Livable Raleigh

Swim with Santa
2025-12-20 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pullen Acquatic Center, 410 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Bring your swimsuit, towel, and a camera, and take a dip in the pool with Santa!
We will have elves running holiday-themed activities in and out of the pool. Santa will be here to hear all of your Christmas wishes!
Location: Pullen Aquatic Center
Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
Time: noon – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Pool Admission Fees Vary

Emancipation Day Trolley: Oberlin Village Tour
2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Oberlin Village was a vibrant African American community established after the Civil War.
Celebrate Emancipation Day by joining local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen and Cheryl Williams for a guided tour of Oberlin Village.
Details
Time: 10 – 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Adults $15, Children $6
Register for Tickets

Fighting for Freedom: Black Civil War Reenactors
2026-01-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Travel back in time to see United States Colored Troops and allies as they tell stories of real-life Black soldiers and their lives in the camps and on the front lines.
Details
Location: Pope House Museum
Age: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

When Community Gathers
2026-01-18 15:00 - 18:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Join us on Sunday, Jan. 18, the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, as we come together to celebrate unity and community through music, dance, and art.
In honor of our ancestors, we invite you to wear African or Afrocentric attire to show your solidarity and pride. Enjoy light refreshments and be inspired by the power of community. No registration needed – just bring yourself and your beautiful attire!
Location: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
This event is hosted by the North Carolina Black Women Empowered 50+ Group.
