The Haunted at the Pines
2025-10-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Come out, if you dare, for a haunted night at the Pines.
Each ghoul-themed room will have frightful music for the perfect Halloween thrill! Enter at your own risk!
All event proceeds will go to Raleigh Parks’ Play it Forward Financial Assistance Fund.
Ages: 10 and older
Cost: $5 per person
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Attendees will travel through the haunted house in groups of four.

Halloween at Top Greene
2025-10-31 15:00 - 18:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Join Us for a Spooktacular Halloween at Top Greene!
You’re invited to the first Truck ‘n Treat, hosted by North Carolina Black Women Empowered 50+ and community leader Viki Newkirk!
Bring your little ghosts and goblins for an afternoon full of arts & crafts, Halloween treats, and family fun! Costumes encouraged! Let’s make this a safe and fun Halloween celebration for the whole community.
Location: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Antique Car Show at Five Points
2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Join us at the Five Points Center for Active Adults for an Antique Car Show, hosted by the Triangle Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America.
Enjoy a showcase of some of the finest antique cars in the Triangle and complimentary refreshments provided by our sponsor, Oak Street Health. Cars will be displayed in the parking lot, with refreshments and restrooms available inside the Center.
While you’re here, take advantage of a free CarFit session offered by the North Carolina Highway Safety Research Team. Their representatives will help adjust your seat and mirrors and conduct a multi-point check to ensure you and your vehicle are properly set up for a safe and comfortable drive.
Details
Location: Five Points Center for Active Adults
Ages: All
Cost: Free

River Cane Wetland Park Invasive Plant Removal and Poetry Workshop
2025-11-01 12:00 - 16:00 | River Cane Wetland Park, 4700 Kyle Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27616
In this two-part event at River Cane Wetland Park, volunteers will help remove invasive, nonnative plant species while exploring what makes a habitat a home through poetry.
From 12 noon to 1 p.m., join public artist Austen Camille for a short workshop to learn about the park as a shared home for many species and begin crafting a long-form poem inspired by the landscape. After the workshop, volunteers will continue invasive plant removal alongside Raleigh Parks staff, who will share insights about the species being removed and the native plants we’re making space for.
Throughout the event, participants can pause to reflect and create short poems that connect the plants they’re working with to ideas of home. By the end, everyone will have a collection of poems to share, with the chance for their words to be featured in future artwork at River Cane Wetland Park!
Register for the workshop.
Learn more about Public Art at River Cane Wetland Park.

Active Adults Poetry Workshop - Five Points
2025-11-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Join public artist Austen Camille for a creative poetry workshop at the Five Points Active Adults Center. Together, we’ll explore the unique habitat of the River Cane Wetland, reflecting on what makes it a shared home for so many species. Guided writing prompts will help you craft your own poem, and your words will become part of the inspiration for upcoming public art at the new River Cane Wetland Park.
Register for the workshop.
Learn more about Public Art at River Cane Wetland Park.

Friday Night Market and Movie with Get2Know Raleigh: The Princess Diaries (2001)
2025-11-07 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!

9th Annual Día de Los Muertos at the City of Raleigh Museum
2025-11-07 18:30 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
The 11th Annual El Quixote Festival – Children’s Voices and the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum are proud to invite you to a very special annual event.
Join us for the Ninth Annual Dia De Los Muertos at the City of Raleigh Museum, where we will be honoring the voices of children.
Once again, we will feature the incredible Visual Artist Lety Alvarez, who will be creating a special Catrina’s Altar with her art students. Mark your calendars and celebrate with us!
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Public Art and Fall Nature Walk
2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve Education Center, 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, 27614
Join a park naturalist on a general nature walk to see what is happening at the park this fall. Come prepared for trail walking as we explore various parts of the park to discover peak fall highlights! This walk will also feature public artist Austen Camille, who is gathering community input to help inspire public art for the new River Cane Wetland Park.
Register for the workshop.
Learn more about Public Art at River Cane Wetland Park.

Family Fun Day Fall Fair!
2025-11-08 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Come and enjoy a fall celebration in the museum!
We will have cornhole, gourd painting, caricatures, and live art. All free! Costumes are encouraged.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration required

Let's Come Together for a Veteran’s Day Celebration!
2025-11-08 11:00 - 14:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
We proudly honor Raleigh’s veterans and thank them for their service.
Enjoy light refreshments (while supplies last), connect with local resources, and take part in honoring the incredible veterans whose service and sacrifice have shaped our community throughout history.
Location: John Chavis Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration required

Eastgate Community Garden: Fall Harvest and Poetry Workshop
2025-11-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Eastgate Park, 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Join public artist Austen Camille and members of the Eastgate Community Garden for this two-part gardening and poetry event!
Before harvesting fall vegetables together, participants will join artist and writer Austen Camille to create a series of short poems about the connections between tending to plants and the idea of ‘home’. We will spend time working in each raised bed, learning about what is being grown and writing down our observations. Never written poetry before? That’s just fine! Austen Camille will guide you through poetry prompts, and the focus will be on using our senses to notice the plants closely. Prompts will be available in both English and Spanish!
At the end of the event, each participant will have the opportunity to have their poetry included in signage describing the community garden raised beds and in a future artwork located at River Cane Wetland Park! They will also have freshly harvested produce to bring home and share!
Register for the workshop.
Learn more about Public Art at River Cane Wetland Park.

