Where history grounds us, and expression moves us forward. Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta is an annual cultural arts gathering. Join us as we celebrate African-American history, creativity, and community through live performance, visual art, and local vendors. Set against the historic landscape of Latta, where past and present meet. Details Location: Latta University Historic Park Date: Saturday, June 27 Time: 4 - 8 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
At Saturday’s Fourth of July fireworks display, expect a full event filled with a market, live entertainment and fun in our return to Dix Park. Gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. More information: Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
Join us as the City of Raleigh celebrates America’s 250th with a fun, family-friendly community event at Abbott’s Creek Community Center. Enjoy games, activities, food, and opportunities to connect with City departments to learn more about programs, services, and initiatives happening in your community. Bring your family, meet your neighbors, and celebrate together as we honor our shared history and build stronger community connections. Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Abbott's Creek Community Center; 9950 Durant Road
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On September 11, 2026, Activate Good will lead its annual 9/11 Day of Service & 25th Anniversary Remembrance Event, transforming a day of tragedy into a powerful day of unity, service, resilience, and hope. Hundreds of volunteers will gather across the Triangle to honor the victims, survivors, first responders, military members, and everyday heroes of September 11 through meaningful acts of service. In partnership with the City of Raleigh, Activate Good will host its signature Remembrance Event at John Chavis Memorial Park, bringing the community together for hands-on service projects, a Community Connections Fair, remarks from local leaders, and opportunities to support critical needs across our community. Location: John Chavis Memorial Park 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Raleigh Morning Shift: 10 AM - 12 PM Afternoon Shift: 2 PM - 4 PM More information: https://activategood.org/9-11-service-remembrance/
Gather in downtown Raleigh to celebrate great food and community at this beloved event! Eventgoers will discover the rich traditions and diverse flavors of tamales from local vendors while enjoying fun activities throughout the festival. Event Details Location: Moore Square (201 S. Blount Street) Date: Saturday, Sept. 26 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ages: All/Families Cost: Free Apply to be a Vendor for Raleigh's most delicious event, the Raleigh Tamale Festival!
The Sir Walter Raleigh Awards for Community Appearance recognize outstanding new contributions to the character, environment, and appearance of the City of Raleigh. Since 1983, the Raleigh City Council has presented more than 200 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards to developers, designers, building owners, community groups, civic clubs, churches, and citizens. Please RSVP to let us know if you plan to attend.
We are getting excited for Raleigh Wide Open! The Music Festival will take over Fayetteville Street, including the museum! We will be hosting interviews and book events on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3. We hope to see you there! Friday, Oct. 2 - Interviews Jim Lauderdale. 4 - 4:30 p.m. The Fairfield Four. 4:30 - 5 p.m. Brek. 5 - 5:30 p.m. Earl White. 5:30 - 6 p.m. Location: City of Raleigh Museum 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. 3 Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: The Big Field at Dorthea Dix Park
We are getting excited for Raleigh Wide Open! The Music Festival will take over Fayetteville Street, including the museum! We will be hosting interviews and book events on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3. We hope to see you there! Saturday, Oct. 3 - Book Events David Menconi “Step It Up and Go”, 2 - 2:30 p.m. Alice Gerrard “Custom Made Woman”, 2:30 – 3 p.m. Phil Jamison “Hoedowns, Reels & Frolics”, 3 - 3:30 p.m. Eddie Huffman “Doc Watson: A Life in Music”, 3:30 - 4 p.m. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Ages: All Cost: Free
Join Peter Rabbit and friends for a playful adventure filled with puppetry, lively characters and opportunities to join the fun! Presented by Seed Art Share, The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit is a locally written, interactive theatre production for young audiences. Four professional actors bring multiple characters to life, inviting audience members to participate in the story, answer questions and respond to the action. The venue is the Grove at Dorothea Dix Park and the nearby greenway trail. Along the way, children explore garden vegetables, animals, new vocabulary and—with help from Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle—different types of clothing. The performance runs approximately 40 minutes, with an optional question-and-answer session afterward to learn about the show and working in theatre. Seed Art Share is a local nonprofit theatre company dedicated to building community through interactive theatre, arts education and support for parent artists. The company brings locally written productions to unexpected places throughout the Triangle, including parks, gardens, museums and historic sites, and offers classes, workshops and camps for young people. There is also a 2 p.m. performance.
Event Dates: December 1 - 17 Location: Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC Cost: $21 plus tax and fees One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL, 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 Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. exclusively through Ticketmaster. Learn more about Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL!