Livable Raleigh

Little Leprechaun
2026-03-16 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Hill St Park, 2307 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Come out and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us!
Calling all the little leprechauns, one and all! We are going to have a sham-ROCK of a good time creating crafts and reading stories to celebrate this fun holiday! Hope to see you soon! Pre-Registration is required.
Location: Hill Street Park
Ages: 2-5
Cost: $8 per participant
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Lucky Leprechauns and Grandparents
2026-03-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, 27608
Come and celebrate intergenerational relationships with fun St. Patrick’s Day-themed activities!
This special event is a perfect opportunity for grandparents and grandkids to come together and find the gold at the end of the rainbow. Come and join us at Kiwanis Park for a goodie hunt, tasty treat, fun family movie, and themed crafts!
Experience the richness of intergenerational bonds through engaging activities. Go green with us and stop at all of the stations to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon!
Participants 12 and under will be the registrants and must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Kiwanis Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
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Tuesdays in the Square
2026-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Nash Square, 200 S McDowell St, Raleigh, 27601, United States
Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square!
A pop-up series to explore the Nash Square Public Realm Plan on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April.
Staff will be available from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., with 15-minute tours focusing on the week’s theme at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to share their experiences. See you at Nash Square!
Upcoming Dates:

March 3: Tree Canopy and Urban Forestry
March 17: History of Nash Square
April 7: East Civic Tower – New City Hall
April 21: Transportation and Connectivity

Details
Location: Nash Square
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., tours at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Urban Farm Open House
2026-03-19 14:00 - 19:30 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Marsh Creek Community Center is excited to invite community members who want to see and experience our new Urban Farm!
Operated and supported in partnership with Raleigh City Farm, our Urban Farm was created in 2025 as a way to grow and distribute fresh produce to members of the Raleigh community.
Take a tour, enjoy some fresh produce, chat with the farmers, learn about volunteer opportunities, and meet your neighbors at this drop-in opportunity to see all things going on with our Urban Farm!
The welcoming ceremony to officially establish our partnership will be held at 6 p.m. Check in at the lobby of Marsh Creek Community Center when you arrive to start your tour experience. This is a rain-or-shine event.
Location: Marsh Creek Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Find Your Dream Job with Raleigh Parks!
2026-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Raleigh Parks encompasses everything from youth and teen programs to nature and historic resources.
Our department has open, part-time positions relevant to all fields of study, career goals, and interests.
Join us at our job fair to chat with leaders from across the department, submit employment interest forms on-site that go directly to our department’s top hiring managers, and enjoy free food and fun throughout!
Those who submit an employment interest form at the job fair will also be entered to win an exclusive prize, to be announced soon!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: 16 +
Cost: Free
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Away with the Fairies
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join us for a festival of fantasy fun for all ages at Away With The Fairies in Mordecai Historic Park!
Enter a market full of fairies, dragons, mischief, and more at this themed event. Set in Mordecai Historic Park’s beautiful nature space, Paper & Stars Studio has gathered local makers, food vendors, and independent businesses to bring together the best of what Raleigh has to offer.
Enjoy free crafts and activities, find the perfect handmade treasures, and celebrate Spring all while enjoying great food and fun. New this year, make your own fairy or dragon garden to take home! Don’t forget to wear your best fairy or fantasy attire!
Details
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Meet the Bunny at Abbotts Creek
2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Hop out to Abbotts Creek and meet the Bunny!
Participants will have the opportunity to play games and create crafts. After making your way through the crafts and games, stop for a picture with the bunny and pick up a plush egg from the egg patch. Due to the limited number of crafts and prizes, pre-registration is required for each participant.
Ages: 0-6
Cost: Free
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Lunchbox Lecture with Cheetie Kumar
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Cheetie Kumar is the chef/owner of Ajja, and one of the operators behind the future Big Cat restaurant in Raleigh’s East Mordecai neighborhood.
She has been profiled in The New York Times, Southern Living and The Wall Street Journal, and many other national publications.
Join us for an in-depth Q&A on Cheetie’s career, food advocacy work, and upcoming projects in the Raleigh restaurant scene.

Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Raleigh Parks from Bond to Beyond
2026-03-26 16:30 - 19:30 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Join Raleigh Parks for a fun, family-friendly afternoon where you can learn about the progress on 23 Parks Bond projects across the city, meet the people behind the work, and see how a community’s vote becomes parks that serve us all.
Enjoy food, music, games, arts activities, and a chance to win prizes in our event raffle
Learn what’s happening now, and what’s coming next
Celebrate how Raleigh builds parks together.

