Parks & Rec

Express yourself in the new school year with a pair of sneakers designed by you! Come out to Peach Road Cultural Center on Friday, Aug. 16 for sneaker art, treats, games, and fun with family and friends. (While supplies last) Ages: 8-16Cost: Free

Join us for this free event! Our sixth annual celebration of our wetlands and all things muddy and wonderful! There will be activities, food trucks, and of course, a giant mud pit! Come dressed to get messy and wet. The full list of festival activities also includes mud kitchen, live animals, fort building, an obstacle course, local environmental organizations, crafts, and water play! The City's Community Engagement team will also be in attendance to connect with residents, answer any questions, and encourage public participation. Ages: AllCost: Free

Calling all Middle and High School teens! Raleigh Teen Connect will host a Pool Party on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Biltmore Pool, 701 Crown Crossing Lane. The event will include free entry, free food, and a shoe raffle. Come out and have some fun with us! Ages: Middle and High SchoolCost: Free*Rain Date - Saturday, Aug. 24

Join us for an evening filled with bounce houses, entertainment, crafts, and more to celebrate the beginning of the school year. The Raleigh Police Department will be sponsoring free haircuts for the duration of the event. Free lunch boxes and water bottles will be available to students while supplies last. Ages: AllCost: Free The City's Community Engagement team will be in attendance to connect with residents, answer any questions, and encourage public participation.

Join us at our Summer Concert Series! 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. Fred Fletcher Park820 Clay Street, Raleigh NC Aug. 18 - TheloniousAug. 25 - Triangle Sax EnsembleSept. 8 - SWAGSept. 22 - Raleigh Concert Band Pullen Park520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC Sept. 15 - The British Invaders Band Details Ages: AllCost: FreeConcerts may be canceled for inclement. Performers may change without notice. Food is not available at Fred Fletcher Park.

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

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, and the Allen Kitchen. The first tour will begin at 10 a.m. and the last tour starts at 3 p.m. Tours start every 30 minutes and are limited to 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is free and does not require registration. For more details, please contact 919-996-4364. Ages: AllCost: Free

Stop by and join in the fun at this free family event! Pick up free back-to-school supplies for the kids (while supplies last). We will offer free braiding and haircuts from 9 - 11 a.m. in the Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center. Event Partners: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Hiram Tyree #727 Masonic Lodge, Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services, North Carolina Empowerment Organization, and Having Aunties in Reach. Ages: 5 - 15Cost: Free

Join us at our Summer Concert Series! 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. Fred Fletcher Park820 Clay Street, Raleigh NC Aug. 25 - Triangle Sax EnsembleSept. 8 - SWAGSept. 22 - Raleigh Concert Band Pullen Park520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC Sept. 15 - The British Invaders Band Details Ages: AllCost: FreeConcerts may be canceled for inclement. Performers may change without notice. Food is not available at Fred Fletcher Park.

Join us on the Final Friday of every month from May through October for a unique series where fitness embraces festivity. Each month, we feature a new, free workout led by local fitness experts, surrounded by Raleigh’s finest food trucks and local vendors. We finish off the night with live music by a local artist as you enjoy your post-workout meal on the lawn.