Parks & Rec

Wear your favorite jersey or team colors and come out to Method Road Community Center for a fun soccer competition with friends. In this action-packed, shooting-oriented game, 1-2 person teams, or "countries" will try to score to advance to the next round. Prizes for winners, and treats for all! Ages: 12 - 17Cost: Free

This event is for children of all ages (2-100) "Together we can find the child within". The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration with Artist Studio Project and NC Vibes invite you to our 2nd Annual International Children’s Day. This event is intended for children of all ages, from preschool to seniors. We all have an inner child and stories have a way of awakening the magic in all of us. Come join us for a free and fun-filled day of storytelling for the whole family. Ages: AllCost: Free

Our Summer Concert Series is back! We look forward to seeing you all at the parks and enjoy some music from our local bands. Concerts are Free! Bring your own chair or blanket. Pullen Park520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC June 2 - HusbandosJune 30 - Triangle TaikoSept. 15 - The British Invaders Band Fred Fletcher Park820 Clay Street, Raleigh NC June 9 - Carpe Diem Sax QuartetJune 23 - Capital TransitJuly 28 - Tune SwingersAugust 18 - TheloniousAugust 25 - TBDSept. 8 - SWAGSept. 22 - Raleigh Concert Band Sunday EveningsJune and July, 6 - 8 p.m.Aug. and Sept., 5 - 7 p.m. Ages: AllCost: FreeConcerts may be canceled for inclement. Performers may change without notice. Food is not available at Fred Fletcher Park.

Fathers and caregivers of preschoolers - Come out for a day of fun, fitness, and celebration. It's been proven that when children exercise with their caregivers they are more likely to continue into adulthood and make more healthy choices. This time will be for fathers and caregivers of preschoolers to exercise, read, and make a special craft for the fathers and caregivers. Cost: $3 Residents/$5 Non-ResidentsAges: 3-5 years oldRegister on RecLink

Join us at the City of Raleigh Museum from 6 - 9 p.m. for June's First Friday event! Grab a drink and listen to Satine Allure from Drag Story Hour Triangle from 7-8 p.m. for an adult-themed story hour! Date: Friday, June 7Time: 7 - 8 p.m.Ages: 21 and upCost: Free

Join us for a World Refugee Day celebration where we recognize, honor, and educate others about the experiences of those who have been forced to flee their homes. The event features local vendors, food trucks, field games for all ages, and live performances from community groups showcasing the diversity of Raleigh. Come be a part of this special occasion and show your support for our newest neighbors. Thanks to our partners: Get 2 Know Raleigh, Lutheran Services Carolinas, Refugee Hope Partners, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Welcome House Raleigh, and WeWelcome. Ages: AllCost: Free

Join Raleigh Historic Sites and the LGBT Center of Raleigh for a 'Pride Ride' celebrating the city's LGBTQ+ history! This tour will highlight historic locations, neighborhoods, businesses, churches, and other points of interest important to the evolution of Raleigh’s LGBTQ+ community. The LGBT Center will host a table to share information about their programs, resources, and the 12th annual Out! Raleigh Pride festival. For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.Ages: AllCost: $12 per person

Our Summer Concert Series is back! We look forward to seeing you all at the parks and enjoy some music from our local bands. Concerts are Free! Bring your own chair or blanket. Pullen Park520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC June 30 - Triangle TaikoSept. 15 - The British Invaders Band Fred Fletcher Park820 Clay Street, Raleigh NC June 9 - Carpe Diem Sax QuartetJune 23 - Capital TransitJuly 28 - Tune SwingersAugust 18 - TheloniousAugust 25 - TBDSept. 8 - SWAGSept. 22 - Raleigh Concert Band Sunday EveningsJune and July, 6 - 8 p.m.Aug. and Sept., 5 - 7 p.m. Ages: AllCost: FreeConcerts may be canceled for inclement. Performers may change without notice. Food is not available at Fred Fletcher Park.

