NCMA Movie Night: Shrek
2026-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
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
2026-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
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

Celebrate a New Space for Play at Carolina Pines
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
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

Movie Series at Pullen Park
2026-06-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
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)

Soccer Fan Fest at Pullen Park
2026-06-24 14:30 - 20:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
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

Strickland Road Park Celebration
2026-06-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Strickland Rd Park, 12804 Strickland Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613
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
2026-06-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
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
2026-06-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
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
2026-07-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Caraleigh Park, 110 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27603
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
2026-07-01 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.

Parks Committee
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | 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

First Friday at the City of Raleigh Museum
2026-07-03 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
If you haven’t had a chance to see our new America 250 exhibit, this First Friday is the perfect opportunity!
Join us at the Museum for special evening hours from 6 – 9 p.m. to engage with our new exhibit, make a themed craft, and experience a night at the museum!
Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, July 3
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Lunchbox Lecture: Moving the NC Museum of History's Collection
2026-07-09 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
In preparation for their renovation construction project at the museum, the entire artifact collection had to be removed from the building!
NC Museum of History Collections Section Chief John Campbell will share some of the challenges the staff faced in moving 90,000+ objects safely in a relatively short period of time, and how they accomplished this feat.

Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Thursday, July 9
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Summer Concert Series
2026-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
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

Viewing the Revolutionary Age through an LGBTQ+ Lens
2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Queering Our 250th

Megan L. Cherry is an associate professor at North Carolina State University who specializes in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century North American history. This lecture will take a look at several lesser-known Americans from the Revolutionary era to show that sexuality and gender were being contested at the same time as our war for independence.
Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Thursday, July 16
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Live After 5
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
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

July 16: River Shook*
*This event is rescheduled from Thursday, June 4, to accommodate a Canes watch party in Moore Square!
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

Biltmore Hills Park Master Plan: Public Meeting
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Come join Raleigh Parks and let us know what you think about the new proposed plan for Biltmore Hills Park.
Tell us how you would make the park and the new park land off Cross Link Road better for everyone to enjoy. We’ll be outside between the pool and playground, with popcorn, snow cones, and games (while supplies last!). A cooled indoor area will also be open for more information and conversations with staff.
Accommodations and interpretation services are available upon request. Please contact BiltmoreHillsUpdate@publicinput.com.

Common or Complicated… One Thread Dance Workshop
2026-07-18 10:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a powerful community arts experience celebrating the stories, journeys, traditions, and lived experiences that shape our connections to America.
Through storytelling, movement, and collaborative artmaking, participants will explore personal histories, family journeys, and their own experiences in America through creative expression while contributing meaningful textile items such as fabric, scarves, T-shirts, and blankets. These collected materials may be incorporated as movement props or assembled into a temporary collaborative art installation featured during the final informal sharing. Together, participants will help weave a living reflection of memory, identity, resilience, and connection. Registration is required.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: 15 and older
Cost: $31
Register on RecLink

Moore Square Soccer Watch Party
2026-07-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
The World Cup excitement continues at Moore Square!
Experience every goal, save, and celebration alongside fellow fans at the World Cup Final Watch Party. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including beer and wine.
Details
Location: Moore Square
Date: Sunday, July 19
Time: 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Summer Concert Series
2026-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2026 Summer Concert Series
July 19 – Thelonius
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

Celebrate a New Space for Play at Carolina Pines
2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
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.
110 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603
RSVP preferred but not required by Wednesday, June 16
Email: RSVP@raleighnc.gov

World Drowning Prevention Day Clinic
2026-07-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Forest Ridge Park, 2100 Old NC 98 HWY, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Save a Life, it might be your own!
Join us for a free 2-hour hands-on session to learn and practice drowning prevention and resuscitation techniques. The American Canoe Association and Rescue Instructor Alliance will lead this session on World Drowning Prevention Day, setting you up to recognize water hazards, drowning prevention techniques, and how to respond to a distressed swimmer. No prior experience is needed.
The session will take place outdoors at Forest Ridge Park’s waterfront and have attendees actively participate, including getting into the water at Falls Lake and practicing scenarios along the shoreline. All equipment is provided. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please contact Forest Ridge Park for more information.
Details
Location: Forest Ridge Park
Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Ages: 12 and older
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Summer Concert Series
2026-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2026 Summer Concert Series
July 26 – Capital
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

Live After 5
2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
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

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

Summer Concert Series - CANCELLED
2026-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2026 Summer Concert Series
Aug. 2 – The Holly Springs Community 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

First Friday Market and Movie
2026-08-07 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

Aug. 7 – Zootopia 2 (2025)
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.

First Friday with NC Courage
2026-08-07 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
The place to be is happy hour with the NC Courage!
Grab a drink, take photos with Roary, enjoy a game of mini soccer (with giveaways), deck yourself out with friendship bracelets, and celebrate women’s soccer!
Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, Aug. 7
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Summer Concert Series
2026-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2026 Summer Concert Series
Aug. 9 – Triangle Sax Ensemble
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

Rescheduled - Movie Series at Pullen Park
2026-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
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, Aug. 11, 7 p.m. – Hoppers (2026)
Movie postponed due to anticipated inclement weather.
Arrive at 6 p.m. for some fun programming before the film! Learn about and interact with live animals presented by Raleigh Parks and Recreation Environmental Educators.
Sept. 1, 6 p.m. – Wicked (2024)
Oct. 6, 6 p.m. – Toy Story 5 (2026)

Biltmore Hills Tennis Improvements Groundbreaking
2026-08-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Help us celebrate the upcoming expansion of the Biltmore Hills Park tennis complex!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, Aug. 13
Time: 11 a.m.
RSVP preferred but not required by Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Email: RSVP@raleighnc.gov
For more information, visit the Biltmore Hills Tennis Improvements Project page.
