Bring the littles out to celebrate this great earth we live on! We will be making some Earth Day crafts, snacks and reading a book. We will also play a game and learn about the three R's- reduce, reuse & recycle. Please pre-register so we can plan accordingly. Ages: AllCost: $8 per child
Discover the future of Kyle Drive Park! Join Raleigh Parks on an engaging tour to preview the proposed master plan for Kyle Drive Park, located at 4700 Kyle Drive. Get ready to explore the site, which includes a stream, wetland, and diverse landscape. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and consider bringing water, bug spray, and sunscreen for a comfortable hike. Parking is available along Kyle Drive near the site. Site visits will begin at the Duke Energy utility easement along Kyle Drive.
Please join the 3rd public meeting for the Green Road Park Site Improvement Project. The design consultant team will formally present the final drafted schematic design concept. Ages: AllCost: Free
Enjoy hot dogs, popcorn and beverages at the museum while checking out our newest exhibit on the history of baseball in Raleigh! Ages: AllCost: Free
Celebrate Earth Day at Mordecai Historic Park and get your herb, vegetable, and flower gardens started for the season! Heirloom varieties of plants will be on sale for great prices. All plants are started from seed by the Mordecai Historic Park gardeners. Plants will include tomatoes, peppers, squash, herbs, and much more. Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information about the garden and grounds at Mordecai Historic Park! The sale will take place both on April 26 and 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mordecai Visitor Center. For questions or more information, please call 919-996-4364. Ages: AllCost: Free entryPlants are $3-$5
Celebrate Earth Day at Mordecai Historic Park and get your herb, vegetable, and flower gardens started for the season! Heirloom varieties of plants will be on sale for great prices. All plants are started from seed by the Mordecai Historic Park gardeners. Plants will include tomatoes, peppers, squash, herbs, and much more. Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information about the garden and grounds at Mordecai Historic Park! The sale will take place both on April 26 and 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mordecai Visitor Center. For questions or more information, please call 919-996-4364. Ages: AllCost: Free entryPlants are $3-$5
Discover the future of Kyle Drive Park! Join Raleigh Parks on an engaging tour to preview the proposed master plan for Kyle Drive Park, located at 4700 Kyle Drive. Get ready to explore the site, which includes a stream, wetland, and diverse landscape. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and consider bringing water, bug spray, and sunscreen for a comfortable hike. Parking is available along Kyle Drive near the site. Site visits will begin at the Duke Energy utility easement along Kyle Drive.
Get in the driver's seat with a free hands-on experience with vehicles of all kinds. This is a fun, interactive, family-friendly event that allows children and adults to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite trucks and heavy machinery, as well as meet the personnel who protect, serve, and build the Raleigh community. We will feature a 'No Horn Hour' from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. for guests with sensitive hearing. Little ones with sensitivities to loud noises are encouraged to visit during this time to experience everything in a comfortable environment. Ages: 0-12Cost: Free
Join Let’s Get Social Raleigh and Raleigh Parks for the Second Annual Adult Recess Festival at Fletcher Park! Enjoy games, arts and crafts, food trucks, and shop with local businesses while making new friends. Inflatables, kickball, flag football, limbo, tug-o-war, Double Dutch, musical chairs, and more – we have it all! This event is free and open to the public. Go to the Let’s Get Social Raleigh Eventbrite to register to receive event updates! For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Cost: FreeAge: 21+RSVP for the Adult Recess Festival
Travel to a galaxy far, far away in the heart of Downtown Raleigh at First Order Friday! Activities Include Free screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens under the stars at 7:30 p.m. Photo ops with Star Wars cosplayers (costumes encouraged!) Star Wars caricature drawings and crafts Vendor market curated by Get2Know Raleigh Food trucks And more! Ages: AllCost: Free
Join us on Friday, May 3 at the City of Raleigh Museum. We'll feature therapy dogs provided by Helping Paw International, crafting activities, handouts on mental health toolkits, and valuable information about mental health support services. Local author and artist, Lord Phly, will have copies of his new children’s book called "A Time To Fly" available. Ages: AllCost: Free
Come together for fun activities, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with your neighbors. From games to food, music, and laughter, there's something for everyone. Be part of the spirit that makes our community shine! Ages: AllCost: Free