Livable Raleigh

Final Friday Fitness
2024-08-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us on the Final Friday of every month from May through October for a unique series where fitness embraces festivity. Each month, we feature a new, free workout led by local fitness experts, surrounded by Raleigh’s finest food trucks and local vendors. We finish off the night with live music by a local artist as you enjoy your post-workout meal on the lawn.

Grandparents Day Tea
2024-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Let’s celebrate our grandparents and those we love like our grandparents!
Join us for a spot of tea, snacks and fun! This will be a drop-in event for children and their grandparents where we will be making crafts, working on puzzles and much more.
Ages: AllCost: $5 per personRegister on RecLinkPlease pre-register each child, grandparent, and/or special friend who plans to attend.

Summer Concert Series
2024-09-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Join us at our Summer Concert Series!
We look forward to seeing you all at the parks and enjoy some music from our local bands. Concerts are Free! Bring your own chair or blanket.
Fred Fletcher Park820 Clay Street, Raleigh NC
Sept. 8 – SWAGSept. 22 – Raleigh Concert Band
Pullen Park520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC
Sept. 15 – The British Invaders Band
Details
Ages: AllCost: FreeConcerts may be canceled for inclement. Performers may change without notice. Food is not available at Fred Fletcher Park.

Crabtree Creek West Greenway Trail Dedication
2024-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel Hills Park, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, nc, 27612
Celebrate the opening of the new Crabtree Creek West Greenway trail section with us!
This two-mile stretch, between Lindsay Drive and the eastern edge of Umstead State Park on Ebenezer Church Road, forms a key part of our regional greenway network. Learn more about the Crabtree Creek West Greenway Trail Project.
Explore the Trail: Bring your bike or walk the trail and enjoy the natural beauty! If you don’t have a bike, we will have a limited number available on-site.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 10Time: 10 a.m.RSVP by Sept. 4 to RSVP@raleighnc.gov or call 919-996-3285.
Parking & Shuttle Info
Note: We recommend biking or walking to the event to fully enjoy the greenway experience!Parking Location: Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Road.Shuttles: Running from 9:30 a.m. to noon for easy transport.On-Site Parking: Reserved for those with a valid disability placard only at the trailhead lot (4924 Ebenezer Church Road).

Intergenerational Luncheon
2024-09-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Celebrate Grandparents day and Hispanic Heritage Month with us at the beautiful Pullen Park!
This special event is a perfect opportunity for families and loved ones of all ages to come together and enjoy a delightful afternoon outdoors.
Join us for a complimentary boxed lunch while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. Revel in the joy of riding the train and carousel, which are free for the day! Experience the richness of intergenerational bonds through engaging activities like art, music, and exercise, all amidst the park’s wonderful amenities.
Ages: All Cost: Free (Donations are encouraged; carousel and train fees are waived.)Register on RecLink

Lake Johnson Park Annual NC Big Sweep
2024-09-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Lake Johnson Park, 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27606
The annual Lake Johnson Park NC Big Sweep event invites participants to walk or paddle about the park to pick up trash. Lunch and beverages will be provided at the end of the cleanup by the Friends of Lake Johnson Association.
Learn More and Register Online.

Summer Concert Series
2024-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Join us at our Summer Concert Series!
We look forward to seeing you all at the parks and enjoy some music from our local bands. Concerts are Free! Bring your own chair or blanket.
Pullen Park520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC
Sept. 15 – The British Invaders Band
Fred Fletcher Park820 Clay Street, Raleigh NC
Sept. 22 – Raleigh Concert Band
Details
Ages: AllCost: FreeConcerts may be canceled for inclement. Performers may change without notice. Food is not available at Fred Fletcher Park.

