Community and Workshops

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. 27 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Green Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

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