Top Greene’s “Adornment of Grace” Hat Show Contest
2026-05-17 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Come out and show off your best hat at Top Greene. This special Hat Show honors and celebrates Black culture and the rich tradition of hat-wearing through style, creativity, and self-expression.
Please join us for The Hat Show Contest, a celebratory event honoring creativity, style, and cultural expression on Sunday, May 17, from 3 – 6 p.m.
We will feature a special guest, Dr. Donna Corbett, and The Mary Corbett Hat Collection will showcase a timeless collection of her mother’s vintage hats, highlighting the enduring elegance and cultural influence of classic millinery.
From refined silhouettes to bold statements, this presentation honors the legacy of style passed from one generation to the next, and Erica Kendrick, a ceramic artist, sculptor, and educator
Best Hat Contest
Everyone who attends will be entered into the contest and have the opportunity to showcase their hat for a chance to win a FREE 3-hour rental at Top Greene.
Bring your confidence, your culture, and your crown — because the hat makes the statement. Come out, show love, and help us make this a night to remember!

Details
Location: John P. Top Greene African American Cultural Center
Ages: All
Cost: $15 (All attendees are automatically entered into the contest)
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Plant Swap
2026-05-23 11:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Calling all plant lovers! Join us for an exciting plant swap event.
Bring your favorite house and garden plants or homegrown vegetables to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts. We ask that you bring only healthy, pest-free plants to ensure everyone’s enjoyment. This event is free and open to the public!
Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Big Screen Bash
2026-05-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
Bring you game face, your lawn chair, and your summer spirit-let’s make memories under the summer sky at our Big Screen Bash!
Families will enjoy a variety of competitive and carnival-style games, including tug-of-war, relay races, classic carnival games, and bingo.
As the sun sets, folks will gather in the gym for a showing of Zootopia 2 on the big screen, complete with drinks and snacks to close out the evening in comfort and style!
Be sure to bring chairs, blankets, and your own food and beverages. Drinks and snacks provided will be limited. Spots are limited!
Details
Location: Lions Park Community Center
Age: All
Cost: $5
Register on RecLink

Annual International Children's Day
2026-05-30 10:00 - 15:30 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
oin us for the 4th Annual International Children’s Day! Enjoy books, crafts, and performances!
Learn more about the Annual International Children’s Day!
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free

A New Nash Bash
2026-05-30 14:00 - 18:00 | Nash Square, 200 S McDowell St, Raleigh, 27601, United States
Big Ideas, Big Party, and Big Opportunity to shape the future of Raleigh’s Historic Nash Square – Join Us!
Raleigh’s historic Nash Square is receiving new love and attention through the Nash Square Public Realm planning project.
Join us at Nash Square on Saturday, May 30, from 2 to 6 p.m. for a family-friendly public block party, where you can review initial design concepts based on public engagement to date and provide feedback on the future of this vital public space.
The City’s design team, led by Raleigh Parks staff and consultant Reed Hilderbrand, is developing a long-range plan to guide the future of the park and its surrounding edges. The team brings together a wide variety of subject matter experts, city departments, local partners, and communities to envision the future of this shared space.
Our goal is to hear from as many Raleigh residents as possible that live, work, or play in and around Nash Square!
Details
Location: Nash Square & Whiskey Kitchen
Date: Saturday, May 30
Time: 2 – 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Learn more about a New Nash Bash

Summer Concert Series
2026-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Join us for this installment of the Pullen and Fletcher Park free summer concert series!
Each summer, local artists donate their talent and time to put on a great free show for the community. On select Sundays from now until Aug. 16, we will host groups performing a variety of different genres that will help set the tone for an awesome evening at these two beautiful facilities.
Fred Fletcher Park
805 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC
May 31 – SWAG
June 7 – Blue Notes Jazz Band
July 12 – Invitation
July 19 – Thelonius
July 26 – Capital
Aug. 2 – The Holly Springs Community Band
Aug. 9 – Triangle Sax Ensemble
Aug. 23 – Carpe Diem Saxophone Quartet
Pullen Park
520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC
June 21 – Eat a Peach
June 28 – Triangle Taiko
Aug. 16 – Bull City Trio
Details
Sunday Evenings
Time: 6 – 8 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
