St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

Tarboro Road Community Center

oin us at Tarboro Road Community Center! We will have a morning of St Patrick's Day-themed crafts, music, and an epic glow-in-the-dark dance party! It is a perfect place to bond with your little one, and we will provide all the materials! We look forward to seeing you! Date: Saturday, March 16Time: 10 - 11 a.m.Ages: 2-10Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival

Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor family celebration of community, creativity, and storytelling. Discover author and illustrator workshops, interactive performances, collaborative art installations, creative crafts, talented vendors, artisan food, and inspiring entertainment. Join us for a day immersed in stories that will spark your imagination to experience children’s literature and art in a whole new way! Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is open to all with books & activities designed for all ages. This year's theme for Chapter 3 will be announced soon. More information to come as we confirm authors and entertainment for 2024. This event is free and open to the public.  For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Age: All Cost: Free

Sports History Trolley

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

Explore Raleigh’s past, present, and future of sports on the Historic Raleigh Trolley! From horse racing to hockey, this tour will feature sports both professional and amateur as it visits locations still active and those long forgotten. 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

Meet the Bunny at Abbotts Creek

Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC

Hop Out to Abbotts Creek and Meet the Bunny. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in games and crafts. After making your way through the crafts and games, stop for a picture with the bunny and pick up a plush egg from the egg patch. Due to the limited number of crafts and prizes pre-registration is required for each participant. Ages: 0-6Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Find Your Dream Job With Raleigh Parks!

Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Raleigh Parks is hiring for unique positions across our department! Attend our upcoming job fair to find the perfect fit for you. Connect with hiring managers, enjoy free food and fun, and be entered to win two free tickets to Dix Park’s Dreamville Festival! Cost: FreeRSVP Today to Find Your Dream Job Work With:Youth ProgramsBefore/After SchoolTeen ProgramsCommunity CentersNatureAquaticsAthleticsInclusionHistoric ResourcesAmusements...and more!

National Teen Day Event

Optimist Park Community Center 5900 Whittier Drive, Raleigh

National Teen Day is a day to celebrate teens for who they are and the positive contributions they make to our community and world. Come join us on this day as we provide teens with an environment of affirmation and celebration. Ages 12-17 (middle to high school) are invited to attend. This event will feature fun outdoor games, food, music, video games and a climbing wall. Come and join the fun! Ages: 12-17 (middle to high school)Cost: Free

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

1. Call to Order 2. General Public Requests and Comments – (Please limit comments to 3 minutes) 2.1 We invite each person wishing to speak before the Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board to stand at the podium, state your name and address, and make your statement. Your information will be received and either placed on the next agenda, forwarded to a subcommittee, forwarded to the Raleigh City Council, referred to the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Director, or received as information. 3. Committee Report - Liaison Representative 3.1 Raleigh Youth Council (RYC) 4. Presentation 4.1 Recreation Division - Overview of Athletic Services Program: "What We Do" Series 4.2 Smoky Hollow Park Schematic Design Presentation This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 4.3 Raleigh Parks System Plan - Project Update 4.4 Raleigh Parks - Rezoning and Development Plan Review 4.5 Project Update - SWING Racquet and Paddle 4.6 FY25 PRGAB Work Plan Review Process and Creation of Ad hoc Committee This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 5. Minutes 5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 6. Directors Report 6.1 Director 7. Committee Reports - Standing Committees 7.1 Parks Committee 7.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee 7.3 Greenways Committee 7.4 […]

The Hoppiest Egg Hunt Ever

Pullen Park Community Center 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

Hop on out to our preschool egg hunt! We will have games, crafts, and special characters to help us celebrate! The egg hunt will be at 11 a.m. for the 0 to 2-year-olds and 11:15 a.m. for the 3 to 5-year-olds. Please pre-register each child who plans to participate and bring a basket or bag for the hunt. Who else is egg-cited? Ages: 0-5Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink

The Great Eggstravaganza

Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Road, Morrisville

Hop on over to Brier Creek Community Center to experience The Great Eggstravaganza! You’ll enjoy a variety of stations including arts & crafts, games, and snacks for the whole family. There will even be a chance to capture a picture with the Bunny himself! By visiting all stations, kids will receive a goodie bag to go, while supplies last. This event is indoors and free for all. Don’t miss out on the fun! Ages: 0-12Cost: Free

Adults 70’s Eggstravaganza

John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

Groove on over to John Chavis Memorial Park to participate in an outta sight adult egg hunt with Hot 97.9FM on the turntable! You’ll really dig the games, music, photo ops, and of course, an egg hunt. Flower power is the vibe, so come dressed in your most primo threads for a chance to win a special prize! Food trucks and alcohol (no hard liquor) will be available for purchase. Please note, the egg hunt is for the first 100 people registered. The hunt starts at 8:15 p.m. and participants must check in by 8 p.m. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. You’ll be bummed if you miss out on this egg-citing event! Ages: 21 - 99Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Kiwanis Park Egg Hunt

Kiwanis Park 2525 Noble Road

Ages: 12 and youngerCost: FreeLearn more about Kiwanis Park Egg Hunt

Mordecai Egg Hunt

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

Join us at Mordecai Historic Park for a fun-filled morning hunting for eggs! Egg hunts begin at 2 p.m. for age groups 0-4, 5-9, and 10+. Come before and stay after for crafts, games, and more. This is a free event and registration is not required. Ages: AllCost: Free