Livable Raleigh

Moore Square Winterfaire
2025-12-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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!
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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

Swim with Santa
2025-12-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Pullen Acquatic Center, 410 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Bring your swimsuit, towel, and a camera, and take a dip in the pool with Santa!
We will have elves running holiday-themed activities in and out of the pool. Santa will be here to hear all of your Christmas wishes!
Location: Pullen Aquatic Center
Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
Time: noon – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Pool Admission Fees Vary

National Day of Racial Healing
2026-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join the Raleigh Human Relations Commission for the annual National Day of Racial Healing Event!
When? Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 6-8 p.m.
Where? City of Raleigh Museum,
220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Register on Eventbrite (TBD)
All ages are welcome! Childcare will be provided.
Launched in 2017, the National Day of Racial Healing is a national observance on the Tuesday after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This event is an opportunity to bring ALL people together and inspire collective action to build common ground for a better world. This year’s event will feature a panel discussion, a collective mural painting, and free food and drink. Language support will be provided.
To learn more about the Raleigh Human Relations Commission, visit Human Relations Commission.

Mardi Gras Masquerade Prom for Adults
2026-02-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Dix Park Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
After the success of last year’s Holly Jolly Raleigh Prom for Adults, tickets are now available for our Mardi Gras Masquerade Prom for Adults on Feb. 7, 2026!
We’re hosting a vibrant, masquerade-style evening where adults (21+) can get glammed up and celebrate Mardi Gras in style with music, masks, and magic all night long. Attendees will dance the night away to beats from our DJ, sip on adult beverages from local vendors at our cash bar, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and indulge in festive mocktails crafted by talented mixologists on-site.
Every registration supports the Raleigh Parks Play It Forward Financial Assistance Program, helping individuals and families play for a lifetime.
Location: The Chapel at Dix Park
Ages: 21 and older
Cost: $40
Get Tickets on RecLink

Let's Make Valentines
2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
February is the time to send a special note to the ones you love. Valentines are extra special when they are made by you!
Paper, ribbons, stickers, lace, and more will be provided. Each person can make up to 5 Valentines. This is a drop-in event for all ages, and adults are welcome!
Light snacks will be available, or you may bring your own dinner. Please let staff know at least 2 days in advance if your participant has allergies or special dietary concerns. Please register on RecLink so we can plan accordingly.
Location: Pullen Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: $5 per person
Register on RecLink

Invasive Species Awareness Day
2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us for a celebration of Raleigh’s unique natural areas!
We’ll be shining a light on invasive species management throughout our beautiful city. Dive into the exciting world of conservation with experts in natural resource techniques.
Bring your family to explore an urban wetland while enjoying a free hot chocolate bar! This event is appropriate for the naturally curious of all ages. We hope to see you there!
Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration is Required

Raleigh Parks from Bond to Beyond
2026-03-26 16:30 - 19:30 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Join Raleigh Parks for a fun, family-friendly afternoon where you can learn about the progress on 23 Parks Bond projects across the city, meet the people behind the work, and see how a community’s vote becomes parks that serve us all.
Enjoy food, music, games, arts activities, and a chance to win prizes in our event raffle
Learn what’s happening now, and what’s coming next
Celebrate how Raleigh builds parks together.

The Bunny Bash
2026-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Road, Morrisville, 27560
Hop on over to Brier Creek Community Center to experience The Bunny Bash!
You’ll enjoy stations of arts, crafts, games, and snacks for the whole family. There will even be a chance to capture a picture with the Bunny himself! By visiting all stations, all kids will receive a goodie bag to go, while supplies last. This event is indoors and free for all. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Location: Brier Creek Community Center
Ages: 0 – 12
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Raleigh’s Earth Day celebration
2026-04-24 17:00 - 22:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Raleigh’s Earth Day celebration is Friday, April 24 from 5-10 pm at Dix Park. Explore earth-conscious vendors, hear live performances, meet local environmental leaders, and enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie. Learn new low-waste practices and practical ways to care for our planet.

Stitching Stories Reimagined Opening
2026-04-25 12:00 - 17:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Celebrate the arrival of Stitching Stories Reimagined to Dix Park. This traveling public art exhibit from Arise Collective showcases stories of addiction, abuse, COVID-19, and resilience, by using mosaic walls and mirrors to foster empathy, advocacy, and healing. Mix and mingle at the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel before viewing the community-initiated piece at 1100 Umstead Drive (near the chapel).

Rolling Together 2026
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join the Community Engagement Department for Rolling Together 2026, our second annual mobile resource fair, on May 2!
We’ll be highlighting both city departments and community partners that use vehicles to provide resources in the community.
Enjoy inflatables, face painting, snow cones, and plenty of family-friendly fun while learning about resources available to you. Bring the whole family and spend the day connecting with your community!
Event Details
May 2, 2026
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Roberts Park Community Center
1300 E. Martin St., Raleigh NC
Organizations that’d like to participate with their vehicle should complete our form by April 24. A staff member will contact you regarding your request.

2nd Annual Legal Lift
2026-05-18 09:30 - 16:30 | McKimmon Center, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Are you a small business owner navigating taxes, changing laws, or insurance? Are you looking to start a business in or move a business to Raleigh?
Join the City for the 2nd Annual Legal Lift, a free, day-long event for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn about best practices for legal, accounting, banking, and insurance to run your small business in Raleigh. You’ll connect with coaching services and experts from law firms, banks, insurance firms, and entrepreneurial support organizations, for free!

When? Monday, May 18, from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where? McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State
1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh NC 27606

You’ll meet representatives from Smith Anderson, EisnerAmper, Jones Advisors, Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF), Institute Capital (ICAP), North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC), and North State Bank.
Registration opens in April—stay tuned for more info. Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level!
