Raleigh’s Earth Day celebration is Friday, April 24 from 5-10 pm at Dix Park. Explore earth-conscious vendors, hear live performances, meet local environmental leaders, and enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie. Learn new low-waste practices and practical ways to care for our planet.
Celebrate Earth Day at Mordecai Historic Park and get your herb, vegetable, and flower gardens started for the season! Heirloom varieties of plants will be on sale at great prices. All plants are started from seed by the Mordecai Historic Park gardeners. Plants will include tomatoes, peppers, squash, herbs, and much more. Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information about the garden and grounds at Mordecai Historic Park! For questions or more information, please call 919-996-4364. Location: Mordecai Historic Park Ages: All ages Cost: $3 - $5 per plant
Join the City of Raleigh Police Department and Substance Use Advisory Commission in addressing the drug overdose epidemic by participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day! Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked. When? Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where? Falls River Pharmacy, 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Suite 109, Raleigh NC Wegmans, 1200 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh NC Safeguard your community's safety and health by responsibly disposing of unneeded medication!
Join the City of Raleigh Police Department and Substance Use Advisory Commission in addressing the drug overdose epidemic by participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day! Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked. When? Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where? Falls River Pharmacy, 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Suite 109, Raleigh NC Wegmans, 1200 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh NC Safeguard your community's safety and health by responsibly disposing of unneeded medication!
Receive a free, hands-on experience with vehicles of all kinds at Sanderford Road's annual Touch-A-Truck event. This interactive, family-friendly event allows children and adults to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite trucks and heavy machinery. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the individuals who operate these vehicles while protecting, serving, and improving the Raleigh community. This event will also include a "No Horn Hour" to ensure that guests with sensitive hearing can comfortably experience the vehicles. Details Location: Sanderford Road Park Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (No Horn Hour, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Ages: All Cost: Free
Celebrate the arrival of Stitching Stories Reimagined to Dix Park. This traveling public art exhibit from Arise Collective showcases stories of addiction, abuse, COVID-19, and resilience, by using mosaic walls and mirrors to foster empathy, advocacy, and healing. Mix and mingle at the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel before viewing the community-initiated piece at 1100 Umstead Drive (near the chapel).
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, Apr. 25 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sanderford Community Center; 2623 Sanderford Rd. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.
Community Engagement will be attending Let's Get Social Raleigh's "Fourth Annual Adult Recess Festival." The Adult Recess Festival is a unique mental health and wellness festivals and people travel from across the country to experience it. As the first and only festival centered on adult play therapy and joy, it redefines play as essential to personal, civic, and communal care. Each year, public parks are transformed into adult-only playgrounds, reimagined as the backyard we once played in until the streetlights came on.
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
Agenda Hybrid Midtown Citizens Advisory Council Meeting Monday, April 27, 2026, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Eastgate Park Community Center 4200 Quail Hollow Drive 1) 7:00 Call to Order and Welcome to Midtown CAC 2) 7:05 Review and Approval of February 2026 Minutes 3) 7:10 Sergeant Garcia, Raleigh Police Department Activity and Crime Stats Report for Midtown Question and Answer 4) 7:20 The Mills of Millbrook, a Special Presentation of Raleigh History Kevin Gard, Midtown Resident 5) 8:00 City Council Updates Mitchell Silver, District A Christina Jones, District E 6) 8:15 The Quail Hollow Green Street Project Discussion Chuck Newcomer, Raleigh Resident and Guests 7) 8:50 Old/ New Business, Announcements, Remarks 8) 9:00 Adjournment In Person Location: Eastgate Park Community Center 4200 Quail Hollow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 Virtual: Zoom Meeting Link: Available by Request Visit our Midtown CAC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MidtownCAC
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.
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 Tuesday, April 28 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Garner Senior Center 205 East Garner Rd Garner, NC 27529 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."