enterprise with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DBE/NCDOT). Benefits include greater access to government contracts and business opportunities, exclusive listing on our online directory of HUB/DBE certified businesses, and opportunities for business development and professional growth. To be eligible, your business must owned and controlled by 51 percent or more of the following minority groups: Black Americans; Hispanic Americans; Pacific-Asian Americans; American Indians; Females; Disabled - A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3; or, Disadvantaged - A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637. For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).

The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more. Drop-in hours will be held March - December at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, Oct. 25 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Green Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

New Applicant Workshop for 2026-2027 Raleigh Arts Commission Grants Interested in learning more about the City of Raleigh Arts Commission’s grant program and whether your nonprofit organization is eligible to apply for this funding? Two one-hour New Applicant Grant Workshops will be offered this November and are open to anyone interested in learning more about the Raleigh Arts Commission’s grant program. The workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. This in-person session is on Nov. 1, but a virtual session will be held Nov. 5. The New Applicant Grant Workshop introduces potential applicants to the Raleigh Arts Commission’s grant program and provides in-depth information about eligibility requirements, the application process, and what happens once a grant has been awarded. Note that Raleigh nonprofits that have never received Arts Commission grant funding before and plan to apply for a 2026-2027 grant are required to attend one of the two New Applicant Grant Workshop sessions scheduled. New Applicant Workshop Session 1: When: Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to noon Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, NC 27610 Cost: Free Parking: Free parking is available in the Walnut Creek Wetland Center's parking lot. Register online for this workshop. Learn more about the Raleigh Arts […]

The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more. Drop-in hours will be held March - December at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, Nov. 1 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Raleigh Pathways Center; 900 S. Wilmington St. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.