Parks & Rec

Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley to travel through time! During this series, we’ll visit different historic sites and museums in the Raleigh area for hands-on activities and to learn more about the past. Each month will feature a different field location with transportation provided on the Historic Raleigh Trolley. Participants must be accompanied by an adult; guardians attend for free. In September, we'll visit Freedom Park to learn about public art and create our own artwork! Ages: 10-14Cost: $10Register on RecLink

Welcome the fall season at Latta University Historic Park by making a nature journal and walking around the park! Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week while learning about and enjoying Raleigh’s newest public park in Oberlin Village. Drop in on Saturday, Sept. 21 between 10 a.m. and noon to decorate a nature journal with your child and enjoy a mindful walk around the park, using provided guided prompts. Participants will receive a free nature journal to take home to use again. Feel free to bring picnic supplies to enjoy lunch in the park after the program! Date: Saturday, Sept. 21Time: 10 a.m. - noonAges: 4-12Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Come out and have a good time as we celebrate the end of summer! There will be an awesome DJ, arts and crafts, bounce houses, food trucks, a hula dance party, and games. Pull out your Hawaiian attire and come have a blast with us! Ages: AllCost: Free