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  • Designing Together: An Accessible Public Art Conversation

    Jobe House 909 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Coffee and Conversations – National Black Business Month

    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, August 21 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. A Place at the Table 300 W Hargett St Unit 50, Raleigh, NC

  • Public Art for All: Senior Voices & Universal Design

    Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    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

  • Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours

    Sanderford Road Community Center 2623 Sanderford 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 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.

  • 2026 Affordable Housing Forum

    Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC

    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. 

  • Packapalooza at NC State University

    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

  • First Friday Market and Movie

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

    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.

  • Activate Good’s 9/11 Day of Service Remembrance

    John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Friday, Sept. 11 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601 The Community Engagement Department will be at this community event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For questions, please contact the event organizer at ethan@activategood.org. Unite as we honor those lost on 9/11 with acts of service. Volunteers will learn about a variety of worthy causes and make impacts at service project stations. Listen, learn, serve, and reflect alongside others as we benefit a variety of causes, such as education, poverty, food insecurity, children, the environment seniors, and more! View Community Engagement event calendar

  • Activate Good’s 9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance Event

    John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    On September 11, 2026, Activate Good will lead its annual 9/11 Day of Service & 25th Anniversary Remembrance Event, transforming a day of tragedy into a powerful day of unity, service, resilience, and hope. Hundreds of volunteers will gather across the Triangle to honor the victims, survivors, first responders, military members, and everyday heroes of September 11 through meaningful acts of service. In partnership with the City of Raleigh, Activate Good will host its signature Remembrance Event at John Chavis Memorial Park, bringing the community together for hands-on service projects, a Community Connections Fair, remarks from local leaders, and opportunities to support critical needs across our community. Location: John Chavis Memorial Park 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Raleigh Morning Shift: 10 AM - 12 PM Afternoon Shift: 2 PM - 4 PM More information: https://activategood.org/9-11-service-remembrance/

  • Community Cares Collaborative Meeting

    Dix Park Chapel 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

    Join our next meeting! The Community Cares Collaborative meets: Every other month on Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603 Lunch provided Guest speakers, roundtable discussions, capacity-building activities Free to participate Members are encouraged to share updates, engage in group learning, and explore ways to collaborate. Regular communication helps keep all partners informed and connected. Register here 

  • Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway – Millbrook Exchange Park

    Millbrook Exchange Park 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

    The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be hosting popups to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags this fall. Swing by Millbrook Exchange Park to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable paper yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the city's new service for residents, Enhanced Weekly Yard Waste Pickup.

  • Engage Raleigh: Community and Neighborhood Expo 2026

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

    The Engage Raleigh Community and Neighborhood Expo is a FREE event that aims to connect residents, neighborhoods, community groups, and local government. Our theme this year is "Community in a Digital Age"  Join us to learn why community engagement matters, and how you can make a difference. Explore exciting ways to participate in local decision-making in your community.   Register to attend today! Want to showcase your organization as an exhibitor? Applications are now open!  Date: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: McKimmon Center  1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606