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  • Mindwise: Youth and Family Mental Health Summit

    McKimmon Center NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Growing up today brings real pressures — and parenting brings real questions. MindWise creates space for teens (13+) and the adults who support them to come together for honest conversations, practical tools, and meaningful connection around mental health and emotional well-being. This community-centered summit features interactive workshops, engaging panels, teen and caregiver breakout sessions, wellness activities, and a curated Resource Hall. Participants will leave with strategies they can use right away — at home, at school, and in everyday life. MindWise isn’t about labels or diagnoses. It’s about learning, listening, and building confidence — while making sure youth voices are heard and families feel supported. Stronger Youth. Stronger Families. Stronger Community. Why Attend? At MindWise, you won’t just listen — you’ll leave equipped. Participants will: Learn practical stress-management tools Strengthen teen–caregiver communication Build confidence in school advocacy Hear from youth, educators, and mental health professionals Connect with trusted community resources Recharge through guided wellness activities Register for MindWise Open to youth ages 13+ and parents, guardians, caregivers, and community members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Register today and join us in building a healthier, more connected future.

  • Teen Comic Lab: Design. Draw. Prepare.

    Peach Road Cultural Center 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh

    Join the Raleigh Arts team for a free pizza and comics workshop with artist Wolly McNair (who has worked with Nike, Archie Comics, IDW Comics) and help shape Raleigh’s new emergency preparedness comic book. Share your ideas and tell us what characters, colors, and symbols make you feel safe and represented. Then create your own comic character and bring your hero to life. Come hungry, get creative, and be part of a project designed by teens, for teens! Register here. The event will be Saturday, March 28 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.  The event is free. Learn more about the emergency preparedness comic book project

  • Outreach at North Regional Library

    North Regional Library 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC

    April 1 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 7009 Harps Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh's Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to: Learn about projects impacting your community; Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs; Get assistance navigating our website and services; and, Much more! View Community Engagement event calendar

  • Coffee and Conversations – Earth Day

    A Place At the Table 300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh

    Join the Community Engagement Department and A Place at the Table for our monthly "Coffee and Conversations." This event is meant to be friendly and welcoming, with open conversations about important topics. There won’t be a set agenda—just a chance to listen, share, and learn from each other. We hope to see you there! Friday, April 10 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. A Place at the Table 300 W Hargett St Unit 50, Raleigh, NC

  • After the Conversation – Outreach at A Place at the Table

    A Place At the Table 300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh

    April 10 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. 300 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Join Community Engagement staff after Coffee and Conversations as they share resources from the Community Engagement vehicle. Residents will have the opportunity to: Learn about projects impacting your community Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs Get assistance navigating our website and services And much more! View Community Engagement event calendar

  • Method Community Park Improvements Update

    Method Park 514 method rd, Raleigh, NC

    Join us for an update on the Method Community Park Improvements Bond Project. This update will provide the community with the latest renderings, the current project schedule, and other related updates. Learn more about the Method Community Park Improvements. Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Community Engagement Attending “Still We Speak”

    NC Freedom Park 218 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC

    Community Engagement staff will be attending the "Still We Speak" event. Students from Middle Creek High School's African American Literature and Teaching as a Profession classes have partnered with The African American Heritage Commission and the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources to "teach" NC Freedom Park to our community, specifically elders in our community. Students will present research and creative interpretations on the 20 voices of Black North Carolinians featured at the park. The event will run from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 16th. Please email Matt Scialdone at mscialdone@wcpss.net if you have questions about the event. View Community Engagement event calendar.

  • Community Engagement Attending Powell Drive Community Event

    Powell Drive Park 740 Powell Drive

    This event is for the Powell Drive Community to come out and become acclimated with Powell Drive Park. We will be having inflatables, food vendors, informational tables, carnival games and more. This event also provides an opportunity for the community to let us know what kinds of programs they would like for us to put on at Powell Drive Park. Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Powell Drive Park, 740 Powell Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606

  • Outreach at Pay-What-You-Can Food Truck Rodeo

    A Place At the Table 300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh

    Date: April 19 Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: 300 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 The Community Engagement Department will be sharing resources at A Place at the Table's pay-what-you-can food truck rodeo. A variety of food trucks are set up for the community to enjoy as well as community partners sharing information/offering fun for the kids! View Community Engagement event calendar

  • Community Engagement Attending the Adult Recess Festival

    Buffaloe Rd Athletic Park 5900 Buffaloe Rd, Raleigh, NC

    Community Engagement will be attending Let's Get Social Raleigh's "Fourth Annual Adult Recess Festival." The Adult Recess Festival is a unique mental health and wellness festivals and people travel from across the country to experience it. As the first and only festival centered on adult play therapy and joy, it redefines play as essential to personal, civic, and communal care. Each year, public parks are transformed into adult-only playgrounds, reimagined as the backyard we once played in until the streetlights came on.

  • Bike Bonanza

    DIX Park 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Rolling Together 2026

    Roberts Park Community Center 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC

    Join the Community Engagement Department for Rolling Together 2026, our second annual mobile resource fair, on May 2! We'll be highlighting both city departments and community partners that use vehicles to provide resources in the community. Enjoy inflatables, face painting, snow cones, and plenty of family-friendly fun while learning about resources available to you. Bring the whole family and spend the day connecting with your community! Event Details May 2, 2026 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roberts Park Community Center 1300 E. Martin St., Raleigh NC Organizations that’d like to participate with their vehicle should complete our form by April 24. A staff member will contact you regarding your request.