4th of July Fireworks
2024-07-04 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Join us for Raleigh’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration at Dix Park!
ABC11/WTVD-TV is our partner in presenting this family-friendly event on Thursday, July 4, starting at 6 p.m. Enjoy music, games, food, and the main event, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
The City’s Community Engagement team will also be in attendance to connect with residents, answer any questions, and encourage public participation.
Learn more about the 4th of July Fireworks event

Partner Event: Hillsborough Street $5 Food Walk Wednesdays
2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-31 18:00 - 20:00
Hosted by Live It Up Hillsborough Street.
During the summer, restaurants and bars will have $5 small plate or drink offerings to introduce locals to the diverse and delicious food and beverages available from our Hillsborough Street District merchants during their normal business hours.

Baseball Card Trading Night at First Friday!
2024-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Bring your Baseball Cards to the City of Raleigh Museum for August’s First Friday Baseball Card Trading Night!
Learn about Baseball Cards with a 15-minute presentation and Question and Answer session provided by our official sponsor, Oak City Sports Cards. Come and see if you can snag one of their donated free Baseball Cards!
And while you’re there, check out the new exhibit, “Diamond Days: The History of Baseball in Raleigh”!
Ages: AllCost: Free

Raleigh Department of Transportation Job Fair!
2024-09-20 09:00 - 15:00 | 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 transportation by joining the Raleigh Department of Transportation job fair!
Come learn about employment opportunities in Field Services. This is a FREE job fair and open to all!
Positions range from entry-level to experienced operators. CDL and non-CDL positions available!
We are looking for:

Maintenance Workers
Equipment Operators
Seasonal Leaf Collection Staff (no prior experience required)
Temporary Staff

RDOT Job Fair!2550 Operations Way, Raleigh Friday, September 20 & Saturday, September 219am – 3pm, both daysRegister today!Hiring managers will conduct on-site interviews. Please bring resume, ID and references. Snacks and beverages provided.

About Transportation Field Services

The Transportation Field Services Division provides maintenance for City and State highway and infrastructure systems. We strive to ensure the safety of the infrastructure system through diligent review and thorough inspections of proposed streets and street improvements as well as cost effective maintenance of existing system components.
Learn more about what the City of Raleigh has to offer!

Raleigh Tamale Festival
2024-09-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Save the Date: Raleigh Tamale Festival!
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 21 for a day of community, celebration, and tamales!
Learn how to join us as a competitor, vendor, or sponsor.

Day of the Dead
2024-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum for an evening of festivities for the Day of the Dead.
We will have live performances that will get you moving, fun food options, unique crafts, refreshing beer to sip, and a whole host of exciting activities waiting for you. Don’t miss out on the fun! This event is family-friendly.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Annual Breakfast with Santa
2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center

Holly Jolly Raleigh Prom
2025-01-11 20:00 - 23:00 | Dorothea Dix Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh
Get ready to keep the holiday spirit alive with the Holly Jolly Raleigh Adult Prom!
Join us on Jan. 11, 2025, for an unforgettable evening of dancing, drinks, and dazzling holiday cheer. Grab your tickets now and make it a night to remember—all while supporting the Play It Forward Financial Assistance Program.
This event is the perfect date night or group outing, so don’t wait!
Interested in sponsoring this event? Review our sponsorship packet and submit your application today.
Ages: 21 and up
Cost: $35 per person
Purchase Tickets

New Year, New Career Job Fair
2025-01-21 11:00 - 14:00 | NCWorks, 1830-B Tillery Place, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Kickstart Your New Year with a New Career!
Are you ready to make a real impact in your community and your city? This is your chance to take charge of your career and follow your passion for helping others!
Join us at the New Year, New Career Job Fair – a FREE event open to all job seekers. Whether you’re looking for entry-level opportunities or seasoned roles, there’s something for everyone. Meet with various city departments, including Transportation, Raleigh Water, Emergency Communications, Raleigh Convention and Development, and more!
Start the year strong by connecting with organizations that care about your future and our community’s growth. Don’t miss out!
Featured areas of opportunity:

Raleigh Water
Solid Waste Services
Emergency Communications
Planning and Development
Raleigh Convention and Development
Engineering Services (Facilities and Operations)
Transportation

Parking
GoRaleigh
RDOT Maintenance

New Year, New Career Job Fair
1830-B Tillery Place, Raleigh, NC 27604
Tuesday, Jan. 21
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Register today!

‘Joy Cometh in the Morning’ African American Symposium
2025-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
For Black History Month the Dr. M.T. Pope House and City of Raleigh Museum will be focusing on African American Emancipation through education, business ownership, and civic engagement, with academic presentations and music.
This program is supported in part by North Carolina Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Age: 15 and up
Cost: Free

Raleigh Roasts
2025-03-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
The Friends of the City of Raleigh (COR) Museum will once again host its popular Raleigh Roasts fundraiser event on Saturday, March 15, in the city’s historic Moore Square Park.
Raleigh Roasts brings area residents and visitors together to taste coffee, tea, and treats from local vendors. There will be live music provided by local artist Larry Karan. Museum members can attend the event for free!
The event, which historically was held at the museum at 220 Fayetteville St., was moved to Moore Square during the pandemic. Thanks to popular demand to continue to hold the event outside, it is scheduled this year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. so participants are encouraged to stop by Raleigh Roasts before or after the parade!
In 2024, the event saw 600-plus attendees. This year organizers expect those numbers to increase. To secure a tasting, tickets must be purchased in advance. If there are open slots available, some walk-up tickets may be sold onsite.
This year’s title sponsor is Campbell University’s School of Law and other sponsors include Crabtree and Symplicity Solutions.
Ages: All
Cost: $12 – $20
Raleigh Roast Tickets

2025 Family Sneaker Ball
2025-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled sneaker ball.
This family-friendly event is sure to knock your socks off! Come dressed in semi-formal attire and your coolest kicks. This event will have an awesome DJ, a 360-photo booth, crafts, and food trucks.
Let us see your sneaker game while you dance the night away!
Date: Friday, May 2
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
2025-06-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling, musical performances, food trucks, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and community.
We will have two featured storytellers highlighting the history of Juneteenth, along with other activities! Donna Washington and Mitch Capel, also known as “Gran’daddy Junebug”, will entertain and inspire with their stories. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a day filled with stories, music, food, and connection.
Location: Latta University Historic Park
Date: Saturday, June 21
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Fourth of July Fireworks
2025-07-04 18:00 - 22:30 | Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
We’re celebrating Fourth of July with fireworks around the Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium.
We enjoyed having our fireworks show out at Dix Park. This year, we’re throwing it back to the stadium complex for a firework-focused event.
Parking opens at 6 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.

Birthday in Bloom
2025-07-26 09:00 - 21:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Celebrate Dix Park’s 10th Birthday at the Sunflower Field!
Learn more about Birthday in Bloom!

Back to School Jamboree at John Chavis Memorial Park
2025-08-16 17:30 - 20:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Bounce into fun at John Chavis Memorial Park!
Enjoy giant inflatables, food trucks, crafts, games, and more!
Students can grab a free lunch box and water bottle while supplies last!
Date: Saturday, Aug. 16
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Fourth Ward Events
2025-08-22 17:30 - 18:00 | Estey Hall, Shaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh
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

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

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.
