Parks & Rec

2026 Summer Concert Series Aug. 2 - The Holly Springs Community Band Fred Fletcher Park - 805 Washington 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

Raleigh Parks’ Moore Square, in partnership with @Get2KnowRaleigh, welcomes back the First Friday Market & Movie Night series for the 2026 season. This free monthly event brings the community together for local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a featured outdoor movie in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Join us on the first Friday of each month from May through November, with the market and food trucks beginning at 5 p.m., live music at 5:30 p.m., and the movie starting around 7:15 p.m. 2026 First Friday Movie Lineup Aug. 7 - Zootopia 2 (2025) Sept. 4 - Remember the Titans (2000) Oct. 2 - Ghostbusters (1984) Nov. 6 - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)* (movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.) Details Market & Food Trucks: 5 - 9 p.m. Live Music: 5:30 p.m. Movie: 7:15 p.m.* Ages: All Cost: Free Presented in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh. Movie sponsored by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.

The place to be is happy hour with the NC Courage! Grab a drink, take photos with Roary, enjoy a game of mini soccer (with giveaways), deck yourself out with friendship bracelets, and celebrate women’s soccer! Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, Aug. 7 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

2026 Summer Concert Series Aug. 9 - Triangle Sax Ensemble Fred Fletcher Park - 805 Washington 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

Help us celebrate the upcoming expansion of the Biltmore Hills Park tennis complex! Event Details Date: Thursday, Aug. 13 Time: 11 a.m. RSVP preferred but not required by Wednesday, Aug. 5. Email: RSVP@raleighnc.gov For more information, visit the Biltmore Hills Tennis Improvements Project page.

We’re excited to welcome select Live After 5 performances to Moore Square as part of Downtown Raleigh's summer concert series, presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Join us for free live music, food trucks, and an unforgettable evening downtown. Enjoy Harvey Street on August 13. Learn more about Live After 5 Details Location: Moore Square Park Time: 7 p.m. Ages: Family-friendly Cost: Free

Join us in 2026 for our 8th Annual Mud Day Festival as we celebrate our wetlands and all things muddy and wonderful! Learn about local environmental groups in our area while participating in the fun activities they offer, visit local food trucks, and of course, slide in a giant mud pit! Additional details coming soon! Event Details Ages: All Cost: Free Location: 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, NC 27610

2026 Summer Concert Series Aug. 16 - Bull City Trio 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

Moore Square, in partnership with the North Carolina Museum of Art, brings free outdoor movies to downtown Raleigh this spring and summer. Join us monthly for themed activities and programming, including food trucks beginning at 6 p.m., followed by an evening film under the stars at 7:15 pm. Friday, Aug. 21 - Wicked: For Good (2025) Location: Moore Square Food Trucks: 6 - 9 p.m. Movie:  7:15 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

2026 Summer Concert Series Aug. 23 - Carpe Diem Saxophone Quartet Fred Fletcher Park - 805 Washington 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