Icky Science

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

Yucky, super gross, slimy, sticky, stinky science! This STEM program will bring out your inner mad scientist with hands-on experiments and fun for all. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Fire Prevention Week at the Raleigh Fire Museum

Keeter Training Center 105 Keeter Center Dr, Raleigh, NC

It's Fire Prevention Week, and the Raleigh Fire Museum will be open to the public! Join us for an Antique Fire Engine Muster and a chance to view artifacts and images representing over 150 years of firefighting in the Capitol City.

Harvest Fest

Pullen Park Amusements 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC

Join us to gather around a warm bonfire, decorate a family pumpkin and enter into our contest. After all that, play our fall games, and purchase your fall favorites including pumpkins, corn stalks, and more from local vendors. We will kick off our event with a drum circle and end the day enjoying live music. The Raleigh Fire Department will be on-site to wrap up Fire Prevention Week. They will be sharing tips and celebrating with their Fire Truck bounce house and slide. This will be free for all. Cost: $35 Harvest Fest Family Package (Includes 4 ride tickets, 4 carnival game tickets, 1 Junior Conductor Adventure, and a pumpkin for the family to decorate.) Additional ride and game tickets will be sold at normal rates.

Bat House Painting and Bat Walk

Lake Wheeler Park 6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC

Help the bat conservation effort by painting and taking home your very own bat house! After enjoying time to paint your custom bat house, we will take a short walk around Lake Wheeler Park to listen for bat calls. We may get lucky and see one flying overhead! his event requires pre-registration, so sign-up today to reserve your spot!

Fall Leaves at Thomas Crowder Woodland Center

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

Why do leaves change color? Come find out in this fun-filled program. Participants will learn about leaves while participating in leaf-themed activities. We will even perform a science experiment to see what pigments leaves have. Ages: 7 - 10Cost: $4Advance registration is required. Adult(s) must accompany participant(s). Adult(s) attend free and do not need to register.Register on RecLink

Artist Reception: September & October Gallery Exhibits at Sertoma Arts Center

Sertoma Arts Center 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us for an artist reception celebrating the artists of the September & October Gallery Exhibits at Sertoma Arts Center on Sunday, October 15, from 2 to 4 p.m.  Learn more about the September & October Gallery Exhibits at Sertoma Arts Center Event Details When: Sunday, October 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 Cost: Free and open to the public Some artworks are for sale. Contact Sertoma Arts Center for details.

Provide input on Raleigh’s FY25 Budget at an upcoming Listening Session

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

The City of Raleigh Budget and Management Services Department is hosting listening sessions with the community to pilot a new engagement approach for the City! Hearing from residents, businesses, and organization is critical to creating an equitable City budget. They are asking residents for input on items like transportation, housing, parks, and the environment. Be sure to sign up for a session by clicking here: https://forms.office.com/g/6nmBjHXHdw. Learn more about the budget process at https://raleighnc.gov/grants-funding-and-relief/budget-process or contact the City at 919-996-4270 or budget@raleighnc.gov In-Person Listening Sessions: Tuesday, October 10th, 6-7:30pm: District A Green Road Community Center Wednesday, October 11th, 6-7:30pm: District B Abbot's Creek Community Center Monday, October 16th, 6-7:30pm: District C – John Chavis Park Community Center Reception Hall Tuesday, October 17th, 6-7:30pm: District D Carolina Pines Community Center Thursday, October 19th, 6-7:30pm: District E Glen Eden Park Community Center Tuesday, October 24th 6-7:30 “Budget & Brews!”: Trophy Brewing on Morgan Street Virtual Listening Sessions: Thursday October 12th 6-7:30pm Saturday, October 14th 10-11:30am Wednesday, October 18th 12-1:30pm Saturday, October 21st, 10-11:30am Saturday, October 21st, 1-2:30pm Monday, October 23rd 6-7:30pm Wednesday October 25th 6-7:30pm Thursday October 26th 12-1:30pm Thursday October 26th 6-7:30pm

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC)

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

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is an all-volunteer advisory body, appointed by the Raleigh City Council. Members are responsible for making recommendations on the implementation of relevant programs, policies, regulations, and funding priorities regarding walking and bicycling in Raleigh. Meets The third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified. 6 p.m. BPAC Agenda

North CAC

Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC

The Agenda for this meeting is as follows: Parks and Rec Police Report Elections Despite the fact that I resigned as Chair last month I am going to Chair this meeting and hopefully find people willing to be Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. Please consider taking an active part in this organization by running for one of these positions. Best regards, Mike O’Sullivan Acting Chair

Raleigh Historic Development Commission Meeting

Urban Design Center One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, October 17 at 7:45 a.m. in Suite 100, One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601. Please allow time to go through building security.  Information and building rules are available online. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov 1. Call to Order A. Roll Call B. National Community Planning Month 2. Consent Items A. Approval of Minutes from September 19, 2023 This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 3. Public Comment A. Public Comment - Limit to 3 minutes 4. New Business A. Right-of-Way Closure: Elm Street Alley (STC-03-2023) Oakwood National Register Historic District This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. B. Preservation NC Conference Reports C. Sir Walter Raleigh Awards Donation D. Voice Mail Public Comment 5. Committee Reports A. Research B. Community Awareness C. Certificate of Appropriateness D. Nominations E. Prince Hall HOD Ad Hoc 6. Other Business A. Report of Commissioners B. Report of Historic Preservation Unit This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment. 7. Adjournment A. Adjourn Meeting The Commission typically meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:45 a.m. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. Raleigh Historic Development Commission public meetings are broadcast and […]

City Council Work Session

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

A. 11:30 A.M. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR 1. Dix Park Project Update 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.