Teen Museum Market
2026-02-21 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Our Student Council presents Teen Museum Market!
Join us for a fun-filled event featuring talented teen vendors, creative arts and crafts, and DIY craft tables. All while enjoying an up-and-coming student band. Of course, we’ll have snacks!
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration is Required

Black History Trolley Tour
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:30 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for this special edition of our popular Black history tour highlighting Oberlin Village.
Tours will begin at Mordecai Historic Park and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will disembark for a tour of the Historic Turner House and Oberlin Cemetery and learn about the neighborhood’s history of community and freedom.
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Tour Times: 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $15 for adults
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Black History Trolley Tour
2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for this special edition of our popular Black history tour highlighting Oberlin Village.
Tours will begin at Mordecai Historic Park and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will disembark for a tour of the Historic Turner House and Oberlin Cemetery and learn about the neighborhood’s history of community and freedom.
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Tour Times: 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $15
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Dix Park Leadership Committee
2026-02-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Dix Park Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Leadership Committee exists to provide guidance to City staff, Dix Park Conservancy, and other partners on the implementation of the Dix Park Master Plan. The Leadership Committee is supported by City staff and makes recommendations to the Raleigh City Council, which has final approval on the implementation of the Master Plan.
View meeting agendas
Dix Park Leadership Committee Meetings take place in-person at Dix Park Chapel (1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603) from 9 – 10:30 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month, with the exception of summer break and winter holidays.

A New Nash: Kick-Off Party & Open House
2026-02-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin Street Suite 608, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Historic Nash Square is one of our Capital City’s original public open spaces!
Join us as we kick off the Nash Square Public Realm Plan to learn about its past and present, and to help shape its future. Raleigh Parks is excited to create a New Nash that reflects the unique needs and desires of the community. We welcome your input and look forward to collaborating with you!.
Learn more about A New Nash: Kick-off Party & Open House

Invasive Species Awareness Day
2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us for a celebration of Raleigh’s unique natural areas!
We’ll be shining a light on invasive species management throughout our beautiful city. Dive into the exciting world of conservation with experts in natural resource techniques.
Bring your family to explore an urban wetland while enjoying a free hot chocolate bar! This event is appropriate for the naturally curious of all ages. We hope to see you there!
Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration is Required

Tuesdays in the Square
2026-03-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Nash Square, 200 S McDowell St, Raleigh, 27601, United States
Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square!
A pop-up series to explore the Nash Square Public Realm Plan on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April.
Staff will be available from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., with 15-minute tours focusing on the week’s theme at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to share their experiences. See you at Nash Square!
Upcoming Dates:

March 3: Tree Canopy and Urban Forestry
March 17: History of Nash Square
April 7: East Civic Tower – New City Hall
April 21: Transportation and Connectivity

Details
Location: Nash Square
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., tours at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Sustainability, Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee
2026-03-04 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees 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 305 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Parks Committee
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.

Drumming Showcase
2026-03-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Celebrate the rhythms of Japan, Senegal, Puerto Rico, and more!
Explore different drumming traditions, enjoy hands-on crafts, and pick up something from local food trucks, Levy’s Jerkstand and Bulkogi Korean BBQ.
Featuring

Diali Cissokho
Broughton High School Winter Drumline
Tambor y Alma

This event is presented in partnership with the Japan America Society of North Carolina.
Event Details
Location: Five Point Center for Active Adults
Ages: All
Cost: Free

City of Raleigh Museum Animal Adoption Day
2026-03-07 11:00 - 14:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Meet adorable cats, dogs, and other critters seeking forever homes from local adoption agencies.
Come experience the love and connection that awaits—you might just find your perfect companion! This event is free and open to everyone, even if you just need some puppy love!
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Women's History Trolley Tour
2026-03-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special Women’s History Month tour!
Celebrate the influential women who shaped Raleigh’s history and explore their stories throughout Raleigh, from the women who broke barriers in North Carolina politics to those who fought for equality during the Civil Rights Movement.
For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Date: Sunday, March 15
Time: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $12
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March Madness Cornhole Classic
2026-03-15 14:00 - 18:00 | Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Celebrate Selection Sunday with a fun, low-key cornhole tournament at Latta Park!
This casual doubles event is designed for players of all skill levels, focusing on friendly competition, music, food, and community connection. Teams will play multiple guaranteed games before advancing to a short playoff round, keeping the event engaging and social from start to finish.
Whether you’re playing, cheering, or just enjoying the atmosphere, this is a great way to kick off March Madness in the park.
Cornhole Tournament Details

Tournament Type: Doubles (2 players per team)
Maximum Teams: 16 teams (32 players)
Tournament Structure is round-robin pool play (guaranteed games for all teams)
Single-elimination playoff for top teams

