Livable Raleigh

Human Relations Commission Meeting
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Human Relations Commission works to promote human dignity, equal opportunity and harmony among Raleigh residents.
For more information, visit Human Relations Commission.

Jazz in the Square - Patrick McGrew Trio and Também
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601

DDNA (District D Neighborhood Alliance)
2025-08-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Please take note of two items that are about the monthly reservation for Councilor Harrison’s District D Neighborhood Association (DDNA) meetings:

I am re-confirming that DDNA will NOT be meeting at Thomas Crowder Woodlands Center on Saturday, June 21st as previously scheduled.

Also, based on Councilor Harrison’s message below we are also canceling the recurring reservation at Crowder Center for July 19th.

Our next DDNA meeting at Thomas Crowder Center should be on August 16th at 9:30am.

Mud Day
2025-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Join us in 2025 for our 7th Annual Mud Day Festival as we celebrate our wetlands and all things muddy and wonderful!
Learn about local environmental groups in our area while participating in the fun activities they offer, visit local food trucks, and of course, slide in a giant mud pit!
Additional details coming soon!
Date: Saturday, August 16
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Back to School Giveaway
2025-08-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Kick off the new school year with some fun in the park!
We’ll have backpacks and school supplies on hand, one per child, while supplies last. Note in My Pocket will be on site with free clothes in sizes newborn to adult. Free basic haircuts are available inside from 9 – 11 a.m., but spots are limited. Don’t forget to check out our Community Partners and activities in the park!
Event Partners: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Omicron Zeta Chapter, Hiram Tyree #727 Masonic Lodge, Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services, North Carolina Empowerment Organization, and Having Aunties in Reach.
Location: Sanderford Road Park
Ages: 5 – 18
Cost: Free while supplies last – *Child must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies

Back to School Jamboree at John Chavis Memorial Park
2025-08-16 17:30 - 20:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Bounce into fun at John Chavis Memorial Park!
Enjoy giant inflatables, food trucks, crafts, games, and more!
Students can grab a free lunch box and water bottle while supplies last!
Date: Saturday, Aug. 16
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Pop Up Roller Skating Event
2025-08-17 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, Aug. 17, from 1:30 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, you will have a great time!
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

Summer Concert Series
2025-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
2025 Summer Concert Series
Aug. 17 – Carpe Diem Sax Quartet
Fred Fletcher Park – 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC
Time: 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Know Before You Go

Please bring your own blanket or chair
Performers may change without notice
Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged
At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe
At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages
Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m.
It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468

Raleigh Historic Development Commission Annual Retreat
2025-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Annual Retreat – August 18

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will hold its annual retreat on Monday, August 18 at 5 p.m. at the at the Mordecai Visitor Center at 1101 Wake Forest Road.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

1. Call to Order

A. Roll Call

2. New Business

A. Annual Retreat

3. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1602 Gorman St
2025-08-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
August 18
5:30 p.m.
Method Community Center, 514 Method Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
1602 Gorman St
Post-Submittal
R-10 w/ SRPOD TO RX-4-CU w/ SRPOD
(Additional Information)
D
Isabel Mattox
Burns

Wake BRT: New Bern Avenue Pre-Construction Meeting
2025-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The City is holding a pre-construction meeting for the Wake BRT: New Bern Avenue Project.
The City’s construction contractor will begin work on the project this fall. This meeting offers residents the opportunity to:

Meet with the construction team
Learn more about what to expect during construction
Ask questions related to the BRT project.

For more information on this project, visit the Wake BRT: New Bern Avenue Construction page.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 7008 Perry Creek Rd
2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
August 18
6:30 p.m.
Abbotts Creek Park, Multipurpose Room, 9950 Durant Road, Raleigh NC 27614
7008 Perry Creek Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO NX-4
(Additional Information)
B
David and Seyi Adamolekun
Klem

North CAC
2025-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614

Joint CAC Meeting -- Mordecai CAC and Five Points CAC on Z-12-25 (Peace & West St Tower)
2025-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Halifax Community Center, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NC, United States
The meeting will be in-person AND via Zoom
Zoom link and registration here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OQn1eAcNSbKCTBXwyQqIwQ#/registration
There will be a waiting room, so please register ahead of the event to get the login information.
Mordecai & Five Points CACs @ Halifax Community Center
There will be reports from City Staff, remarks from the developer/applicant and a representative from the Glenwood-Brooklyn neighborhood. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions

City Council Work Session
2025-08-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for a work session.

Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas and past minutes
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Agenda and attachments at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7db02dc5-3b2b-4406-b6ab-1596ecdb836d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

The Week Ahead – August 18, 2025

Read more at https://mailchi.mp/livableraleigh.com/the-week-ahead-4684309

City Council Afternoon Session
2025-08-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session.

Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas and past minutes
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Full agenda at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7db02dc5-3b2b-4406-b6ab-1596ecdb836d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

Arts Commission
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting
Contact Raleigh Arts to request an item for the agenda. View agenda and past meeting minutes on BoardDocs
Watch this Meeting Virtually
The public can view the Arts Commission meeting virtually.
July Arts Commission Meeting Webinar | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Leave a Public Comment Using Voicemail
Public comment voicemails are accepted between 5 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Monday before an Arts Commission meeting. Public comment voicemails will be transcribed and become part of the public record. Comments will be posted to BoardDocs 30 minutes prior to the meeting. One comment per person per meeting is allowed.
To leave a public comment for the Arts Commission meeting, please follow these steps:

Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 6491
Record your comment. The time limit for public comments is three minutes.

