• Marsh Creek Watershed Public Meeting

    Green Rd Community Center 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC

    Meeting Details We are hosting a public meeting to share updates on the Marsh Creek Watershed Study. In this meeting, we will share our results and recommended stormwater improvement projects that will reduce flooding, improve water quality, and protect the community. Parks staff will also provide information about the Marsh Creek Greenway project. What's a Watershed? A watershed is an area of land where rainwater collects and flows or drains to a larger body of water. That can be a lake, stream, river, or ocean. The Marsh Creek Watershed is located Northeast Raleigh. The goal is to identify ways to improve the watershed by: Reducing flooding impacts Renewing stormwater pipes and infrastructure that is in poor condition Improving water quality Repairing streambanks

  • RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee

    Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 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.

  • Mordecai CAC

    Christ the King Church 1426 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh

    Please join us this Thursday Thursday, April 23:  CAC meeting with free Trophy Pizza! 5:30-6:30pm 1426 Wake Forest Rd. (the "small church" - former Christ the King location) Agenda: Update from District C Council member Corey Branch Update on Seaboard Station from Mosiah Lloyd, Hoffman Development Community Announcements Police Report Free Pizza This meeting is in person only.

  • Mental Health Check In

    John P. (Top) Greene 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh

    Join us for Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings & Connection, a preventative wellness conversation centered on how food impacts our overall well-being beyond diet culture and restriction.Empty heading Globally, food is recognized as medicine, culture, and a cornerstone of community. This check-in invites us to begin approaching it in the same way, examining how our relationship with food shapes our well-being across multiple dimensions. Guided by an interdisciplinary panel of professionals and community leaders, this conversation will explore:Empty heading Food as Comfort — Without Guilt Food as Preventative Care Nourishment vs. Restriction Food, Culture & Connection This experience reflects a grassroots approach to wellness—neighbors, professionals, and organizers working side by side to ensure our community has access to holistic, non-clinical support. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Hosted by Let’s Get Social Raleigh Foundation INC and John P. Top Green African American Cultural Center Location: John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required

  • Annual Heirloom Plant Sale

    Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • School of Rock Performance

    Pullen Park Amusements 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC

    Join us for an evening of free music and fun as students from the School of Rock in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, and Holly Springs perform at the Pullen Park event stage. Bring your own chairs or blanket to enjoy this outdoor concert showcasing talented young local musicians playing a variety of music, perfect for all ages. Visit the "musical petting zoo", where you can learn about and try real instruments with guidance from musicians! Location: Pullen Park Amusements Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Raleigh’s Earth Day celebration

    DIX Park 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC

    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.

  • Annual Heirloom Plant Sale

    Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • National Prescription Take Back Day

    Falls River Pharmacy 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC

    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!

  • National Prescription Take Back Day

    Wegmans Wake Town 1200 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC

    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!

  • Touch-a-Truck at Sanderford Road

    Sanderford Road Community Center 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Stitching Stories Reimagined Opening

    DIX Park 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC

    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).