Come Play Bingo with Us!
2024-09-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Join us for a fun-filled family bingo night!
Whether you drop by for a short while or stay for the whole event, we’d love to have you. We’ll provide refreshments, but you’re welcome to bring your own dinner. Exciting beach-themed prizes and more await! Please be sure to pre-register everyone who plans to join in the bingo action.
Ages: AllCost: $2 per personRegister on RecLink

History Explorers
2024-09-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley to travel through time!
During this series, we’ll visit different historic sites and museums in the Raleigh area for hands-on activities and to learn more about the past. Each month will feature a different field location with transportation provided on the Historic Raleigh Trolley. Participants must be accompanied by an adult; guardians attend for free.
In September, we’ll visit Freedom Park to learn about public art and create our own artwork!
Ages: 10-14Cost: $10Register on RecLink

Nature Journaling
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Welcome the fall season at Latta University Historic Park by making a nature journal and walking around the park!
Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week while learning about and enjoying Raleigh’s newest public park in Oberlin Village. Drop in on Saturday, Sept. 21 between 10 a.m. and noon to decorate a nature journal with your child and enjoy a mindful walk around the park, using provided guided prompts. Participants will receive a free nature journal to take home to use again. Feel free to bring picnic supplies to enjoy lunch in the park after the program!
Date: Saturday, Sept. 21Time: 10 a.m. – noonAges: 4-12Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Bye Bye Summer Luau
2024-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Come out and have a good time as we celebrate the end of summer!
There will be an awesome DJ, arts and crafts, bounce houses, food trucks, a hula dance party, and games. Pull out your Hawaiian attire and come have a blast with us!
Ages: AllCost: Free

Summer Concert Series
2024-09-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Join us at our Summer Concert Series!
We look forward to seeing you all at the parks and enjoy some music from our local bands. Concerts are Free! Bring your own chair or blanket.
Fred Fletcher Park820 Clay Street, Raleigh NC
Sept. 22 – Raleigh Concert Band
Details
Ages: AllCost: FreeConcerts may be canceled for inclement. Performers may change without notice. Food is not available at Fred Fletcher Park.

Naloxone Training for Save A Life Day
2024-09-24 17:30 - 18:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
In honor of Save a Life Day, Wake County Government, Raleigh Parks, and the NC Harm Reduction Coalition are sponsoring a free naloxone training event.
This important session will teach participants how to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses using naloxone, a medication that can save lives. The training covers overdose prevention, administration of naloxone, and legal protections under North Carolina’s Good Samaritan Law.
Ages: AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Chavis Celebrates: Beats & BBQ - CANCELLED
2024-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
It’s time to celebrate Chavis. Kickback and relax with us for a night of live music, food trucks, games and more.

Nature Journaling
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Welcome the fall season by creating a nature journal and taking a stroll through Fred Fletcher Park!
Learn about nature and the beautiful gardens at Fletcher Park and decorate a nature journal to use throughout the park. Participants will receive a free nature journal to take home and use again. Bring your picnic supplies to enjoy lunch in the park after the program!
Ages: 4-12Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Family Field Day
2024-09-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Laurel Hills Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Road, 27612
Celebrate the reopening of Laurel Hills Community Center with a Family Fun Day!
This free event is for all ages and will feature games, arts and crafts, inflatables, and giveaways. We will also have field games, nature aquatics by the pond, dancing, a reptile demo, and lots more fun!
Ages: AllCost: Free

Chavis Celebrates: The Main Event
2024-09-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States
Celebrate with us during Chavis Celebrates: The Main Event! This is a family-friendly event celebrating the 86th anniversary of the heritage, history and culture of John Chavis Memorial Park. We will have inflatables, carousel rides, live entertainment, food trucks, and so much more. Bring your lawn chairs and look back on our decades of history while celebrating the present and anticipating the future!
Ages: AllCost: Free

Howling at the Creek
2024-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Come to Abbotts Creek for a spooky good time!
We will have fun Halloween-themed games and activities. There will be a “howling” competition that begins at 10:45 a.m. to see who the best howler is! Feel free to come dressed in your costume.
Ages: 0-6Cost:Register on RecLink

Speakeasy Players Showcase
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
oin the Speakeasy Players for an early evening of skits, games, and time together!
We are the Speakeasy Players, a group of adults who enjoy acting! We meet and perform at the Five Points Center on Monday afternoons. You’ll find us performing comedy, mystery, drama – just about everything. The good news is that we don’t bother to memorize our scripts – we read them, but with expression, passion, anger, joy, or whatever the characters call for!
Our showcase will run for about 45 minutes. It includes several short skits, some for the big people, and some for the kids. We adults are kids at heart, you know. We are going to involve both kids and adults in some of the activities we do! So sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh.
Ages: AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Marsh Creek Community Day
2024-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Marsh Creek welcomes everyone to come out and join in on the fun for our first annual Community Day!
We’ll have program demonstrations, cultural experiences, food demonstrations, arts and crafts, activities, Raleigh Parks Athletics signing day, and The Raleigh Firebirds will be on site for a 3-on-3 basketball tournament!
Location: Marsh Creek ParkAge: AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink

