Gifts of Gold Reception
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Every spring, Raleigh Arts and United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County partners with Wake County Public School System to produce Gifts of Gold, a temporary art exhibition of Wake County student-made artwork. Almost 200 Wake County students from over 90 WCPSS schools, ranging from kindergarteners to high school seniors, are represented in the exhibition.
This year’s exhibition will be held at The Chapel at Dix Park on March 10-11, 2026 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. and March 12, 2026 from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m., with a reception on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Gifts of Gold is a visual part of Pieces of Gold, a performing arts event that features over 1,000 students performing in a packed auditorium of parents, teachers, and community leaders in the Memorial Auditorium at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
This year, Pieces of Gold marked its 43rd anniversary, while Gifts of Gold will celebrate 33 years of artistic excellence!
Event Details

When: March 12, 2026 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Dix Park, The Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training
2026-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, 1801 Hillsborough Street
ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training

Start: Saturday, March 14, 2026•05:00 PM
End: Saturday, March 14, 2026•07:00 PM
Location: Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, Finlator Hall• 1801 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27605 US
Host contact info WakeNCICEWatch@proton.me
Join our ICE watch training so we can support our neighbors and organize in our community in Wake County.
This training will include a verifier training (~1 hr 30 min) and a dispatcher training (~30 min). Please indicate in the RSVP if you are interested in attending both trainings.
Please also indicate if you have any food allergies!
Sign Up Here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/ice-watch-verifier-dispatcher-training-4/

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
Register on RecLink

Outreach at Advance Community Health's Southeast Raleigh Careplex
2026-03-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Advance Community Health, 1011 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
March 17
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1001 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

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

City Council Work Session
2026-03-17 11:30 - 12:30 | 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
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

City Council Afternoon Session
2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Planning Commission Text Change Committee
2026-03-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Text Change Committee is a subcommittee where changes to the zoning code, known as the Unified Development Ordinance, are discussed. This subcommittee reviews the language of any potential code change.
The committee typically meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building in Room 305. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Text Change Committee can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Land Use
2026-03-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Technical Teams are topic-based teams of subject-matter experts who meet to provide guidance and develop policy recommendations for the City’s Next Comprehensive Plan. Five teams will be organized by key topics included in the next plan:

Land Use
Transportation
Housing and Neighborhoods
Natural Resources
Infrastructure and Services

Each Technical Team will include:

City staff
Representatives from City boards and commissions
Technical experts from the Raleigh community

Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities addresses the needs of people with disabilities and their families in the City of Raleigh. View the meeting agenda and minutes on BoardDocs.
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
For more information, visit Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

Design Review Commission
2026-03-19 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. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Design Review Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. 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.

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
Register on RecLink

Community Cares Collaborative Meeting
2026-03-20 11:30 - 13:30 | White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh
The Community Cares Collaborative meets:

Every other month on Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
White Memorial Presbyterian Church (lunch provided)
Guest speakers, roundtable discussions, capacity-building activities
Free to participate

Members are encouraged to share updates, engage in group learning, and explore ways to collaborate. Regular communication helps keep all partners informed and connected.
Register here

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
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 February – May at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, Mar. 21
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Green Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Housing and Neighborhoods
2026-03-23 16:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601

Dix Park Leadership Committee
2026-03-24 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, 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.

Planning Commission
2026-03-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

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
Register on RecLink

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2026-03-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. unless listed otherwise on the calendar.
For more information about how to join the meeting, please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610.

Learn more about the Arts Commission Executive Committee

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Natural Resources
2026-03-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

Police Advisory Board Meeting
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Police Advisory Board serves as a liaison between the Raleigh community and City Council. The board will help build trust and relationships between the Raleigh Police Department and the community.
Location
Raleigh Pathways Center, Conference Room 200
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Streaming link here.

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole
2026-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Committee of the Whole is an informal special meeting of the full Planning Commission, held to facilitate further discussions on specific referral items. The Planning Commission bylaws state that rezoning requests that are deemed inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and future land use map are automatically referred to the Committee of the Whole. Additionally, requests for Planned Development or Campus District are also automatically referred to this Committee.
The committee typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street, in the Council Chamber or in conference room 305. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2026-03-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee public meetings are held in the Raleigh Municipal Building, City Council Chamber. A broadcast is available via the following methods: the city’s website, the city’s YouTube Channel, or Channel RTN-11.
Agenda and Participation
Visit the Certificate of Appropriateness webpage for additional information on how to participate. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC COA can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications should be submitted using the city’s online Permit and Development Portal. If you have any questions about the application process or about the meeting date, time, etc., please contact staff at historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.

Artist Talk & Reception | The Road Through "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Feb. 1 – April 26, 2026
Join us for an artist talk and reception for The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” on March 26 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is an intimate documentary exhibition sharing the portraits and stories of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served before the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The exhibition includes intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott.
Learn more about the Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center.

Location: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh, NC
Parking: Visitors must have a parking permit between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check-in at Pullen Arts Center’s front desk for a license plate-based parking permit. View our parking map.
Cost: Free and open to the public

To purchase artwork, contact Pullen Arts Center for details.

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
Register on RecLink

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

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
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 February – May at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource.

Saturday, Mar. 28
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Sanderford Community Center; 2623 Sanderford Rd.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training
2026-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, 1801 Hillsborough Street
ICE Watch Verifier & Dispatcher Training

Start: Saturday, March 28, 2026•05:00 PM
End: Saturday, March 28, 2026•07:00 PM
Location: Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, Finlator Hall• 1801 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27605 US
Host contact info WakeNCICEWatch@proton.me
Join our ICE watch training so we can support our neighbors and organize in our community in Wake County.
This training will include a verifier training (~1 hr 30 min) and a dispatcher training (~30 min). Please indicate in the RSVP if you are interested in attending both trainings.
Please also indicate if you have any food allergies!
Sign Up Here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/ice-watch-verifier-dispatcher-training-5/

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting
2026-03-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee studies questions dealing with routes, services, passenger amenities.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Public Art and Design Board Meeting
2026-03-31 17:00 - 18:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Please join us for a meeting of the Public Art and Design Board from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Public Art and Design Board meets in person at the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, or you may join the meeting virtually.
