Livable Raleigh

North CAC
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614

Tuesdays in the Square
2026-04-21 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!
Details
Location: Nash Square
April 21: Transportation and Connectivity
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

City Council Work Session
2026-04-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
Meeting agendas are posted the Thursday before the scheduled meeting.
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Agenda and supporting documents at https://pub-raleighnc.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8c703add-d99f-4b0d-a4a0-370ab72cf8ed&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

City Council Afternoon Session
2026-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

Arts Commission
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Arts Conference Room, 27 W HARGETT ST STE 302, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Meeting Details

View agenda and past meeting minutes on RaleighNC.gov. Links to the agendas and minutes for upcoming meetings will appear next to the meeting information listed on the page at the appropriate time.
For meetings prior to October 2025, view agenda and past meeting minutes on BoardDocs.
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

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 3725 Harden Road
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Follow the Child Montessori School, 3601 Harden Road, Raleigh, 27607
April 21, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Follow the Child Montessori School, 3601 Harden Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
3725 Harden Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO OX-7-CU
(Additional Information)
E
Jamie Schwedler
Marziano II

Earth Day Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway
2026-04-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Wilder’s Grove Solid Waste Services, 630 Beacon Lake Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Use your lunch break to pick-up your FREE biodegradable yard waste bags from the City of Raleigh’s Solid Waste Services!
Swing by the Wilders Grove Solid Waste Services Facility to pickup your five (5) FREE biodegradable yard waste bags and enjoy a sweet treat this Earth Day! The Solid Waste Services Communications staff will be on-hand to answer all your questions about the upcoming transition to weekly Enhanced Yard Waste Pickup for residents. Get a jumpstart on your springtime yard clean-up and celebrate our Earth with the Solid Waste Services team!

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Natural Resources
2026-04-22 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

Police Advisory Board Meeting
2026-04-22 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.

Artist Reception | Continuum: Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Block Gallery, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
“Continuum: Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art,” is a group exhibit curated by Public and Community Artist Kulsum Tasnif that celebrates process, reverence, and renewal within Islamic art. It gathers Muslim American artists working across traditional and contemporary forms – from Tezhip (illumination), Arabic calligraphy and Islamic geometry, to new works inspired by these classical disciplines.
Join us for an Artist Reception on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Block Gallery located inside the Raleigh Municipal Building.

Air Chrysalis: Celebrate the Artwork
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Woven installation by Patrizia Ferreira at Walnut Creek Wetland Center
Free and Open to the Public
Join us for the opening of Air Chrysalis on International Mother Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Walnut Creek Wetland Park, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, NC 27610
To view the artwork, take the Walnut Creek Greenway trail South from either the Peterson Street entrance or Education Center trail to the greenway. The work is suspended over the greenway trail between the bridge and pavilion. From State Street or further south, take the Walnut Creek Greenway past the pavilion. From Garner Road, take the Walnut Creek Greenway east towards the Education center and head south, continuing on the Walnut Creek Greenway.
Learn more about the installation and artist

Under One Canopy: Supporting Roots & Roofs in Wake County
2026-04-22 17:30 - 20:00 | All Faith’s Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Under One Canopy is a public event aimed at highlighting the importance of Wake County’s urban tree canopy. Leading experts will showcase research-based strategies that anyone, from individual residents to policymakers, can take to be good stewards of green spaces in a rapidly growing region. Topics will range from the latest Wake County tree canopy assessment to healing our environment one back yard at a time. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how policies that improve environmental resiliency can support sustainable and intentionally planned growth.

EVENT DETAILS

When

April 22nd, 5:30 – 8:00

Where

Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel
1030 Richardson Dr., Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh, NC 27603

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/under-one-canopy-supporting-roots-roofs-in-wake-county-tickets-1986654005610?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

West Raleigh CAC Meeting
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Wednesday April 22nd at 7pm
It’s time to meet and talk about what’s going on in West Raleigh!
No presentations this month but we always have space
for community updates from anyone who would like to raise a concern
or share information with our group. It’s our time to stay connected and stay informed.
We hope you can join us on Wednesday evening via zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Recycling Tours at Sonoco
2026-04-23 09:30 - 11:30 | Wilder’s Grove Solid Waste Services, 630 Beacon Lake Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Raleigh residents can take a behind-the-scenes tour of the City’s recycling partner Sonoco Recycling located at 111 South Rogers Lane in Raleigh.
Join the Solid Waste Services Communications team to see first-hand how recyclables get sorted, processed, and prepared. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn about the process of recycling right here in our community!
09:30 AM – 09:45 AM
Arrival at Solid Waste Services Wilders Grove Facility
Bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. for Sonoco Recycling.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Solid Waste Services Recycling in Raleigh Presentation
Members of the Solid Waste Services communications team will give an overview of how recycling works in the city of Raleigh.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Sonoco Facility Tour
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Bus return to Solid Waste Service Wilders Grove

HUB Certification Info Session and Registering as a City Vendor (Virtual)
2026-04-23 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register on Microsoft Teams (use desktop computer for best results)
Are you a construction, contracting or services business that wants to work on government projects? Join us for a virtual info session and learn how to apply for certification as a Historically Underutilized Business with the North Carolina Department of Administration (HUB/NCDOA).
Benefits include greater access to government contracts and business opportunities, exclusive listing on our online directory of HUB/DBE certified businesses, and opportunities for business development and professional growth.
To be eligible, your business must owned and controlled by 51 percent or more of the following minority groups:

Black Americans;
Hispanic Americans;
Pacific-Asian Americans;
American Indians;
Females;
Disabled – A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3; or,
Disadvantaged – A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637.

Register today on Microsoft Teams!
For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole
2026-04-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – April 23, 2026

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission Committee of the Whole will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, April 23 at 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street in conference room 305.
For more information about the meetings, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage.