Egg-citing Teen Glow Egg Hunt
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
We will have egg-citing games and activities that include glow min-it to win it challenges, games, pre-stuffed egg hunt, snacks, tickets and prizes, and more.
Activities and games will be engaging for the entire group in addition to having the mobile game truck parked outside!
Location: Lions Park Community Center
Ages: 12 – 17
Cost: Free
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Spring EGG-Stravaganza at Chavis Park
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Spring into action and hop on over to Chavis Park for an EGG-straordinary hunt and SHELL-ebration.
Young EGG-explorers will be divided into two age groups (0-3 years and 4-5 years) in search of bright, colorful eggs tucked away in designated areas of the park. Joyful EGG-pressions are sure to bring cheer as little chicks fill their baskets with goodies and prizes.
Families will also EGG-perience spring crafts, free carousel rides, and other festive activities designed to EGG-cite and delight kids of all ages. Color us excited to host this EGG-stra special Hoppening SHELL-ebration that is sure to bring smiles and fun times.
Ages: 0-5
Cost: Free
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The Bunny Bash
2026-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Road, Morrisville, 27560
Hop on over to Brier Creek Community Center to experience The Bunny Bash!
You’ll enjoy stations of arts, crafts, games, and snacks for the whole family. There will even be a chance to capture a picture with the Bunny himself! By visiting all stations, all kids will receive a goodie bag to go, while supplies last. This event is indoors and free for all. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Location: Brier Creek Community Center
Ages: 0 – 12
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Ready, Set, GLOW!
2026-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Get Ready, Set…Glow, Hop, and Hunt. Let’s GLOW for an EGG-citing hunt with a GLOWED-up musical chair twist!
Young EGG-plorers will venture into designated areas for a captivating search of luminous eggs and prizes. While the music sounds, youngsters can move around collecting eggs, but like musical chairs, each time the music stops, participants must freeze in place. Once the music strikes back into action, they can continue in search of goodies.
Let’s LIGHT up the night with a dazzling hunt and SHELL-ebration! This will be a night to shine and is sure to spark fun with electrifying themed crafts, interactive games, radiant face painting and dynamic dance moves. Dress in your most vivid attire and bolt over to this lit event that’s sure to be a hopping good time!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: 6 – 11
Cost: Free
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Mordecai Egg Hunt
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join us at Mordecai Historic Park for a fun-filled morning hunting for eggs!
Egg hunts will begin at 11 a.m. for age groups 0-4, 5-9, and 10 and up. Come before and stay after for crafts, games, and more spring activities. This is a free event and registration is not required. Please call the Mordecai Visitor Center at 919-996-4364 for more information.
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Egg-splorers
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Jaycee Park Community Center, 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
Hop on over for Egg-splorers at Jaycee!
Outdoor activities will begin at 10 a.m., with egg hunts beginning at 11 a.m.. Registration is encouraged.
Location: Jaycee Park
Ages: 0 – 12
Cost: Free
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World Theatre Day at Lake Lynn
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613, United States
Join us for Lake Lynn’s first-ever World Theatre Day Event on Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Enjoy various Theatres showcasing upcoming shows, interactive theatre games, tabling, and craft activities. Registration is encouraged.
There will also be two 35-minute improv sessions at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You’ll create spontaneous characters, play engaging games, and build confidence while learning the art of thinking on your feet. Perfect for all ages and experience levels! The Improv sessions are taught by Romni Rossi and have limited spaces.
Location: Lake Lynn Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
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Teen Comic Lab: Design. Draw. Prepare.
2026-03-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Peach Road Cultural Center, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, 27603
Join the Raleigh Arts team for a free pizza and comics workshop with artist Wolly McNair (who has worked with Nike, Archie Comics, IDW Comics) and help shape Raleigh’s new emergency preparedness comic book.
Share your ideas and tell us what characters, colors, and symbols make you feel safe and represented. Then create your own comic character and bring your hero to life. Come hungry, get creative, and be part of a project designed by teens, for teens!
Register here.
The event will be Saturday, March 28 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free.
Learn more about the emergency preparedness comic book project

Spring Egg Dive
2026-03-28 12:30 - 15:30 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Come enjoy a little family fun with us! Our Spring Egg Dive is perfect for all ages. Participants will collect plastic eggs in their baskets, then exchange your collected eggs for candy. Participants will also have a chance to win an Easter basket if you find the GOLDEN EGG. There will also be crafts, music, and photo booth. See you there!
This event will be a gate fee paid admission. No registration required!

Millbrook Exchange Pool
Saturday, March 28
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
1911 Spring Forest Road
919-996-4149

Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee
2026-04-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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.

