Vote Local Outreach at Duraleigh Community Library
2026-02-17 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Duraleigh Road Community Library, 5800 Duraleigh Road
Feb. 17
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
5800 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612

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

District C: Election Changes Informational Session
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
The Community Engagement Department is offering District-based Informational Sessions to help residents understand the changes to the local election process. Staff will be available to share information, provide resources, and answer questions.

Come out, get informed, and get ready to vote!

Tuesday, February 17
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Barwell Road Community Center
5857 Barwell Park Dr., Raleigh

Artist Reception: Relevant Material
2026-02-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Block Gallery, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Artist Reception: Thursday, Feb. 19
Relevant Material: Contemporary Quilting in North Carolina brings together the textile works of Kimberley Pierce Cartwright, Sydney Lee, and Michelle Wilkie. Though each artist has a unique style, they all represent the continuation of a rich tradition that blurs the lines between art and craft.

Raleigh Talks — the City Listens: Creating Community Cohesion
2026-02-20 09:00 - 10:00 | A Place At the Table, 300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
We want to hear from you, Raleigh, about your experience building new friendships in the city. Participants will receive a $25 gift card.
Join us at A Place at the Table for a one-hour activity with the City of Raleigh staff. Raleigh City employees are coming together from across departments to learn and practice public innovation to solve real challenges facing the city. The focus of this project is about building community cohesion.
We want to hear from you, Raleigh residents, about your experience building new friendships through the activities in your community.
How does it work?
Arrive at 9 a.m. and get paired up with a Raleigh employee. They will ask you questions about your experience meeting new people. There is nothing you need to prepare, just an openness to share your experiences. As a thank you for your time, we will provide you with a $25 gift card.
Who can attend?
Our focus is learning how people create a sense of belonging and connection within Raleigh. We’d like to talk to anyone who will share their stories about how they are expanding their social circle.
What else should I know?
All participants need to arrive at 9am and stay until 10am in order to receive a gift card. We will also provide coffee and pastries from A Place at the Table.
Parking
There is paid street parking and a paid gravel parking lot across the street from the cafe. There are also five free two-hour parking decks in Downtown Raleigh. The Municipal Lot is closest to the restaurant.
Spots are limited to the first 20 people to sign up! If you can no longer make it, send us an email at gabriela.scarritt@raleighnc.gov and we will open that spot up for someone else. Thanks!

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Wake County Community Assembly - RUMAH
2026-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | RUMAH, 415 HIllsborough Street, Raleigh
Wake County Community Assembly
Saturday, Feb 21, 6pm
RUMAH
415 Hillsborough St, Suite 101, Raleigh
A town hall to discuss how we want to build up our community infrastructure to make Wake county a safe place for immigrants to live and work.

District E: Election Changes Informational Session
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Road, Morrisville, 27560
The Community Engagement Department is offering District-based Informational Sessions to help residents understand the changes to the local election process. Staff will be available to share information, provide resources, and answer questions.

Come out, get informed, and get ready to vote!

Tuesday, February 24
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Brier Creek Community Center
10810 Globe Rd., Morrisville

Virtual: Election Changes Informational Session
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting
In addition to District-based Informational Sessions, the Community Engagement Department, is offering a Virtual Informational Session to help residents understand the changes to the local election process. Staff will be available to share information, provide resources, and answer questions.

Join us virtually!

Wednesday, February 25
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Teams Webinar Registration Link

Outreach at North Regional Library
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:30 | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
March 4
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

Outreach at Advance Community Health's Southeast Raleigh Careplex
2026-03-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Advance Community Health, 1011 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
March 17
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1001 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

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

Community Cares Collaborative Meeting
2026-03-20 11:30 - 13:30 | White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh
The Community Cares Collaborative meets:

Every other month on Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
White Memorial Presbyterian Church (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

Mindwise: Youth and Family Mental Health Summit
2026-03-21 09:00 - 15:30 | McKimmon Center, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606, 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.
2026-03-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Peach Road Cultural Center, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, 27603
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
2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:30 | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
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
2026-04-10 09:00 - 10:00 | 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
2026-04-10 09:30 - 11:00 | 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

Outreach at Pay-What-You-Can Food Truck Rodeo
2026-04-19 11:00 - 14:00 | 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

Outreach at Advance Axcess Urgent Care
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Advance Axcess Urgent Care, 3509 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
April 21
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
3509 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604

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

Community Engagement Attending the Adult Recess Festival
2026-04-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Buffaloe Rd Athletic Park, 5900 Buffaloe Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
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.
