Parks & Rec

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.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of creativity, learning, and community? Join us at the much-anticipated Saint Monica Teen Center Open House and unlock a world of opportunities tailored exclusively for teenagers seeking to make the most of their free time.

Come celebrate the end of summer and the start of the school year with the neighborhood as we party in Kiwanis Park. It's fun for the whole family with crafts, games, sweet treats, and so much more! There will be a food truck on site with some delicious delights available for purchase. Pre-registration is encouraged for communication in the case of inclement weather but is not required.

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 - The Tune Swingers Orchestra- Canceled due to heat 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

Volunteer with Raleigh Parks, Stormwater Staff, and fellow community members as we clean up litter on the Walnut Creek Trail during the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance. Improperly discarded litter is a serious environmental hazard, and without the help of volunteers like you, that waste would make its way to the ocean!