Caraleigh Park Public Art and Community Feedback Night
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Arts Access North Carolina, 444 S Blount St., #115B, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join artist, Jean Gray Mohs, at Arts Access on Friday, Aug. 1, from 6 – 8 p.m. for a community engagement event to preview the public art concept designs for Caraleigh Park. This is your chance to explore the artist’s ideas for the park and share your thoughts directly with the project team. Your feedback will help shape the final design for the park.
This event is free.
If you need accommodations to attend, please reach out to Julia Whitfield at julia.whitfield@raleighnc.gov.
Learn more about Public Art at Caraleigh Park.

Boots on the Ground Back to School Extravaganza
2025-08-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, 27610
Back to school is right around the corner, so make sure to mark your calendars for the “Boots on the Ground Extravaganza” bookbag giveaway.
This exciting event is brought to you by Women Who Care. Come out and enjoy carnival games, face painting, delicious food, arts & crafts, and, of course, a bookbag giveaway while supplies last!
Location: Worthdale Community Center
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: Free – Registration is encouraged but not required
Register on RecLink

Summer Concert Series
2025-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series

Aug. 3 – Capital Transit
Fred Fletcher Park – 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: 6 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

Scrap Exchange Family Fun Day
2025-08-09 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/events/scrap-exchange-family-fun-day

Raleigh Teen Connect Back-to-School Pool Party
2025-08-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Biltmore Pool, 701 Crown Crossing Lane, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Calling all Middle and High School Teens!
Free Entry • Free Food • Free Sneaker Raffle • Music by DJ J-Will
Raleigh Teen Connect will host a Pool Party on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Biltmore Pool, 701 Crown Crossing Lane.
Come out and have some fun with us!
Sneaker Raffle Details
How to get up to 3 chances to win a fresh pair of sneakers:

Show up to the Pool Party—get 1 free raffle entry automatically.
Register for Raleigh Teen Connect (RTC)—earn 1 additional entry.
Sign up for Raleigh Youth Council (RYC)—earn another entry.

Important: After registering, save your confirmation email, print it, or take a screenshot. You must show proof at the Pool Party to claim your extra entries.
Location: Biltmore Hills
Date: Saturday, Aug. 9
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Ages: Middle and High School
Cost: Free

Summer Concert Series
2025-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series
Aug. 10 – Holly Springs Community Band
Fred Fletcher Park – 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: 6 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

More Events in this Series

Mud Day
2025-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us in 2025 for our 7th Annual Mud Day Festival as we celebrate our wetlands and all things muddy and wonderful!
Learn about local environmental groups in our area while participating in the fun activities they offer, visit local food trucks, and of course, slide in a giant mud pit!
Additional details coming soon!
Date: Saturday, August 16
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Back to School Giveaway
2025-08-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Kick off the new school year with some fun in the park!
We’ll have backpacks and school supplies on hand, one per child, while supplies last. Note in My Pocket will be on site with free clothes in sizes newborn to adult. Free basic haircuts are available inside from 9 – 11 a.m., but spots are limited. Don’t forget to check out our Community Partners and activities in the park!
Event Partners: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Omicron Zeta Chapter, Hiram Tyree #727 Masonic Lodge, Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services, North Carolina Empowerment Organization, and Having Aunties in Reach.
Location: Sanderford Road Park
Ages: 5 – 18
Cost: Free while supplies last – *Child must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies

Pop Up Roller Skating Event
2025-08-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Tarboro Road Community Center
The Tarboro Road Community Center is excited to host a monthly Pop-up Roller Skating session!
Join us on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for an afternoon of fun with a live DJ spinning the best old-school R&B, hip-hop, and funky beats for a perfect rhythm skate experience. This event is open to those 18 years and older, and remember, you’ll need to bring your own skates!
Stop by the Center to register at the front desk and enjoy a welcoming space for skaters of all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced skater, you will have a great time!
We’re building a safe, inclusive roller skating community where everyone can have fun and help foster a vibrant, healthy roller skating culture here in the Triangle!
Location: Tarboro Road Park
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: Free

Summer Concert Series
2025-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series
Aug. 17 – Carpe Diem Sax Quartet
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

Dix Park Community Committee Meeting
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Community Committee is an advisory committee designed to represent the diversity of the community and bring a broad range of experiences and expertise to the Dorothea Dix Park project. This committee provides guidance and recommendations to the Dix Park Leadership Committee on matters related to park development, programming, and engagement.
View Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Green Road's Teen Hang Night
2025-08-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
If you’re looking for a place to hang out with your friends for the night, Green Road’s Teen Hang Night is the place to be.
The night will be filled with lots of free fun, which consists of making TikTok videos, video game competitions, basketball games, DJ, and other activities. Bring a friend to come have a great time!
Location: Green Road Community Center
Ages: 11-17
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

Moore Square’s Back-to-School Bash this Saturday
2025-08-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a fun day of Back to School Nostalgia with hands-on activities and a mini-vendor market, and food trucks.
This event is for all ages. Enjoy arts and crafts, lawn games, and retro vibes to tap into all those back-to-school core memories.
The PNC Grow Up Great Mobile Learning Adventure will also be on-site to help parents learn about the importance of early childhood education through fun activities with their children.
Location: Moore Square
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Sanderford Road Pickleball Grand Opening!
2025-08-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us at Sanderford Road Park for the grand opening of our brand-new pickleball courts!
Come learn the fastest-growing sport in the country with a live demo and free instruction. Whether you’re brand new or already a fan, this is a great chance
to try it out and connect with others in the community. Bring your friends, bring your family—don’t miss it!
Location: Sanderford Road Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required, and Equipment will be provided

Indie Rewind
2025-09-05 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us on First Friday to celebrate 2010’s independent music with vibrant vibes! Appreciate the musical talent that has graced our city over the past 15 years.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, Sept. 5
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Summer Concert Series
2025-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series
Sept. 7 – SWAG
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

Friday Night Market and Movie with Get2Know Raleigh: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
2025-09-12 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!

Art On The Greenway Ride Series - Ride #1
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, 27608
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 13th at 10 am
5 miles – Kiwanis Neighborhood Park to Crabtree Park Wetland and back.
View route information
Our first ride will be a short, family-friendly outing starting at Kiwanis Neighborhood Park. From there, we will ride together east toward the wetlands along Raleigh Boulevard, making a couple of stops along the way to imagine where and how public art could be added to this section of the greenway. Families with children are encouraged to join, and the pace will be easy and social.

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Summer Concert Series
2025-09-14 17:00 - 19:00 | 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
