Festivals & Special Events

Grab a blanket or a chair and meet your friends at Moore Square each First Friday for a fun & free feature film! Attendees will enjoy pre-show entertainment on theme with each movie before a full-length screening outside under the stars. The series is free & open to the public and food will be available for purchase on-site.

Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum and the Artist Studio Project invite you to our 7th Annual Día De Los Muertos Event at the City of Raleigh Museum. This event takes place on First Friday. Join us to celebrate this colorful cultural tradition.

The city of Raleigh invites you to join us on this momentous occasion as we break ground on North Carolina's first bus rapid transit project. November 7, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.1451 N. New Hope RoadRaleigh, NC Attendees should park in the DMV lot located at 4121 New Bern Ave, Suite 151.Shuttle service will be provided for those with mobility needs.

You're invited to envision the Connected Triangle+, a region where interconnected smart communities work together to create an extraordinary place to live, work, and visit—for everyone. The Triangle has set the standard in smart technology and connectivity, and now it is time to dream bigger. Join us for the Connected Triangle+ Summit on Thursday, November 9. For more details, view Advancing the Triangle's Smart Cities Movement

Raleigh Transportation is coordinating with IKE Smart Cities, LLC (IKE) and Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) on the deployment of smart kiosks in multiple locations within the downtown area. A ribbon cutting ceremony to highlight this new interactive, wayfinding system for Downtown Raleigh will be held Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at 239 Fayetteville Street. Speakers include Jibran Shermohammed (IKE Smart Cities), Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin (City of Raleigh), and Bill King (Downtown Raleigh Alliance). The event will feature a kiosk demo and a short reception with food and drinks. Currently, we have 6 sites that are live and open for use. West & Peace Glenwood – Ale House Glenwood – Tin Roof West & Martin Wilmington & Martin Fayetteville & Martin Register today!

Grab a blanket or a chair and meet your friends at Moore Square each First Friday for a fun & free feature film! Attendees will enjoy pre-show entertainment on theme with each movie before a full-length screening outside under the stars. The series is free & open to the public and food will be available for purchase on-site.