Livable Raleigh

City of Raleigh Candidates' Forum
2026-02-07 10:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Estey Hall, Shaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh
Shape the future of Raleigh. Your vote matters in this year’s Raleigh Primary (March) and General Election (November).

In partnership with PowerUp NC and NCLCVF, Shaw University and Raleigh Downtown are hosting the City of Raleigh Candidates’ Forum on Saturday, February 7 at Shaw University.

This is your chance to meet Raleigh City Council candidates, hear where they stand on the issues that matter most, and make informed decisions.

FREE — Open to the public with lunch provided.

REGISTER — Scan the QR Code or register here: https://secure.ngpvan.com/ZkXyNxwFdUCMfCE7wDVtwg2.
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Celebrate Black History Month at Chavis Park
2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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This celebration offers a variety of activities aimed at educating, inspiring, and bringing people together. There will be food trucks, lessons for littles, Black-Owned Business Vendors, bounce houses, arts and crafts, and much more! We hope to see you there.
Location: John Chavis Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required

Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
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, Feb. 7
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Raleigh Pathways Center; 900 S. Wilmington St.

Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

Mardi Gras Masquerade Prom for Adults
2026-02-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Dix Park Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
After the success of last year’s Holly Jolly Raleigh Prom for Adults, tickets are now available for our Mardi Gras Masquerade Prom for Adults on Feb. 7, 2026!
We’re hosting a vibrant, masquerade-style evening where adults (21+) can get glammed up and celebrate Mardi Gras in style with music, masks, and magic all night long. Attendees will dance the night away to beats from our DJ, sip on adult beverages from local vendors at our cash bar, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and indulge in festive mocktails crafted by talented mixologists on-site.
Every registration supports the Raleigh Parks Play It Forward Financial Assistance Program, helping individuals and families play for a lifetime.
Location: The Chapel at Dix Park
Ages: 21 and older
Cost: $40
Get Tickets on RecLink

Living Legends: C.A.R.V.E. into Black Raleigh
2026-02-08 15:00 - 17:00 | John P. (Top) Greene, 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh
Living Legends: C.A.R.V.E. into Black Raleigh. Honoring Those Who are Uplifting the Black Community Now
Panel Discussion: “Living Legends of Raleigh”

Dr. Paul Baker – Art / Education/ Community
Dr. James T. Roberson Jr – Religion/ Education / Community / Veteran
Frances Lonnette Williams – Education/ Community
Rozalyn Blair-Sanders – Education / Community
SGT Patricia Harris – Veteran / Community
SFC Elree Smith – Veteran / Community

An unforgettable evening as we honor the living legends of Raleigh, North Carolina—visionaries, trailblazers, and community champions whose work has shaped the cultural, social, and economic landscape of the Black community. This powerful panel discussion will spotlight the individuals who have not only witnessed history but made history.
This celebration is a moment to give them their flowers, celebrate their resilience, and acknowledge the impact of their decades of service. Through conversation, storytelling, and shared wisdom, these icons will reflect on their journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the legacy they continue to build.
Discussion Themes

Roots & Rise: The origin stories of Raleigh’s community leaders
Breaking Barriers: How they created opportunities where none existed
Building the Future: Their hopes, advice, and continued vision for the next generation
Legacy & Love: Honoring their commitment, sacrifice, and leadership
Why This Matters in a world that often waits to honor people after they’re gone, we choose to celebrate them now—in their presence, with gratitude, respect, and joy.

Details
Location: John P. “Top” Green African American Cultural Center
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No Registration is Required

Board of Adjustment
2026-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Current and past Board of Adjustment meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and minutes may be viewed on the City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage.
The Board typically meets on the second Monday of each month at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. Board of Adjustment public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 6702, 6710, and 6518 Rock Quarry Road
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
February 9, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Barwell Community Center, Meeting Room, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
6702, 6710, and 6518 Rock Quarry Road
Pre-Submittal
CX-3-CU TO CX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
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Worth Mills

SW Raleigh Community Engagement (SWRCE) - ZOOM
2026-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting
Join us Monday night, February 9th at 7 PM for our regularly scheduled Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement Meeting. ZOOM Link here: This will be a virtual meeting using Zoom.

