Calling all Teens! Come join us for a night of fun and socializing at Brier Creek Community Center! It'll be a night full of basketball, gaming, music, pizza, and more. Bring your friends and get ready for a night packed with energy, laughs, and good vibes. Don’t miss out! Details Location: Brier Creek Park Date: Friday, Aug. 28 Time: 6:15 - 8:30 p.m. Ages: 12 - 17 Cost: Free Register on RecLink
Join us for movie nights this summer at Pullen Park! Families, friends, and film lovers of all ages are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs for a season of outdoor cinema on the event lawn. Screenings will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, kicking off in June and concluding in October. All screenings are free and open to the public. Refreshments and popcorn will be available for purchase at the Pullen Café. Details Location: Pullen Park Amusements Ages: All Cost: Free Please note that film screenings are contingent upon weather conditions; news of cancellations will be updated on the Raleigh Parks website. Movie Line-up Sept. 1, 6 p.m. - Wicked (2024) Oct. 6, 6 p.m. - Toy Story 5 (2026)
Raleigh Parks’ Moore Square, in partnership with @Get2KnowRaleigh, welcomes back the First Friday Market & Movie Night series for the 2026 season. 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., live music at 5:30 p.m., and the movie starting around 7:15 p.m. 2026 First Friday Movie Lineup Sept. 4 - Remember the Titans (2000) Oct. 2 - Ghostbusters (1984) Nov. 6 - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)* (movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.) Details Market & Food Trucks: 5 - 9 p.m. Live Music: 5:30 p.m. Movie: 7:15 p.m.* Ages: All Cost: Free Presented in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh. Movie sponsored by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
Join artists Lamar Whidbee and Delayna Robbins on Sept. 16, to help paint a large-scale mural at Roberts Park Community Center. Volunteers should register by Sept. 14. Learn more about volunteering and sign up to participate This project is a partnership between Raleigh Arts and the City of Raleigh and Southeast Raleigh Promise, Habitat For Humanity, Partners for Environmental Justice, and Wells Fargo as part of the 5th Annual Home Preservation and Parks Improvement Volunteer Day of Service. About the Artists Lamar Whidbee is an interdisciplinary artist and licensed clinical mental health counselor associate whose practice merges visual art with therapeutic inquiry. His work explores memory, fatherhood, Black identity, and mental health. Lamar’s early work involved teaching art alongside prison psychologists on death row and using practices such as life mapping to help individuals visually reconstruct their personal narratives—using art as a tool for accountability, reflection, and healing. Learn more about Lamar Delayna Robbins is a painter, illustrator, and creative mentor. Known online as "A Colorful Chaos," she creates vibrant, Afro-Surrealist artwork that explores themes of healing, identity, ancestry, and divine love. Raised in a military family and now deeply rooted in the Triangle art community, Delayna blends her lived experiences […]
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: Sept. 16, 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
Join us for Hobbit Fest at Moore Square on Saturday, Sept. 19, for a day-long celebration of one of the greatest fantasy adventures ever told. Experience the complete Lord of the Rings theatrical trilogy outdoors while exploring a festival filled with themed activities, local vendors, artists, food trucks, and more. The movie marathon begins at 10 a.m., with the Hobbit Fest festival experience from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., giving guests plenty of opportunities to shop, eat, play, and celebrate Middle-earth. Movie Marathon Schedule 10 a.m. – The Fellowship of the Ring 1:30 p.m. – The Two Towers 5 p.m. – The Return of the King Whether you're embarking on the journey for the first time or returning to Middle-earth for the hundredth, gather your fellowship and spend the day with us in downtown Raleigh. Costumes are encouraged. Hobbits, elves, dwarves, wizards, rangers, and even the occasional orc are welcome! Jester-ful Storytelling by Erim Akpan 1 - 1:30 p.m. Amphitheater at the Playground Erim Akpan is a jester and storyteller who pushes the boundaries of audience participation, creating wildly interactive experiences that make audiences feel like royalty. Enjoy a performance that takes you on a voyage through time and space […]
Gather in downtown Raleigh to celebrate great food and community at this beloved event! Eventgoers will discover the rich traditions and diverse flavors of tamales from local vendors while enjoying fun activities throughout the festival. Event Details Location: Moore Square (201 S. Blount Street) Date: Saturday, Sept. 26 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ages: All/Families Cost: Free Apply to be a Vendor for Raleigh's most delicious event, the Raleigh Tamale Festival!
The committee is responsible for the study of issues related to park facilities, features, developments, and modifications. The committee prepares recommendations and proposals for the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board based on in-depth review and study of park-related issues and concerns. The Parks 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 303 at 6:00 pm.
Raleigh Parks’ Moore Square, in partnership with @Get2KnowRaleigh, welcomes back the First Friday Market & Movie Night series for the 2026 season. 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., live music at 5:30 p.m., and the movie starting around 7:15 p.m. 2026 First Friday Movie Lineup Oct. 2 - Ghostbusters (1984) Nov. 6 - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)* (movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.) Details Market & Food Trucks: 5 - 9 p.m. Live Music: 5:30 p.m. Movie: 7:15 p.m.* Ages: All Cost: Free Presented in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh. Movie sponsored by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
With live music from local talent and loads of free fall fun – including hay rides, inflatables, lawn games, kids activities, seasonal photo ops, and a pumpkin patch – you don't want to miss this family-friendly event! Dine from 50+ local food trucks Shop with 100+ makers and independent businesses Sample NC craft beer and ciders Raleigh Fire will be in attendance, celebrating Fire Prevention Week For the live music lineup and list of vendors, follow the link below. More event details Date: Saturday, Oct. 3 Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: The Big Field at Dorthea Dix Park
Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley and learn about the strange history of historic house moving in the City of Oaks! For nearly 200 years, Raleigh citizens have preserved their historic buildings by moving them from place to place. On this special Raleigh Trolley Tour, we’ll discuss how and why they are moved and show you where they went! These hour-long tours begin and end at Mordecai Historic Park. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check tickets and 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, please call 919-996-4363. Details Location: Mordecai Historic Park Date: Sunday, Oct. 4 Time: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: $15 Register on RecLink
Join us for movie nights this summer at Pullen Park! Families, friends, and film lovers of all ages are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs for a season of outdoor cinema on the event lawn. Screenings will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, kicking off in June and concluding in October. All screenings are free and open to the public. Refreshments and popcorn will be available for purchase at the Pullen Café. Details Movie - Toy Story 5 (2026) Location: Pullen Park Amusements Ages: All Cost: Free Please note that film screenings are contingent upon weather conditions; news of cancellations will be updated on the Raleigh Parks website.