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
2025 Summer Concert Series Sept. 7 - SWAG 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
This is a free community event series featuring an outdoor movie, free live music, food trucks, a local artisans’ market, and free games for all ages!
Join Oaks and Spokes and Raleigh Arts for three fun and social group rides to help shape the future of public art on Raleigh’s greenway system. These rides are part of an ongoing effort to identify where and what kinds of art could be added to make our greenways more vibrant, welcoming, and reflective of our community. Along the way, we will visit or discuss several potential locations listed in the City of Raleigh Greenway Master Plan as priority sites for public art. These include sections of the Reedy Creek, Crabtree Creek, Little Rock, and Walnut Creek Trails. At each location, you can share your ideas about what types of public art you would like to see, such as tunnel murals, sculptures, wayfinding features, decorative fencing, infrastructure murals, or pathway art. You do not have to pre-register to participate. Just arrive at the starting location by the posted start time for each ride. The pilot list of locations includes areas like the North Carolina Museum of Art Blue Loop to Blue Ridge Road, Industrial Drive to Atlantic Avenue, and the Little Rock Trail between Davie and Cabarrus Streets, among others. These sites were chosen for their visibility, community connections, and potential to […]