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: Friday, Dec. 19 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.
Please join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa! This event will have free food, activities, gift raffles, and an appearance from a special guest. We will have toys for ages 5- 11 (while supplies last), but all ages are welcome! Feel free to bring your friends and family for a morning of fun! Location: Tarboro Road Community Center Ages: All Ages Cost: Free Register on RecLink
Visit the Pope House to enjoy period-accurate holiday decorations, music, and games! Relax with the Popes as you learn about 20th-century holiday traditions. This guided tour will also feature delicious treats! This is a free event. Date: Saturday, Dec. 20 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ages: All No Registration Required
Bring your swimsuit, towel, and a camera, and take a dip in the pool with Santa! We will have elves running holiday-themed activities in and out of the pool. Santa will be here to hear all of your Christmas wishes! Location: Pullen Aquatic Center Date: Saturday, Dec. 20 Time: noon - 4 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Pool Admission Fees Vary
'Tis the season for family fun! Bring the whole family and join Women Who Care and the Worthdale Community Center for a cozy Pajama Party. Come dressed in your favorite pajamas and enjoy an afternoon filled with carnival games, face painting, arts and crafts, tasty food, a warm cocoa station, and a toy giveaway while supplies last. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss! Registration isn't required but encouraged Location: Worthdale Community Center Ages: 5 - 12 Cost: Free Register on RecLink
Join us for a hot breakfast and a lecture by Dr. Antwain K. Hunter on Emancipation. Emancipation Day is a day of Rejoicing! On January 1st, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing enslaved African Americans in the South. This proclamation inspired many to run away and join the frontlines of the Union army. After fighting, many decided to commemorate this Proclamation; thus, Emancipation Day was born. Usually celebrated on January 1st in North Carolina, Emancipation Day featured parades, dances, and speeches. After 1865, many African Americans navigated the complicated reality of balancing their new freedom within existing societal discrimination. Our lecturer will discuss this reality regarding firearms and gun ownership in the 1800s. Books can be purchased at the Event! Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Saturday, Jan. 3 Time: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Ages: All Cost: $20 Get Tickets for 2026 Emancipation Day Breakfast
Oberlin Village was a vibrant African American community established after the Civil War. Celebrate Emancipation Day by joining local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen and Cheryl Williams for a guided tour of Oberlin Village. Details Time: 10 - 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Adults $15, Children $6 Register for Tickets