Livable Raleigh

Coffee and Conversations – Food Security
2026-06-12 09:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | A Place At the Table, 300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
Join the Community Engagement Department and A Place at the Table for our monthly “Coffee and Conversations.” This event is meant to be friendly and welcoming, with open conversations about important topics. There won’t be a set agenda—just a chance to listen, share, and learn from each other. We hope to see you there!
Friday, April 10
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
A Place at the Table
300 W Hargett St Unit 50, Raleigh, NC

After the Conversation - Outreach at A Place at the Table
2026-06-12 09:30 - 11:00 | A Place At the Table, 300 West Hargett Street, Raleigh
June 12
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
300 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Join Community Engagement staff after Coffee and Conversations as they share resources from the Community Engagement vehicle. 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!

View Community Engagement event calendar

Celebrating Art & Transportation on Poole Road
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Poole Road Park, Parking lot at 1721 Riverview Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Poole Road Widening is Complete!
The City is excited to celebrate the completion of the Poole Road Widening Project with a ribbon-cutting event! We made improvements to Poole Road from Maybrook Drive to Barwell Road. Changes include a widened roadway, median, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities.
Learn more about the improvements on Poole Road!
Art and Poetry Along the Corridor
Public Artist Sharon Dowell designed unique bus shelters and a sculptural bench for the Neuse River trailhead as part of the street improvement project. Her art will provide a welcoming space for transit riders and trailhead visitors while showcasing the creativity of local writers.
Inspired by the work of the Carolina African American Writers Collective, the artwork features haiku by North Carolina poets and collective members Lenard Moore, Patricia A. Johnson, and Valeria Bullock

City Council Budget Work Session
2026-06-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for a budget work session.

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.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC)
2026-06-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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

City Council Work Session
2026-06-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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
2026-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

Arts Commission
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Arts Conference Room, 27 W HARGETT ST STE 302, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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

Seminar 2: Fire Safety - Grills, Bonfires and Backyard Fires
2026-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Topics of this class include:

Raleigh open burning law: only heating and cooking fires permitted
Fire size limits: no more than three feet high or two feet in diameter
Grill safety: 10-foot clearance from combustible construction required
Portable fire pits: must be 15 feet from any structure
Fire pit safety: always have extinguisher or hose nearby, 25-foot clearance
Brush Fires-Never light fires in windy conditions – one spark can travel far
Always fully extinguish before leaving – check embers
NC fireworks law: most exploding and airborne fireworks are illegal
Legal consumer fireworks: ground-based sparklers and fountains only
What to do if a fire escapes: call 911, evacuate, do not attempt to fight it

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Land Use
2026-06-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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

Planning Commission Text Change Committee
2026-06-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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.

Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
2026-06-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities addresses the needs of people with disabilities and their families in the City of Raleigh. View the meeting agenda and minutes on BoardDocs.
Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Pathways Center
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
For more information, visit Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

Design Review Commission
2026-06-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Design Review Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Design Review 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.

Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in-person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m.
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public.
This meeting will be streamed for public viewing – watch meeting.
The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Juneteenth Holiday 2026
2026-06-19 | NC

Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration
2026-06-19 10:00 - 21:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us at John Chavis Memorial Park for a historic Juneteenth celebration!
Come together with family, friends, and neighbors for a free day and evening of culture, entertainment, and fun as we honor history and celebrate freedom, resilience and community.

Day Party: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Splash into excitement with waterslides and water games, get creative with art on canvas and hands-on crafts, enjoy a live DJ spinning feel-good tunes, explore vendor booths, participate in interactive activities, take advatage of heath and wellness screenings, cool off at the splash pad, and fuel up with delicious offerings from food trucks.

Night Party: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Keep the fun going with live bands and performances by local artists, dance to DJ-curated music, enjoy interactive activities, face painting, inflatables, and browse vendor booths, all under the evening sky for a festive and memorable night.
Whether you’re here to dance, create, connect, or just soak in the festive atmosphere, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this celebration of culture, community, and joy!

Details
Location: John Chavis Memorial Park
Ages: All
Cost: Free

The Road From Emancipation to Freedom
2026-06-19 14:00 - 15:30 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Celebrate Juneteenth with us by learning more about its history! Torrey Dixon will speak on the legal journey of Juneteenth.
Born in the last capital of the Southern Confederacy (Danville, Va), Special Deputy Attorney General Torrey Dixon, who began his career as a civil rights attorney, will deliver the second of a two-part series on the legal and historical significance of Juneteenth in spoken word. Presented by the City of Raleigh Museum in Partnership with the Capital City Lawyers Association.

Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

NCMA Movie Night: Shrek
2026-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Moore Square, in partnership with the North Carolina Museum of Art, brings free outdoor movies to downtown Raleigh this spring and summer.
Join us monthly for themed activities and programming, including food trucks beginning at 6 p.m., followed by an evening film under the stars at 7:15 pm.
Movie Lineup

Saturday, June 20 – Shrek (2001)
Friday, July 10 – Wicked: For Good (2025)

Details
Location: Moore Square
Food Trucks: 6 – 9 p.m.
Movie: 7:15 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Summer Concert Series
2026-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607
2026 Summer Concert Series
June 21 – Eat a Peach
Pullen Park – 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC
Time: 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Know Before You Go

Please bring your own blanket or chair
Performers may change without notice
Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged
At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe
At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages
Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m.
It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Housing and Neighborhoods
2026-06-22 16:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601

Planning Commission
2026-06-23 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.

BPAC Policy Committee
2026-06-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Policy Committee focuses on pedestrian-related issues such as sidewalk construction and maintenance, crosswalk enforcement, and pedestrian safety.

Meeting Schedule: The forth Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Joe Caruso (Chair), Kari Barsness, Elizabeth Alley, Alex Rotenberry

If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara.Godwin@raleighnc.gov.

BPAC Planning Committee
2026-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Planning Committee focuses on bicycle-related issues such as bikeway design, wayfinding, and bicyclist safety.

Meeting Schedule: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Pierre Tong (Chair), Mary Jo Gellenbeck, Celise Bravo-Taylor, Tammy Stern

If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara Godwin.

Seminar 3: Road Safety - Summer Travel, Drunk Drivers, and Pedestrians
2026-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Summer pedestrian spikes: more walkers, cyclists, and children on roads
DWI enforcement increases during summer holidays – know the law
Drunk/impaired driving: plan ahead, designate a driver, use rideshare
Hot car dangers: interior reaches 130°F+ in minutes – never leave children or pets
Pre-trip summer car check: tires, coolant, AC, emergency kit
Distracted driving: phones, navigation, passengers – summer driving habits
Cyclist and pedestrian rights: crosswalk laws, bike lane rules
Overheating on the road: warning signs and what to do
Driving near school zones and parks – increased foot traffic all summer
Safe rideshare practices: verify driver identity before getting in

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Natural Resources
2026-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

Police Advisory Board Meeting
2026-06-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Police Advisory Board serves as a liaison between the Raleigh community and City Council. The board will help build trust and relationships between the Raleigh Police Department and the community.
Location
Raleigh Pathways Center, Conference Room 200
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Streaming link here.

Recycling Tour at Sonoco
2026-06-25 09:30 - 11:00 | Wilder’s Grove Solid Waste Services, 630 Beacon Lake Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Raleigh residents can take a behind-the-scenes tour of the City’s recycling partner Sonoco Recycling located at 111 South Rogers Lane in Raleigh.
Join the Solid Waste Services Communications team to see first-hand how recyclables get sorted, processed, and prepared. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn about the process of recycling right here in our community!
09:30 AM – 09:45 AM
Arrival at Solid Waste Services Wilders Grove Facility
Bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. for Sonoco Recycling.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Solid Waste Services Recycling in Raleigh Presentation
Members of the Solid Waste Services communications team will give an overview of how recycling works in the city of Raleigh.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Sonoco Facility Tour
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Bus return to Solid Waste Service Wilders Grove

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole
2026-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Committee of the Whole is an informal special meeting of the full Planning Commission, held to facilitate further discussions on specific referral items. The Planning Commission bylaws state that rezoning requests that are deemed inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and future land use map are automatically referred to the Committee of the Whole. Additionally, requests for Planned Development or Campus District are also automatically referred to this Committee.
The committee typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street, in the Council Chamber or in conference room 305. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2026-06-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee public meetings are held in the Raleigh Municipal Building, City Council Chamber. A broadcast is available via the following methods: the city’s website, the city’s YouTube Channel, or Channel RTN-11.
Agenda and Participation
Visit the Certificate of Appropriateness webpage for additional information on how to participate. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC COA can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications should be submitted using the city’s online Permit and Development Portal. If you have any questions about the application process or about the meeting date, time, etc., please contact staff at historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov.
