Virtual: Election Changes Informational Session
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
