Livable Raleigh

Summer Concert Series
2025-09-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series
Sept. 14 – Blue Notes
Fred Fletcher Park – 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: 5 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

Lunch Box Lectures at the City of Raleigh Museum
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Bonnie Eamick
Thursday, Sept. 18
Assistant Manager at the Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park will speak on the legacy of Dr. Wilkerson, a pioneer for women in the medical world

Bye Bye Summer - Jamaica Edition
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Come out and cruise the day away as we celebrate the end of summer.
There will be music, arts and crafts, bouncy houses, face painting, food trucks, games, and more. Pull out your Caribbean Island attire and come have a good time!
Location: Green Road Community Center
Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink Starting July 22

Family Fun Day Zines!
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Make your own zine—mini magazines anyone can create! Use our materials or bring your own supplies.
Make zines about your favorite animals, history, or yourself. Fun for all ages!
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: 3 – 15
Cost: Free
No registration required

Chavis Celebrates: The Main Event
2025-09-20 13:00 - 18:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Celebrate with us during Chavis Celebrates: The Main Event!
This is a family-friendly event celebrating the 87th 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!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Boleros y Libros - Ballads & Books
2025-09-21 12:00 - 16:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
We are excited to invite you all to our Boleros y Libros!
Ballads & Books event at the City of Raleigh Museum on Sept. 21 from 12 to 4 p.m. We are even more thrilled to introduce you to our featured artist, Ana Jimena. This will be her first solo event as a headliner, and we couldn’t be prouder to provide her with this amazing opportunity.
Nos llena de entusiasmo invitarle a nuestro evento “Boleros y Libros” en el Museo de la Ciudad de Raleigh el 21 de septiembre de 2025, de 12 a 4 p.m. Nos emociona aún más presentarle a nuestra artista destacada, Ana Jimena. Este será su primer evento en solitario como artista principal y no podríamos estar más orgullosos de brindarle esta increíble oportunidad.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Sunday, Sept. 21
Time: Noon – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Summer Concert Series
2025-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series
Sept. 21 – Tune Swingers
Fred Fletcher Park – 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: 5 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

Preview the Design of the Future Forestville Road Park
2025-09-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Raleigh Parks is hosting our third public meeting for the Forestville Road Park Master Plan. Join us to preview the final concept plan for the park and provide your thoughts!
Raleigh Parks is excited to create a Master Plan that reflects the unique needs and desires of the community. We welcome your input and look forward to collaborating with you!
This event is family-friendly and will include light refreshments and an art-making station for people of all ages. Accommodations and translation services are available upon request. Please contact ForestvilleRoadPark@PublicInput.com for requests and assistance.
Learn more and participate in the planning process!
Location: Marsh Creek Park
Date: Monday, Sept. 22
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Yoga in the Park at Fred Fletcher Park
2025-09-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Build strength and flexibility while enhancing body awareness.
In this alignment-focused class, you’ll learn how to work from a stable base to feel more grounded both physically and mentally, while also improving range of motion, posture, and balance. Props and modifications are available to meet you where you are. No yoga experience necessary.
Location: Fred Fletcher Park
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: $5

Art On The Greenway Ride Series - Ride #2
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27617
Join Oaks and Spokes and Raleigh Arts for three fun and social group rides to help shape the future of public art on Raleigh’s greenway system. These rides are part of an ongoing effort to identify where and what kinds of art could be added to make our greenways more vibrant, welcoming, and reflective of our community.
Along the way, we will visit or discuss several potential locations listed in the City of Raleigh Greenway Master Plan as priority sites for public art. These include sections of the Reedy Creek, Crabtree Creek, Little Rock, and Walnut Creek Trails. At each location, you can share your ideas about what types of public art you would like to see, such as tunnel murals, sculptures, wayfinding features, decorative fencing, infrastructure murals, or pathway art.
You do not have to pre-register to participate. Just arrive at the starting location by the posted start time for each ride.
The pilot list of locations includes areas like the North Carolina Museum of Art Blue Loop to Blue Ridge Road, Industrial Drive to Atlantic Avenue, and the Little Rock Trail between Davie and Cabarrus Streets, among others. These sites were chosen for their visibility, community connections, and potential to create unique experiences along the trail.
Whether you ride the greenway daily or visit it occasionally, this is a chance to explore it in a new way, imagine how art could enhance the space, and contribute to decisions that will help shape the greenway’s future.
Water and snacks will be provided, but participants should come prepared with their own water, sunscreen, and clothing suited to the weather. Please bring a safe and working bike, scooter, Onewheel, or other personal electric vehicle if you plan to ride.

Ride Information
Saturday, September 27th at 10am
16 miles – North Carolina Museum of Art to Shelley Lake and back.
View route information
Our second ride will be a little longer starting at the North Carolina Museum of Art. From there, we will ride together north toward Shelley Lake, 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.

