Parks & Rec

The 2023 Summer Concert Series is here! Concerts are free and we encourage tips for the bands. Performers may change without notice. May be canceled for inclement weather. Bring your own chair or blanket. No food at Fred Fletcher Park. Pullen Park June 11 - Raleigh Jazz Orchestra June 25 - Triangle Taiko July 9 - Tune Swingers July 30 - Husbandos August 13 - Oak City Saxes August 20 - Many Everythings September 17 - The Blue Notes Fred Fletcher Park July 23 - Capital Transit September 10 - Thelonious September 24 - SWAG Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

Go back to school in style with a pair of shoes designed by YOU!  (While supplies last)

A new exhibit, “African American Musicians of North Carolina,” is coming to the City of Raleigh Museum! Visitors can view the materials from August 4, 2023, through October 29, 2023. The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources created this traveling exhibit to help cultural heritage institutions statewide connect with local communities.

Let the games begin! Join us at John Chavis Memorial Park for our first ever cornhole tournament.

Come join the fun at Pullen Park for our first Teddy Bear Picnic. MOSS Kids will be providing a day filled with stories, hands-on fun, and adventures. At the top of every hour, we will start with a parade! So, grab your favorite Teddy Bear, Dino, or toy, and join us to march to our Storytime adventures. Don’t forget, bring your used books for a donation to the book sale table! You can also purchase used books to take home.

Teens Programs will be hosting it's Back to School Pool Party with FREE admission, food, DJ,  and over a Back To School Shoe Raffle. Teens come ready to have a great time!

The 2023 Summer Concert Series is here! Concerts are free and we encourage tips for the bands. Performers may change without notice. May be canceled for inclement weather. Bring your own chair or blanket. No food is available at Fred Fletcher Park. Pullen Park June 11 - Raleigh Jazz Orchestra June 25 - Triangle Taiko July 9 - Tune Swingers July 30 - Husbandos August 13 - TBD August 20 - Raleigh Jazz Orchestra September 17 - The Blue Notes Fred Fletcher Park July 23 - Capital Transit September 10 - Thelonious September 24 - SWAG Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

Join us for Walnut Creek Wetland Center's 5th annual award-winning Mud Day! This free community event is a celebration of the importance of wetlands and getting young people (and the young at heart!) involved in messy, muddy outdoor fun.

The Historic Raleigh Trolley is taking riders on a tasty tour of downtown Raleigh! Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley Food Tour to learn about some of Raleigh’s oldest and best local restaurants, from barbecue to healthy eats. Enjoy samples along the way from several iconic stores and restaurants. When: Saturday, August 19 Tour Times: 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Fee: $15

Join us for an evening filled with bounce houses, entertainment, yard games, and more. Free lunch boxes and water bottles are available to students while supplies last.

The 2023 Summer Concert Series is here! Concerts are free and we encourage tips for the bands. Performers may change without notice. May be canceled for inclement weather. Bring your own chair or blanket. No food is available at Fred Fletcher Park. Pullen Park June 11 - Raleigh Jazz Orchestra June 25 - Triangle Taiko July 9 - Canceled July 30 - Husbandos August 13 - TBD August 20 - Raleigh Jazz Orchestra September 17 - The Blue Notes Fred Fletcher Park July 23 - Capital Transit September 10 - Thelonious September 24 - SWAG Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

Mordecai Historic Park will offer free tours throughout the day on this special Friday! Tours include the Mordecai House, Andrew Johnson's birthplace, St. Mark's Chapel, & the Allen Kitchen. Free tours are offered only twice a year, so don't miss out! First come, first served; no registration is necessary. Please call 919-996-4364 for more information.

Marsh Creek is partnering with All Embracing Barber to offer this back-to-school event for children of all ages. Featuring haircuts, school supplies, and book bags. For additional information, please contact Marsh Creek Community Center. Pre-registration encouraged.

New members, returning members, and parents, please join the Raleigh Youth Council on Monday, August 28 between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for an Open House. There will be an opportunity to learn more about the council's plans for the year, register, and meet the Executive Board and advisors.

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department announces a historic exhibit opening and a day of historical programming at the John P. “Top” Greene Community Center on September 2, 2023, from 10 am to 3 pm. The exhibit, “A Century in the Making: A Cultural Legacy of South Park and East Raleigh Neighborhoods” is a pilot exhibit developed in conjunction with the South Park East Raleigh Neighborhood Association which explores the people and places that made these unique African American neighborhoods for over 100 years. Historic lectures and programs will be presented throughout the day. This event is free and open to the public.