Fourth Ward Events
2025-08-23 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
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

Raleigh Transportation Job Fair!
2025-09-12 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Raleigh Central Operations Facility, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, NC, 27604
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.

Boleros y Libros - Ballads & Books
2025-09-21 12:00 - 16:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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

Raleigh Tamale Festival
2025-09-27 14:00 - 18:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
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

Raleigh Wide Open Panels First Friday
2025-10-03 17:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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

Falling for Local
2025-10-04 11:00 - 18:00 | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
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 Festival
2025-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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

Dominican Heritage Festival
2025-10-05 12:00 - 18:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
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

Iron Pour at Sertoma: Art in the Making
2025-10-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
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.

Ticket Sale: 2025 Holiday Express at Pullen Park
2025-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
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
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | NC State Legislative Building, 16 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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

Small, Emerging, and Under-Resourced Business Summit
2025-10-15 16:30 - 19:00 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Small, Emerging, and Under-resourced Business Summit is an annual event hosted by the City of Raleigh and its partners to celebrate and support the city’s small business community. The 2025 theme, “Pathways to Prosperity,” highlights the innovation, resilience, and economic contributions of local businesses across sectors such as goods, services, and construction. Register on Eventbrite.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15
Time: 4:30-7 p.m.
Location: Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel
1030 Richardson Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
Attendees will gain valuable insights into business development resources and opportunities through:

a dynamic panel of local entrepreneurs who are shaping North Carolina’s economic future
business showcases
networking
meeting representatives from the City of Raleigh, Wake County Public School, Wake County Government, NC DBE and HUB Offices, North Carolina State University, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Capital Area Workforce Development, National Institute, Wake Tech Small Business Center, Prospera, Local Chamber of Commerce and more.

Register today on Eventbrite!
To learn more, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program.

2025 Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities Awards Banquet
2025-10-20 11:30 - 14:00 | McKimmon Center, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Join us for the 2025 Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities Awards Banquet, a special event honoring champions of accessibility for the disability community. We invite all to join and celebrate community voices, leadership, and impact for a healthy and resilient Raleigh!
Date: Monday, Oct. 20
Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m.
Location: McKimmon Center
1101 Gorman St Raleigh, NC 27606
Register on Microsoft Forms by Sunday, Oct. 12. Space is limited.
Theme: Connecting Voices, Bridging Communities

The theme for the 2025 Banquet is “Connecting Voices, Bridging Communities,” centering representation, empowerment through connection, and community building.
The event will feature the presentation of the 2025 Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities Awards to champions for accessibility and inclusion, including the Citizen Involvement Award, the Lockhart Follin-Mace Advocacy Award, and the James E. Meekins Award (for an individual with a disability)

Nominations are open! If you know an individual or organization who has made a positive impact on the disability community, nominate them for an award on Microsoft Forms.
Keynote Speaker: Sen. Lisa Grafstein
Sen. Lisa Grafstein is a North Carolina State Senator representing District 13 since 2023. A longstanding civil rights attorney, she formerly served as litigation counsel at Disability Rights North Carolina, spearheading strategic legal advocacy for people with disabilities. As a public servant, she brings deep expertise in disability rights and a powerful voice for equity and inclusion.
Register on Microsoft Forms by Sunday, Oct. 12.

Biltmore Hills Fall Festival: Trunk-or-Treat
2025-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Biltmore Hills Community Center and The Raleigh Police Advisory Board would like to invite you to the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat event!
Bring your children in their best costumes and come enjoy free candy, learn about the Police Advisory Board, and enjoy an awesome Fall Festival takeover. Participants can make candy bags, enjoy short lines at one of our many Inflatables, and enjoy a variety of activities.
There will be carnival games, free pizza, and candy provided by the Police Advisory Board. Fall backdrop for photos of the best costumes.
Location: Biltmore Hills Park
Ages: Family-Friendly
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Ghostly Spooktacular
2025-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Green Road Community Library, 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Looking for somewhere to bring your ghouls and goblins?
Well, look no further! Bring them to Green Road Community Center. We will have a fun-packed evening with activities including a ghostly dance party, spooky crafts, monstrous games and more! Kids will leave with a smile and a treat. Costumes are encouraged.
Location: Green Road Community Center
Date: Friday, Oct. 24
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Fall Carnival at the Pines
2025-10-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join us for an evening full of fun made just for kids!
Little ones can dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy an exciting lineup of carnival-style games, win cool prizes, enjoy some fall favorite snacks, and take home a special goody bag.
It’s a fun-filled indoor celebration the whole family will love!
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Trunk-or-Treat at Lions Park
2025-10-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
Get ready for a spooky good time!
Join us for Trunk or Treat, a family-friendly fall celebration filled with music, arts and crafts, costumes, decorated trunks, and of course—treats!
Community partners, local businesses, and City staff will be there to help make the evening extra special. Don’t miss out on this festive fall fun — everyone is welcome!
Location: Lions Park
Ages: 12 and under
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

The Haunted at the Pines
2025-10-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Come out, if you dare, for a haunted night at the Pines.
Each ghoul-themed room will have frightful music for the perfect Halloween thrill! Enter at your own risk!
All event proceeds will go to Raleigh Parks’ Play it Forward Financial Assistance Fund.
Ages: 10 and older
Cost: $5 per person
Register on RecLink
Attendees will travel through the haunted house in groups of four.

