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  • Movie Series at Pullen Park

    Pullen Park Amusements 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC

    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 Sept. 1, 6 p.m. - Wicked (2024) Oct. 6, 6 p.m. - Toy Story 5 (2026)

  • First Friday Market and Movie

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

    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 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.

  • Roberts Park Volunteer Mural Painting

    Roberts Park 1300 East Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join artists Lamar Whidbee and Delayna Robbins on Sept. 16, to help paint a large-scale mural at Roberts Park Community Center. Volunteers should register by Sept. 14. Learn more about volunteering and sign up to participate This project is a partnership between Raleigh Arts and the City of Raleigh and Southeast Raleigh Promise, Habitat For Humanity, Partners for Environmental Justice, and Wells Fargo as part of the 5th Annual Home Preservation and Parks Improvement Volunteer Day of Service. About the Artists Lamar Whidbee is an interdisciplinary artist and licensed clinical mental health counselor associate whose practice merges visual art with therapeutic inquiry. His work explores memory, fatherhood, Black identity, and mental health. Lamar’s early work involved teaching art alongside prison psychologists on death row and using practices such as life mapping to help individuals visually reconstruct their personal narratives—using art as a tool for accountability, reflection, and healing. Learn more about Lamar Delayna Robbins is a painter, illustrator, and creative mentor. Known online as "A Colorful Chaos," she creates vibrant, Afro-Surrealist artwork that explores themes of healing, identity, ancestry, and divine love. Raised in a military family and now deeply rooted in the Triangle art community, Delayna blends her lived experiences […]

  • Dix Park Stewardship Committee Meeting

    All Faith's Chapel at Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

    The Stewardship Committee will advise the Dix Park Commission on the implementation of the Dix Park Master Plan and related projects, and steward community engagement efforts. Date: Sept. 16, 2026 Time: 5 - 7 p.m. Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603 Directions Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive or S. Boylan Avenue Via Lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive Follow signs towards Chapel

  • Raleigh Tamale Festival

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

    Gather in downtown Raleigh to celebrate great food and community at this beloved event! Eventgoers will discover the rich traditions and diverse flavors of tamales from local vendors while enjoying fun activities throughout the festival. Event Details Location: Moore Square (201 S. Blount Street) Date: Saturday, Sept. 26 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ages: All/Families Cost: Free Apply to be a Vendor for Raleigh's most delicious event, the Raleigh Tamale Festival!

  • Parks Committee

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

    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. The Parks 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 303 at 6:00 pm.

  • First Friday Market and Movie

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

    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 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.

  • Movie Series at Pullen Park

    Pullen Park Amusements 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC

    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 Movie - Toy Story 5 (2026) 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.

  • Dix Park Stewardship Committee Meeting

    All Faith's Chapel at Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

    The Stewardship Committee will advise the Dix Park Commission on the implementation of the Dix Park Master Plan and related projects, and steward community engagement efforts. Date: Oct. 21, 2026 Time: 5 - 7 p.m. Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603 Directions Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive or S. Boylan Avenue Via Lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive Follow signs towards Chapel

  • American Mahjong Tournament

    Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join us for a fun, friendly American Mahjong tournament designed to welcome players at different experience levels. Whether you're building confidence or sharpening strategy, there's a seat at the table for you! Tournament Highlights Two 4-game rounds of 90 minutes each round Players will rotate tables (within skill levels) at the break Structured tournament play by skill level Organized tables and clear scoring Friendly environment Prizes and bragging rights included New to Tournament Play? No problem! This event is designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and well-organized. Clear instructions and support will be provided throughout the day. Tournament Details Location: Five Points Center for Active Adults Date: Saturday, Oct. 24 Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ages: 18 and older Cost: $20 Register on RecLink All participants must bring their own current National MahJong League card.