Join us in celebrating the successful completion of the 2026 Partnership Raleigh cohort on Friday, Aug. 7. Partnership Raleigh connects Raleigh young adults with meaningful career exploration and employment opportunities through collaboration with local public and private employers. Friday, Aug. 7 9:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Durant Nature Preserve- Campbell Lodge 3237 Spottswood St, Raleigh
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 June - August at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, Aug. 8 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Green Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd.
Community meeting for the Historic Design Standards Update.
Community meeting for the Historic Design Standards Update.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 15 E. Peace Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 Come find the community engagement team at this event! We'll be providing resources on City of Raleigh services and programs, as well as fun giveaways for the entire family. For more information about the event, please contact the community organizer at cmodonnell@peace.edu. View Community Engagement event calendar
Help shape the future of accessible public art in Raleigh! Join Raleigh Arts and artist team Wowhaus at the Jobe House with Arts Access for an interactive community engagement event. The artists are looking for feedback as they begin developing public art for the new GoRaleigh/GoWake Access Transit Facility. This is an opportunity to share your ideas, experiences, and perspectives to help inspire artwork centered on universal design and accessibility. Whether you're an access transit rider, disability advocate, caregiver, or community member, your voice will help inform a welcoming and inclusive public art experience for everyone. Register to Attend Learn more about public art at the GoRaleigh/GoWake Access Transit Facility
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, August 21 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. A Place at the Table 300 W Hargett St Unit 50, Raleigh, NC
Help shape the future of accessible public art in Raleigh! Join Raleigh Arts and artist team Wowhaus for a special community engagement event designed with seniors and older adults in mind. Come share your experiences and ideas to help inspire new public art for the GoRaleigh/GoWake Access Transit Facility. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss their experiences with transportation, accessibility, and community spaces while helping shape an artwork focused on universal design and inclusion. Your stories, perspectives, and creativity will play an important role in creating a welcoming public art experience that reflects the needs and voices of Raleigh’s senior community. Light refreshments will be provided. Register to Attend
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 June - August at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, Aug. 22 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sanderford Community Center; 2623 Sanderford Rd. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.
Raleigh is growing fast. As the population grows and development gets costlier, rents and home prices are rising. The City of Raleigh is committed to tackling housing affordability challenges to ensure every Raleigh resident has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home – but we can’t do it alone. Event Details: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 1-5 p.m. Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601 Registration is opening on June 8.
Saturday, Aug. 22 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hillsborough St Come find us at this community event! For more information, please contact the event organizer at h_andrews@ncsu.edu. Packapalooza is NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival, capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 from 2 to 10 p.m. This vibrant event, held on Hillsborough Street, brings together NC State students, faculty, staff, alums, families, and the local community to kick off the academic year with music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, food, and all things Wolfpack. This year’s festival will feature an eclectic mix of live music and performances across multiple stages, along with a grand finale of fireworks at the Belltower main stage. A cherished tradition attracting over 90,000 attendees, Packapalooza features more than 350 vendor booths and is supported by over 60 sponsoring organizations. Presented by Live It Up! Hillsborough Street, it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss. View Community Engagement event calendar
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 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.