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  • 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

  • Pullen Park After Dark: Merry & Bright

    Pullen Park Amusements 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC

    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