Piedmont Grassland and Environmental Art Event
2025-11-09 13:00 - 15:30 | Durant Nature Preserve, 3237 Spottswood Street, Raleigh, 27615
Learn about the Triangle’s historic grasslands and help install a mini Piedmont Prairie at Durant Nature Preserve. The new grasslands will surround Nature Preserves Artist-in-Residence Scott Hazard’s sculpture, which creates habitat for chimney swifts. Starting at 1 p.m., Justin Robinson and Tara Mei Smith from Extra Terrestrial Projects will share insights on grassland ecology and guide participants in planting cool-season species that will bloom in spring.
Join this hands-on event to support biodiversity, explore public art, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of this 237-acre nature preserve.
Register for the workshop.

Active Adults Poetry Workshop - Anne Gordon Center
2025-11-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults, 1901 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615
Join public artist Austen Camille for a creative poetry workshop at the Anne Gorden Center for Active Adults. Together, we’ll explore the unique habitat of the River Cane Wetland, reflecting on what makes it a shared home for so many species. Guided writing prompts will help you craft your own poem, and your words will become part of the inspiration for upcoming public art at the new River Cane Wetland Park.
Register for the workshop.
Learn more about Public Art at River Cane Wetland Park.

Poetry in the Wetlands: Writing for Future Public Art
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Discover the beauty and biodiversity of Walnut Creek Wetland Center through the art of poetry with public artist Austen Camille. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore what makes this habitat a shared home for countless species, then craft your own poem inspired by the natural surroundings. Your words will help shape the vision for upcoming public art at the new River Cane Wetland Park, weaving community voices into the creative process.
Register for the workshop.
Learn more about Public Art at River Cane Wetland Park.

Magic & Mischief: A Wizard's Market
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Curiosities – Crafts – Music – Handmade Goods – Magical Food & Drink
A Wizard’s Market by Paper & Stars Studio at Fred Fletcher Park.
The Wizard’s Market appears for only one day in a cloaked location each year. Young witches and wizards who enter the market will encounter mysterious characters and fantastic beasts, create magical crafts, and practice spells with professors from a certain famous wizarding academy. Be sure and wear your colors to show your House pride while you shop for enchanting handmade items and treats from our vendors, enjoy family-friendly stage performances, and experience Magic & Mischief under Autumn’s spell.
This is a family event full of wizarding fun for children – no horror, gore, weapons, or full face masks, please.
Location: Fred Fletcher Park
Cost: Free
Ages: All

Celebrate Our Reopening with the Doctor Is In!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
After months of renovations, the Dr. M.T. Pope House will be open to the public again!
The M.T. Pope House Museum invites you to learn about medicine in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries! This program will focus on the lives of Black medical practitioners and patients as they seek to heal and be healed despite glaring inequality. This program is in partnership with the Shaw University Archives.

Location: Pope House Museum
Ages: All
Costs: Free
No Registration Required

African American Book Fair
2025-11-15 14:00 - 18:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Join us for a special event featuring African American book illustrators and authors from across the state!
Explore a wide selection of children’s books, as well as historical and inspirational works from the African Diaspora — all available for purchase.
Special Guest: Mrs. Sherricka Carpenter Stanley, author of “Give Me Some Chin!” and owner of Next Chapter Bookstore & Gift Shop. Come meet the author and support a thriving Black-owned business!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate Black voices in literature!

Location: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
No registration required

Yoga In The Park at the Historic Borden Building
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.
Class will be inside The Historic Borden Building unless weather permits the use of the Amphitheater.
Location: Fred Fletcher Park – Borden Building
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: $5

Fallin' Into Holidays
2025-11-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Let’s get this holiday season started right!
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Marsh Creek Community Center, we’ll have activities, games, and arts/crafts for participants of all ages at this event that will celebrate multiple holidays!
Don’t worry, the New Year’s Countdown and ball drop will be every 30 minutes, so feel free to come at the beginning, middle, or towards the end! This event is free, with pre-registration encouraged.
Special guests include public artist Austen, who will be collecting community input for River Cane Wetland Park and Raleigh City Farm.
Location: Marsh Creek Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Lunch Box Lectures at the City of Raleigh Museum
2025-11-20 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

Commemorating 30 Years: North Carolina Museum of History’s American Indian Heritage Celebration

Kaya Littleturtle
Thursday, Nov. 20
Join us for a free lecture at the City of Raleigh museum with Kaya Littleturtle! Coming from a long line of cultural leaders that guided him on his walk as a traditionalist, Kaya Littleturtle is currently employed at the North Carolina Museum of History as the Community Programs Coordinator. He is the lead singer of the championship drum group WarPaint, who travels all over Indian country. Littleturtle is an active member of his community’s traditional longhouse and belongs to the Snipe Clan, one of the seven traditional longhouse clans. He is an enrolled member of the Tuscarora Indians of Kahtehnuaka Territories.