Greetings to Friends and Neighbors
City of Raleigh Inspections Report – City Inspector David Johnson will tell us what is changing this season with property upkeep.
City of Raleigh Monthly Report and Update – Captain Manson (SW-Southwest). Captain Nieters (SE-Southeast) are our District Commanders, Popular subjects are vandalism and Porch Pirates. (Always report porch pirates to Raleigh Police Dept.)
Raleigh Water Billing Update – Eli Medina from City staff will discuss Raleigh Water’s new customer billing portal, including key changes and the resources available to assist with account setup. The update will cover what customers need in order to create their new profile, how to re-enroll in Autopay, and where to access step-by-step instructions and support materials
Carolina Pines Community Center Projects and Updates – Playgrounds and tennis courts are being modified.
Carolina Pines Ave Improvement Project – Extending from Lake Wheeler Rd. to South Saunders St. Construction has started with alternating single lane traffic much of the day. This is a complex project. Suggest avoiding the area if you don’t live there.
Raleigh Golf Association (RGA) – Land Sale and Rezoning – RGA property north of Tryon Rd. has a buyer. Dominium Co. has extensive experience in constructing and managing it own 34,000 units in 19 states. The Dominium Co. has received Council approval for rezoning. The case allowing “Affordable 60% AMI” apartments being built there was approved on October 7th. The number of units planned is currently about 370. Planned improvements to Fairway Drive along with a signal light at Tryon Rd will affect us all.
Lake Wheeler Road Construction at Dix Park – The section of Lake Wheeler Road from South Saunders south to the railroad crossing beginning significant construction. Traffic in the area will be severely limited. Avoid or plan well in advance.
Community Safety – We all need to discuss any ideas about how we can make our neighborhoods safer. Incidents occur. How we come together matters a lot. Comments and updates from our community leaders and residents.

For March 9th we will be back to our in-person. We are scheduled at our traditional home Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd. for our In-Person Community Meeting at 7:00pm.
ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87875855393?pwd=[REDACTED]

Planning Commission
2026-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

City Council Work Session
2026-02-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Project Forecasting Workshop
2026-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Do you want to learn about exciting new projects and opportunities at the City of Raleigh? Join the Project Forecasting Workshop to learn about upcoming projects likeWake Bus Rapid Transit at New Bern Avenue, sidewalk additions, fire station construction, and more. See a full list on the Project Pipeline page.
For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).

Arts Commission Executive Committee
2026-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting
Meeting Details

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. unless listed otherwise on the calendar.
For more information about how to join the meeting, please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610.

Learn more about the Arts Commission Executive Committee

Let's Make Valentines
2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
February is the time to send a special note to the ones you love. Valentines are extra special when they are made by you!
Paper, ribbons, stickers, lace, and more will be provided. Each person can make up to 5 Valentines. This is a drop-in event for all ages, and adults are welcome!
Light snacks will be available, or you may bring your own dinner. Please let staff know at least 2 days in advance if your participant has allergies or special dietary concerns. Please register on RecLink so we can plan accordingly.
Location: Pullen Community Center
Ages: All
Cost: $5 per person
Register on RecLink

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Gorman Street Assemblage & 1107 Carlton Ave, 1121 Carlton Ave
2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
February 10, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606
Gorman Street Assemblage & 1107 Carlton Avenue, 1121 Carlton Avenue
Pre-Submittal
RX-3-w/ TOD & SRPOD TO RX-7-CU- w/ TOD & SRPOD
(Additional Information)
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Collier Marsh
Burns

City Council Public Comment
2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.
If you wish to speak in front of City Council, you must sign up in advance to speak. Read more about these public comment sessions and how to sign up.

