Fresh 4 Success

Marsh Creek Community Center 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

Marsh Creek is partnering with All Embracing Barber to offer this back-to-school event for children of all ages. Featuring haircuts, school supplies, and book bags. For additional information, please contact Marsh Creek Community Center. Pre-registration encouraged.

Raleigh Youth Council Open House

Kiwanis Park 2525 Noble Road

New members, returning members, and parents, please join the Raleigh Youth Council on Monday, August 28 between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for an Open House. There will be an opportunity to learn more about the council's plans for the year, register, and meet the Executive Board and advisors.

Historic Exhibit Opening and Programming for South Park – East Raleigh Neighborhoods

John Greene Park 401 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department announces a historic exhibit opening and a day of historical programming at the John P. “Top” Greene Community Center on September 2, 2023, from 10 am to 3 pm. The exhibit, “A Century in the Making: A Cultural Legacy of South Park and East Raleigh Neighborhoods” is a pilot exhibit developed in conjunction with the South Park East Raleigh Neighborhood Association which explores the people and places that made these unique African American neighborhoods for over 100 years. Historic lectures and programs will be presented throughout the day. This event is free and open to the public.

Open House & Bookbag Giveaway

Saint Monica Teen Center 15 North Tarboro St., Raleigh, NC

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of creativity, learning, and community? Join us at the much-anticipated Saint Monica Teen Center Open House and unlock a world of opportunities tailored exclusively for teenagers seeking to make the most of their free time.

Party in the Park

Kiwanis Park 2525 Noble Road

Come celebrate the end of summer and the start of the school year with the neighborhood as we party in Kiwanis Park. It's fun for the whole family with crafts, games, sweet treats, and so much more! There will be a food truck on site with some delicious delights available for purchase. Pre-registration is encouraged for communication in the case of inclement weather but is not required.

Summer Concert Series

Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

The 2023 Summer Concert Series is here! Concerts are free and we encourage tips for the bands. Performers may change without notice. May be canceled for inclement weather. Bring your own chair or blanket. No food is available at Fred Fletcher Park. Pullen Park June 11 - Raleigh Jazz Orchestra June 25 - Triangle Taiko July 9 - Canceled July 30 - Husbandos August 13 - The Tune Swingers Orchestra- Canceled due to heat August 20 - Raleigh Jazz Orchestra September 17 - The Blue Notes Fred Fletcher Park July 23 - Capital Transit September 10 - Thelonious September 24 - SWAG Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

Volunteer Day of Service

Walnut Creek Athletic Center 1201 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC

Volunteer with Raleigh Parks, Stormwater Staff, and fellow community members as we clean up litter on the Walnut Creek Trail during the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance. Improperly discarded litter is a serious environmental hazard, and without the help of volunteers like you, that waste would make its way to the ocean!

Playground Pop-Ups

Lake Wheeler Park 6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC

Lake Wheeler Park will be providing a nature-inspired craft for kids at our Magnolia Shelter!

Fiesta del Pueblo

City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration with Artist Studio Project invite you to an afternoon filled with culture, music, art and friendship. This family friendly cultural event forms part of the 9th Annual El Quixote Festival.

Summer Concert Series

Pullen Park Community Center 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States

The 2023 Summer Concert Series is here! Concerts are free and we encourage tips for the bands. Performers may change without notice. May be canceled for inclement weather. Bring your own chair or blanket. No food is available at Fred Fletcher Park. Pullen Park June 11 - Raleigh Jazz Orchestra June 25 - Triangle Taiko July 9 - Canceled July 30 - Husbandos August 13 - The Tune Swingers Orchestra- Canceled due to heat August 20 - Raleigh Jazz Orchestra September 17 - The Blue Notes Fred Fletcher Park July 23 - Capital Transit September 10 - Thelonious September 24 - SWAG Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

Parks, Recreation, and Greenways Advisory Board

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

1. Call to Order 2. General Public Requests and Comments – (Please limit comments to 3 minutes) 2.1 We invite each person wishing to speak before the Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board to stand at the podium, state your name and address, and make your statement. Your information will be received and either placed on the next agenda, forwarded to a subcommittee, forwarded to the Raleigh City Council, referred to the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Director, or received as information. 3. Committee Report - Liaison Representative 3.1 Raleigh Youth Council (RYC) 4. Presentation 4.1 Recreation Division - Overview of Cultural Outreach and Enrichment Program: "What We Do" Series 4.2 Parks Infrastructure: "What We Do" Series 4.3 Nomination Committee Designee - Vote 5. Minutes 5.1 Approval of the Last Meeting Minutes 6. Directors Report 6.1 Director 7. Committee Reports - Standing Committees 7.1 Parks Committee 7.2 Fred Fletcher Volunteer Committee 7.3 Greenways Committee 7.4 Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee 8. Committee Reports - Liaison Representatives 8.1 Arts Commission and PADB 8.2 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission 8.3 City of Raleigh Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board 8.4 Dix Leadership Committee 8.5 Historic Resources and Museum Advisory Board 8.6 PRCR Parks Bond […]

Spanish Movie Night at Peach Road Park

Peach Road Cultural Center 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh

Come join us at Peach Road for an outdoor family movie night! We will be showing the movie Encanto. There will be free popcorn and cotton candy! Come early for games, crafts, and music!