Parks & Rec

Join Us for Jazz on the Greene! Relax, unwind, and get into the holiday spirit with live music by local favorite Phenix Fire! Sunday Afternoon on the Greene, enjoy refreshments and drinks, great company, and smooth jazz vibes. Come dance, laugh, and be merry as we celebrate the season together! All are welcome – bring your friends, your family, and your love of music. Location: John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required

Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him! Join Holly aboard the Historic Raleigh Trolley to help track down Santa in time for Christmas. Arrive up to 30 minutes early or stay after your tour to make a s’more! The trolley leaves from Mordecai Historic Park. Advanced registration is required. For more information, call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Location: Mordecai Historic Park Times: 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. Cost: $15 Ages: All Register on RecLink

Build strength and flexibility while enhancing body awareness. In this alignment-focused class, you'll learn how to work from a stable base to feel more grounded both physically and mentally, while also improving range of motion, posture, and balance. Props and modifications are available to meet you where you are. No yoga experience necessary. Class will be inside The Historic Borden Building unless weather permits the use of the Amphitheater. Location: Fred Fletcher Park - Borden Building Ages: 18 and older Cost: $5

Thursday nights just got a whole lot merrier! Get ready to put on your most creative holiday sweater and join the North Carolina Black Women Empowered 50+ group for a holiday open house at the John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center! Enjoy music, games, and yummy snacks with hot chocolate and apple cider. Craving dinner? A Food truck will be on site for purchases! Details Location: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center Ages: All Cost: Free No registration required

Visit the Pope House to enjoy period-accurate holiday decorations, music, and games! Relax with the Popes as you learn about 20th-century holiday traditions. This guided tour will also feature delicious treats! This is a free event. Date: Saturday, Dec. 20 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ages: All No Registration Required

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

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

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.