Livable Raleigh

Pullen Park Job Fair!
2025-04-15 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Come out to Pullen Park for a summer job fair!
There will be food, fun, and free rides for interviewees! We will be hosting a summer job fair with pizza and carnival-style games. The carousel and train will be free to guests who interview for a position. We will also have city staff onsite for interviews.
Join our team at historic Pullen Park, North Carolina’s first public park. The Pullen Park campus contains 67 acres of gorgeous parkland, offering a variety of activities to keep guests of all ages engaged and entertained. Our offerings include a carousel dating to 1911, an original Wurlitzer 125 band organ, a CP Huntington scaled train, kiddie boats, and pedal boats, in addition to a variety of events and programs that we host throughout the year.
Positions available include:

Attractions Operator (18+ year old)
Attractions and Activities Assistant (15 – 17 year old)

Location: Pullen Park Amusements
Ages: 15 and older
No Registration Required

Game On!
2025-04-16 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-20 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-21 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-27 10:00 - 18:00 and 2 more dates | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE!
Available activities for Game On! include:
Soccer balls
Hula hoops
Jenga
Chess (giant and regular)
Cornhole
Frisbee
Board and card games
(Please see Parks staff for game availability.)

Lunch Box Lecture with Russ Stephenson
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Feed your belly and your brain. Bring your lunch and listen to a lecture!
Feed your belly and your brain! Bring your lunch to the City of Raleigh Museum and listen to a captivating lecture every third Thursday of the month.
This month, we welcome Russ Stephenson. Russ will speak on the history of the Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Gardens. Discover a hidden gem in the heart of West Raleigh—now a Raleigh Historic Landmark—where history, architecture, and horticulture intertwine.
Date: Thursday, April 17
Time: noon – 12:45 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Game On!
2025-04-19 10:00 - 18:00 | NC

Talkin' Trees - A Panel on Raleigh's Trees
2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join the City of Raleigh Museum to celebrate some of Raleigh’s most remarkable plants.
Panelists include:

Zach Manor Urban Forester
Anthony McLamb City Arborist
Lauren Freudenberger City Horticulturist

Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale
2025-04-25 08:30 - 14:00, 2025-04-26 08:30 - 14:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Celebrate Earth Day at Mordecai Historic Park and get your herb, vegetable, and flower gardens started for the season!
Heirloom varieties of plants will be on sale for great prices. All plants are started from seed by the Mordecai Historic Park gardeners. Plants will include tomatoes, peppers, squash, herbs, and much more. Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information about the garden and grounds at Mordecai Historic Park!
There will also be short educational presentations by the Wake County Beekeepers Association at 10 a.m. and the Raleigh Garden Club at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26. Come purchase some incredible plants at low prices and learn about local efforts to help Raleigh’s plants thrive while you support the park!
The sale will take place both on April 25 and 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mordecai Visitor Center. For questions or more information, please call 919-996-4364.
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free to attend, plants must be purchased

Chavis Health and Wellness Day
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
At John Chavis Memorial Park, we believe that health is wealth.
To bring this belief to life, Raleigh Parks has teamed up with the Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., to present a Health and Wellness Day.
This event is about inspiring individuals of every age and background to focus on their well-being. Come out and join us as we work to make wellness a top priority in our community!
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Touch-a-Truck at Sanderford Road
2025-04-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Get in the driver’s seat with a free hands-on experience with vehicles of all kinds.
This is a fun, interactive, family-friendly event that allows children and adults to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite trucks and heavy machinery, as well as meet the personnel who protect, serve, and build the Raleigh community.
We will feature a ‘No Horn Hour’ from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. for guests with sensitive hearing. Little ones with sensitivities to loud noises are encouraged to visit during this time to experience everything in a comfortable environment.
Ages: 0-12
Cost: Free

Pop Up Skate Event
2025-04-27 13:30 - 15:30 | Tarboro Road Community Center
The Tarboro Road Community Center is excited to host a monthly Pop-up Roller Skating session!
Join us on Sunday, April 27 from 1:30 p.m. 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. 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
No Registration Required

Public Art Project Coming Soon to Lake Lynn Trail
2025-04-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Lake Lynn, 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, 27613
Come have some fun and learn more about a new city-supported public art project coming soon to Lake Lynn.
A Raleigh-based artist team will share ideas that have emerged from their community engagement efforts over the last several months.
Your feedback and input will help inform the final design! The event will include cool treats, a scavenger hunt, music & making things!
Location: Lake Lynn Loop Trail
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Intergenerational Movie Night Featuring Coco
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, 27610
Join us for a fun evening at Worthdale Community Center for an Intergenerational Movie Night with popcorn and snacks featuring Coco!
This heartwarming animated film celebrates family, tradition, and the importance of remembering those who came before us. Coco is a perfect film for all ages! Come and enjoy a movie with grandparents, grandkids, and all those with close intergenerational bonds.
Bring your loved ones, make new memories, and enjoy this special movie together. Sponsored by Oak Street Health.
Location: Worthdale Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free

