The Environmental Advisory Board gives the City Council advice on matters related to environmental quality and promotes environmental protection standards and policies to the public.
The Human Relations Commission works to promote human dignity, equal opportunity and harmony among Raleigh residents. View the meeting agenda on Boarddocs. Date: Thursday, Oct. 9 Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601 For more information, visit Human Relations Commission.
The City of Raleigh Museum, with support from Moore Square and The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, are presenting an immersive living history experience at Moore Square! There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning rich, vibrant colors, and as the sun goes down in Moore Square, some very remarkable figures who shaped Raleigh’s rich past will be on hand to share their experiences and contributions to Raleigh’s history. Take a journey through time by candlelight, where you’ll encounter talented local actors who will bring these compelling stories to life through powerful monologues. Join us at the Community Tables after your stroll through history to make a free fall-themed craft. There will be Fall Snacks and beverages as well as a premier craft experience available for purchase to help benefit the City of Raleigh Museum. Some of our vendor partners will also be on hand with food and beverages for purchase. Location: Moore Square Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required
Join us for the next hiring event Saturday, Oct. 11, at our state-of-the-art Law Enforcement Training Center. The Raleigh Police Department is offering a great opportunity for you to begin the hiring process for our upcoming academy. Join us to take the Reading Comprehension Test and Physical Fitness Assessment. Please arrive dressed in athletic attire to participate in the Physical Fitness Assessment. If unable to participate in the Physical Fitness Assessment, please contact the Raleigh Police Recruiting Unit at (919) 996-1343. Recruiters will be present to answer questions and discuss career opportunities! Applicants must be at least 20 years of age to participate. More details and registration Event Details Date: Saturday, Oct. 11 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Location: Raleigh Police Department Law Enforcement Training Center, 2320 Law Enforcement Drive, Raleigh, NC
Oct. 11 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd 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!
Ride Information Saturday, October 11th at 10am 21 miles - Anderson Point Park to Chavis Park and back. View route information Our third ride will be even a little longer starting at Anderson Point Park. From there, we will ride together west toward Chavis Park, making a couple of stops along the way to imagine where and how public art could be added to this section of the greenway. The pace will be fun and social. Expect to maintain an average of 10 mph.
Calling all young hoop stars and future MVPs! Raleigh Athletics will be hosting the 2025 Youth Basketball Signing Day event on Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. - noon at Method Park and Community Center. This fun-filled event will officially promote the 2025 youth basketball registration, offering families a chance to register their children for the upcoming season and enjoy a day of excitement and community spirit. This is more than just sign-ups—it's a celebration of youth, teamwork, and the joy of the game. Activities will include: Basketball games and activities for kids of all ages Music Food trucks Giveaways and raffle prizes Details Location: Method Community Park Date: Saturday, Oct. 11 Time: 10 a.m. - noon Ages: 5 - 17 Event Cost: Free League Fee: $51 Residents / $66 Non-residents Register on RecLink
The Raleigh Fire Museum and the Raleigh Fire Education Team are partnering to bring a Fire Prevention Week display based on this year’s theme: “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” What you can see and do: Learn about Fire Prevention Week and how to prevent lithium-ion battery fires; Experience fire history through artifacts, images, and exhibits representing over 150 years of firefighting in Raleigh; Touch a fire truck and explore authentic firefighting equipment; and, Spray a fire hose and enjoy hands-on fun for kids and adults. Date: Saturday, Oct. 11 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Raleigh Fire Museum at the Keeter Training Center, 105 Keeter Center Drive
Come and enjoy vintage games with us! From board games to colonial fun, we will have a wide range of activities. Kids will play and learn about history. Fun for all ages! Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Saturday, Oct. 11 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free No registration required
Join artist Jim Gallucci and his team for an iron pour and see public art for Sertoma Park being created in real time! Watch as molten iron is poured into sand molds during this dramatic and high-energy event and learn about the scratch block process—a unique way to design cast iron artwork. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and heat of the pour, grab a bite from local food trucks, and take part in a fun, creative experience for all ages. The event starts at 11am with the furnace lighting around noon. Enjoy food trucks and crafts while you wait for the iron to reach 3000 degrees Farenheit—the temperature at which the molten iron can be cast. Jim and his team will pour almost 1,400 lbs from 2 to 4pm. Learn more about Public Art at Sertoma Arts Center. In the event of a weather cancellation, a rain date will occur Sunday, October 12.
Please come out to Moore Square in downtown Raleigh on Monday, October 13 at 12:15 pm for a ceremonial planting of an oak tree, the first of 250 trees to be planted in Raleigh in celebration of our nation's 250th birthday. This wonderful campaign to plant 250 trees is being organized by Rotary Club of Raleigh. They are raising funds and partnering with the City of Raleigh and other organizations to plant the trees over the next year. WRAL TV5 will be covering the event, and North State Bank is the presenting sponsor. If you'd like to make a gift to help plant the 250 trees, please visit: https://www.givsum.com/opportunities/america-250-oak-city-250-tree-campaign-fa6ce4311 What a great gift to commemorate Raleigh's heritage as the City of Oaks and honor our shared legacy of service, sustainability and community.
Public Meeting - October 13, 2025 The City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment will conduct a public meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street. For more information, please contact Justin Rametta or visit the Board of Adjustmentwebpage. A. Call to Order B. Old Business B.1 BOA-0040-2025: 2308 Grant Avenue, 1401 Chester Road Whereas Chester Road Investors, LLC, property owner requests:(i) a variance for complete relief to the required 6’ wide sidewalk of UDO Section 8.5.4.C., in order to not construct a sidewalk along Grant Avenue; and (ii) a variance for complete relief from the required street tree plantings of UDO Section 8.5.4.C., which requires five (5) street trees along Grant Avenue, in order to preserve the two (2) existing maple trees along Grant Avenue, in association with a 7-unit townhouse project proposed on a property totaling .5-acre zoned Residential-6 and located at 2308 Grant Avenue and 1401 Chester Road. This case is DEFERRED/PENDING: Not to be discussed at this meeting. B.2 BOA-0037-2025: 2713 Crestline Avenue Whereas Louise and Joey Thompson, property owners, request a variance for 520 square foot of relief from the 1000 […]