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  • Preview the Design of the Future Forestville Road Park

    Marsh Creek Community Center 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Raleigh Parks is hosting our third public meeting for the Forestville Road Park Master Plan. Join us to preview the final concept plan for the park and provide your thoughts! Raleigh Parks is excited to create a Master Plan that reflects the unique needs and desires of the community. We welcome your input and look forward to collaborating with you! This event is family-friendly and will include light refreshments and an art-making station for people of all ages. Accommodations and translation services are available upon request. Please contact ForestvilleRoadPark@PublicInput.com for requests and assistance. Learn more and participate in the planning process! Location: Marsh Creek Park Date: Monday, Sept. 22 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Yoga in the Park at Fred Fletcher Park

    Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

    Build strength and flexibility while enhancing body awareness. In this alignment-focused class, you'll learn how to work from a stable base to feel more grounded both physically and mentally, while also improving range of motion, posture, and balance. Props and modifications are available to meet you where you are. No yoga experience necessary. Location: Fred Fletcher Park Ages: 18 and older Cost: $5

  • Art On The Greenway Ride Series – Ride #2

    NC Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC

    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 […]

  • Ciba Punch

    DIX Park 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC

    his workshop is part of a SEEK Raleigh public art project, Ciba Punch 女拳手打糍粑. Ciba Punch 女拳手打糍粑 is a participatory performance led by the Chinese Artists and Organizers Collective (CAO). Rooted in an ethic of care, the project invites community members to join in the process of transforming steamed sticky rice into ciba (糍粑 – traditional Chinese rice cakes often enjoyed with brown sugar or other toppings) by punching the rice. In bringing the making of Ciba into public space, the artists aim to honor and reframe the traditionally feminized labor of cooking, while highlighting food as a living archive for community connection, cultural exchange, and movement building. Participants are invited to channel emotions such as rage, grief, and love into the shared labor of food-making. During the performance, “Spiritual Figures” will move through the space, offering quiet guidance through humming and breathwork, embodying the presence of queer/feminist ancestors and future selves. Audience Participation All are welcome to participate in the Ciba Punch. Sanitation gloves will be provided; however, the food produced during the performance will not be prepared under regulated food safety conditions. Consumption of the rice cakes will be at the participants’ own risk. Event Details Date: Sunday, Sept. 28 Time: 3 - 5 p.m. Location: Dorothea Dix Park – grassy field […]

  • Jazz in the Square – Patrick McGrew Trio and Também

    Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC

    Jazz in the Square returns to Moore Square with live performances from some of the Triangle’s top jazz musicians. This free concert series invites you to kick back with friends, enjoy great food, and soak in the soulful sounds of summer in Downtown Raleigh. Evening features: Food trucks on-site Wine & beer available for purchase Space for blankets and chairs for lawn seating Details Days: Thursdays Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Raleigh Wide Open Panels First Friday

    City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

    The Gospel program at Raleigh Wide Open brings the sounds, stories, and spirit of gospel music to life through dynamic talks at the City of Raleigh Museum. Appaloosa Redd joins Greensboro musician and storyteller Colin Cutler for a conversation on the Gospel of the Blues, followed by Kendall Kent’s exploration of the gospel quartet tradition and the resonant artistry of the bass voice. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, Oct. 3 Time: 5-9 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Art On The Greenway Ride Series – Ride 2

    NC Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC

    Ride Information Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. 16 miles - North Carolina Museum of Art to Shelley Lake and back. View route information Our second ride will be a little longer starting at the North Carolina Museum of Art. From there, we will ride together north toward Shelley Lake, making a couple of stops along the way to imagine where and how public art could be added to this section of the greenway. The pace will be fun and social. Expect to maintain an average of 10 mph.

  • Grab Your Fans, We’re Dancing Again!

    Biltmore Hills Park 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC

    Please join us for Biltmore Hills second annual Dance for the Cure, in celebration of all Cancer survivors and warriors who are still in the fight. This family-friendly event will offer fun and exciting line dances, vendors, food, and more. Whether you want to join in the dancing or support from the sidelines, this is an event you won't want to miss here at Biltmore Hills! Location: Biltmore Hills Park Age: All Cost: $5 Register on RecLink

  • Falling for Local

    Dorothea Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

    With live music from local talent and loads of FREE fall fun – including hay rides, inflatables, lawn games, kids activities, seasonal photo ops, and a pumpkin patch – you don't want to miss this family-friendly event! Dine from 50+ local food trucks Shop with 100+ makers and independent businesses Sample NC craft beer and ciders Raleigh Fire will be in attendance, celebrating Fire Prevention Week For the live music lineup and list of vendors, follow the link below. More event details Date: Saturday, Oct. 4 Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: The Big Field at Dorthea Dix Park

  • The Gospel Program at Raleigh Wide Open Festival

    City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

    The Gospel program at Raleigh Wide Open brings the sounds, stories, and spirit of gospel music to life through dynamic talks at the City of Raleigh Museum. Cultural producer Cardo Grant curates the Gospel Radio Lab, a three-part series tracing gospel radio from its Piedmont roots, through its role in the Civil Rights era, and into its digital-age future. Together, these sessions honor gospel’s enduring power to shape culture, strengthen community, and inspire across generations. Presented by the North Carolina Folklife Institute in partnership with PineCone, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Saturday, Oct. 4 Time: 12 - 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Fall into History at Moore Square

    Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC

    The City of Raleigh Museum, with support from Moore Square and The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, are presenting an immersive living history experience at Moore Square! There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning rich, vibrant colors, and as the sun goes down in Moore Square, some very remarkable figures who shaped Raleigh’s rich past will be on hand to share their experiences and contributions to Raleigh’s history. Take a journey through time by candlelight, where you’ll encounter talented local actors who will bring these compelling stories to life through powerful monologues. Join us at the Community Tables after your stroll through history to make a free fall-themed craft. There will be Fall Snacks and beverages as well as a premier craft experience available for purchase to help benefit the City of Raleigh Museum. Some of our vendor partners will also be on hand with food and beverages for purchase. Location: Moore Square Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required