Livable Raleigh

Fall Fest at Barwell Road
2023-10-27 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Barwell Rd Park, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Dress up in your favorite fall colors or a school-approved costume. There will be arts and crafts stations, games to play, face painting, trick-or-treat stations, and much more!
Ages: AllCost: Free

Día de Oakwood: Opening Ceremony
2023-10-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Oakwood Cemetary, 701 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us on October 27 for the opening ceremony of Día de Oakwood, a SEEK Raleigh project by Peter Marin celebrating the Day of the Dead at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Hear remarks from Mexican Consulate Claudia Velasco, artist Peter Marin, activist and event organizer Angela Salamanca, and Oakwood Cemetery Director Robin Simonton. Music, dance, and free face painting 5-8 p.m. View the full schedule

Ghostly Spooktacular
2023-10-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Looking for somewhere to bring your ghouls and goblins?
Well, look no further! Bring them to Green Road Community Center. We will have a fun-packed evening with activities including a ghostly dance party, spooky crafts, monstrous games, and more! Kids will leave with a smile and a treat. Costumes are encouraged.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Dark Raleigh Walking Tours
2023-10-27 18:30 - 22:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum brings to life the stories of the Capital City’s tortured souls in Dark Raleigh – an “after-hours” interactive walking tour. Why do you need ghosts when you have the real stories?
Get ready for Halloween on this true death, true crime tour. The tour is recommended for 16+ due to the mature/adult nature of the stories told.

Not So Scary Spiders
2023-10-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Curious about spiders?
Join us for some hands-on crafts and activities to learn more about what makes these tiny, eight-legged creatures so special! We will also spend some time exploring Lake Johnson Park looking for spiders in their native habitat.
Ages: 4–6 yearsCost: $4Advance registration is required. Adult(s) must accompany participant(s). Adult(s) attend free and do not need to register.Register on RecLink

Fall Health and Wellness Fair at Marsh Creek
2023-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Neighbors of Marsh Creek Community Center are invited to our 2nd Annual Fall Health and Wellness Fair, a partnership event with The Produce Project!

Unused and Expired Medicine Drop-Off Event - 2 Locations
2023-10-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Falls River Pharmacy, 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
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.

Falls River Pharmacy at 10930 Raven Ridge Rd
Wegmans at 1200 Wake Towne Dr

Spellbound at Mordecai
2023-10-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Magic and mayhem abound at Spellbound at Mordecai! Encounter mysterious characters and amazing magicians, have your fortune told, and decorate a pumpkin to take home for All Hallows’ Eve.

Artist Reception: Reframed: Resonance of Retrospect Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center
2023-10-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Join us at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, October 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a closing reception.
Learn more about the Reframed: Resonance of Retrospect Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center

Trunk or Treat
2023-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Bring your kids and their candy buckets to Sanderford Road and see all the decorated trunks! We will be passing out candy at each car! Get ready to have a howling good time!

The Haunted at the Pines
2023-10-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Come out, if you dare, for a haunted night at the Pines. Each ghoul-themed room will be complete with frightful music for the perfect Halloween thrill! Enter at your own risk!
All event proceeds will go to Raleigh Parks’ Play it Forward Financial Assistance Fund.
Ages: 10+Cost: $5 per personRegister on RecLinkAttendees will travel through the haunted house in groups of four.

Sips and Scandals Walking Tours
2023-10-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-29 15:00 - 17:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Learn Raleigh’s grim history and explore vibrant downtown bars with the Director of the City of Raleigh Museum, Ernest Dollar.
Ages: 21 +Cost: $15$10 for Members of the MuseumRegister for Sips and Scandals

Día de Oakwood: Free Screening of Disney's Coco
2023-10-29 16:30 - 20:30 | Oakwood Cemetary, 701 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us on October 29 for a free screening of Disney’s Coco as part of Día de Oakwood, a SEEK Raleigh project by Peter Marin celebrating the Day of the Dead at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Music, dance, and free face painting, 4:30-8:30 p.m. The movie starts at 6 p.m. Food trucks will be there. Bring a blanket or a chair. View the full schedule

Help Plan the Future Kyle Drive Park!
2023-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Raleigh Parks is hosting the first public meeting for the Kyle Drive Park Master Plan. Raleigh Parks is excited to create a Master Plan that reflects the unique needs and desires of the community. We welcome your input, and look forward to collaborating with you!
This event is family-friendly and will include light refreshments and an art-making station for people of all ages. Spanish interpreters will be available at this meeting.
Participate in the Kyle Drive Park Planning Process!
Location: Marsh Creek Community CenterAges: AllCost: Free

