Parks & Rec

In preparation for their renovation construction project at the museum, the entire artifact collection had to be removed from the building! NC Museum of History Collections Section Chief John Campbell will share some of the challenges the staff faced in moving 90,000+ objects safely in a relatively short period of time, and how they accomplished this feat. Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Thursday, July 9 Time: noon - 1 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

2026 Summer Concert Series July 12 - Invitation Fred Fletcher Park - 805 Washington 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

Queering Our 250th Megan L. Cherry is an associate professor at North Carolina State University who specializes in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century North American history. This lecture will take a look at several lesser-known Americans from the Revolutionary era to show that sexuality and gender were being contested at the same time as our war for independence. Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Thursday, July 16 Time: 7 - 8 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

We’re excited to welcome select Live After 5 performances to Moore Square as part of Downtown Raleigh's summer concert series, presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Join us for free live music, food trucks, and an unforgettable evening downtown. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Live After 5 Moore Square Dates and Lineup July 16: River Shook* *This event is rescheduled from Thursday, June 4, to accommodate a Canes watch party in Moore Square! July 30: Fancy Gap August 13: Harvey Street Learn more about Live After 5 Details Location: Moore Square Park Dates and Time: Select Thursdays at 7 p.m. Ages: Family-friendly Cost: Free

Join us for a powerful community arts experience celebrating the stories, journeys, traditions, and lived experiences that shape our connections to America. Through storytelling, movement, and collaborative artmaking, participants will explore personal histories, family journeys, and their own experiences in America through creative expression while contributing meaningful textile items such as fabric, scarves, T-shirts, and blankets. These collected materials may be incorporated as movement props or assembled into a temporary collaborative art installation featured during the final informal sharing. Together, participants will help weave a living reflection of memory, identity, resilience, and connection. Registration is required. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Saturday, July 18 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ages: 15 and older Cost: $31 Register on RecLink

The World Cup excitement continues at Moore Square! Experience every goal, save, and celebration alongside fellow fans at the World Cup Final Watch Party. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including beer and wine. Details Location: Moore Square Date: Sunday, July 19 Time: 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

2026 Summer Concert Series July 19 - Thelonius Fred Fletcher Park - 805 Washington 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

Help us celebrate the newly renovated playground at Carolina Pines with our campers! Enjoy music, light refreshments, bubbles, and a special photo opportunity. Event Details Wednesday, June 23, from 10 - 11 a.m. 110 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603 RSVP preferred but not required by Wednesday, June 16 Email: RSVP@raleighnc.gov

Save a Life, it might be your own! Join us for a free 2-hour hands-on session to learn and practice drowning prevention and resuscitation techniques. The American Canoe Association and Rescue Instructor Alliance will lead this session on World Drowning Prevention Day, setting you up to recognize water hazards, drowning prevention techniques, and how to respond to a distressed swimmer. No prior experience is needed. The session will take place outdoors at Forest Ridge Park's waterfront and have attendees actively participate, including getting into the water at Falls Lake and practicing scenarios along the shoreline. All equipment is provided. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please contact Forest Ridge Park for more information. Details Location: Forest Ridge Park Date: Saturday, July 25 Time: 4 - 6 p.m. Ages: 12 and older Cost: Free Register on RecLink

2026 Summer Concert Series July 26 - Capital Fred Fletcher Park - 805 Washington 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

We’re excited to welcome select Live After 5 performances to Moore Square as part of Downtown Raleigh's summer concert series, presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Join us for free live music, food trucks, and an unforgettable evening downtown. Shows begin at 7 p.m. Live After 5 Moore Square Dates and Lineup July 30: Fancy Gap August 13: Harvey Street Learn more about Live After 5 Details Location: Moore Square Park Dates and Time: Select Thursdays at 7 p.m. Ages: Family-friendly Cost: Free