Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening
2025-06-08 09:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Date: Saturday June 7 – Sunday June 8
Location: 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Get ready to play, explore, and celebrate—join us for the grand opening of Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, where adventure begins!
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Pride Ride: LGBTQ+ Trolley Tour
2025-06-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join Raleigh Historic Sites for a ‘Pride Ride’ celebrating the city’s LGBTQ+ history!
This tour will highlight historic locations, neighborhoods, businesses, churches, and other points of interest important to the evolution of Raleigh’s LGBTQ+ community.
Tickets are $12 per person. For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364.
Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $12 per person
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Prince Lunsford Lane's Return to Raleigh, 1866 - A Talk with Dr. Craig Friend
2025-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a talk by Craig Thompson Friend, author & professor of history at North Carolina State University, and celebrate Dr. Friend’s upcoming book “Becoming Lunsford Lane, The Lives of an American Aeneas.
Lunsford Lane’s story is a biography for our times: a man searching to define life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in a changing American society scarred by contentious politics, economic challenges, class tensions, loss of political rights, and racial violence.
Date: Sunday, June 8
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Live Big Band and Dancing
2025-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Join us for a live music event at Pullen Dance!
The Triangle Jazz Orchestra, a 20-piece band will be playing at 2 special dances. Don’t miss out on a night of dancing and fun! Can’t make it to the dance on April 9, the band will be back for another live performance on June 11. Pre-registration is not required but encouraged, so we can plan accordingly.
Location: Pullen Community Center
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: $10 at the door

After Emancipation: North Carolina Education, Past, Present, and Future
2025-06-13 19:00 - 20:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Explore the history of North Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Learn about the evolution of education and its political ties following emancipation, as well as considerations for the future—presentation by Dr. Lesa Redmond and Representative Nasif Majeed. Sponsored by the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, June 13
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Ages: 18 and up
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Juneteenth Celebration at The Pines
2025-06-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Get ready for a night of good music, good food, and fun times at Carolina Pines!
There will be musical performances, line dancing, sing-a-longs, and much more. Kidz Zone available at the facility with fun games, activities, and snacks for children ages 5-12. Parents will have to sign kids in and out to participate at Kidz Zone.
What to Bring: Blankets, Low-standing lawn chairs, sunscreen, bug spray and other outdoor essentials.
Ages: 18 and up
Kids Zone is available for children ages 5-12
Cost: Free

Touch & Tell: Public Art Pop-Up at Caraleigh Park
2025-06-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Caraleigh Park, 110 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Join us at Caraleigh Park on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a free, family-friendly event celebrating the tactile public art coming to the park! Meet artist, Jean Gray Mohs, share your thoughts on the artwork, and help shape the project with your feedback. Enjoy cool popsicles and get creative with a hands-on paper art activity. All ages welcome—come be part of the process and the fun!
This event is free to attend.
Learn more about the Public Art at Caraleigh Park.
Learn more about the Caraleigh Park Improvements.

Family Fun Day - Archaeology!
2025-06-14 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Uncover the past through fun, hands-on activities for the whole family!
Explore real archaeology techniques with dig boxes, a stratigraphy map, an example excavation square, and more. Perfect for budding scientists and curious minds—come see what you can discover beneath the surface!
Join the City of Raleigh Museum for a program that is both educational and entertaining for families every second Saturday of the month.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Saturday, June 14
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: 0 – 10 years old
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Sertoma Public Art - Scratch Block Workshop 3
2025-06-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Join artist, Jim Gallucci, for a scratch block workshop at Sertoma Arts Center. Participants will carve their own design into a sand mold that will be cast with molten iron during an iron pour event later this year. Jim will incorporate the completed iron blocks into his design for new art that will be a part of the Sertoma expansion. All materials will be provided. The activity involves scratching into sand, so be prepared to get a little sandy.

Register for the Scratch Block Workshop.

JCMP CommUNITY Stories
2025-06-16 18:00 - 21:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
How has community shaped the story of John Chavis Memorial Park over the years?
Join us for an evening filled with inspiration, history, and celebration to find out. Whether you’re a longtime visitor or stepping into the park for the first time, you’ll have the chance to hear powerful stories from community members, explore pop-up exhibits showcasing decades of Chavis history, and take part in a guided walking tour that brings the park’s past to life.
There will be fun activities for kids, delicious eats from local food trucks, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others and celebrate the spirit of belonging.
Be a part of the story—and help us grow the ever-evolving commUNITY at Chavis!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Date: Monday, June 16
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Artival at John Chavis Memorial Park
2025-06-17 17:30 - 20:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Get ready for an evening of art, expression, and inspiration at John Chavis Memorial Park!
Explore a dynamic exhibition featuring a variety of artistic styles and mediums, each telling its own unique story. Feeling inspired? Jump into our hands-on painting workshop—no experience needed, just bring your creativity. We’ll also have light hors d’oeuvres to keep you fueled while you mingle, create, and connect.
Come out, get inspired, and experience the power of art in the heart of the community.
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Nature Play Day at Wilkerson Nature Preserve
2025-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve Education Center, 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, 27614
Join us to make time for playing in nature.
Children of all ages and the young at heart are welcome to join us for imaginative play in a natural setting. Dig in the dirt, build a fairy home from natural materials, make mud pies, and more! We’ll provide the materials and guidance to get you started on a playful adventure.
Registration is appreciated, but not required. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to join the fun! Adults must accompany their children.
Location: Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free
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Chavis Frolics
2025-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Get ready to move, groove, and vibe all night long on the plaza!
We’re turning up the energy with old school classics and new school hits. A special musical guest will keep the vibe alive, and local food trucks will be on-site serving up delicious bites to keep you fueled all night. This is a celebration of music, movement, and community you won’t want to miss.
Let’s bring the groove back—Chavis style! Bring your crew, hit the dance floor, and let the good times roll—you do not want to miss this!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Date: Wednesday, June 18
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

