Join us for this installment of the Pullen and Fletcher Park free summer concert series! Each summer, local artists donate their talent and time to put on a great free show for the community. On select Sundays from now until Aug. 16, we will host groups performing a variety of different genres that will help set the tone for an awesome evening at these two beautiful facilities. Fred Fletcher Park 805 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC May 31 - SWAG June 7 - Blue Notes Jazz Band July 12 - Invitation July 19 - Thelonius July 26 - Capital Aug. 2 - The Holly Springs Community Band Aug. 9 - Triangle Sax Ensemble Aug. 23 - Carpe Diem Saxophone Quartet Pullen Park 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC June 21 - Eat a Peach June 28 - Triangle Taiko Aug. 16 - Bull City Trio Details Sunday Evenings Time: 6 - 8 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 […]
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The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee, a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board, normally meets in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 305 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
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Kick off summer in style at the Ballroom Social Dance at Pullen Community Center! Join us for a lively evening of Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring live music by the incredible Triangle Jazz Orchestra! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or brand new to the dance floor, this welcoming social is open to all adults ages 18+, no partner or experience required. Celebrate the start of summer with great music, fun dancing, mocktails, and light snacks while connecting with friends old and new! Live Band by Triangle Jazz Orchestra. Come ready to move, mingle, and make it a summer night to remember! Details Location: Pullen Community Center Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Ages: 18 and older Cost: $15 Admission, pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Exact change, cash or credit card, is accepted at the door. Register on RecLink |
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We’re excited to welcome select Live After 5 performances to Moore Square as part of Downtown Raleigh's summer concert series, presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Join us for free live music, food trucks, and an unforgettable evening downtown. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Live After 5 Moore Square Dates and Lineup June 4: River Shook July 30: Fancy Gap August 13: Harvey Street Learn more about Live After 5 Details Location: Moore Square Park Dates and Time: Select Thursdays at 7 p.m. Ages: Family-friendly Cost: Free |
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Join us for our opening night for our newest exhibition, Patterns of Belonging: English Learners' Reflections on America 250. Celebrate with crafts, drinks, and a first look at this new exhibit. Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall. Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free |
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Join us for a family-friendly celebration of our newest exhibition, Patterns of Belonging: English Learners' Reflections on America 250. The afternoon will include snacks, crafts, and celebrations, including a special music performance by Raleigh Music Collective! Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall. Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Sunday, June 7 Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
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Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for Raleigh’s Pride Ride, celebrating the city’s LGBTQ+ history. This ride highlights historic locations, neighborhoods, businesses, churches, and other points of interest throughout the city connected to Raleigh’s LGBTQ+ community. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased in person at the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center or over the phone at 919-996-4364. Please arrive at Mordecai Historic Park 15 minutes before your tour time. For more information, call 919-996-4364. Location: Mordecai Historic Park Date: Sunday, June 7 Tour Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: $12 for adults Get Tickets on RecLink
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2026 Summer Concert Series June 7 - Blue Notes Jazz Band Fred Fletcher Park - 805 Washington 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 |
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Come See What’s New at Leesville Community Park Explore the park's new and improved spaces while enjoying light refreshments and a special storytime in the park. Improvements are funded by the 2022 Parks Bond. Learn more about the Leesville Community Park Improvements. Date: Tuesday, June 9 Time: 10:30 a.m. Ages: All Cost: Free |
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Let's get ready for an evening of great music, delicious food, and fun for everyone at Carolina Pines! In partnership with the Human Relations Commissions, this exciting community event will feature musical performances, line dancing, sing-a-longs, and more. What’s Happening DJ entertainment Local musical performers Food trucks Interactive activities Informational tables Photo opportunities Kidz Zone (Ages 5 - 12) Parents/guardians must sign children in and out to participate in the Kidz Zone. Games and activities Arts and crafts Snacks Details Date: Thursday, June 11 Time: 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.) Ages: All Ages (Kid Zone available for children ages 5 - 12) Cost: Free |
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In the spring of 2025, four M.A. students from NC State University’s Public History partnered with the City of Raleigh to create two story maps highlighting important sites in Raleigh’s LGBTQIA+ history. Katie Bushman will present on these story maps! Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Thursday, June 18 Time: noon - 1 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free |
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Join us at John Chavis Memorial Park for a historic Juneteenth celebration! Come together with family, friends, and neighbors for a free day and evening of culture, entertainment, and fun as we honor history and celebrate freedom, resilience and community. Day Party: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Splash into excitement with waterslides and water games, get creative with art on canvas and hands-on crafts, enjoy a live DJ spinning feel-good tunes, explore vendor booths, participate in interactive activities, take advatage of heath and wellness screenings, cool off at the splash pad, and fuel up with delicious offerings from food trucks. Night Party: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Keep the fun going with live bands and performances by local artists, dance to DJ-curated music, enjoy interactive activities, face painting, inflatables, and browse vendor booths, all under the evening sky for a festive and memorable night. Whether you're here to dance, create, connect, or just soak in the festive atmosphere, there's something for everyone. Don't miss this celebration of culture, community, and joy! Details Location: John Chavis Memorial Park Ages: All Cost: Free
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Celebrate Juneteenth with us by learning more about its history! Torrey Dixon will speak on the legal journey of Juneteenth. Born in the last capital of the Southern Confederacy (Danville, Va), Special Deputy Attorney General Torrey Dixon, who began his career as a civil rights attorney, will deliver the second of a two-part series on the legal and historical significance of Juneteenth in spoken word. Presented by the City of Raleigh Museum in Partnership with the Capital City Lawyers Association. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, June 19 Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free |
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Explore the city aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley and learn more about the historic homes, schools, churches, and businesses that are important to the capital city’s Black history. Hour-long Saturday tours begin and end at Mordecai Historic Park. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for receipt verification and timely boarding. Receipts are required to board the trolley and will be emailed upon purchase online, by phone, or at the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center. Both digital and printed receipts will be accepted. For questions or assistance, please call 919-996-4364. Location: Mordecai Historic Park Date: Saturday, June 20 Tour Times: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. Ages: All Cost: $12 for adults Get Tickets on RecLink
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We are excited to be teaming up with Raleigh Parks and Recreation this summer! Bring your crew for a night of fun, music, and basketball as we kick off our Raleigh Hoops Nights events.
