The Haunted at the Pines

Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

Come out, if you dare, for a haunted night at the Pines. Each ghoul-themed room will have frightful music for the perfect Halloween thrill! Enter at your own risk! All event proceeds will go to Raleigh Parks' Play it Forward Financial Assistance Fund. Ages: 10+Cost: $5 per personRegister on RecLinkAttendees will travel through the haunted house in groups of four.

Commerce Place(making) – Opening Day Event!

Commerce Place

On First Friday in November, the City of Raleigh welcomes you to Commerce Place in the Warehouse District. We’ve recently implemented some pedestrian-oriented improvements to Commerce Place, including outdoor seating, overhead lighting, and a striking mural created by local artist Mary Carter Taub. Stop by Commerce Place, located between W. Martin and Davie streets, to join us in celebrating a new pedestrian-friendly “third place” for the people of Raleigh. As a future event center, Commerce Place will fit right in on any First Friday itinerary that includes CAM, the Pit, Boxcar, Videri Chocolate, Raleigh Denim, 311 Gallery and other local businesses. Come out for snacks, games, live music, a raffle for items donated by Warehouse District businesses, and to share your thoughts on the new Commerce Placevision. Visit our Commerce Place project webpage to learn more about the project! Commerce Place accessible via either W. Martin or W. Davie streets, Raleigh, NC, 27601. Please note this event is outdoors and will not be held in the event of severe weather.

First Friday Movie and Market – Freaky Friday

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

Join us for this free family night out in Downtown Raleigh. Bring a blanket or chair to relax on the lawn for the movie, grab a bite from the food trucks and explore the market! Market & food trucks: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.Live music: 6 p.m.Free movie on the lawn: 7:15 p.m.

Day of the Dead

City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

Join the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum for an evening of festivities for the Day of the Dead. We will have live performances that will get you moving, fun food options, unique crafts, refreshing beer to sip, and a whole host of exciting activities waiting for you. Don't miss out on the fun! This event is family-friendly. Ages: AllCost: Free

Raleigh Youth Summit

Marsh Creek Community Center 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

The Raleigh Youth Summit is a collaborative, youth-inspired partnership between the City of Raleigh and the community designed to encourage, educate, and empower our Youth through meaningful engagement, connecting their present with our shared future. The agenda will be available soon! Register now. Learn more about Raleigh Youth Summit

Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network – Session 3

Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

The Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN) will occur bi-weekly on Saturdays to educate residents about community issues related to Walnut Creek in Raleigh. Sign up for a session today! Key themes include: Watershed Management Environmental justice and advocacy Green infrastructure Community Science and engagement Benefits: $400 stipend after completing a session Environmental toolkit Skills to create meaningful change in your community Mentorship

Floravita Exhibition Opening | SEEK Raleigh

Birdland 706 Mountford Avenue, Raleigh, NC

The Grid Project will host an Opening Reception for the  Floravita Exhibition on Saturday, November 2, from 1-5 pm. Floravita The “Floravita” exhibition, curated by Pete Sack of the Grid Project, is about the balance between living and letting go. Artists Alia El-Bermani, Skillet Gilmore, Oami Powers, and Sally Van Gorder explore how the fading of one life isn’t an ending; it’s part of an ongoing, interconnected rhythm—a dance of life and nature. Location: Birdland, 706 Mountford Ave, Raleigh NC Exhibition Dates: November 2-December 8, 2024 Read more about the exhibition and The Grid Project.

Raleigh Arts Commission Intro to Grant Funding Workshop 2

Kiwanis Park 2525 Noble Road

Intro to Grant Funding Workshop for 2025-2026City of Raleigh Arts Commission Grants Interested in learning more about the City of Raleigh Arts Commission’s grant program and whether your nonprofit organization is eligible to apply for this funding? Two one-hour Intro to Grant Funding Workshops will be offered this fall and are open to anyone interested in learning more about the Raleigh Arts Commission’s grant program. The workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. This session is on Nov. 2, but another session will be held Oct. 30. The Intro to Grant Funding Workshop introduces potential applicants to the Raleigh Arts Commission’s work and explores in general how grant funding processes work, with a goal of helping participants decide whether or not this grant program and/or any other is a good fit for their organization. Note that Raleigh nonprofits that have never received Arts Commission grant funding before and plan to apply for a 2025-2026 grant are required to attend one of the two workshop sessions scheduled. Intro to Grant Funding Workshop Session 2: When: Saturday, Nov. 2 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Kiwanis Community Center, 2525 Noble Road, Raleigh Cost: Free Register online for this workshop.

Let’s Skate

Sanderford Road Community Center 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC

Come out and enjoy roller skating at Sanderford Road Park! Join us for our monthly event for skaters of all ages and abilities. Music will be provided and a roller skating instructor will be on-site to answer questions.Please bring your own folding chairs for breaks and safety gear (helmet, wrist guards, knee pads) if you have them. We will provide wrist guards for those who need them. Grab your skates and roll on by for some four-wheel fun!Location: Sanderford Road ParkCost: FreeAges: 18+

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting

Raleigh Union Station 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC

This committee studies questions dealing with routes, services, passenger amenities. Members: Latonia Williams (Chair)Sara PradoJennifer Truman - Ex-Officio For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 3716 & 3800 Pearl Road

Barwell Road Community Center 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

Nov. 46 p.m. Barwell Road Community Center 3716 & 3800 Pearl Rd Pre-Submittal R-4 TO R-10-CU (Additional Information) C Worth Mills Tate

JOIN US! Monday, November 4th, for the Five Points CAC virtual (Zoom) meeting 7-8pm – Help plan the future of Raleigh!

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84111555416 It was pointed out to me that our next FP CAC meeting which would normally be on November 11th falls on Veterans Day.  I'm moving our meeting to Nov 4th.  Hope you all can make it. Tentative Agenda 1. Police Report – Officer Kevin Taylor 2. Raleigh’s planning department will present about creating a new comprehensive plan for the City of Raleigh. Here’s a description from City staff: “Reflecting Raleigh: the next comprehensive plan will be a multi-year, citywide effort. Our goal is to create a plan that truly reflects the history, assets, and perspectives of all Raleigh residents.” 3. News from City Council Member Christina Jones and Q&A