Please join us for a meeting of the Public Art and Design Board from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Public Art and Design Board meets in person at the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center, or you may join the meeting virtually.
April 28, 2026 5:30 p.m. Laurel Hills Community Center, CC Meeting Room, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 5925 Glenwood Ave Z-9-26 Post-Submittal CX-3-PL & R-4 TO CX-3-PL (Additional Information) E Will Quick Marziano II
We're hosting a pop-up public meeting to share information about the Braceridge Road Drainage Improvements project. Join us to learn more about the proposed improvements and to share feedback. Pop-Up Meeting Details When: Wednesday, April 29 from 5-6 p.m. Where: Open Space Next To 4109 Batiste Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 Project Background Water from a bioretention area flows through multiple backyards and into the street, resulting in yard and street flooding on Braceridge Road between Batiste Road and Sunridge Road. This project will identify solutions to this flooding. Learn more about the project.
April 29, 2026 6:00 p.m. Laurel Hills Community Center, CC Meeting Room, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 12301 Leesville Road, 7652 Leesville Road, and3321 Shady Grove Road Z-54-25 Post-Submittal IX-3-PK-AOD-SHOD-2, RR-A65-A60, & RR-A65 TO OX-4-CU (Additional Information) E Molly Stuart Burns
April 29, 2026 7:00 p.m. Green Road Community Center, Room 2, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh NC, 27604 4017 Watkins Rd Pre-Submittal R-4 TO R-10-CU (Additional Information) B George McIntyre Hunt
Bike Bonanza is the annual kick-off for the City of Raleigh’s Bike Month celebrations. It is a time to join other cycling enthusiasts, friends, and community members for a few hours of fun and biking related activities. This year Bike Bonanza will be held at Harvey Hill inside Dorthea Dix Park from 4:30 – 6:30pm. We encourage you to come early and stay late to enjoy all of the amenities Dix Park offers, including the new Gibson Play Plaza. This year includes: • A bike tune-up station • A bike decorating station hosted by vendors • Free helmets • Free e-bike test rides • A guided ride led by Oaks and Spokes • Event t-shirts • And popsicles for the first 150 guests! As part of Bike Bonanza we welcome and invite organizations from the area to join as vendors. The requirements for a vendor are you must provide a good or service or information related to cycling, sustainability, or healthy living and offer at least some of this information/goods/services for free. The registration form is included here. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as space is limited. For more information about Bike Bonanza you can email commute@raleighnc.gov Bike Bonanza Vendor Registration Form
Raleigh Parks’ Moore Square, in partnership with @Get2KnowRaleigh, welcomes back the First Friday Market & Movie Night series for the 2026 season. This free monthly event brings the community together for local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a featured outdoor movie in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Join us on the first Friday of each month from May through November, with the market and food trucks beginning at 5 p.m., live music at 5:30 p.m., and the movie starting around 7:15 p.m. 2026 First Friday Movie Lineup May 1 - The Incredibles (2004) June 5 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) July 3 - Hamilton (2020)* "Celebrate America 250!" (movie will begin at 6 p.m.) Aug. 7 - Zootopia 2 (2025) Sept. 4 - Remember the Titans (2000) Oct. 2 - Ghostbusters (1984) Nov. 6 - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)* (movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.) Details Market & Food Trucks: 5 - 9 p.m. Live Music: 5:30 p.m. Movie: 7:15 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Presented in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh. Movie sponsored by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
Swing by and get creative! We’ll have free crafting and collaging supplies ready for you to play, experiment, and make something uniquely yours. Plus, the City of Raleigh Museum is joining the First Friday fun with extended hours! Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, May 1 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled family sneaker ball! This family-friendly event is sure to knock your socks off! Come dressed in semi-formal attire and your coolest kicks. This event will have an awesome DJ, games, arts and crafts, and food trucks. Let us see your sneaker game while you dance the night away. Location: Green Road Community Center Ages: All Cost: Free Register on RecLink
Join the Raleigh Police Department for the next hiring event at our state of the art Law Enforcement Training Center! The Raleigh Police Department is offering a great opportunity for you to begin the hiring process for our upcoming academy. Join us to take the Reading Comprehension Test and Physical Fitness Assessment. Please arrive dressed in athletic attire to participate in the Physical Fitness Assessment. If unable to participate in the Physical Fitness Assessment, please contact the Raleigh Police Recruiting Unit at 919-996-1343. Recruiters will be present to answer questions and discuss career opportunities! Must be at least 20 years of age to participate Must present a valid driver's license Please visit our website to learn more about the Raleigh Police Department.
Celebrating Historic Preservation and America’s 250th Birthday This May, we’re celebrating Preservation Month, Bike Month, and America’s 250th Birthday! Grab your bike for a 5-mile route that will feature stops at five Raleigh Historic Landmarks that span Raleigh’s 250 years of building history! Volunteers will share a brief history at each stop. The stops include: Joel Lane House - 160 S. St. Mary's St. – Raleigh's oldest surviving dwelling State Capitol & Union Square - 1 E. Edenton St. – The heart of North Carolina government Early Store Building (Heilig-Levine) - 137 S. Wilmington St. – 150+ years of downtown commerce Chavis Park Carousel - 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. – A historic park and carousel (Former) BB&T Building - 227 Fayetteville St. – A downtown Raleigh icon Come Prepared The ride will begin and end at Exchange Plaza, located between Wilmington and Fayetteville Streets in downtown. Riders are encouraged to bring their own bikes and helmets. A few free e-bike and scooter rentals will also be available. Water and restrooms are available at the City of Raleigh Museum before/after the ride, but are not provided along the route - please plan accordingly. Register and see more ride details.
Join the Community Engagement Department for Rolling Together 2026, our second annual mobile resource fair, on May 2! We'll be highlighting both city departments and community partners that use vehicles to provide resources in the community. Enjoy inflatables, face painting, snow cones, and plenty of family-friendly fun while learning about resources available to you. Bring the whole family and spend the day connecting with your community! Event Details May 2, 2026 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roberts Park Community Center 1300 E. Martin St., Raleigh NC Organizations that’d like to participate with their vehicle should complete our form by April 24. A staff member will contact you regarding your request.