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Moore Square, in partnership with the North Carolina Museum of Art, brings free outdoor movies to downtown Raleigh this spring and summer. Join us monthly for themed activities and programming, including food trucks beginning at 6 p.m., followed by an evening film under the stars at 7:15 pm. Movie Lineup Saturday, June 20 - Shrek (2001) Friday, July 10 - Wicked: For Good (2025) Details Location: Moore Square Food Trucks: 6 - 9 p.m. Movie: 7:15 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free |
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2026 Summer Concert Series June 21 - Eat a Peach Pullen Park - 520 Ashe Ave, 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 |
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Help us celebrate the newly renovated playground at Carolina Pines with our campers! Enjoy music, light refreshments, bubbles, and a special photo opportunity. Event Details Wednesday, June 23, from 10 - 11 a.m. 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603 RSVP preferred but not required by Wednesday, June 16 Email: RSVP@raleighnc.gov
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Join us for movie nights this summer at Pullen Park! Families, friends, and film lovers of all ages are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs for a season of outdoor cinema on the event lawn. Screenings will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, kicking off in June and concluding in October. All screenings are free and open to the public. Refreshments and popcorn will be available for purchase at the Pullen Café. Details Location: Pullen Park Amusements Ages: All Cost: Free Please note that film screenings are contingent upon weather conditions; news of cancellations will be updated on the Raleigh Parks website. Movie Line-up *NEW DATE: June 23, 7 p.m. - The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025) |
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Join us for two live screenings of the 2026 World Cup! Watch every goal on the big screen at Pullen Park during Soccer Fan Fest at Pullen on Wednesday, June 24. Watch back-to-back games featuring Canada vs. Switzerland and Scotland vs. Brazil. Bring your friends, family, and your own lawn chair or blanket to watch the beautiful game. Participate in lawn games and soccer-themed inflatables before and during the games! The Pullen Park carousel and train will be operating until 8 pm. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the Pullen Café. Details Date: Wednesday, June 24 Time: 2:30 - 8 p.m. Ages: All Cost Free Match Screenings 3 - 5 p.m. | Canada vs. Switzerland 6 - 8 p.m. | Scotland vs. Brazil
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Help us celebrate the park's newest improvements! Enjoy music, refreshments, and a special visit from the Raleigh Police Department Mounted Patrol. Learn more about the Strickland Road Park Improvements. Event Details Date: Wednesday, June 24 Time: 3 - 5 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free |
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Where history grounds us, and expression moves us forward. Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta is an annual cultural arts gathering. Join us as we celebrate African-American history, creativity, and community through live performance, visual art, and local vendors. Set against the historic landscape of Latta, where past and present meet. Details Location: Latta University Historic Park Date: Saturday, June 27 Time: 4 - 8 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free |
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2026 Summer Concert Series June 28 - Triangle Taiko Pullen Park - 520 Ashe Ave, 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 |
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Raleigh Parks is excited to invite you to the Caraleigh Park reopening celebration. Enjoy free cold treats, sensory-friendly activities, music, and visit with public artist, Jean Gray Mohs. Project made possible by an Accessibility for Parks Grant. For more information, visit the Caraleigh Park Improvements Project page. Event Details Wednesday, July 1, from 4 - 6 p.m. 110 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603 RSVP preferred but not required by Wednesday, June 24 Email: RSVP@raleighnc.gov Parking Information Street Parking: 110 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603 Additional Parking: Eliza Pool Park (1600 Fayetteville Street) and Mount Hope Cemetery (120 Prospect Park) Please note that no restrooms will be available
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The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 305 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. |
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The committee is responsible for the study of issues related to park facilities, features, developments, and modifications. The committee prepares recommendations and proposals for the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board based on in-depth review and study of park-related issues and concerns. This meeting will be held virtually on Zoom. Phone: 1-312-626-6799 Webinar ID: 932-2279-7606 |
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