First Friday Market and Movie
2026-09-04 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Raleigh Parks’ Moore Square, in partnership with @Get2KnowRaleigh, welcomes back the First Friday Market & Movie Night series for the 2026 season.
This free monthly event brings the community together for local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a featured outdoor movie in the heart of downtown Raleigh.
Join us on the first Friday of each month from May through November, with the market and food trucks beginning at 5 p.m., live music at 5:30 p.m., and the movie starting around 7:15 p.m.
2026 First Friday Movie Lineup

Sept. 4 – Remember the Titans (2000)
Oct. 2 – Ghostbusters (1984)
Nov. 6 – Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)* (movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.)

Details
Market & Food Trucks: 5 – 9 p.m.
Live Music: 5:30 p.m.
Movie: 7:15 p.m.*
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Presented in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh. Movie sponsored by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.

Dix Park Stewardship Committee Meeting
2026-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Stewardship Committee will advise the Dix Park Commission on the implementation of the Dix Park Master Plan and related projects, and steward community engagement efforts.
Date: Sept. 16, 2026
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Directions
Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive or S. Boylan Avenue
Via Lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive
Follow signs towards Chapel

Raleigh Tamale Festival
2026-09-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Gather in downtown Raleigh to celebrate great food and community at this beloved event!
Eventgoers will discover the rich traditions and diverse flavors of tamales from local vendors while enjoying fun activities throughout the festival.
Event Details
Location: Moore Square (201 S. Blount Street)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 26
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: All/Families
Cost: Free
Apply to be a Vendor for Raleigh’s most delicious event, the Raleigh Tamale Festival!

Parks Committee
2026-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.
The Parks 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 303 at 6:00 pm.

First Friday Market and Movie
2026-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Raleigh Parks’ Moore Square, in partnership with @Get2KnowRaleigh, welcomes back the First Friday Market & Movie Night series for the 2026 season.
This free monthly event brings the community together for local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a featured outdoor movie in the heart of downtown Raleigh.
Join us on the first Friday of each month from May through November, with the market and food trucks beginning at 5 p.m., live music at 5:30 p.m., and the movie starting around 7:15 p.m.
2026 First Friday Movie Lineup

Oct. 2 – Ghostbusters (1984)
Nov. 6 – Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)* (movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.)

Details
Market & Food Trucks: 5 – 9 p.m.
Live Music: 5:30 p.m.
Movie: 7:15 p.m.*
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Presented in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh. Movie sponsored by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
