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  • Ceremonial tree planting

    Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC

    Please come out to Moore Square in downtown Raleigh on Monday, October 13 at 12:15 pm for a ceremonial planting of an oak tree, the first of 250 trees to be planted in Raleigh in celebration of our nation's 250th birthday. This wonderful campaign to plant 250 trees is being organized by Rotary Club of Raleigh. They are raising funds and partnering with the City of Raleigh and other organizations to plant the trees over the next year. WRAL TV5 will be covering the event, and North State Bank is the presenting sponsor. If you'd like to make a gift to help plant the 250 trees, please visit: https://www.givsum.com/opportunities/america-250-oak-city-250-tree-campaign-fa6ce4311 What a great gift to commemorate Raleigh's heritage as the City of Oaks and honor our shared legacy of service, sustainability and community.

  • Connected Triangle Summit III set for Oct. 14

    Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC

    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.

  • White Cane Awareness Day

    NC State Legislative Building 16 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC

    White Cane Awareness Day was first recognized at the White House in 1964.  This national observance raises awareness about the independence and capabilities of people who are blind and low vision.  Join us at the Legislative Building for a proclamation and remarks from the Governor, public officials, and community leaders. For more information, visit the North Carolina Council of the Blind. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Start Location: North Carolina State Legislative Building

  • Small, Emerging, and Under-Resourced Business Summit

    All Faith's Chapel at Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

    The Small, Emerging, and Under-resourced Business Summit is an annual event hosted by the City of Raleigh and its partners to celebrate and support the city’s small business community. The 2025 theme, “Pathways to Prosperity,” highlights the innovation, resilience, and economic contributions of local businesses across sectors such as goods, services, and construction. Register on Eventbrite. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15 Time: 4:30-7 p.m. Location: Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel 1030 Richardson Dr Raleigh, NC 27603 Attendees will gain valuable insights into business development resources and opportunities through: a dynamic panel of local entrepreneurs who are shaping North Carolina’s economic future business showcases networking meeting representatives from the City of Raleigh, Wake County Public School, Wake County Government, NC DBE and HUB Offices, North Carolina State University, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Capital Area Workforce Development, National Institute, Wake Tech Small Business Center, Prospera, Local Chamber of Commerce and more. Register today on Eventbrite! To learn more, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program.

  • HUB/DBE Business Certification Info Session (Spanish Only)

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    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).

  • Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours

    Marsh Creek Community Center 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    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.

  • Weaving Plastic Bags: Artist-Led Workshop #2

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    Help create a public artwork by weaving reused materials!   Join SEEK Raleigh artist Patrizia Ferreira at Walnut Creek Wetland Park to co-create a public artwork out of reused plastic bags. Workshops are free to the public. While registration is not required, we encourage you to RSVP on Eventbrite (click the register button above) so we can plan accordingly and receive any event updates. Learn more about the project   About the Instructor Patrizia Ferreira is an artist and educator living in Cary, NC. Her work laboriously incorporates the debris of her surroundings—namely, textiles and plastic—to create poetic pieces that speak of our society of over consumption and the state of our environment. By giving life to otherwise inanimate materials, she invites viewers to reflect upon the repercussions our actions cause on our planet. A native of Uruguay, a great part of her work reflects on being an immigrant and being a woman. Patrizia received a BA in textile design from the Institute of Industrial Design in Uruguay and an MS in textile design for prints from Philadelphia University.

  • HUB/DBE Business Certification Info Session (virtual) — cancelled

    Virtual Meeting

    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).

  • Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours

    Green Rd Community Center 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC

    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.

  • Cocoa and Conversation – Bragg Street Park Public Art Project

    Bragg Street Park 1116 S. Person Street, Raleigh, NC

    Join artist Georgia Tardy at Bragg Street Park for a cup of cocoa and a shared conversation about the neighborhood. Georgia Tardy is gathering stories and anecdotes about the South Park community that she will incorporate into artwork along the fence at Bragg Street Park. You can stop by to meet the artist and/or share an anecdote over a cup of hot chocolate. Learn more about this project. Date: Saturday, Oct. 25 Time:  1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Bragg Street Park

  • Raleigh Arts Commission’s New Applicant Grant Workshop 1

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    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 […]

  • Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours

    Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

    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.