Livable Raleigh

Walking tour of Mt. Hope Cemetery
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Hope Cemetery, 120 Prospect Avenue, Raleigh
The City of Raleigh’s Historical Resources and Museum Advisory Board invites the public to take part in a guided walking tour of Mt. Hope Cemetery. Led by Carmen Cauthen, the tour will share powerful stories of Raleigh’s African-American community and highlight the lives and legacies of those laid to rest at this historic site. Register here: https://raleighnc.gov/…/walking-tour-mt-hope-cemetery…

Next Stop: BRT Open House
2025-09-22 16:00 - 18:00 | John Chavis Historic Carousel House, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
About the Event
Next Stop: BRT is all about experiencing the future of bus rapid transit (BRT) in Raleigh. At this interactive open house, visitors can:

🚍 Step inside a BRT bus and preview the rider experience.
🗺️ Learn about all four BRT corridors—New Bern Avenue, Western, Southern, and Northern.
🏪 Explore small business support resources available during construction.
🎨 Discover public art planned for the corridors.
🚦 Get updates on safety and mobility improvements being built into and around the system.
🏗️ Hear about other transportation and infrastructure projects happening in the area.

Why Attend?
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is more than just faster bus service—it provides safe, reliable, and accessible connections for Raleigh’s growing community. Attendees can learn about what’s underway and what’s coming next.

Who Should Come?
Everyone is welcome—residents, business owners, community organizations, commuters, and anyone curious about the future of mobility in Raleigh.

Stay Connected
Get more information on the Wake BRT project.

National Coffee With A Cop Day
2025-10-01 08:00 - 14:00 | NC
The Raleigh Police Department is excited to host “National Coffee with a Cop” day on Oct. 1, providing an opportunity for community members to connect with their local police officers in a relaxed and friendly environment. This event will take place at various locations throughout the city, where people will have the opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee while discussing safety, community concerns, and building positive relationships with officers.
Learn more about this event.

Locations and Times

District
Location
Time

Northwest
Chick-fil-A: 8901 Brier Creek Parkway
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Crabtree Valley Mall: 4325 Glenwood Avenue
12:30 – 2 p.m.

North
Smooth Joe Coffee: 5321 Tin Roof Way
8 – 9:30 a.m.

Dunkin: 13600 New Falls of Neuse Road
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Northeast
McDonald’s: 3026 Capital Boulevard
8:30 – 10 a.m.

Southeast
McDonald’s: 3424 Poole Road
8 – 9:30 a.m.

Downtown
321 Coffee: 615 Hillsborough Street
10 – 11:30 a.m.

42 and Lawrence Coffee Shop: 134 E. Martin Street
10 – 11:30 a.m.

Southwest
Café Carolina and Bakery: 2130 Clark Avenue
8 – 9:30 a.m.

Willow House: 1004 S Saunders Street
9 – 10:30 a.m.

Love Your Falls Lake Event! - CANCELLED DUE TO GOVT SHUTDOWN
2025-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Falls Lake Dam, 11405 Falls of Neuse Rd, Wake Forest, NC, 27587

National Prescription Take Back Day
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Falls River Pharmacy, 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Join the City of Raleigh Police Department and Substance Use Advisory Commission in addressing the drug overdose epidemic by participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day!
Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked.
When? Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where? Falls River Pharmacy, 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Suite 109, Raleigh NC
Wegmans, 1200 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh NC
Safeguard your community’s safety and health by responsibly disposing of unneeded medication!

National Prescription Take Back Day
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Wegmans Wake Town, 1200 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27609

Amazing Halloween Alphabet
2025-10-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Hill St Park, 2307 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Learning the alphabet? Why not do it in a fun way!
Join us for a fun Halloween-themed alphabet hour full of crafts, stories, and songs. Preregistration is required.
Ages: 2 – 5
Cost: $8
Register on RecLink

Sustainability, Wildlife, and Urban Trees Committee
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 303 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Light the Tree with RPD!
2025-12-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Police North District, 6716 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Join the Raleigh Police Department’s North Community Engagement Unit for a night of holiday magic at our North District Headquarters.
Command Staff will lead the lighting of a 15-foot Christmas tree from Boone, NC, followed by a festive block party with cocoa, crafts, and carols under the stars.
Celebrate the season and connect with your community!
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: 6716 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
Event details:

Holiday block party: Music (Millbrook, Sanderson, and Leesville HS choir), hot cocoa, popcorn, cotton candy, and Christmas movies on our large projector screen!
Tree lighting will be at the end of the event.
Parking available along Westbrook Drive and North Haven Church.
Free and open to the public – RSVP today!
