Celebrate the upcoming Lake Lynn West Loop Trail improvements and explore local art along the way! Walking shoes are encouraged. The event will take place on the trail 0.25 miles from the parking lot trailhead. Event Details Location: Lake Lynn Loop Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10 Time: 10 a.m. Age: All Cost: Free RSVP preferred but not required by Monday, Nov. 2 - RSVP@raleighnc.gov Learn more about: Lake Lynn West Loop Trail Project Lake Lynn Public Art
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 John Chavis Memorial Park. 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: John Chavis Community Center Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10 Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free for Veterans, $5 for Guests Veteran Registration | Guest Registration
Join artist Adam Cooley and create your own stamps! You'll create a piece of art to take home and help contribute to future public art piece that will be displayed at Brentwood Park. Participants will cut simple shapes from craft foam and mount them to make their own stamps, then print patterns onto cloth with fabric ink. No drawing or carving experience is needed, and everyone takes their printed piece home. Participants are encouraged to bring a cotton item (bag, t-shirt etc) that they would like to stamp and bring home as well. This workshop is open to ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. It's limited to 12 participants and costs $5. Register here
Join us in celebrating the unveiling of the new permanent exhibit. This exhibit will explore the experiences of Black physicians in the 20th-century South. Exhibit will feature original items from the renowned Pope Collection! Details Location: Pope House Museum Date: Saturday, Nov. 14 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ages: All Costs: Free No Registration Required
Take a journey to uncover Raleigh’s Jewish heritage and history, starting with Raleigh’s first Jewish resident, Moses Mordecai, the namesake of Mordecai Historic Park. We’ll learn about Michael and Regina Grausman, who hosted Raleigh’s first synagogue in their home. And new this year, each row of the trolley holds a trip packet with photos and small maps to help us explore the buildings, sites, and lives of those who built Raleigh’s Jewish community. These hour-long tours begin and end at Mordecai Historic Park. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check tickets and to meet the trolley on time. Tickets can be purchased online at reclink.raleighnc.gov or in person at the Mordecai Visitor Center. For more information, call 919-996-4364. Details Location: Mordecai Historic Park Date: Sunday, Nov. 15 Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: $15 per person Register on RecLink
Put on your ugliest holiday sweater and sleigh your way to Pullen Park After Dark: Merry & Bright — a magical evening just for grown-ups at Pullen Park to kick off the holiday season. 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 a holiday craft Visit the North Pole and more! Beer and wine will be available for purchase from Crank Arm Brewing Company, and food and hot chocolate will be available for purchase from the Pullen Café. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. via RecLink. Space is limited, and tickets will not be available through any other outlets. This is a 21-and-up event. Details Location: Pullen Park Date: Saturday, Nov. 21 Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m. Ages: Ages 21 and older only - No children or infants admitted Cost: $20 Buy Tickets via RecLink
The event is a Gingerbread Decorating Party on Friday, December 4th, 2026, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This a free family-fun event, that includes activities such as gingerbread house decorating, music, arts & crafts, and more! I have attached the registration link for attendees. https://ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=517731293&InterfaceParameter=WebTrac
Join artist Adam Cooley and learn the art of batik! You'll create a piece of art to take home and help contribute to future public art piece that will be displayed at Brentwood Park. Workshop participants will learn batik, a wax resist technique. They'll apply melted wax to cotton cloth, then brush dye over it. The wax blocks the dye where it covers, leaving patterns in the cloth. Hot wax will be used at supervised stations. Each person will leave with their own piece of waxed and dyed cloth, along with simple instructions for finishing it at home. This workshop is for adults, age 18 and up. It's limited to 6 participants and costs $5. Participants will be working with hot wax and should plan to wear clothing that they are okay to get dye on. Register here
Join us at Tarboro Road Community Center for a Gingerbread House Decorating Party! Get into the holiday spirit and create your very own gingerbread house! We'll provide all the materials you need. All you need is creativity and holiday cheer! Details Location: Tarboro Road Community Center Ages: All Cost: Free
Holiday Market: Food, Music, and Fun Step into a world of holiday magic as Moore Square transforms into a festive destination filled with local makers and artisans, delicious food trucks, a cozy beer garden, live music and performances, holiday crafts, games, and a visit from Santa himself! Dates and times: This event is free to attend and open to all ages. Friday, Dec 11, 5 - 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec 12, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Partner: MAKRS Society
Holiday Market: Food, Music, and Fun Step into a world of holiday magic as Moore Square transforms into a festive destination filled with local makers and artisans, delicious food trucks, a cozy beer garden, live music and performances, holiday crafts, games, and a visit from Santa himself! Dates and times: This event is free to attend and open to all ages. Friday, Dec 11, 5 - 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec 12, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Partner: MAKRS Society
Holiday Market: Food, Music, and Fun Step into a world of holiday magic as Moore Square transforms into a festive destination filled with local makers and artisans, delicious food trucks, a cozy beer garden, live music and performances, holiday crafts, games, and a visit from Santa himself! Dates and times: This event is free to attend and open to all ages. Friday, Dec 11, 5 - 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec 12, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Partner: MAKRS Society