August 22nd Fourth Ward Tour leaving Shaw University Ester Hall at 5.30. The tours are 20 minutes long August 23rd Fourth Ward Reunion Roberts Park Community Center 1pm to 5pm August 24th Fourth Ward Gospel Extravaganza at Fletcher Hall from 4pm to 7pm Free
Are you ready to help make a difference in your community and in your city? Take the lead in your career and prioritize your passion for operations by joining our collaborative job fair! This is a FREE job fair and open to all! Positions range from entry-level to experienced operators. CDL and non-CDL positions available! Chat with Transportation hiring managers and field staff! 22+ positions to be filled including: Transportation Workers Equipment Operators I and II Heavy Equipment Operators II and III Seasonal Leaf Collection (no experience required) Teransportation Job Fair! 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh Friday, September 12 & Saturday, September 13 9am - 2pm, both days Please bring resume, ID and references. Snacks and beverages provided.
Are you ready to help make a difference in your community and in your city? Take the lead in your career and prioritize your passion for operations by joining our collaborative job fair! This is a FREE job fair and open to all! Positions range from entry-level to experienced operators. CDL and non-CDL positions available! Chat with Transportation hiring managers and field staff! 22+ positions to be filled including: Transportation Workers Equipment Operators I and II Heavy Equipment Operators II and III Seasonal Leaf Collection (no experience required) Teransportation Job Fair! 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh Friday, September 12 & Saturday, September 13 9am - 2pm, both days Please bring resume, ID and references. Snacks and beverages provided.
We are excited to invite you all to our Boleros y Libros! Ballads & Books event at the City of Raleigh Museum on Sept. 21 from 12 to 4 p.m. We are even more thrilled to introduce you to our featured artist, Ana Jimena. This will be her first solo event as a headliner, and we couldn't be prouder to provide her with this amazing opportunity. Nos llena de entusiasmo invitarle a nuestro evento "Boleros y Libros" en el Museo de la Ciudad de Raleigh el 21 de septiembre de 2025, de 12 a 4 p.m. Nos emociona aún más presentarle a nuestra artista destacada, Ana Jimena. Este será su primer evento en solitario como artista principal y no podríamos estar más orgullosos de brindarle esta increíble oportunidad. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Sunday, Sept. 21 Time: Noon - 4 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free No registration is required
Join us at Moore Square for a fun-filled day at the Raleigh Tamale Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 27! Bring the whole family to enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors, exciting activities, and performances, plus a competition for the best tamale in Raleigh. Don’t miss out on this celebration of culture, music, and delicious tamales! Ages: All Cost: Free ¡Acompáñenos en Moore Square para un día lleno de diversión en el Festival del Tamal de Raleigh, el sábado 27 de septiembre! Trae a toda la familia a disfrutar de una variedad de camiones de comida, vendedores, emocionantes actividades y presentaciones, además de una competencia por el mejor tamal de Raleigh. ¡No se pierdan esta celebración de cultura, música y deliciosos tamales! Edades: Todas Costo: Gratis
The Gospel program at Raleigh Wide Open brings the sounds, stories, and spirit of gospel music to life through dynamic talks at the City of Raleigh Museum. Appaloosa Redd joins Greensboro musician and storyteller Colin Cutler for a conversation on the Gospel of the Blues, followed by Kendall Kent’s exploration of the gospel quartet tradition and the resonant artistry of the bass voice. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, Oct. 3 Time: 5-9 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
With live music from local talent and loads of FREE fall fun – including hay rides, inflatables, lawn games, kids activities, seasonal photo ops, and a pumpkin patch – you don't want to miss this family-friendly event! Dine from 50+ local food trucks Shop with 100+ makers and independent businesses Sample NC craft beer and ciders Raleigh Fire will be in attendance, celebrating Fire Prevention Week For the live music lineup and list of vendors, follow the link below. More event details Date: Saturday, Oct. 4 Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: The Big Field at Dorthea Dix Park
The Gospel program at Raleigh Wide Open brings the sounds, stories, and spirit of gospel music to life through dynamic talks at the City of Raleigh Museum. Cultural producer Cardo Grant curates the Gospel Radio Lab, a three-part series tracing gospel radio from its Piedmont roots, through its role in the Civil Rights era, and into its digital-age future. Together, these sessions honor gospel’s enduring power to shape culture, strengthen community, and inspire across generations. Presented by the North Carolina Folklife Institute in partnership with PineCone, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Saturday, Oct. 4 Time: 12 - 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
Music, Food and Culture! Join us at the Dominican Heritage Festival! Stop by our Community Engagement van to pick up free resources and learn about city services. Sunday, October 5 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh ¡Acompáñanos en el Festival de la Herencia Dominicana! Visita nuestra Camioneta de Participación Comunitaria para recoger recursos gratuitos y conocer más sobre los servicios de la ciudad. Domingo, 5 de octubre 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Centro Comunitario Carolina Pines 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh
Join artist Jim Gallucci and his team for an iron pour and see public art for Sertoma Park being created in real time! Watch as molten iron is poured into sand molds during this dramatic and high-energy event and learn about the scratch block process—a unique way to design cast iron artwork. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and heat of the pour, grab a bite from local food trucks, and take part in a fun, creative experience for all ages. The event starts at 11am with the furnace lighting around noon. Enjoy food trucks and crafts while you wait for the iron to reach 3000 degrees Farenheit—the temperature at which the molten iron can be cast. Jim and his team will pour almost 1,400 lbs from 2 to 4pm. Learn more about Public Art at Sertoma Arts Center. In the event of a weather cancellation, a rain date will occur Sunday, October 12.
Event Dates: December 2-18 Location: Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC Cost: $17 plus tax and fees One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Holiday Express at Pullen Park will once again transform the park into a winter wonderland filled with festive lights, seasonal activities, and holiday magic for the whole family. Tickets for this popular event will go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. exclusively through Ticketmaster. Learn more about Holiday Express 2025!
White Cane Awareness Day was first recognized at the White House in 1964. This national observance raises awareness about the independence and capabilities of people who are blind and low vision. Join us at the Legislative Building for a proclamation and remarks from the Governor, public officials, and community leaders. For more information, visit the North Carolina Council of the Blind. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Start Location: North Carolina State Legislative Building