Parks & Rec

Ahoy mateys! Dive into the captivating history of pirates in NC! Join us for an adventure-filled day with creative crafts and set sail on an exciting treasure hunt. Don’t miss out on this thrilling journey! Join the City of Raleigh Museum for a program that is both educational and entertaining for families every second Saturday of the month. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Saturday, July 12 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ages: 0 - 10 years old Cost: Free No Registration Required

2025 Summer Concert Series Sunday, July 13 - Thelonious Fred Fletcher Park - 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC Time: 6 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Know Before You Go Please bring your own blanket or chair Performers may change without notice Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m. It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468

Feed your belly and your brain! Bring your lunch to the City of Raleigh Museum and listen to a captivating lecture every third Thursday of the month. Time: noon - 1 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free New Raleigh Flag Thursday, July 17 Learn more about this grassroots movement from the people behind the New Raleigh Flag Campaign! Hear from Leo Suarez, Matt Lail, and Brian Rineer.

2025 Summer Concert Series Sunday, July 20 - Eat a Peach Pullen Park - 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC Time: 6 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Know Before You Go Please bring your own blanket or chair Performers may change without notice Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m. It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468

Join artist, Jim Gallucci, for a scratch block workshop at Sertoma Arts Center. Participants will carve their own design into a sand mold that will be cast with molten iron during an iron pour event later this year. Jim will incorporate the completed iron blocks into his design for new art that will be a part of the Sertoma expansion. All materials will be provided. The activity involves scratching into sand, so be prepared to get a little sandy. Register for the Scratch Block Workshop. Learn more about Public Art at Sertoma Arts Center.