Parks & Rec

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 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