Fred Fletcher Park Improvements Open House
2026-04-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Jaycee Park Community Center, 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
Join us at our Open House for a presentation to learn about the upcoming improvements coming to Fred Fletcher Park.
Learn more about the Fred Fletcher Park Improvements Project.

Breakfast with the Bunny and Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us for our 2nd Annual Breakfast with the Bunny, followed by our Egg-straordinary Egg Hunt!
You will even have the opportunity to take a picture with the Biltmore Bunny. Breakfast is at 10 a.m., and the Egg Hunt will start at 11 a.m. This event is both indoor and outdoor.
Breakfast with the Bunny Details
Time: 10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $5 per person
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Egg Hunt Details
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Pre-registration is not required

Roberts Park Spring Celebration!
2026-04-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Roberts Park, 1300 East Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Hop into Spring with Us!
Join us at Roberts Park for our annual Spring Celebration! Bring the whole family and enjoy an egg-citing day filled with music, snacks, crafts, games, community resources, and an egg hunt. Don’t miss your chance to meet Ms. Bunny and snap some sweet photos!
Egg Hunt Start Times

Noon (Ages 1 – 3)
1 p.m. (Ages 4 – 6)
2 p.m. (Ages 7 – 12)

Ages: 1 -12
Cost: Free
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Tuesdays in the Square
2026-04-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Nash Square, 200 S McDowell St, Raleigh, 27601, United States
Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square!
A pop-up series to explore the Nash Square Public Realm Plan on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April.
Staff will be available from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., with 15-minute tours focusing on the week’s theme at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to share their experiences. See you at Nash Square!
Upcoming Dates:

April 7: New City Hall
April 21: Transportation and Connectivity

Details
Location: Nash Square
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., tours at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Lunchbox Lecture with Julia Einstein
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Enjoy the closing days of our “Planting Power 100 Years of the Raleigh Garden Club” exhibit with a visit from Julia Einstein!
A local painter known for delving into the study of floral history to fill her garden and studio with inspiration. Julia will walk us through the growing season as inspiration for her large flower icon paintings!

Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Beyond The Book: Children’s Book & Art Festival
2026-04-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor family celebration of community, creativity, and storytelling.
Discover interactive performances, collaborative art installations, creative crafts, talented vendors, artisan food, and inspiring entertainment. Join us for a day immersed in stories that will spark your imagination, and don’t forget to dress as your favorite book character!
Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is open to all with books & activities designed for all ages.
Chapter 5 theme to be announced soon!
Location: Fred Fletcher Park
Age: All
Cost: Free

Method Community Park Improvements Update
2026-04-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Method Park, 514 method rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Join us for an update on the Method Community Park Improvements Bond Project.
This update will provide the community with the latest renderings, the current project schedule, and other related updates.
Learn more about the Method Community Park Improvements.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Family Fun Day Squirrels!
2026-04-11 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Get ready to get squirrely!
Come to the City of Raleigh museum and celebrate all things related to our favorite woodland creature. Make squirrel headbands, search for acorns, and even take a picture with our very own mascot, Sammy the Squirrel!
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

A Walk with Poetry
2026-04-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Shelley Lake, 1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27614, United States
Slow down, reflect, and reconnect through spoken word poetry in a natural outdoor setting!
As part of SEEK Raleigh, Artist Kiana Renee has created an immersive, community-centered arts experience in celebration of National Poetry Month. A Walk with Poetry is designed to highlight and uplift Raleigh’s vibrant poetry community. Encounter live poetry performances at designated stops along Shelley Lake and listen to featured performers in the Pecan Grove (located near the trail entrance).
The program culminates in a powerful headlining performance by award-winning poet, playwright, cultural organizer, performing artist, and scholar, Dasan Ahanu

Barwell Road Community Garden Open House
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Barwell Rd Park, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Hey neighbors! Explore our community garden and see all the sunny spots where your future plants could grow.
Take a stroll, check out the plots, and even pre-select your favorite bed before our official garden rental system launches. Bring your curiosity, maybe your green thumb and let’s get ready to grow together!
Details
Location: Barwell Road Park – The Community Garden is located to the left of the entrance sign
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required. Parking is available at the garden and near the playground.

Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Trolley Tour
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Step into one of Raleigh’s most distinguished historic districts with a guided trolley tour through Oakwood, home to an exceptional collection of Victorian-era architecture.
Explore landmark residences and learn about the influential families and visionary builders who shaped this enduring community. This hour-long tour invites people of all ages to explore, learn, and connect with the city’s rich past.
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $12