The Endless Grind - An Archive Photo Exhibit of Raleigh’s Skate History
2025-05-02 17:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
In partnership with the City of Raleigh Museum and as part of Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s First Friday events for May, we’re hosting a one-night preview of select items from the Archive’s collection, ahead of a bigger project on Raleigh’s skate history.
Starting at 7 p.m., we’ll hear the stories behind some of the new and old photos from photographers Pete Thompson, Chris Facey, and Chris Seward. Due to limited space, this will be a free but ticketed event.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Register for Tickets

Outreach at Millbrook Dog Park
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Millbrook Dog Park, 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh’s Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to:

Learn about projects impacting your community;
Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs;
Get assistance navigating our website and services; and,
Much more!

Adult Recess Festival at Fletcher Park
2025-05-03 15:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Join Let’s Get Social Raleigh and Raleigh Parks for the Third Annual Adult Recess Festival at Fletcher Park!
Have a great time making new friends, welcoming newcomers to Raleigh, and supporting local, small Black-owned businesses! We know how hard adulting is, and we’ve made it easy to relieve that stress, even if for a few hours. Play outdoor games like dodgeball and tug-o-war or relax and play a board game or a round of trivia. Adult Recess has something for everyone!
This event is free and open to the public. Go to the Let’s Get Social Raleigh website to register to receive event updates!
Cost: Free
Age: 21+
RSVP for the Adult Recess Festival

Special First Friday Market and Movie Night
2025-05-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join Us for a Special First Friday Market and Movie—on the Second Friday This May!
Mark your calendars for an evening of family fun at Moore Square on Friday, May 9, from 5 – 9 p.m. This month’s First Friday Market and Movie is shifting to the second Friday and promises a lively evening of live music, movie-themed programming, yard games, food trucks, and market vendors. At 7:30 p.m., settle in under the stars for a free screening of Disney’s Tangled (2010).
Details
Date: Friday, May 9
Vendor Market: 5 – 9 p.m.
Movie: 7:30 p.m., Tangled (2010)
Food Trucks and Kids Programming
Presented in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh. Movie sponsored by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.

Family Fun Day - Trees
2025-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a very special Family Fun Day!
We will explore the mighty oak tree and learn about our city’s connection to it. Come prepared for dirt and gardening activities, and don’t forget to take home your own tree to plant! This event is sponsored by the Raleigh Garden Club.
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Saturday, May 10
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages: 0 – 10 years old
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Sertoma Public Art - Scratch Block Workshop 1
2025-05-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Join artist, Jim Gallucci, for a scratch block workshop at Sertoma Arts Center. Participants will carve their own design into a sand mold that will be cast with molten iron during an iron pour event later this year. Jim will incorporate the completed iron blocks into his design for new art that will be a part of the Sertoma expansion. All materials will be provided. The activity involves scratching into sand, so be prepared to get a little sandy.

Register for the Scratch Block Workshop.
Learn more about Public Art at Sertoma Arts Center.

Lunch Box Lecture with Madison Phillips
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Feed your belly and your brain!
Bring your lunch to the City of Raleigh Museum and listen to a captivating lecture every third Thursday of the month.
Join us for a Lunch Box Lecture by Madison Phillips, Assistant Director at Chavis Park. This will be a presentation on the Red-light district in Raleigh during the early 1900s. You will be led through time and space to uncover some of the most sensational stories of this city’s red-light district and how government officials of the Progressive Era worked to end this industry. Still, the women you will hear about were clever and resilient forces to be reckoned with!
Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Five Points Spring Fling
2025-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
The Five Points Center for Active Adults invites the community to its Spring Fling on Friday, May 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event celebrates community, creativity, and connection.
Guests can look forward to live music from the Raleigh Parks Band, festival-style games, program demonstrations, and a variety of delicious local food trucks. Kids 12 and under eat free with pizza from Timber Pizza, and additional food will be available from Party in a Pita, Lee’s Kitchen, and Jones Lemonade Slushy.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for an evening on the lawn filled with fun activities, cornhole, and dancing. Inside, enjoy interactive demos of popular center programs like yoga, soul line dancing, art classes, and drumming.
The Spring Fling is a great opportunity for neighbors to reconnect and explore all that the Five Points Center has to offer.
Location: Five Points Center for Active Adults
Date: Friday, May 16
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Introduction to Kayaking at Lake Johnson
2025-05-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Lake Johnson Park, 4601 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27606
ACA (American Canoe Association) of North Carolina and the North Carolina State Parks are once again joining together to host their annual Kayaking 101 event on May 17 to kick off National Safe Boating Week.
Learn more about Introduction to Kayaking at Lake Johnson
Location: Lake Johnson
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and older
Cost: Free
Learn more and Register Today