Ciba Punch
2025-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
his workshop is part of a SEEK Raleigh public art project, Ciba Punch 女拳手打糍粑.
Ciba Punch 女拳手打糍粑 is a participatory performance led by the Chinese Artists and Organizers Collective (CAO). Rooted in an ethic of care, the project invites community members to join in the process of transforming steamed sticky rice into ciba (糍粑 – traditional Chinese rice cakes often enjoyed with brown sugar or other toppings) by punching the rice.
In bringing the making of Ciba into public space, the artists aim to honor and reframe the traditionally feminized labor of cooking, while highlighting food as a living archive for community connection, cultural exchange, and movement building. Participants are invited to channel emotions such as rage, grief, and love into the shared labor of food-making.
During the performance, “Spiritual Figures” will move through the space, offering quiet guidance through humming and breathwork, embodying the presence of queer/feminist ancestors and future selves.
Audience Participation
All are welcome to participate in the Ciba Punch. Sanitation gloves will be provided; however, the food produced during the performance will not be prepared under regulated food safety conditions. Consumption of the rice cakes will be at the participants’ own risk.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, Sept. 28
Time: 3 – 5 p.m.
Location: Dorothea Dix Park – grassy field next to Chapel – 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
While free to attend, space is limited. Registration is required.
Learn more about this project.

Jazz in the Square - Patrick McGrew Trio and Também
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Jazz in the Square returns to Moore Square with live performances from some of the Triangle’s top jazz musicians.
This free concert series invites you to kick back with friends, enjoy great food, and soak in the soulful sounds of summer in Downtown Raleigh.
Evening features:

Food trucks on-site
Wine & beer available for purchase
Space for blankets and chairs for lawn seating

Details
Days: Thursdays
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Friday Night Market and Movie with Get2Know Raleigh: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
2025-10-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
This is a free community event series featuring an outdoor movie, free live music, food trucks, a local artisans’ market, and free games for all ages!

Raleigh Wide Open Panels First Friday
2025-10-03 17:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
The Gospel program at Raleigh Wide Open brings the sounds, stories, and spirit of gospel music to life through dynamic talks at the City of Raleigh Museum.
Appaloosa Redd joins Greensboro musician and storyteller Colin Cutler for a conversation on the Gospel of the Blues, followed by Kendall Kent’s exploration of the gospel quartet tradition and the resonant artistry of the bass voice.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, Oct. 3
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Art On The Greenway Ride Series - Ride 2
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27617
Ride Information
Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.
16 miles – North Carolina Museum of Art to Shelley Lake and back.
View route information
Our second ride will be a little longer starting at the North Carolina Museum of Art. From there, we will ride together north toward Shelley Lake, 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.

Grab Your Fans, We're Dancing Again!
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Please join us for Biltmore Hills second annual Dance for the Cure, in celebration of all Cancer survivors and warriors who are still in the fight.
This family-friendly event will offer fun and exciting line dances, vendors, food, and more. Whether you want to join in the dancing or support from the sidelines, this is an event you won’t want to miss here at Biltmore Hills!
Location: Biltmore Hills Park
Age: All
Cost: $5
Register on RecLink

Falling for Local
2025-10-04 11:00 - 18:00 | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
With live music from local talent and loads of FREE fall fun – including hay rides, inflatables, lawn games, kids activities, seasonal photo ops, and a pumpkin patch – you don’t want to miss this family-friendly event!

Dine from 50+ local food trucks
Shop with 100+ makers and independent businesses
Sample NC craft beer and ciders
Raleigh Fire will be in attendance, celebrating Fire Prevention Week
For the live music lineup and list of vendors, follow the link below.

More event details
Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: The Big Field at Dorthea Dix Park

The Gospel Program at Raleigh Wide Open Festival
2025-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
The Gospel program at Raleigh Wide Open brings the sounds, stories, and spirit of gospel music to life through dynamic talks at the City of Raleigh Museum.
Cultural producer Cardo Grant curates the Gospel Radio Lab, a three-part series tracing gospel radio from its Piedmont roots, through its role in the Civil Rights era, and into its digital-age future. Together, these sessions honor gospel’s enduring power to shape culture, strengthen community, and inspire across generations.
Presented by the North Carolina Folklife Institute in partnership with PineCone, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: 12 – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Fall into History at Moore Square
2025-10-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
The City of Raleigh Museum, with support from Moore Square and The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, are presenting an immersive living history experience at Moore Square!
There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning rich, vibrant colors, and as the sun goes down in Moore Square, some very remarkable figures who shaped Raleigh’s rich past will be on hand to share their experiences and contributions to Raleigh’s history. Take a journey through time by candlelight, where you’ll encounter talented local actors who will bring these compelling stories to life through powerful monologues.
Join us at the Community Tables after your stroll through history to make a free fall-themed craft. There will be Fall Snacks and beverages as well as a premier craft experience available for purchase to help benefit the City of Raleigh Museum. Some of our vendor partners will also be on hand with food and beverages for purchase.
Location: Moore Square
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Art On The Greenway Ride Series - Ride #3
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Anderson Point Park, 20 Anderson Point Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610
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
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 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!
2025-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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
2025-10-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, 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
2025-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
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
2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-10-18 19:00 - 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.
Times: 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m.
Ages: 6 and older
Cost: $15
Register on RecLink

Foodie Fare
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
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

Worthdale Fall Festival
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, 27610
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
2025-10-23 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 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