Halloween at Top Greene
2025-10-31 15:00 - 18:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Join Us for a Spooktacular Halloween at Top Greene!
You’re invited to the first Truck ‘n Treat, hosted by North Carolina Black Women Empowered 50+ and community leader Viki Newkirk!
Bring your little ghosts and goblins for an afternoon full of arts & crafts, Halloween treats, and family fun! Costumes encouraged! Let’s make this a safe and fun Halloween celebration for the whole community.
Location: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Fall Arts Fair 2025 at Fred Fletcher Park
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Discover the creativity of local artists at the Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of hands-on art activities and live demonstrations by Arts Center teaching artists in a fun, family-friendly setting.
Featuring unique work from jewelers, potters, painters, and more.
Learn more about the Fall Arts Fair.
Event Details

When: Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh, NC 27605
Parking: Enter at Washington St. & Glenwood Ave. or St. Mary’s St. & Nichols Dr. Street parking is available on Washington St.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Check out our Pre-Visit Guide for information on parking, accessibility, vendors, and more.

Schedule

10 am-4 pm- Kid’s Art Activities and Live Art Demos
10 am-4 pm – Live Music

Wayne Schindler – 10 am-12 pm
Drum It Up! – 12-1 pm
Little Red Birds – 1-4 pm

10 am-3 pm- Poetry Fox

Food Trucks

Arepa Culture
Cream & Sugar Coffee Cart

Questions?
Contact Sertoma Arts Center at 919-996-2329 or Julia Meder, Sertoma Arts Center Director, at julia.meder@raleighnc.gov

Piedmont Grassland and Environmental Art Event
2025-11-09 13:00 - 15:30 | Durant Nature Preserve, 3237 Spottswood Street, Raleigh, 27615
Learn about the Triangle’s historic grasslands and help install a mini Piedmont Prairie at Durant Nature Preserve. The new grasslands will surround Nature Preserves Artist-in-Residence Scott Hazard’s sculpture, which creates habitat for chimney swifts. Starting at 1 p.m., Justin Robinson and Tara Mei Smith from Extra Terrestrial Projects will share insights on grassland ecology and guide participants in planting cool-season species that will bloom in spring.
Join this hands-on event to support biodiversity, explore public art, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of this 237-acre nature preserve.
Register for the workshop.

Fallin' Into Holidays
2025-11-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Let’s get this holiday season started right!
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Marsh Creek Community Center, we’ll have activities, games, and arts/crafts for participants of all ages at this event that will celebrate multiple holidays!
Don’t worry, the New Year’s Countdown and ball drop will be every 30 minutes, so feel free to come at the beginning, middle, or towards the end! This event is free, with pre-registration encouraged.
Special guests include public artist Austen, who will be collecting community input for River Cane Wetland Park and Raleigh City Farm.
Location: Marsh Creek Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Merry and Bright: An Enchanted Holiday Evening for Grownups
2025-11-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Put on your ugliest holiday sweater and sleigh your way to Merry & Bright: An Enchanted Holiday Evening for Grownups at Pullen Park.
Stroll around the shimmering lake and take in the dazzling lights. Dance under the stars to live music on the event lawn. Ride the carousel (we’ve got a reindeer!). Take a lap on the holiday train. Play some reindeer games. Make and mail holiday postcards. Visit the North Pole and more!
Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase from the Pullen Café, along with local food trucks and breweries.
All proceeds benefit Play It Forward, a Raleigh Parks initiative that helps provide financial assistance to families and individuals so everyone can enjoy recreation opportunities.
Tickets go on sale Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. via Ticketmaster
Space is limited, and tickets will not be available through any other outlets. This is a 21-and-over event.

Location: Pullen Park
Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Ages: Ages 21 and older only – No children or infants admitted
Cost: $35
Buy Tickets via Ticketmaster

Toys From Teens Holiday Event
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
The Raleigh Youth Council is excited to host its annual Toys from Teens holiday event, inviting families with children to celebrate the season with creativity, community, and cheer.
This festive event will feature holiday crafts and activities, an opportunity to meet Santa, and a special gift giveaway while supplies last. To receive a gift, children must be present. Join us!
Location: Roberts Park Community Center
Ages: 0 – 12 years old
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Gingerbread and a Jolly Trolley Ride!
2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Welcome the holiday season and decorate a gingerbread house inspired by Raleigh’s historic sites!
This family-friendly program will take you to two historic locations in Raleigh. Meet at Fred Fletcher Park and take a trolley ride to Latta University Historic Park to explore its history. Then, ride the trolley back to Borden Building at Fletcher Park to build your own gingerbread house inspired by the Latta house.
Each registrant will have their own gingerbread house, and decorating supplies will be provided.
Location: Fred Fletcher Park
Ages: All
Cost: $15

Moore Square Winterfaire
2025-12-11 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Present: Moore Square Winterfaire, a European style Christmas Market/Festival.
Winterfaire is a 4-day annual festival featuring 60+ vendors, a food truck rodeo, Live Bands, Santa, S’mores, a Beer Garden, and more!
Learn more

Winter Celebrations Around the World
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Rd Park, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Our “Holidays Around the World” program is an educational event that will explore how different cultures celebrate holidays and traditions.
Often focusing on themes like family, food, and celebrations. Winter celebrations around the globe will bring the community together.
Location: Barwell Road Park
Cost: Free
Ages: 0 – 12

Soulful Holiday Open House
2025-12-12 17:30 - 21:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Let’s bring soul and good times to John Chavis Memorial Park and celebrate the holidays with joy and laughter.
Festive, jolly, and bright activities will be spread throughout the entire inside and outside of the center for the family to enjoy. Activities will include, but are not limited to, themed rooms, inflatables, photo opportunities, crafts, carol-oke, light holiday-themed refreshments, live entertainment, and beautiful decorations.
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free