Prizes for the top three and the best team name!
One registration per team – Please register your teammate and team name.
Location: Latta University Historic Park
Ages: All
Cost: $10 per team
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Little Leprechaun
2026-03-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Hill St Park, 2307 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Come out and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us!
Calling all the little leprechauns, one and all! We are going to have a sham-ROCK of a good time creating crafts and reading stories to celebrate this fun holiday! Hope to see you soon! Pre-Registration is required.
Location: Hill Street Park
Ages: 2-5
Cost: $8 per participant
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Lucky Leprechauns and Grandparents
2026-03-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, 27608
Come and celebrate intergenerational relationships with fun St. Patrick’s Day-themed activities!
This special event is a perfect opportunity for grandparents and grandkids to come together and find the gold at the end of the rainbow. Come and join us at Kiwanis Park for a goodie hunt, tasty treat, fun family movie, and themed crafts!
Experience the richness of intergenerational bonds through engaging activities. Go green with us and stop at all of the stations to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon!
Participants 12 and under will be the registrants and must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Kiwanis Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
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Urban Farm Open House
2026-03-19 14:00 - 19:30 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Marsh Creek Community Center is excited to invite community members who want to see and experience our new Urban Farm!
Operated and supported in partnership with Raleigh City Farm, our Urban Farm was created in 2025 as a way to grow and distribute fresh produce to members of the Raleigh community.
Take a tour, enjoy some fresh produce, chat with the farmers, learn about volunteer opportunities, and meet your neighbors at this drop-in opportunity to see all things going on with our Urban Farm!
The welcoming ceremony to officially establish our partnership will be held at 6 p.m. Check in at the lobby of Marsh Creek Community Center when you arrive to start your tour experience. This is a rain-or-shine event.
Location: Marsh Creek Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Find Your Dream Job with Raleigh Parks!
2026-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Raleigh Parks encompasses everything from youth and teen programs to nature and historic resources.
Our department has open, part-time positions relevant to all fields of study, career goals, and interests.
Join us at our job fair to chat with leaders from across the department, submit employment interest forms on-site that go directly to our department’s top hiring managers, and enjoy free food and fun throughout!
Those who submit an employment interest form at the job fair will also be entered to win an exclusive prize, to be announced soon!
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: 16 +
Cost: Free
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Away with the Fairies
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join us for a festival of fantasy fun for all ages at Away With The Fairies in Mordecai Historic Park!
Enter a market full of fairies, dragons, mischief, and more at this themed event. Set in Mordecai Historic Park’s beautiful nature space, Paper & Stars Studio has gathered local makers, food vendors, and independent businesses to bring together the best of what Raleigh has to offer.
Enjoy free crafts and activities, find the perfect handmade treasures, and celebrate Spring all while enjoying great food and fun. New this year, make your own fairy or dragon garden to take home! Don’t forget to wear your best fairy or fantasy attire!
Details
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Dix Park Leadership Committee
2026-03-24 09:00 - 10:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603

Meet the Bunny at Abbotts Creek
2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Hop out to Abbotts Creek and meet the Bunny!
Participants will have the opportunity to play games and create crafts. After making your way through the crafts and games, stop for a picture with the bunny and pick up a plush egg from the egg patch. Due to the limited number of crafts and prizes, pre-registration is required for each participant.
Ages: 0-6
Cost: Free
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Raleigh Parks from Bond to Beyond
2026-03-26 16:30 - 19:30 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Join Raleigh Parks for a fun, family-friendly afternoon where you can learn about the progress on 23 Parks Bond projects across the city, meet the people behind the work, and see how a community’s vote becomes parks that serve us all.
Enjoy food, music, games, arts activities, and a chance to win prizes in our event raffle
Learn what’s happening now, and what’s coming next
Celebrate how Raleigh builds parks together.

Egg-citing Teen Glow Egg Hunt
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
We will have egg-citing games and activities that include glow min-it to win it challenges, games, pre-stuffed egg hunt, snacks, tickets and prizes, and more.
Activities and games will be engaging for the entire group in addition to having the mobile game truck parked outside!
Location: Lions Park Community Center
Ages: 12 – 17
Cost: Free
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The Bunny Bash
2026-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Road, Morrisville, 27560
Hop on over to Brier Creek Community Center to experience The Bunny Bash!
You’ll enjoy stations of arts, crafts, games, and snacks for the whole family. There will even be a chance to capture a picture with the Bunny himself! By visiting all stations, all kids will receive a goodie bag to go, while supplies last. This event is indoors and free for all. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Location: Brier Creek Community Center
Ages: 0 – 12
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Mordecai Egg Hunt
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join us at Mordecai Historic Park for a fun-filled morning hunting for eggs!
Egg hunts will begin at 11 a.m. for age groups 0-4, 5-9, and 10 and up. Come before and stay after for crafts, games, and more spring activities. This is a free event and registration is not required. Please call the Mordecai Visitor Center at 919-996-4364 for more information.
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Egg-splorers
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Jaycee Park Community Center, 2405 Wade Avenue, Raleigh
Hop on over for Egg-splorers at Jaycee!
Outdoor activities will begin at 10 a.m., with egg hunts beginning at 11 a.m.. Registration is encouraged.
Location: Jaycee Park
Ages: 0 – 12
Cost: Free
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World Theatre Day at Lake Lynn
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613, United States
Join us for Lake Lynn’s first-ever World Theatre Day Event on Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Enjoy various Theatres showcasing upcoming shows, interactive theatre games, tabling, and craft activities. Registration is encouraged.
There will also be two 35-minute improv sessions at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You’ll create spontaneous characters, play engaging games, and build confidence while learning the art of thinking on your feet. Perfect for all ages and experience levels! The Improv sessions are taught by Romni Rossi and have limited spaces.
Location: Lake Lynn Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
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Spring Egg Dive
2026-03-28 12:30 - 15:30 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Come enjoy a little family fun with us! Our Spring Egg Dive is perfect for all ages. Participants will collect plastic eggs in their baskets, then exchange your collected eggs for candy. Participants will also have a chance to win an Easter basket if you find the GOLDEN EGG. There will also be crafts, music, and photo booth. See you there!
This event will be a gate fee paid admission. No registration required!

Millbrook Exchange Pool
Saturday, March 28
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
1911 Spring Forest Road
919-996-4149

Tuesdays in the Square
2026-04-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Nash Square, 200 S McDowell St, Raleigh, 27601, United States
Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square!
A pop-up series to explore the Nash Square Public Realm Plan on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April.
Staff will be available from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., with 15-minute tours focusing on the week’s theme at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to share their experiences. See you at Nash Square!
Upcoming Dates:

April 7: New City Hall
April 21: Transportation and Connectivity

Details
Location: Nash Square
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., tours at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required
