Parks & Rec

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • Art On The Greenway Ride Series – Ride #3

    Anderson Point Park 20 Anderson Point Dr, Raleigh, NC

    Ride Information Saturday, October 11th at 10am 21 miles - Anderson Point Park to Chavis Park and back. View route information Our third ride will be even a little longer starting at Anderson Point Park. From there, we will ride together west toward Chavis Park, making a couple of stops along the way to imagine where and how public art could be added to this section of the greenway. The pace will be fun and social. Expect to maintain an average of 10 mph.

  • Athletics Signing Day Event

    Method Road Community Center 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Calling all young hoop stars and future MVPs! Raleigh Athletics will be hosting the 2025 Youth Basketball Signing Day event on Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. - noon at Method Park and Community Center.  This fun-filled event will officially promote the 2025 youth basketball registration, offering families a chance to register their children for the upcoming season and enjoy a day of excitement and community spirit. This is more than just sign-ups—it's a celebration of youth, teamwork, and the joy of the game. Activities will include: Basketball games and activities for kids of all ages Music Food trucks Giveaways and raffle prizes Details Location: Method Community Park Date: Saturday, Oct. 11 Time: 10 a.m. - noon Ages: 5 - 17 Event Cost: Free League Fee: $51 Residents / $66 Non-residents Register on RecLink

  • Family Fun Day Games!

    City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

    Come and enjoy vintage games with us! From board games to colonial fun, we will have a wide range of activities. Kids will play and learn about history. Fun for all ages! Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Saturday, Oct. 11 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free No registration required

  • Iron Pour at Sertoma: Art in the Making

    Sertoma Arts Center 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join artist Jim Gallucci and his team for an iron pour and see public art for Sertoma Park being created in real time! Watch as molten iron is poured into sand molds during this dramatic and high-energy event and learn about the scratch block process—a unique way to design cast iron artwork. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and heat of the pour, grab a bite from local food trucks, and take part in a fun, creative experience for all ages. The event starts at 11am with the furnace lighting around noon. Enjoy food trucks and crafts while you wait for the iron to reach 3000 degrees Farenheit—the temperature at which the molten iron can be cast. Jim and his team will pour almost 1,400 lbs from 2 to 4pm. Learn more about Public Art at Sertoma Arts Center. In the event of a weather cancellation, a rain date will occur Sunday, October 12.

  • Ticket Sale: 2025 Holiday Express at Pullen Park

    Pullen Park Amusements 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC

    Event Dates: December 2-18 Location: Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC Cost: $17 plus tax and fees One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Holiday Express at Pullen Park will once again transform the park into a winter wonderland filled with festive lights, seasonal activities, and holiday magic for the whole family. Tickets for this popular event will go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. exclusively through Ticketmaster. Learn more about Holiday Express 2025!

  • Lunch Box Lectures at the City of Raleigh Museum

    City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

    Feed your belly and your brain! Bring your lunch to the City of Raleigh Museum and listen to a captivating lecture every third Thursday of the month. This program is in partnership with the City of Raleigh Active Adults Program. Ages: All Cost: Free Ian F.G Dunn Thursday, Oct. 16 Learn about the history of Raleigh through images that illuminate this City’s changes and growth. Ian F. G. Dunn is a processing archivist, Raleigh historian, and photographer. His professional life is spent in the Audiovisual Materials Unit at the State Archives of North Carolina.

  • Haunted Trolley Tour

    Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

    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. Times: 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. Ages: 6 and older Cost: $15 Register on RecLink

  • Foodie Fare

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

    Showcasing the Triangle’s diverse food and art scene. Monthly foodie and art markets featuring 20+ food trucks, 40+ local vendors, drinks,  and more! Powered by  The MAKRS Society of Raleigh

  • Haunted Trolley Tour

    Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

    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. Times: 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. Ages: 6 and older Cost: $15 Register on RecLink

  • Worthdale Fall Festival

    Worthdale Park Community Center 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh

    Get ready for Worthdale Community Center's annual Fall Festival! This family-friendly event is carnival-themed and will include treats, carnival-style games, balloon animals, and light refreshments! Ages: 5 - 12 Cost: Free Register on RecLink

  • Howling at the Creek

    Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC

    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 is the best howler! Feel free to come dressed in your costume. Pre-registration is required for each participant. Location: Abbotts Creek Park Ages: 0-6 Cost: Free - Registration Required Register on RecLink

  • Biltmore Hills Fall Festival: Trunk-or-Treat

    Biltmore Hills Park 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC

    Biltmore Hills Community Center and The Raleigh Police Advisory Board would like to invite you to the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat event! Bring your children in their best costumes and come enjoy free candy, learn about the Police Advisory Board, and enjoy an awesome Fall Festival takeover. Participants can make candy bags, enjoy short lines at one of our many Inflatables, and enjoy a variety of activities. There will be carnival games, free pizza, and candy provided by the Police Advisory Board. Fall backdrop for photos of the best costumes. Location: Biltmore Hills Park Ages: Family-Friendly Cost: Free No Registration Required