Walking Tour of Mt. Hope Cemetery Highlights Raleigh’s African-American Heritage
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Mount Hope Cemetery, 120 Prospect Avenue, Raleigh
The City of Raleigh’s Historical Resources and Museum Advisory Board invites the public to take part in a guided walking tour of Mt. Hope Cemetery, one of the first municipal cemeteries established for African Americans in North Carolina.
Led by Carmen Cauthen—family historian, racial equity advocate, and author of Historic Black Neighborhoods of Raleigh—the tour will share powerful stories of Raleigh’s African-American community and highlight the lives and legacies of those laid to rest at this historic site.
When & Where
This hour-long tour offers participants the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Raleigh’s African-American history while honoring the individuals and families who helped shape the city.
Location: Mt. Hope Cemetery
Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Ages: High school and older recommended
Cost: Free
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Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Trolley Tour
2025-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Tucker House, 418 N Person St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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: Tucker House
Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $12

Veterans Month Brunch
2025-11-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
We proudly honor Raleigh’s veterans and thank them for their service.
Come and enjoy the end of National Veterans and Military Families Month with us at Five Points. We will provide a brunch honoring Raleigh’s veterans. Each veteran will receive a thank-you card and an honorary gift at the event. Registration is required.
Details
Location: Five Points Center for Active Adults
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: Free
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Merry and Bright: An Enchanted Holiday Evening for Grownups
2025-11-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Put on your ugliest holiday sweater and sleigh your way to Merry & Bright: An Enchanted Holiday Evening for Grownups at Pullen Park.
Stroll around the shimmering lake and take in the dazzling lights. Dance under the stars to live music on the event lawn. Ride the carousel (we’ve got a reindeer!). Take a lap on the holiday train. Play some reindeer games. Make and mail holiday postcards. Visit the North Pole and more!
Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase from the Pullen Café, along with local food trucks and breweries.
All proceeds benefit Play It Forward, a Raleigh Parks initiative that helps provide financial assistance to families and individuals so everyone can enjoy recreation opportunities.
Tickets go on sale Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. via Ticketmaster
Space is limited, and tickets will not be available through any other outlets. This is a 21-and-over event.

Location: Pullen Park
Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Ages: Ages 21 and older only – No children or infants admitted
Cost: $35
Buy Tickets via Ticketmaster

Reindeer Rodeo at Abbotts Creek
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for the Reindeer Rodeo!
Bring your little one for a fun-filled morning of crafts, games, and treats. Participants are free to drop in at any time during the event. Please allow 30-45 minutes to rotate through different craft stations. Pre-registration is required for each participant.
See you at the Rodeo!
Location: Abbotts Creek Community Center
Ages: 3 – 6
Cost: $7
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Sip and Shop
2025-12-05 17:30 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Shop local vendors while sipping on festive & delicious holiday cocktails or mocktails. Music, raffles, and so much fun!
You won’t want to miss the Sip’ n Shop at the City of Raleigh Museum during Raleigh’s First Friday on Dec. 5 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Come shop with local vendors while sipping on some amazing holiday cocktails. So fun!
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Age: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Toys From Teens Holiday Event
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
The Raleigh Youth Council is excited to host its annual Toys from Teens holiday event, inviting families with children to celebrate the season with creativity, community, and cheer.
This festive event will feature holiday crafts and activities, an opportunity to meet Santa, and a special gift giveaway while supplies last. To receive a gift, children must be present. Join us!
Location: Roberts Park Community Center
Ages: 0 – 12 years old
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Gingerbread and a Jolly Trolley Ride!
2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Welcome the holiday season and decorate a gingerbread house inspired by Raleigh’s historic sites!
This family-friendly program will take you to two historic locations in Raleigh. Meet at Fred Fletcher Park and take a trolley ride to Latta University Historic Park to explore its history. Then, ride the trolley back to Borden Building at Fletcher Park to build your own gingerbread house inspired by the Latta house.
Each registrant will have their own gingerbread house, and decorating supplies will be provided.
Location: Fred Fletcher Park
Ages: All
Cost: $15

Moore Square Winterfaire
2025-12-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Raleigh Parks and MAKRS Present: Moore Square Winterfaire, a European style Christmas Market/Festival.
Winterfaire is a 4-day annual festival featuring 60+ vendors, a food truck rodeo, Live Bands, Santa, S’mores, a Beer Garden, and more!
Learn more

Santa's Trolley
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him!
Join Holly aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley to help track down Santa in time for Christmas.
Arrive up to 30 minutes early or stay after your tour to make a s’more!
The trolley leaves from Mordecai Historic Park. Advanced registration is required. For more information, call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Times: 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
Cost: $15
Ages: All
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