Join us to celebrate the new amenities at Baileywick Park! Enjoy activities and other fun under the new multi-sport pavilion.  Activity Schedule Pickleball Open Play –  4–4:30 p.m.  Pound Fitness Demo – 4:45–5:45 p.m.Sessions are 4:45-5:15 p.m. and 5:15-5:45 p.m.Channel your inner Rockstar with this 30-minute full-body cardio jam session of a workout inspired by drumming. Using lightly weighted exercise drumsticks, torch calories, and tone up while rocking out to your favorite music. Basketball Skills Class – 4:45–5:45 p.m. This fun and instructional class is designed for players interested in learning the fundamentals of basketball. Skills will be concentrated on basic ball handling, passing, right and left-hand lay-ups, shooting fundamentals, basic defensive stance and body movement. Drop-in Play – 4:45–5:45 p.m. RSVP to RSVP@raleighnc.gov or call 919-996-3285. Date: Thursday, June 13Time: 4–6 p.m. Ages: AllCost: Free

Back by Popular demand, author and local historian Carmen Wimberley Cauthen will be doing her Trolley tour of Historic Black Neighborhoods for Juneteenth! Join Cauthen to explore some of Raleigh’s historic black neighborhoods. The tour will start at the Top Greene Community Center and will go from there. Cost: $10 for adults, $4 for kids ages 5-15Ages: All agesRegister on RecLink

Back by Popular demand, author and local historian Carmen Wimberley Cauthen will be doing her Trolley tour of Historic Black Neighborhoods for Juneteenth! Join Cauthen to explore some of Raleigh’s historic black neighborhoods. The tour will start at the Top Greene Community Center and will go from there. Cost: $10 for adults, $4 for kids ages 5-15Ages: All agesRegister on RecLink

Get ready for a night of good music, good food, and fun times at Carolina Pines! This event is the best of both worlds, as it will feature musical performances and sing-alongs, as well as a valuable education piece on the history of Juneteenth and the holiday's current representation in the local community. Kids Zone is available for children ages 5-12. Ages: 18 and upKids Zone is available for children ages 5-12Cost: Free*The event will be moved inside Carolina Pines Community Center if there is inclement weather*

Celebrate Juneteenth at Mordecai Historic Park! Activities will include a themed park tour, historic games and crafts, and workshops on oral history and African American genealogy. Ages: AllCost: FreePark tours, trolley tours, and workshops are ticketed; other activities are free.

Join us for a fun-filled day on the water with special guest Raleigh Dragon Boat Club! We’re hosting an introduction to Stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking, plus a special session on dragon boating. The Dragon Boat Club will provide a unique opportunity to join them on the water. Come out and paddle with us! Participants must be 18 years of age and must be comfortable around water. You will be in the water and may get wet so please wear appropriate clothing (swimsuit, water shoes or sneakers, t-shirt, hat, sunglasses) and bring a towel and water bottle. We will provide a personal float device, paddles, and instruction. Ages: 18 and upCost: Free

Join Raleigh Retro Gamers, Moore Square, and Raleigh Parks for a FREE event on Saturday, June 15! Explore thousands of retro & modern games, consoles, and geek merchandise from over 85 vendors. Event Highlights Vendor Marketplace LIVE Music: 3 bands & a DJ Drone Attack Game by Aerial Adrenaline Local Food Trucks Free-play gaming stations Gaming Tournaments by AmaZulu Gaming Cosplay Contest with prizes Kids activities: Splashpad, chalk art, Nintendo giveaways Demos by Sword Circle LLC Extra Life charity game benefiting Duke Children’s Hospital Don’t miss Raleigh’s biggest retro and modern gaming pop-up market! Ages: AllCost: Free

Celebrate Juneteenth with this special tour highlighting Raleigh’s Black heritage. Explore the city aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley to learn more about the historic homes, schools, churches, and businesses important to the capital’s Black history. Come early or stay after to continue celebrating Juneteenth at Mordecai with special tours, instructional workshops, and hands-on activities from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at reclink.raleighnc.gov. For more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Ages: AllCost: $10Get Tickets on RecLink