The Road From Emancipation to Freedom
2025-06-19 14:00 - 15:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a special talk by Torrey Dixon on the legal implications of emancipation.
Mr. Dixon is the Vice Chair of the City of Raleigh Human Relations Commission and a Special Deputy Attorney General who is active in furthering Civil Rights legislation.
This event is in partnership with the Capital City Lawyers Association.

Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Thursday, June 19
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration
2025-06-19 17:00 - 21:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us at John Chavis Memorial Park for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration filled with joy, culture, and community!
It’s a day to come together, honor history, and create new memories with friends, family, and neighbors.
We’ve got something for everyone—so bring the whole crew! Enjoy a live DJ spinning feel-good tunes, inflatables for the kids, face painting, hands-on crafts, and a variety of fun activities that celebrate freedom and creativity. And don’t worry about snacks—we’ve got food trucks on site serving up delicious eats throughout the event.
Whether you’re coming to dance, relax, connect, or just soak in the atmosphere, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Come celebrate with us!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Black History Trolley Tour
2025-06-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
In honor of Juneteenth, come ride the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special tour highlighting downtown Raleigh’s Black heritage.
Explore the city aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley to learn more about the historic homes, schools, churches, and businesses important to the capital’s Black history.
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Date: Saturday, June 21
Tour Times: 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10 for adults, $6 for youth (ages 7 – 17)
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Summer Concert Series
2025-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Sunday, June 22 – Raleigh Concert Band
Pullen Park – 520 Ashe Ave, 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

Lunch Box Lectures at the City of Raleigh Museum
2025-06-26 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.
Time: noon – 12:45 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

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Erin Morton Pugh and Tania Tully
Thursday, June 26
Join Erin Morton Pugh and Tania Tully from the City of Raleigh’s Historic Preservation Unit. They have recently completed a project to learn about historic places important to the city’s LGBTQIA+ communities. Come hear about how the project got started, the consultant’s research process, highlights from the report, and potential next steps.

Tarboro Road Park Project Open House
2025-06-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center
Join us for a final open house on June 26, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Tarboro Road Park Community Center (121 N. Tarboro Street, Raleigh). The design team and Raleigh Parks will share the final schematic design plans.
Following the June open house, the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board and the City Council schematic design will review the project design for final approval later this year.
Location: Tarboro Road Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Summer Concert Series
2025-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series

June 29 – Triangle Sax Ensemble
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

Help Design the Future Forestville Road Park
2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Raleigh Parks is hosting our second public meeting for the Forestville Road Park Master Plan.
Join us to preview potential design concepts for the park and provide your feedback! 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 & participate in the planning process!
Location: Marsh Creek Community Center
Date: Thursday, July 10
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Family Fun Day Pirates!
2025-07-12 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Ahoy mateys! Dive into the captivating history of pirates in NC!
Join us for an adventure-filled day with creative crafts and set sail on an exciting treasure hunt. Don’t miss out on this thrilling journey!
Join the City of Raleigh Museum for a program that is both educational and entertaining for families every second Saturday of the month.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Saturday, July 12
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: 0 – 10 years old
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Summer Concert Series
2025-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series

Sunday, July 13 – Thelonious
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

Lunch Box Lectures at the City of Raleigh Museum
2025-07-17 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.
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

New Raleigh Flag
Thursday, July 17
Learn more about this grassroots movement from the people behind the New Raleigh Flag Campaign! Hear from Leo Suarez, Matt Lail, and Brian Rineer.

Plant Swap!
2025-07-19 11:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Calling all plant lovers! Join us for an exciting plant swap event!
Bring your favorite house and garden plants or homegrown vegetables to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts.
We ask that you bring only healthy, pest-free plants to ensure everyone’s enjoyment.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Saturday, July 19
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Summer Concert Series
2025-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
2025 Summer Concert Series

Sunday, July 20 – Eat a Peach
Pullen Park – 520 Ashe Ave, 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

Sertoma Public Art - Scratch Block Workshop 4
2025-07-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Join artist, Jim Gallucci, for a scratch block workshop at Sertoma Arts Center. Participants will carve their own design into a sand mold that will be cast with molten iron during an iron pour event later this year. Jim will incorporate the completed iron blocks into his design for new art that will be a part of the Sertoma expansion. All materials will be provided. The activity involves scratching into sand, so be prepared to get a little sandy.
Register for the Scratch Block Workshop.
Learn more about Public Art at Sertoma Arts Center.

Birthday in Bloom
2025-07-26 09:00 - 21:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Celebrate Dix Park’s 10th Birthday at the Sunflower Field!
Learn more about Birthday in Bloom!

Caraleigh Park Public Art and Community Feedback Night
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 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
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