Dix Park Community Committee Meeting
2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
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 recommendation to the Dix Park Leadership Committee on matters related to park development, programming, and engagement.
The Dix Park Community Committee meeting will be held in-person at the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park, located at 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh NC 27603.
View Meeting Agendas and Minutes using the City’s paperless system

Ticket Sale: 2024 Holiday Express at Pullen Park
2024-10-16 08:30 - 11:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Raleigh Parks is excited to announce another magical season of Holiday Express in 2024.
For 17 nights from Dec. 2 – 18, Pullen Park will be transformed into a whimsical world of holiday spirit, imagination, and inspiration! Take a train ride on the famous Holiday Express, get shrunk down to size by hopping into our life-size snow globe, visit Santa in his mobile workshop, learn how to become an elf in our new adventure, and much more.
Tickets will be sold ($17 plus tax) via RecLink on Oct. 16, with the randomized queue opening at 8:45 a.m. and the sale starting at 9 a.m. Learn more about the ticket sale and the virtual waiting room process.

All Things Pumpkin
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Go big or gourd home!
All Things Pumpkins will have your little one learning, painting, and seeing all the things you can do with pumpkins. Be sure to carve out a little time for us this fall! Please come dressed to be active and get dirty.
Location: Marsh Creek Community CenterAges: 3-5Cost: $10Register on RecLink

Haunted Trolley Tour
2024-10-18 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Discover history, mystery and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night tour of downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Jump aboard and keep your eyes open for ghostly visitors of years past… they’ve just been dying to have you. Recommended for ages 6 and up due to frightening elements.
The trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park. Advanced registration is recommended. Please call 919-996-4364 for tickets or more information.
Tour Times: 6:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.Cost: $15Register for the Haunted Trolley Tour

History Explorers
2024-10-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley to travel through time!
During this series, we’ll visit different historic sites and museums in the Raleigh area for hands-on activities and to learn more about the past. Each month will feature a different field location with transportation provided on the Historic Raleigh Trolley. Participants must be accompanied by an adult; guardians attend for free.
Ages: 10-14Cost: $10Register on RecLink

HOWL-O-Ween!
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
All ghoulish guardians are invited to unleash your haunted hounds for our first HOWL-O-Ween event at Carolina Pines Community Center Dog Park!
Pups will strut their stuff and wag their tails in our pet parade along with a PAW-some costume contest. Other activities will include tricks for treats, bone bobbing, and HOWL-worthy pictures in a PUP-kin photo booth. Categories include spookiest, cutest, most creative, and best doggie/owner duo.
Vendors, merchants, and sponsors will be on-site for questions; while treat bags with goodies and coupons are on a first-come, first-serve basis; pre-registered BARK-ticipants are guaranteed their cut of the loot.
There’re no BONES about it, this event is sure to be a BONE-ified fun time.
Ages: *AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink
*Dogs must be leashed when outside fenced areas, up to date on their rabies vaccinations and behave safely around other dogs. Dogs displaying aggressive behavior will be asked to leave*

Sertoma Arts Center Improvements - Open House
2024-10-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Join us at our Public Open House to discuss the planning for Sertoma Arts Center Improvements on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Pullen Dance 50th Anniversary Benefit
2024-10-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Pullen Dance Club has been hosting dances since 1974. Join us for an amazing night, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club.
The evening will be filled with dancing to live music, socializing, refreshments, fun historical facts, photo ops, and more. All proceeds benefit Raleigh’s “Play It Forward” financial assistance program, which provides affordable, accessible programs that bring children, individuals, and families into Raleigh’s parks. Come and dance the night away with us! Music provided by The Triangle Jazz Orchestra.Location: Pullen Community CenterAges: 18 and upCost: $15 per personRegister on RecLink
