Please join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa! This event will consist of free food, activities, gift raffles, and an appearance from a special guest. We will have toys for ages 5- 11 (while supplies last) but all ages are welcome! Feel free to bring your friends and family for a morning of fun! Ages: 0-18Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink
Sanderford Road is partnering with All Embracing Barber to offer this holiday event for children of all ages. Featuring haircuts and gifts. For additional information please contact Sanderford Road Center. Pre-registration is requested but not required, as you can register day of. Ages: 0 - 17Cost: FreeRegister on RecLink
Lusito is a character in Rafael A. Osuba’s bilingual book, “Luisito Celebrates Three Kings Day,” which he will be reading as part of the festivities. This is a free, family storytime event. It includes books, crafts, chocolates, songs, treats, hot chocolate and more. Cost: FreeAges: All
Get ready for a festive adventure that will have you jingling all the way! It's the Candy Cane Hunt Jingle Mingle. There will be crafts, games, smores, music and fun as we get in the spirit of the festive season! Ages: 1.5-10 yearsCost: $5Register on RecLink
The City of Raleigh Museum will be open late as part of downtown Raleigh’s New Years Eve celebrations. Check out our exhibits and learn about Raleigh’s past, as we celebrate Raleigh’s new year! Ages: 21+Cost: Free
Celebrate the incoming year by joining us on a First Day Hike! Enjoy a fresh start to the year and soak up the magic of the winter woods. This hike will take place on natural surface trails, with occasional bridges, roots, and rocks. Strollers will be accessible for part of the hike (approximately 1 mile). The total hike will be approximately 2.5 miles. Ages: AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink
The trees are bare and the air is chilly. Maybe there’s snow! Join us on a hike along Forest Ridge Park’s Shoreline Trail. Our experienced guides will discuss how to prepare and dress for a winter hike and point out interesting features along the trail. We’ll also discuss how to Leave No Trace when you're in the woods. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a beginner, our hikes cater to all skill levels and offer a chance to disconnect and recharge while enjoying the great outdoors. So lace up your shoes and join us for an adventure! Ages: 14 and upCost: $6Register on RecLink
Get ready to groove, sing, and learn! Join our storyteller Patty Cake as she weaves imagery and songs to tell the story of black emancipation and determination. Ages: AllCost: Free
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.
Back by popular demand, author and local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen will be doing her trolley tour of Historic Black Neighborhoods for Emancipation Day! Join Cauthen to explore some of Raleigh’s Historic Black Neighborhoods. The tour will start at the John P "Top" Greene Community Center (401 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd). Ages: AllCost: Adults $10, Children $4Register on RecLink
Back by popular demand, author and local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen will be doing her trolley tour of Historic Black Neighborhoods for Emancipation Day! Join Cauthen to explore some of Raleigh’s Historic Black Neighborhoods. The tour will start at the John P "Top" Greene Community Center (401 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd). Ages: AllCost: Adults $10, Children $4Register on RecLink
Slavery to Freedom: 35th US Colored Infantry Regiment Encampment The mission of the 35th USCT reenactors based out of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC, is to educate people on the larger role that African Americans played during the Civil War. Travel back in time to see the 35th USCT as they tell stories of real-life Black soldiers and their lives in the camp and the front lines. Ages: AllCost: Free