• Falling for Local

    Dorothea Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

    With live music from local talent and loads of FREE fall fun – including hay rides, inflatables, lawn games, kids activities, seasonal photo ops, and a pumpkin patch – you don't want to miss this family-friendly event! Dine from 50+ local food trucks Shop with 100+ makers and independent businesses Sample NC craft beer and ciders Raleigh Fire will be in attendance, celebrating Fire Prevention Week For the live music lineup and list of vendors, follow the link below. More event details Date: Saturday, Oct. 4 Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: The Big Field at Dorthea Dix Park

  • The Gospel Program at Raleigh Wide Open Festival

    City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC

    The Gospel program at Raleigh Wide Open brings the sounds, stories, and spirit of gospel music to life through dynamic talks at the City of Raleigh Museum. Cultural producer Cardo Grant curates the Gospel Radio Lab, a three-part series tracing gospel radio from its Piedmont roots, through its role in the Civil Rights era, and into its digital-age future. Together, these sessions honor gospel’s enduring power to shape culture, strengthen community, and inspire across generations. Presented by the North Carolina Folklife Institute in partnership with PineCone, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Saturday, Oct. 4 Time: 12 - 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours

    Green Rd Community Center 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC

    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 March - December at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, Sept. 6 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Green Road Community Center; 4201 Green Rd. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

  • Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours

    Raleigh Pathways Center 900 S. Wilmington Street

    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 March - December at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, Oct. 4 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Raleigh Pathways Center; 900 S. Wilmington St. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.

  • Stream Monitoring Workshop

    Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC

    Join Stormwater staff for a training workshop for the stream monitoring program! About the Workshop The course will cover basic stream ecology, how to collect water quality samples, and include time for volunteers to practice sampling in the creek. Please come prepared to get a little wet and muddy in the creek. Long pants and boots are strongly encouraged. Registration for this workshop is required.

  • Dominican Heritage Festival

    Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Music, Food and Culture! Join us at the Dominican Heritage Festival! Stop by our Community Engagement van to pick up free resources and learn about city services. Sunday, October 5 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh   ¡Acompáñanos en el Festival de la Herencia Dominicana! Visita nuestra Camioneta de Participación Comunitaria para recoger recursos gratuitos y conocer más sobre los servicios de la ciudad. Domingo, 5 de octubre 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Centro Comunitario Carolina Pines 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh

  • Fire Prevention Week at Home Depot

    Home Depot 4901 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC

    The Raleigh Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Prevention Week display at Home Depot on Capital Boulevard. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how to keep their homes safe from lithium-ion battery fires by: Choosing the right equipment Charging devices properly Safely recycling lithium-ion batteries Stop by our display to pick up fire safety resources, ask questions, and discover practical steps you can take to protect your family and home. Date: Sunday, Oct. 5 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Home Depot, 4901 Capital Boulevard Share

  • Downtown to Midtown Raleigh BRT Open House

    Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join the Bus Rapid Transit team to learn move about the BRT Northern Corridor

  • Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 831 Wake Forest Road & 904 Mordecai Drive

    Halifax Community Center 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    October 6 6 p.m. Halifax Community Center, 1023 Halifax St, Raleigh, NC 27614  831 Wake Forest Rd & 904 Mordecai Dr Pre-Submittal OX-3 w/NCOD TO OX-4-CU (Additional Information) C Jamie Schwedler  Marziano II

  • Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: Jones Ridge Trail Assemblage

    Marsh Creek Community Center 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    October 6 6 p.m. Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604 Jones Ridge Trail Assemblage Pre-Submittal Wake County R-30 TO R-10 (Additional Information)  B Ben Williams Hunt

  • City Council Afternoon Session

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

    A. A.1 B. 1:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR Pledge of Allegiance RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS B.1 Raleigh Parks - National Accreditation - Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies The Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department (Raleigh Parks) has recently achieved accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies and the National Recreation and Park Association. This prestigious distinction recognizes Raleigh Parks as one of the leading park and recreation agencies in the country. . Accreditation is the highest honor a park and recreation organization can achieve. It demonstrates that Raleigh Parks meets rigorous standards related to operations, planning, community involvement, and service delivery. Only a small percentage of agencies nationwide 1 of 19 have earned this recognition. --- C. CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered to be routine and may be enacted by one motion. If a council member requests discussion on an item, the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. The vote on the consent agenda will be a roll call vote. --- Recommended Action: Motion to approve all Items of the Consent Agenda. C.1 CONSENT AGENDA - GENERAL ITEMS […]

  • RHDC Community Awareness Committee

    One Exchange Plaza 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY

    NOTE: The City of Raleigh has launched a new agenda management portal called "eScribe" that will improve access and transparency for Raleigh Historic Development Commission meeting agendas and minutes. The October 7 Community Awareness Committee agenda is now live and can be accessed through the new City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage. Public Meeting - October 7, 2025 The Community Awareness Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commissionwill conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, October 7 at 4 p.m. in conference room 809 of One Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27601. For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov A. Call to Order The previous meeting notes are attached. B. Public Comment This is an opportunity for the public to comment on items or issues that are not otherwise on the agenda. Please limit comments to 3 minutes per speaker. C. Old Business C.1 RHDC Website Conversion The conversion of the RHDC's independent website to the City of Raleigh website is an ongoing long-term project. The work is led by the City's Historic Preservation Unit staff with assistancefrom the RHDC's Community Awareness Committee. Any recently published webpages will be highlighted for informational purposes. C.2 RHDC Landmark Cards During the pandemic, […]