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  • Wake BRT: Southern Corridor Station Area Plan Open House

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    What could better bus service along Wilmington Street mean for you? Come see what’s planned and share your feedback. The Southern BRT Station Area Plan will support a connection from downtown Raleigh to Garner Station Boulevard with faster, more frequent bus service. Your input can help improve the experience for residents, businesses, and visitors along the corridor. Two open houses, same information.  Explore maps and proposed improvements Learn about the plan and timeline Share your ideas and feedback Can’t attend? Review project materials and share your feedback online Station Area Planning: Southern.

  • City of Raleigh and Wake County Candidates’ Forum

    Estey Hall, Shaw University 118 East South Street, Raleigh

    City of Raleigh and Wake County Candidates’ Forum Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM | Estey Hall on Shaw University Campus The countdown to Election Day is on, and PowerUp NC, a program of North Carolina League Conservation Voters Foundation, is excited to partner with Shaw University, Raleigh Downtown, JETCV, Radical Futurist Labs, and Power the Vote to organize a nonpartisan candidates’ forum for the upcoming City of Raleigh and Wake County elections. This is your chance to ask the questions that matter most and leave with a clearer understanding of where candidates stand on the issues affecting our community—like the economy, energy, education, affordable housing, and family-sustaining wages. Submit your questions when you register, and a moderator will pose them to the candidates. We’ll also have free lunch at noon and free childcare. Please register in advance so that we can plan accordingly: https://secure.ngpvan.com/J5tvJeHdQEOObaYwhv2UNw2 Forum Schedule 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM City of Raleigh Mayoral & City Council Candidates   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Enjoy a free meal, meet neighbors, and connect with others in the community.   1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Wake County Commissioner, Water and Soil District Supervisor, & Board of […]

  • 2026 Raleigh Medal of Arts Award Ceremony

    Stewart Theater 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC

    The 2026 Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards will feature presentations and performances honoring extraordinary achievements in the arts. 2026 Medal awardess are Lauren Kennedy Brady, Alec and Georgia Donaldson, Chasta Hamilton, Living in Color Exhibit, Peter Marín, Rafael A. Osuba, Michelle Pearson, Zalman “Zali” Raffael, Seed Art Share, Lizette Cruz Watko. Event Details When: Monday October 19, 2026, 6:00-9 p.m. Where: Stewart Theatre in NC State University's Talley Student Union The pre-show reception with live entertainment begins at 6 p.m., and the awards program starts at 7 p.m. Ticket Details   Reserve your ticket on Eventbrite! Tickets are free, general admission, and first come, first served. There is a two-ticket limit per order. Learn more about the 2026 Medal of Arts Ceremony and Awardees   Accessibility The Stewart Theatre at Talley Student Union is an accessible venue and information about parking, navigation and more can be found on the venue’s accessibility webpage. ASL interpretation, audio description, captioning, large print materials and quiet space can be provided upon request. For questions or to request accommodations or services, please contact Barbette Hunter (barbette.hunter@raleighnc.gov / 919-996-3610) at least two weeks before the event so we can make every effort to meet your needs. Requests received after this date will be accommodated, when possible, but […]

  • City Council Work Session

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

  • City Council Afternoon Session

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

  • Commute Smart Greenway Pop-Up

    north hills park 100 Chowan Circle, Raleigh, NC

    Commute Smart Raleigh is hitting the greenways this October! Stop by one of our pop-up events to meet the Commute Smart Raleigh team and pick up complimentary safety items and swag while celebrating Raleigh's greenway system. Whether you're walking, running or enjoying the greenway another way, stop by and say hello!

  • Western BRT Open House: Downtown Cary Park

    Downtown Cary Park 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NC

    The Western Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will connect downtown Raleigh to downtown Cary with more frequent and reliable transit service. The project has completed the 30% design milestone and is advancing through final design and environmental review. We're inviting the community to learn more about the project at one of three upcoming drop-in style open houses.

  • Arts Commission

    Raleigh Arts Conference Room 27 W HARGETT ST STE 302, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Candidate Forum At-Large and District D

    Virtual Meeting

    Raleigh City Council Candidate Forum  At-Large and District D October 20th – 7:00pm Virtual Forum Hosted by   West Raleigh CAC, Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement and Hillsborough-Wade CAC are holding a joint candidate forum for Raleigh At-Large and District D Candidates on October 20th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. We will follow the traditional format of opening statements followed by questions from our moderators who will focus on topics of interest to our vibrant Raleigh neighborhoods. Participants can submit questions via chat and there will be a time limit on answers. Our CAC’s encourage robust civic engagement and this will be an opportunity to hear from candidates who can offer their vision for Raleigh’s future and how they would tackle today’s issues. We hope you can join us.   Joint CAC Candidate Forum Time: Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82058361748 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,82058361748# US +13126266799,,82058361748# US (Chicago)

  • City of Raleigh Expo and Job Fair

    Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC

    Attend our expo and job fair to showcase your skills and explore different roles within our dynamic, evolving organization. Pre-register online.   What Job Seekers Can Expect From entry-level to experienced professionals, discover jobs where your contributions can have a meaningful impact on a rapidly growing city. Connect with employees from across the City; Explore roles in a variety of departments; and, Learn about our competitive pay and full suite of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial goals. Event Details Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center (formerly Raleigh Convention Center), 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Bus Access: GoRaleigh Route 100 and the R-Line Closest Parking: Public Decks at Lenoir Street

  • Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway – Glen Eden Pilot Park

    Glen Eden Pilot Park 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh

    The City of Raleigh's Solid Waste Services team will be hosting popups to hand out FREE biodegradable yard waste bags this fall. Swing by Glen Eden Pilot Park to pick up your five (5) FREE biodegradable paper yard waste bags! Solid Waste Services staff will be on hand to answer all your questions about the city's new service for residents, Enhanced Weekly Yard Waste Pickup. Stormwater staff will also be available to share information about Glen Eden Pilot Park's Green Stormwater Infrastructure and answer questions about water quality programs.

  • Planning Commission Text Change Committee

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