Amplifying Youth Voices
2023-10-30 17:00 - 18:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Do you want to learn more about how to create and deliver a social impact story that will inspire change in your school and community?
Are you between the ages of 10 and 19 and interested in co-organizing, speaking, or performing at TEDxYouth@ChavisWay?
Join us for our first of a three-part Amplifying Youth Voices workshop series. You’ll be introduced to storytelling tips and tricks for conveying a message effectively. You’ll also learn more about the TEDxYouth@ChavisWay event, scheduled for the spring, and explore ways to get involved!
Ages: 10 -19Cost: FreeRegistration is not required but is highly encouraged.

Trunk or Treat - Raleigh Police Advisory Board
2023-10-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
Raleigh Police Advisory Board will be there to share more about our role and goals. But, most importantly to host a safe, family friendly and fun Halloweens event along with the Raleigh Police Dept who will be handing out treats and assisting with traffic.

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting
2023-10-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee studies questions dealing with routes, services, passenger amenities.

RHDC Research Committee
2023-11-01 08:30 - 10:00 | Urban Design Center, One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC, 27601
The Research Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. typically in the Urban Design Center, Suite 100 of the One Exchange Plaza building if not virtual.

Raleigh Transit Authority Finance and Policy Committee Meeting
2023-11-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee reviews any budget/financial issues referred from the Transit Authority and other sub-committees as well as studies questions/policies related to transit and the GoRaleigh Access program.
Members:
Tolulope Omokaiye – Ex-OfficioTBD – ChairJoshua GillLatonia WilliamsLinda Davis
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Sustainability, Wildlife, and Urban Trees Committee
2023-11-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Sustainability Wildlife and Urban Trees Committee a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett Street, Conference Room 303 at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1230 & 1234 S. Saunders St. (Z-36-23)
2023-11-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States
Nov. 1, 2023 5:30 p.m.
Chavis Community Center, MP Room 2, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601
1230 & 1234 S. Saunders St
Z-36-23
Post-Submittal
IX-3 TO CX-20-CU
(Additional Information)
D
Sam Morris

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 13120 Strickland Rd. (Z-40-23)
2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Greystone Recreation Center, 7713-55 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Nov. 1, 2023 7 p.m.
Greystone Recreation Center, Magnolia Dance Studio, 7713-55 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
13120 Strickland Rd
Z-40-23
Post-Submittal
R-4-CU w/FWPOD & SHOD-1 TO R-10-CU w/FWPOD & SHOD-1
(Additional Information)
E
Beth Trahos

Charity Blood Drive Hosted by the Raleigh Police Department
2023-11-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Police North District, 6716 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
The Raleigh Police Department is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor a blood drive on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. A $25 charitable donation will be made per donor. In addition, each donor will receive $25 in rewards.
Learn more and register

Art, Education, and Collections Committee
2023-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting
Meetings are held virtually on the first Thursday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. For more information about how to join the meeting please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610.
Learn more about the Art, Education, and Collections Committee

Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Committee Meeting -- Cancelled
2023-11-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27601
This committee formulates an annual marketing program for Transit Authority approval and monitors program execution by staff.
Members:
Tolulope Omokaiye – Ex-OfficioKaren Rindge – ChairLaPonda Edmonson
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission -- cancelled
2023-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, 27604
The registration link and agenda will be available a week before the meeting date. If you subscribe to this meeting series, you will receive the registration link and updates such as news and workshops.
This commission meets the first Thursday of every month. Members discuss various stormwater needs and issues. Then, provides recommendations to staff and reports to Raleigh City Council.
If you would like to speak at this meeting during public comment, please email us.

Día de Oakwood: Día de Muertos & Closing Ceremony
2023-11-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Oakwood Cemetary, 701 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us on November 2 for a celebration of Día de Muertos and a closing ceremony as part of Día de Oakwood, a SEEK Raleigh project by Peter Marin celebrating the Day of the Dead at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Music, dance, and free face painting 4-8 p.m. Join us by dressing up as the Catrina; a Catrina Parade will start at 6 p.m. View the full schedule

Appearance Commission - CANCELLED
2023-11-02 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. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal. Appearance 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.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 500 Rawls Drive
2023-11-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Nov. 2, 2023 5:30 p.m.
Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin Street, NC 27610
500 Rawls Dr
Pre-Submittal
R-10 TO RX-4-CU
(Additional Information)
C
Isabel Mattox
