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  • Black History Trolley Tour

    Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • 2026 Raleigh Hoop Nights Kick Off Event

    Roberts Park 1300 East Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    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.

  • NCMA Movie Night: Shrek

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

    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

  • Summer Concert Series

    Pullen Community Center 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Movie Series at Pullen Park

    Pullen Park Amusements 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC

    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)

  • Strickland Road Park Celebration

    Strickland Rd Park 12804 Strickland Road, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta

    Latta University Historic Park 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Summer Concert Series

    Pullen Community Center 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Celebrate Play, Art, and Community at Caraleigh Park

    Caraleigh Park 110 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    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.

  • Parks Committee

    Virtual Meeting

    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

  • Summer Concert Series

    Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

    2026 Summer Concert Series July 12 - Invitation 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