City Council Work Session
2026-05-19 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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Meeting agendas are posted the Thursday before the scheduled meeting.
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

City Council Afternoon Session
2026-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Presentation of Proposed Operating Budget and Proposed Capital Improvement Program
Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
Meeting agendas are posted the Thursday before the scheduled meeting.
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Arts Commission
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Arts Conference Room, 27 W HARGETT ST STE 302, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Meeting Details

View agenda and past meeting minutes on RaleighNC.gov. Links to the agendas and minutes for upcoming meetings will appear next to the meeting information listed on the page at the appropriate time.
For meetings prior to October 2025, view agenda and past meeting minutes on BoardDocs.
Leave a Public Comment Using Voicemail
Public comment voicemails are accepted between 5 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Monday before an Arts Commission meeting. Public comment voicemails will be transcribed and become part of the public record. Comments will be posted to BoardDocs 30 minutes prior to the meeting. One comment per person per meeting is allowed.
To leave a public comment for the Arts Commission meeting, please follow these steps:

Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 6491
Record your comment. The time limit for public comments is three minutes.

Learn more about the Arts Commission

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Land Use
2026-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Technical Teams are topic-based teams of subject-matter experts who meet to provide guidance and develop policy recommendations for the City’s Next Comprehensive Plan. Five teams will be organized by key topics included in the next plan:

Land Use
Transportation
Housing and Neighborhoods
Natural Resources
Infrastructure and Services

Each Technical Team will include:

City staff
Representatives from City boards and commissions
Technical experts from the Raleigh community

Planning Commission Text Change Committee
2026-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Text Change Committee is a subcommittee where changes to the zoning code, known as the Unified Development Ordinance, are discussed. This subcommittee reviews the language of any potential code change.
The committee typically meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building in Room 305. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Text Change Committee can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

Recycling Tour at Sonoco
2026-05-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Wilder’s Grove Solid Waste Services, 630 Beacon Lake Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Raleigh residents can take a behind-the-scenes tour of the City’s recycling partner Sonoco Recycling located at 111 South Rogers Lane in Raleigh.
Join the Solid Waste Services Communications team to see first-hand how recyclables get sorted, processed, and prepared. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn about the process of recycling right here in our community!
09:30 AM – 09:45 AM
Arrival at Solid Waste Services Wilders Grove Facility
Bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. for Sonoco Recycling.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Solid Waste Services Recycling in Raleigh Presentation
Members of the Solid Waste Services communications team will give an overview of how recycling works in the city of Raleigh.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Sonoco Facility Tour
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Bus return to Solid Waste Service Wilders Grove

Raleigh Commission for Persons with Disabilities Meeting
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
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: Thursday, May 21
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

Design Review Commission
2026-05-21 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. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Design Review Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Design Review 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.

Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board (PRGAB) will meet in-person in the Raleigh Council Chambers, 222 W. Hargett Street at 6:00 p.m.
The Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board meetings are open to the public.
This meeting will be streamed for public viewing – watch meeting.
The PRGAB meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Plant Swap
2026-05-23 11:00 - 13:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Calling all plant lovers! Join us for an exciting plant swap event.
Bring your favorite house and garden plants or homegrown vegetables to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts. We ask that you bring only healthy, pest-free plants to ensure everyone’s enjoyment. This event is free and open to the public!
Details
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Community Engagement Attending Darkness RISING: Live
2026-05-23 13:00 - 17:00 | NC
May 23
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
201 S. Blount St. Raleigh, NC

Find Community Engagement at Darkness RISING: LIVE 9, Raleigh’s high-energy Arts & Mental Health Block Party celebrating wellness, the arts, and community. More than an event, it’s a movement rooted in collective care and joy. Attendees will enjoy a live concert featuring The Voice’s NiiTO Band, a DJ, vendors, wellness workshops, interactive art, kids’ activities, giveaways, and more. For event information, email carlita@darknessrisingproject.org.
Community Engagement will be attending the event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
View Community Engagement event calendar

Memorial Day 2026
2026-05-25 | NC

Planning Commission
2026-05-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Commission typically meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page. Planning Commission public meetings are broadcast live on RTN 11 and our live streaming webpage. The Planning Commission subcommittee meetings are not broadcast live. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.

Public Art and Design Board Meeting
2026-05-26 17:00 - 18:30 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Natural Resources
2026-05-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

Police Advisory Board Meeting
2026-05-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Raleigh Pathways Center, 900 S. Wilmington Street
The Police Advisory Board serves as a liaison between the Raleigh community and City Council. The board will help build trust and relationships between the Raleigh Police Department and the community.
Location
Raleigh Pathways Center, Conference Room 200
900 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Streaming link here.

Planning Commission Committee of the Whole
2026-05-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Committee of the Whole is an informal special meeting of the full Planning Commission, held to facilitate further discussions on specific referral items. The Planning Commission bylaws state that rezoning requests that are deemed inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and future land use map are automatically referred to the Committee of the Whole. Additionally, requests for Planned Development or Campus District are also automatically referred to this Committee.
The committee typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. The meetings are held at the Raleigh Municipal Building (RMB), located at 222 West Hargett Street, in the Council Chamber or in conference room 305. Upcoming meeting agendas for the Planning Commission can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

RHDC Certificate of Appropriateness Committee
2026-05-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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.

Community Engagement Attending Senior Prom
2026-05-29 16:00 - 18:30 | Roberts Park Community Center, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Community Engagement will be attending Alignment Health’s Annual Senior Prom! This special event will feature an evening of music, fun, and festivities designed to uplift and celebrate our valued senior members. Guests should come dressed to impress for a night of joy, connection, and unforgettable memories!
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Roberts Park, 1300 E. Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27610

Annual International Children's Day
2026-05-30 10:00 - 15:30 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
oin us for the 4th Annual International Children’s Day! Enjoy books, crafts, and performances!
Learn more about the Annual International Children’s Day!
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Summer Concert Series
2026-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Join us for this installment of the Pullen and Fletcher Park free summer concert series!
Each summer, local artists donate their talent and time to put on a great free show for the community. On select Sundays from now until Aug. 16, we will host groups performing a variety of different genres that will help set the tone for an awesome evening at these two beautiful facilities.
Fred Fletcher Park
805 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC
May 31 – SWAG
June 7 – Blue Notes Jazz Band
July 12 – Invitation
July 19 – Thelonius
July 26 – Capital
Aug. 2 – The Holly Springs Community Band
Aug. 9 – Triangle Sax Ensemble
Aug. 23 – Carpe Diem Saxophone Quartet
Pullen Park
520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC
June 21 – Eat a Peach
June 28 – Triangle Taiko
Aug. 16 – Bull City Trio
Details
Sunday Evenings
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Know Before You Go

Please bring your own blanket or chair
Performers may change without notice
Concerts are free, but tips are encouraged
At Pullen Park, food will be available for purchase at the cafe
At Fletcher Park, please bring your own food and beverages
Pullen Park Amusements are open until 8 p.m.
It may be canceled for inclement weather. For updates, contact 919-996-6468
