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Calling all Middle and High School Teens! Free Entry • Free Food • Free Sneaker Raffle • Music by DJ J-Will Raleigh Teen Connect will host a Pool Party on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Biltmore Pool, 701 Crown Crossing Lane. Come out and have some fun with us! Sneaker Raffle Details How to get up to 3 chances to win a fresh pair of sneakers: Show up to the Pool Party—get 1 free raffle entry automatically. Register for Raleigh Teen Connect (RTC)—earn 1 additional entry. Sign up for Raleigh Youth Council (RYC)—earn another entry. Important: After registering, save your confirmation email, print it, or take a screenshot. You must show proof at the Pool Party to claim your extra entries. Location: Biltmore Hills Date: Saturday, Aug. 9 Time: 1 - 4 p.m. Ages: Middle and High School Cost: Free

2025 Summer Concert Series Aug. 10 - Holly Springs Community Band Fred Fletcher Park - 820 Clay 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 More Events in this Series

Join us in 2025 for our 7th 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! Date: Saturday, August 16 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

Kick off the new school year with some fun in the park! We’ll have backpacks and school supplies on hand, one per child, while supplies last. Note in My Pocket will be on site with free clothes in sizes newborn to adult. Free basic haircuts are available inside from 9 - 11 a.m., but spots are limited. Don’t forget to check out our Community Partners and activities in the park! Event Partners:  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Omicron Zeta Chapter, Hiram Tyree #727 Masonic Lodge, Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services, North Carolina Empowerment Organization, and Having Aunties in Reach. Location: Sanderford Road Park Ages: 5 - 18 Cost: Free while supplies last - *Child must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies

The Tarboro Road Community Center is excited to host a monthly Pop-up Roller Skating session! Join us on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for an afternoon of fun with a live DJ spinning the best old-school R&B, hip-hop, and funky beats for a perfect rhythm skate experience. This event is open to those 18 years and older, and remember, you’ll need to bring your own skates! Stop by the Center to register at the front desk and enjoy a welcoming space for skaters of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced skater, you will have a great time! We’re building a safe, inclusive roller skating community where everyone can have fun and help foster a vibrant, healthy roller skating culture here in the Triangle! Location: Tarboro Road Park Ages: 18 and older Cost: Free

2025 Summer Concert Series Aug. 17 - Carpe Diem Sax Quartet Fred Fletcher Park - 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC Time: 5 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

The Dix Park Community Committee is an advisory committee designed to represent the diversity of the community and bring a broad range of experiences and expertise to the Dorothea Dix Park project. This committee provides guidance and recommendations to the Dix Park Leadership Committee on matters related to park development, programming, and engagement. View Meeting Agendas and Minutes

If you're looking for a place to hang out with your friends for the night, Green Road's Teen Hang Night is the place to be. The night will be filled with lots of free fun, which consists of making TikTok videos, video game competitions, basketball games, DJ, and other activities. Bring a friend to come have a great time! Location: Green Road Community Center Ages: 11-17 Cost: Free Register on RecLink

Join us for a fun day of Back to School Nostalgia with hands-on activities and a mini-vendor market, and food trucks. This event is for all ages. Enjoy arts and crafts, lawn games, and retro vibes to tap into all those back-to-school core memories. The PNC Grow Up Great Mobile Learning Adventure will also be on-site to help parents learn about the importance of early childhood education through fun activities with their children. Location: Moore Square Ages: All Cost: Free

Join us at Sanderford Road Park for the grand opening of our brand-new pickleball courts! Come learn the fastest-growing sport in the country with a live demo and free instruction. Whether you’re brand new or already a fan, this is a great chance to try it out and connect with others in the community. Bring your friends, bring your family—don’t miss it! Location: Sanderford Road Park Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required, and Equipment will be provided

Join us on First Friday to celebrate 2010's independent music with vibrant vibes! Appreciate the musical talent that has graced our city over the past 15 years. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, Sept. 5 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Ages: 18 and older Cost: Free No registration is required