Parks & Rec

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.

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 Register on RecLink

2025 Summer Concert Series Aug. 3 - Capital Transit 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

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Calling all Middle and High School Teens! Free Entry • Free Food • Free Sneaker Raffle • Music by DJ J-Will Raleigh Teen Connect will host a Pool Party on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Biltmore Pool, 701 Crown Crossing Lane. Come out and have some fun with us! Sneaker Raffle Details How to get up to 3 chances to win a fresh pair of sneakers: Show up to the Pool Party—get 1 free raffle entry automatically. Register for Raleigh Teen Connect (RTC)—earn 1 additional entry. Sign up for Raleigh Youth Council (RYC)—earn another entry. Important: After registering, save your confirmation email, print it, or take a screenshot. You must show proof at the Pool Party to claim your extra entries. Location: Biltmore Hills Date: Saturday, Aug. 9 Time: 1 - 4 p.m. Ages: Middle and High School Cost: Free

2025 Summer Concert Series Aug. 10 - Holly Springs Community Band 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 More Events in this Series

Join us in 2025 for our 7th Annual Mud Day Festival as we celebrate our wetlands and all things muddy and wonderful! Learn about local environmental groups in our area while participating in the fun activities they offer, visit local food trucks, and of course, slide in a giant mud pit! Additional details coming soon! Date: Saturday, August 16 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

Kick off the new school year with some fun in the park! We’ll have backpacks and school supplies on hand, one per child, while supplies last. Note in My Pocket will be on site with free clothes in sizes newborn to adult. Free basic haircuts are available inside from 9 - 11 a.m., but spots are limited. Don’t forget to check out our Community Partners and activities in the park! Event Partners:  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Omicron Zeta Chapter, Hiram Tyree #727 Masonic Lodge, Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services, North Carolina Empowerment Organization, and Having Aunties in Reach. Location: Sanderford Road Park Ages: 5 - 18 Cost: Free while supplies last - *Child must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies

The Tarboro Road Community Center is excited to host a monthly Pop-up Roller Skating session! Join us on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for an afternoon of fun with a live DJ spinning the best old-school R&B, hip-hop, and funky beats for a perfect rhythm skate experience. This event is open to those 18 years and older, and remember, you’ll need to bring your own skates! Stop by the Center to register at the front desk and enjoy a welcoming space for skaters of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced skater, you will have a great time! We’re building a safe, inclusive roller skating community where everyone can have fun and help foster a vibrant, healthy roller skating culture here in the Triangle! Location: Tarboro Road Park Ages: 18 and older Cost: Free

2025 Summer Concert Series Aug. 17 - Carpe Diem Sax Quartet Fred Fletcher Park - 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC Time: 5 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

The Dix Park Community Committee is an advisory committee designed to represent the diversity of the community and bring a broad range of experiences and expertise to the Dorothea Dix Park project. This committee provides guidance and recommendations to the Dix Park Leadership Committee on matters related to park development, programming, and engagement. View Meeting Agendas and Minutes