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  • Theater on the Greenway: The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit

    DIX Park 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC

    Join Peter Rabbit and friends for a playful adventure filled with puppetry, lively characters and opportunities to join the fun! Presented by Seed Art Share, The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit is a locally written, interactive theatre production for young audiences. Four professional actors bring multiple characters to life, inviting audience members to participate in the story, answer questions and respond to the action. The venue is the Grove at Dorothea Dix Park and the nearby greenway trail. Along the way, children explore garden vegetables, animals, new vocabulary and—with help from Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle—different types of clothing. The performance runs approximately 40 minutes, with an optional question-and-answer session afterward to learn about the show and working in theatre. Seed Art Share is a local nonprofit theatre company dedicated to building community through interactive theatre, arts education and support for parent artists. The company brings locally written productions to unexpected places throughout the Triangle, including parks, gardens, museums and historic sites, and offers classes, workshops and camps for young people. There is also a 2 p.m. performance.

  • Ticket Sale – Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL

    Pullen Park Amusements 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC

    Event Dates: December 1 - 17 Location: Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC Cost: $21 plus tax and fees One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL, will once again transform the park into a winter wonderland filled with festive lights, seasonal activities, and holiday magic for the whole family. Tickets for this popular event will go on sale Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. exclusively through Ticketmaster. Learn more about Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL!

  • Dix Park Stewardship Committee Meeting

    All Faith's Chapel at Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

    The Stewardship Committee will advise the Dix Park Commission on the implementation of the Dix Park Master Plan and related projects, and steward community engagement efforts. Date: Oct. 21, 2026 Time: 5 - 7 p.m. Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603 Directions Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive or S. Boylan Avenue Via Lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive Follow signs towards Chapel

  • Raleigh Black History Walking Tour: Coffee and Donuts

    Pope House Museum 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC

    Autumn is perfect for walking! Join us on a special walking tour to discover inspiring stories and learn more about this important part of our community's heritage. The Pope House is excited to offer walking tours showcasing Raleigh's vibrant downtown Black History, with free coffee and donuts! Registration is required. Details Location: Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum Date: Saturday, Oct. 24 Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m. Adults: 18 and up | $12 Children: 7 - 17 | $7 Kids: 6 and under | Free Register on RecLink

  • Celebrate Raleigh Arbor Day

    Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The City of Raleigh and We Plant It Forward are teaming up for the 2026 Raleigh Arbor Day Celebration on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Carolina Pines Park. The event invites community members to take part in a hands-on day of service focused on strengthening Raleigh’s urban tree canopy through volunteer activities and guided environmental stewardship. The celebration will kick off with a ceremonial tree planting and an Arbor Day proclamation, followed by rotating stations where volunteers can learn practical tree-care techniques and support local ecosystems. At the end of the event, participants will receive a free tree to plant at home, to help contribute to Raleigh's community goal of planting 24,000 trees by 2032 through the Leaf Out initiative. Details Location: Carolina Pines Park Date: Saturday, Oct. 24 Time: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

  • American Mahjong Tournament

    Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join us for a fun, friendly American Mahjong tournament designed to welcome players at different experience levels. Whether you're building confidence or sharpening strategy, there's a seat at the table for you! Tournament Highlights Two 4-game rounds of 90 minutes each round Players will rotate tables (within skill levels) at the break Structured tournament play by skill level Organized tables and clear scoring Friendly environment Prizes and bragging rights included New to Tournament Play? No problem! This event is designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and well-organized. Clear instructions and support will be provided throughout the day. Tournament Details Location: Five Points Center for Active Adults Date: Saturday, Oct. 24 Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ages: 18 and older Cost: $20 Register on RecLink All participants must bring their own current National MahJong League card.

  • Trunk-or-Treat and Pumpkin Parlor

    John P. (Top) Greene 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh

    Get ready for a Halloween celebration packed with candy, hands-on fun, and a load of Pumpkin Magic! Enjoy Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot with NC Black Women Empowered 50 + club!  Then head inside to explore our Pumpkin Parlor with three hands-on pumpkin stations designed for curious little minds. Explore Pumpkin Seed Science, then head to Pumpkin Pound-Away to grab a mallet and golf tees to pound and tap while building those little hand muscles! Finally, let your creativity shine as you take your pumpkin through the ULTIMATE beauty parlor experience. Details Location: John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center Dates: Saturday, Oct. 31 Time: 3 - 6 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Register on RecLink

  • Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee

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

    The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 305 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

  • First Friday Market and Movie

    Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC

    This free monthly event brings the community together for local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a featured outdoor movie in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Join us on the first Friday of each month from May through November, with the market and food trucks beginning at 5 p.m. and live music at 5:30 p.m. Details Market & Food Trucks: 5 - 9 p.m. Live Music: 5:30 p.m. Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) 6:30 p.m Ages: All Cost: Free Presented in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh. Movie sponsored by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.

  • Join Us as We Honor Raleigh’s Veterans

    John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    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

  • Exhibit Opening: The Doctor is in

    Pope House Museum 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC

    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