First Friday Series at Moore Square

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

Grab a blanket or a chair and meet your friends at Moore Square each First Friday for a fun & free feature film! Attendees will enjoy pre-show entertainment on theme with each movie before a full-length screening outside under the stars. The series is free & open to the public and food will be available for purchase on-site.

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

Forest Ridge Park 2100 Old NC 98 HWY, Wake Forest, NC

Join us for Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day! We will be hosting guided ride(s) for the whole family. The ride will start with a bike inspection and warm-up prior to setting out on the trail. We will also have our skills elements set up in the grassy area for practice. Helmets and closed toe shoes are required. If the trails are closed, the ride is canceled.

Signing Day Event: Youth Basketball Registration

Lions Park Community Center 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh

Join us for our first-ever Signing Day Event! Kick off our winter youth basketball registration on Saturday, Oct. 7 for a drop-in event at Lions Park Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Athletes can have their photo taken in front of our banner as they show their intent to play this winter! There will also be a basketball skills competition, games, a raffle and food trucks. Financial assistance will be present to approve and register participants on site, Raleigh Parks will be advertising current job openings and former NBA player and head coach Nate McMillan will come to address participants and parents at 11 a.m. Hope to see you there and in the upcoming season!

Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Celebration Brunch

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

Celebrate Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2023 in Raleigh! National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week is a special week in the month of October, observed in the United States to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of the minority and women-owned business enterprise community. The City's MWBE program is hosting a MED Week Celebration Brunch to recognize the achievements and impacts of minority and women-owned businesses across North Carolina that have contributed to City projects. When? Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Where? John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Join us for a brunch, panel discussion, networking, and more! Capacity is limited, please register in advance.

Pumpkins Have Seeds

Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Learn how seeds make things grow and dive into a gooey pumpkin to explore its seeds. Participants will decorate and take home a pumpkin of their own Ages: 7 - 10 Cost: $5 Advance registration is required. Adult(s) must accompany participant(s). Adult(s) attend free and do not need to register. Register on RecLink

Scarecrow Festival

Pullen Park Amusements 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC

Bring the family and have some fun building a scarecrow! You will need to bring old clothes (that you are okay leaving behind) and create a one-of-a-kind Scarecrow for all to see! Be creative! Don't forget to bring props to make your scarecrow stand out. We will supply the twine, straw, and a structure for you.

Fire Prevention Week Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off

Durant Rd Fire Station 10050 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC

Join the Raleigh Fire Department for the Fire Prevention Fall Festival! Fun for the whole family, this event will include football, hot dogs and chili, popcorn, a bounce house, and much more. In addition, Raleigh Fire will compete with Raleigh Police in a Chili Cook Off! Bring your family and friends to join us for this fun event! Location: Fire Station 22Time: 1-5 p.m.

Sensory Friendly Sunday: Spooky Spectacular

Greystone Recreation Center 7713-55 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC

Please join us for the Halloween edition of Sensory Friendly Sunday! Costumes are welcome for our spooky spectacular and will include arts & crafts, music & movement, choice activities, chill zone, an indoor playground, and much more. This event will offer accessible accommodations for individuals with sensory sensitivities and neurodiverse individuals. The center will provide an accepting and inclusive environment, modifications to sound and lighting, noise-canceling headsets, and a quiet area. The playground will be open during non-operating hours to limit capacity and create a more controlled environment to reduce overstimulation. Pre-registration is encouraged. This is a floating/drop-in event; families can come/leave at any time during the event.

Board of Adjustment

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street. For more information please contact Keegan McDonald or visit the Board of Adjustmentwebpage. 1. OLD BUSINESS A. BOA-0021-2023: 2938 Glenridge Drive, 2301 Watkins Street This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. BOA-0023-2023: 9525 Waterwood Court This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. C. BOA-0027-2023: 2921 Claremont Road This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. D. BOA-0028-2023: 0 Claremont Road (PIN 1705745333) This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. BOA-0029-2023: 3408 Dell Drive This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. BOA-0030-2023: 5100 Forestville Road This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. C. BOA-0031-2023: 9508 Swepstone Lane This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. D. BOA-0032-2023: 1013 S. Wilmington Street This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. E. BOA-0033-2023: 210 Newton Road This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. REPORT OF THE BOARD’S ATTORNEY 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. ADJOURNMENT The Raleigh Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body that acts on appeals for variances, special exceptions, and interpretations in the zoning regulations. Its decisions are final but may be […]

Greenway Committee

Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

The Greenways Committee, a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board, will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building Conference Room 303 every second Monday at 4 p.m.

Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting

Join us Monday night, October 9th at 7PM for our regularly scheduled Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting we will be meeting on Zoom. Greetings to Friends and Neighbors City of Raleigh Inspections Report - Inspector Doug Lilly. City of Raleigh Monthly Report and Update – Captain Wood (DT), Captain Rowland (SW). Captain LaTour (SE). Our District will be getting two new District Commanders on October 21st. Hopefully, they can join us. Our October meeting will Concentrate on How We Can Best Maintain a Safe Environment in Our Neighborhoods and When Traveling Around Our City - Community comments and discussion are welcome. Tell us all what you believe we need to know. We need to be better aware of potential dangers. Awareness and how to avoid both accidents and crime are what we need to be thinking. How about dark streets and traffic? Please join this discussion and share your ideas about how we can better protect ourselves and our families. Changes in Community Group Meetings - Comments and updates from our community leaders and residents. We plan to broadcast the meeting on Facebook if you would prefer to watch it and not participate. Our next meeting is scheduled for November […]

National #WalktoAParkDay

Did you know that spending time in parks can have a positive impact on your mental health? This is why we’ve partnered with the Trust for Public Land’s 10-Minute Walk program to increase park access for everyone. We invite you to explore your neighborhood park on Tuesday, Oct. 10 to commemorate #WalkToAParkDay and #WorldMentalHealthDay. The Trust for Public Land’s 10-Minute Walk program currently works with over 300 mayors and city leaders across 48 states to close the park equity gap and address cities’ pressing needs around health, resilience, environmental protection, economic development, and community building through parks. The City of Raleigh has been chosen to participate in the 10-Minute Walk Park Equity Accelerator Cohort. The Accelerator will direct resources and provide technical assistance on solving park equity problems through policy change and innovation, with the support of the Trust for Public Land, cross-sector partners, and other experts in the field of park equity. Ages: AllCost: Free