Learn more about the Arts Commission

Dix Park Community Committee Meeting
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Community Committee is an advisory committee designed to represent the diversity of the community and bring a broad range of experiences and expertise to the Dorothea Dix Park project. This committee provides guidance and recommendations to the Dix Park Leadership Committee on matters related to park development, programming, and engagement.
View Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Outreach at Green Road Community Library
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Green Road Community Library, 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC, 27604
August 20
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
4101 Green Road

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!

View Community Engagement event calendar

Planning Commission Text Change Committee
2025-08-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Planning Commission Text Change Committee

NOTE: The City of Raleigh has launched a new agenda management portal called “eScribe” that will improve access and transparency for Planning Commission Text Change Committee meeting agendas and minutes.
We’re excited to share that the August 20 Planning Commission Text Change Committee agenda is now live and can be accessed through the new City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage.

Public Meeting – August 20, 2025

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission Text Change Committee will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, August 20 at 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building in conference room 305.
If you are interested in participating, please email Justin.Rametta@raleighnc.gov. Please include your name, address, and the case you would like to comment on.
For more information about the meeting, please visit the Planning Commission webpage.

Design Review Commission -- CANCELLED
2025-08-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. Design Review Commission public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
The City of Raleigh is offering Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours. Whether you have a simple question about how to work your device or have long-term digital goals, attend our drop-in hours to get assistance and learn more.
Drop-in hours will be held March – December at two Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Thursday, August 21
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Marsh Creek Community Center; 3050 N. New Hope Rd.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m.
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public.
This meeting will be streamed for public viewing – watch meeting.
The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Jazz in the Square
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Jazz in the Square returns to Moore Square with live performances from some of the Triangle’s top jazz musicians.
This free concert series invites you to kick back with friends, enjoy great food, and soak in the soulful sounds of summer in Downtown Raleigh.
Evening features:

Food trucks on-site
Wine & beer available for purchase
Space for blankets and chairs for lawn seating

2025 Lineup

Aug. 14 – Patrick McGrew Trio and Também
Aug. 21 – Rescheduled from Aug. 7
Aug. 28 – NCCU Jazz Collective
Sept. 11 – Enloe Jazz Ambassadors and Juno Hill
Sept. 18 – Shirlette Ammons
Sept. 25 – Brevan Hampden y sus Hermanos

Let’s make the city swing—join us under the stars!
Presented in partnership with Downtown Raleigh Alliance and Sleepy Cat Records.
Details
Days: Thursdays
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 2231, 2221 and 2211 S. New Hope Road
2025-08-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Barwell Road Elementary School Cafeteria, 3925 Barwell Road
August 21
6:30 p.m.
Z-14-25
Barwell Road Elementary School Cafeteria
2231, 2221 and 2211 S New Hope Road
Post-Submittal
CX-5-CU TO CX-5-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Charles Walker

District C meeting with Councilor Corey Branch
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
District C residents meeting. Attend to hear updates on what is happening in our district. Also get questions answered on issues and concerns that impact our district.
Thursday August 21,2025 Biltmore Hills Community Center 2615 Fitzgerald Drive 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Please share and attend this important meeting

Coffee and Conversations
2025-08-22 09:00 - 10:00 | A Place At the Table, 300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
This month, we’re focusing on sustainability efforts around Raleigh We’ll feature guests from The Great Raleigh Cleanup and the City’s Office of Sustainability.
These events are meant to be friendly and welcoming, with open conversations about important topics. There won’t be a set agenda—just a chance to listen, share, and learn from each other.
Register now – space is limited!
Date: Aug. 22
Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: A Place at the Table, 300 W Hargett St Unit 50, Raleigh, NC 27601

Dix Park Leadership Committee
2025-08-22 09:00 - 10:30 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Dix Park Leadership Committee exists to provide guidance to City staff, the Conservancy, and other partners on the implementation of the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan. The Leadership Committee is supported by City staff and will make recommendations to the Raleigh City Council, which has final approval on the implementation of the Master Plan.
Dix Park Leadership Committee Meetings take place at the Dix Park Chapel the fourth Tuesday of every month with exception of summer break and winter holidays.
View meeting agendas and minutes

Fourth Ward Events
2025-08-22 17:30 - 18:00 | Estey Hall, Shaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh
August 22nd Fourth Ward Tour leaving Shaw University Ester Hall at 5.30. The tours are 20 minutes long

August 23rd Fourth Ward Reunion Roberts Park Community Center 1pm to 5pm

August 24th Fourth Ward Gospel Extravaganza at Fletcher Hall from 4pm to 7pm Free

Green Road's Teen Hang Night
2025-08-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
If you’re looking for a place to hang out with your friends for the night, Green Road’s Teen Hang Night is the place to be.
The night will be filled with lots of free fun, which consists of making TikTok videos, video game competitions, basketball games, DJ, and other activities. Bring a friend to come have a great time!
Location: Green Road Community Center
Ages: 11-17
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink
