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Mordecai Heirloom Plant Sale

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

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! The sale will take place both on April 26 and 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mordecai Visitor Center. For questions or more information, please call 919-996-4364. Ages: AllCost: Free entryPlants are $3-$5

Children’s Day

Moore Square 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC

Come out to Moore Square on Friday, April 26 as we honor the spirit of childhood and celebrate the children in our city during our Children's Day Event! There will be food, inflatables, crafts, games, and live performances from Raleigh Little Theater and the Raleigh Music Collective Children's Strings Class.  Bring a chair or blanket and stay for a family movie in the square- Space Jam! Ages: AllCost: Free

Mordecai Heirloom Plant Sale

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

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! The sale will take place both on April 26 and 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mordecai Visitor Center. For questions or more information, please call 919-996-4364. Ages: AllCost: Free entryPlants are $3-$5

Kyle Drive Park Public Site Visit

Kyle Drive Park 4700 Kyle Drive, Raleigh, NC

Discover the future of Kyle Drive Park! Join Raleigh Parks on an engaging tour to preview the proposed master plan for Kyle Drive Park, located at 4700 Kyle Drive. Get ready to explore the site, which includes a stream, wetland, and diverse landscape. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and consider bringing water, bug spray, and sunscreen for a comfortable hike. Parking is available along Kyle Drive near the site. Site visits will begin at the Duke Energy utility easement along Kyle Drive.

National Prescription Take Back Day Event – Falls River Pharmacy

Falls River Pharmacy 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC

Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked. Falls River Pharmacy at 10930 Raven Ridge Rd Wegmans at 1200 Wake Towne Dr

National Prescription Take Back Day Event – Wegmans

Wegmans Wake Town 1200 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC

Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked. Falls River Pharmacy at 10930 Raven Ridge Rd Wegmans at 1200 Wake Towne Dr

Chavis Health and Wellness Day

John Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

We believe that health is wealth here at John Chavis Memorial Park and to demonstrate that Raleigh Parks is partnering with the Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to hold a health and wellness day. This free, family-friendly event will feature mental health exhibits, physical fitness classes, wellness information, food trucks with free $15 food vouchers while supplies last, and more! Children's activities will include inflatables, relay races, and other friendly competitions with prizes including Raleigh Parks gift cards! Participate for a chance to win one free week of Summer X-Press Camp (for ages 6-11) at Chavis! Ages: AllCost: Free

Touch-a-Truck at Sanderford Road

Sanderford Road Community Center 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC

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: 0-12Cost: Free

Artist Reception: February, March, & April Gallery Exhibitions at Pullen Arts Center

Pullen Arts Center 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, April 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a closing reception. The February, March & April Exhibitions feature work from Adriana Ameigh, Freddie Bell, Larry Adonis Brown, Chris Facey, Linette Knight, and Eric McRay. Learn more about the February, March & April Exhibitions at Pullen Arts Center

Adult Recess Festival

Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC

Join Let’s Get Social Raleigh and Raleigh Parks for the Second Annual Adult Recess Festival at Fletcher Park! Enjoy games, arts and crafts, food trucks, and shop with local businesses while making new friends. Inflatables, kickball, flag football, limbo, tug-o-war, Double Dutch, musical chairs, and more – we have it all! This event is free and open to the public. Go to the Let’s Get Social Raleigh Eventbrite to register to receive event updates! For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364. Cost: FreeAge: 21+RSVP for the Adult Recess Festival

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting

Raleigh Union Station 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC

This committee studies questions dealing with routes, services, passenger amenities. Members: Latonia Williams (Chair)Sara PradoJennifer Truman - Ex-Officio For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

RHDC Nominations Committee

One Exchange Plaza 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY

Public Meeting - April 30, 2024 The Nominations Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, April 30 at 4:00 p.m. in the Nash conference room on the 3rd floor of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov. 1. Call to Order 1.01 Call to Order and Welcome 2. New Business 2.01 Upcoming Vacancies 3. Public Comment 3.01 This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are not otherwise on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker 4. Adjournment