A.

Call to Order

B.

New Business

B.1

Rezoning Z-48-25: Lake Boone Trail and Blue Ridge Road, at the intersection of Lake Boone Trail and Blue Ridge Road (District E)

Jacob Hunt, Planning and Development
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This is a request to establish a Campus Master Plan for Rex Hospital.
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The deadline for Planning Commission action is June 16, 2026.

C.

Other Business

D.

Adjournment

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.

Marsh Creek Watershed Public Meeting
2026-04-23 16:00 - 18:30 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Meeting Details
We are hosting a public meeting to share updates on the Marsh Creek Watershed Study. In this meeting, we will share our results and recommended stormwater improvement projects that will reduce flooding, improve water quality, and protect the community. Parks staff will also provide information about the Marsh Creek Greenway project.

What’s a Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land where rainwater collects and flows or drains to a larger body of water. That can be a lake, stream, river, or ocean. The Marsh Creek Watershed is located Northeast Raleigh.
The goal is to identify ways to improve the watershed by:

Reducing flooding impacts
Renewing stormwater pipes and infrastructure that is in poor condition
Improving water quality
Repairing streambanks

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2026-04-23 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.

Mordecai CAC
2026-04-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Christ the King Church, 1426 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh
Please join us this Thursday

Thursday, April 23: CAC meeting with free Trophy Pizza!

5:30-6:30pm

1426 Wake Forest Rd. (the “small church” – former Christ the King location)

Agenda:

Update from District C Council member Corey Branch

Update on Seaboard Station from Mosiah Lloyd, Hoffman Development

Community Announcements

Police Report

Free Pizza

This meeting is in person only.

Mental Health Check In
2026-04-23 18:00 - 21:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Join us for Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings & Connection, a preventative wellness conversation centered on how food impacts our overall well-being beyond diet culture and restriction.Empty heading
Globally, food is recognized as medicine, culture, and a cornerstone of community. This check-in invites us to begin approaching it in the same way, examining how our relationship with food shapes our well-being across multiple dimensions.
Guided by an interdisciplinary panel of professionals and community leaders, this conversation will explore:Empty heading

Food as Comfort — Without Guilt
Food as Preventative Care
Nourishment vs. Restriction
Food, Culture & Connection

This experience reflects a grassroots approach to wellness—neighbors, professionals, and organizers working side by side to ensure our community has access to holistic, non-clinical support. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Hosted by Let’s Get Social Raleigh Foundation INC and John P. Top Green African American Cultural Center
Location: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Annual Heirloom Plant Sale
2026-04-24 08:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-25 08:30 - 14:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
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 at 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! For questions or more information, please call 919-996-4364.
Location: Mordecai Historic Park
Ages: All ages
Cost: $3 – $5 per plant

School of Rock Performance
2026-04-24 17:00 - 19:30 | Pullen Park Amusements, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27606
Join us for an evening of free music and fun as students from the School of Rock in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, and Holly Springs perform at the Pullen Park event stage.
Bring your own chairs or blanket to enjoy this outdoor concert showcasing talented young local musicians playing a variety of music, perfect for all ages.
Visit the “musical petting zoo”, where you can learn about and try real instruments with guidance from musicians!
Location: Pullen Park Amusements
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Raleigh’s Earth Day celebration
2026-04-24 17:00 - 22:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Raleigh’s Earth Day celebration is Friday, April 24 from 5-10 pm at Dix Park. Explore earth-conscious vendors, hear live performances, meet local environmental leaders, and enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie. Learn new low-waste practices and practical ways to care for our planet.

National Prescription Take Back Day
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Falls River Pharmacy, 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Join the City of Raleigh Police Department and Substance Use Advisory Commission in addressing the drug overdose epidemic by participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day!
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.
When? Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where? Falls River Pharmacy, 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Suite 109, Raleigh NC
Wegmans, 1200 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh NC
Safeguard your community’s safety and health by responsibly disposing of unneeded medication!

National Prescription Take Back Day
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Wegmans Wake Town, 1200 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27609

Raleigh Community Health Fair!
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Roberts Park, 1300 East Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Join us for the 5th Annual Raleigh Community Health Fair.
This is a free event dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our community!
Here’s what awaits you:

Free medical and dental screenings
Vision checks and glasses
Mental health support
Health education and resources
Food, clothing, hygiene supplies and more

In addition, community members can participate in a blood drive, and donors will receive a gift card as a thank you! This is a wonderful opportunity to access important health services, connect with local organizations, and enjoy a day of community support, all at no cost. Hope to see you there!
Details
Location: Roberts Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Touch-a-Truck at Sanderford Road
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Receive a free, hands-on experience with vehicles of all kinds at Sanderford Road’s annual Touch-A-Truck event.
This interactive, family-friendly event allows children and adults to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite trucks and heavy machinery.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the individuals who operate these vehicles while protecting, serving, and improving the Raleigh community.
This event will also include a “No Horn Hour” to ensure that guests with sensitive hearing can comfortably experience the vehicles.
Details
Location: Sanderford Road Park
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (No Horn Hour, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Stitching Stories Reimagined Opening
2026-04-25 12:00 - 17:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Celebrate the arrival of Stitching Stories Reimagined to Dix Park. This traveling public art exhibit from Arise Collective showcases stories of addiction, abuse, COVID-19, and resilience, by using mosaic walls and mirrors to foster empathy, advocacy, and healing. Mix and mingle at the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel before viewing the community-initiated piece at 1100 Umstead Drive (near the chapel).

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2026-04-25 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, Apr. 25
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Sanderford Community Center; 2623 Sanderford Rd.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.