The Dix Park Community Committee is an advisory committee designed to represent the diversity of the community and bring a broad range of experiences and expertise to the Dorothea Dix Park project. This committee provides guidance and recommendation to the Dix Park Leadership Committee on matters related to park development, programming, and engagement. The Dix Park Community Committee meeting will be held in-person at the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park, located at 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh NC 27603. View Meeting Agendas and Minutes using the City's paperless system

We are providing a platform to celebrate creativity and cultural heritage through creative expression, culture, and society. African Cultured Expressions of the Arts entails an in-depth knowledge of African textiles and how to create quilts and other crafts using African fabrics. Celebrate Juneteenth by attending our African Cultured Expressions of the Arts "Sewcial" on June 19 as we explore Ankara fabrics and African American quilts that tell stories, document family trees, and maintain memories of our heritage. The history of quilting in Black American culture began as early as the 17th century, with enslaved women threading, sewing, and quilting together patchwork blankets made with scraps of fabric - purely to keep themselves and their families warm throughout the night. Quilts preserve black history, culture and storytelling as art. Attendees will be allowed to explore our African American History Museum exhibit, make take-home crafts using African fabrics to harvest and register on-site for upcoming quilting workshops at John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center. Ages: AllCost: Free

Join Raleigh Parks to commemorate Dr. Norman Camp and the history of Walnut Creek Wetland Park. Celebrate the installation of a larger-than-life storybook and enjoy a live reading of Norman Builds A Park.  This children's book tells the story of Dr. Camp's commitment and contribution to the Southeast Raleigh community. There will be speakers, food trucks, and guided tours of the park. RSVP to Kyleene Rooks by June 19 at kyleene.rooks@raleighnc.gov or 919-996-2760. Ages: AllCost: Free

Join award-winning author, Bob Plott, as he discusses his first of six books and conducts a program reviewing the history of the Plott Hound breed - the official state dog of North Carolina. It is a story and breed like no other, a tale of classic Americana telling the stories of not only the history of the breed, but the colorful family members and friends who helped perpetuate their legacy - and still do today. Ages: All agesCost: Free

Our Summer Concert Series is back! We look forward to seeing you all at the parks and enjoy some music from our local bands. Concerts are Free! Bring your own chair or blanket. Pullen Park520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC June 30 - Triangle TaikoSept. 15 - The British Invaders Band Fred Fletcher Park820 Clay Street, Raleigh NC June 23 - Capital TransitJuly 28 - Tune SwingersAugust 18 - TheloniousAugust 25 - TBDSept. 8 - SWAGSept. 22 - Raleigh Concert Band Sunday EveningsJune and July, 6 - 8 p.m.Aug. and Sept., 5 - 7 p.m. Ages: AllCost: FreeConcerts may be canceled for inclement. Performers may change without notice. Food is not available at Fred Fletcher Park.

Celebrate National Camera Day at Fletcher Park with a fun camera craft! Join us at Fred Fletcher Park on National Camera Day for a drop-in project to craft a pinhole camera to take home. You can learn about the history of Fletcher Park, Borden Building, and the former Methodist Home for Children and see some historic campus photos from the archives. Please bring your camera or phone, because we will also have fun props to use your photography skills and create your silly photos. Age: All Cost: Free

Our Summer Concert Series is back! We look forward to seeing you all at the parks and enjoy some music from our local bands. Concerts are Free! Bring your own chair or blanket. Pullen Park520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC June 30 - Triangle TaikoSept. 15 - The British Invaders Band Fred Fletcher Park820 Clay Street, Raleigh NC July 28 - Tune SwingersAugust 18 - TheloniousAugust 25 - TBDSept. 8 - SWAGSept. 22 - Raleigh Concert Band Sunday EveningsJune and July, 6 - 8 p.m.Aug. and Sept., 5 - 7 p.m. Ages: AllCost: FreeConcerts may be canceled for inclement. Performers may change without notice. Food is not available at Fred Fletcher Park.