Raleigh Historic Development Commission
2026-02-11 08:30 - 10:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.
Raleigh Historic Development Commission public meetings will be broadcast live on RTN 11 and on our live streaming webpage. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.
Agenda and Participation
Visit the RHDC webpage for additional information on how to participate in person or by voicemail comment.

Love Bugs: A Program for Preschoolers and Caregivers
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Do you love to run, hop, skip and play with your preschooler?
Our theme will be love, wearing red, reading about love, and making a special love bug craft. Bring a friend.
This Lovebug program will focus on fostering emotional skills (such as love and friendship) and basic science concepts (insects) through hands-on art, songs, and nature exploration.
Children will learn to appreciate bugs and practice kindness through crafts—such as making their own colorful ‘love bugs’ from craft supplies or natural items—along with stories and simple experiments. The program creates a joyful, engaging environment for learning about feelings and the world around them.
Location: Barwell Road Community Center
Ages: 3-5 (accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $5

In-Person Water Billing "Office Hours"
2026-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Biltmore Community Center
2615 Fitzgerald Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610

In-Person Water Billing "Office Hours"
2026-02-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Millbrook Recreation Center
1905 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
Where to find your account number on your current bill
Your account number can be found:

on your paper bill or
in your monthly emails from Raleigh Water titled “City of Raleigh – A Friendly Reminder Your Bill is Due.“

Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Substance Use Advisory Commission advocates for a healthy community by promoting best practices for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. View the agenda and minutes on BoardDocs.
For more information, visit Substance Use Advisory Commission.

In-Person Water Billing Help Session
2026-02-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Tarboro Road Community Center
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Wednesday, Feb. 11
4–6 p.m.
Tarboro Road Community Center
121 N Tarboro St
Raleigh, NC 27610

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Transportation
2026-02-11 16:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
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

District E monthly meeting with Councilor Jones
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | La Cucina Italiana, 6552 Glenwood Avenue

District D: Election Changes Informational Session
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Avenue
The Community Engagement Department is offering District-based Informational Sessions to help residents understand the changes to the local election process. Staff will be available to share information, provide resources, and answer questions.

Come out, get informed, and get ready to vote!

Wednesday Feb. 11 (rescheduled from Feb. 2 due to weather)
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Oberlin Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh

In-Person Water Billing "Office Hours" Empty headin
2026-02-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Biltmore Hills Park, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Need help creating your new Raleigh Water Self-Service Portal account? We’re here to help!
Stop by anytime during event hours to get help from Raleigh Water staff.
Please bring:

your current Raleigh Water account number;
your zip code; and,
optional: a mobile device (phone or tablet or laptop).

Event Details
Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Biltmore Community Center
2615 Fitzgerald Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
Where to find your account number on your current bill
Your account number can be found:

on your paper bill or
in your monthly emails from Raleigh Water titled “City of Raleigh – A Friendly Reminder Your Bill is Due.“

Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum: Past, Present, and Future
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
After many years of dedicated care and thoughtful updates, the Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum is thrilled to introduce a new tour and exhibits featuring original items from the Pope Family.
This exciting development was only possible through years of careful planning, experimentation, and perseverance. Come along with Site Director Hazel Boomer and Museum Educator Maggie Damghani as they share the story of how the museum began, talk about its new interpretive plan, and look ahead to an exciting future.

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Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Thursday, Feb. 12
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Raleigh Transit Authority
2026-02-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
This meeting of the Raleigh Transit Authority will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the Public Comment begins at 4 p.m. For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.
If you’d like to submit a comment for the upcoming virtual meeting, please email GoRaleigh@raleighnc.gov.
The meeting may be viewed live via RTN 11, the City’s live stream page, and YouTube.

Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
2026-02-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.

Human Relations Commission Meeting
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Human Relations Commission works to promote human dignity, equal opportunity and harmony among Raleigh residents. View the meeting agenda on Boarddocs.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 12
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.
