Find Your Family History Event
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Laurel Hills Park, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, nc, 27612
Wanting to learn more about your family tree?
Join us for a free two-hour Find Your Family Event hosted by the Wake County Genealogical Society! Using their laptops, they will aid you in a search on Ancestry or FamilySearch websites. There will also be more information about genealogy through an informational video to be played throughout the event!
Location: Laurel Hills Community Center
Date: Saturday, May 31
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Register on RecLink

International Children's Day
2025-05-31 10:00 - 15:30 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration with Artist Studio Project Publishing invite you to our Third Annual International Children’s Day.
We all have an inner child and stories have a way of awakening the magic in all of us. Come join us for a free, fun-filled day of storytelling and magic for the whole family.
Part of the 10th Annual El Quixote Festival – Voces Cervantinas
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Sertoma Public Art - Scratch Block Workshop 2
2025-05-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Join artist, Jim Gallucci, for a scratch block workshop at Sertoma Arts Center. Participants will carve their own design into a sand mold that will be cast with molten iron during an iron pour event later this year. Jim will incorporate the completed iron blocks into his design for new art that will be a part of the Sertoma expansion. All materials will be provided. The activity involves scratching into sand, so be prepared to get a little sandy.

Register for the Scratch Block Workshop.
Learn more about Public Art at Sertoma Arts Center.

Rolling Together: A Community Resource Fair at Green Road Park
2025-05-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Green Rd Community Center, 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Discover Raleigh’s mobile services firsthand! We’re bringing together organizations that use mobile vehicles to deliver resources directly to you. From government service to community resources, explore how we’re rolling together to serve our community better. Interested in showcasing your services? Contact us today to reserve your spot!
Date: Saturday, May 31
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 noon
Location: Green Road Park
4201 Green Road
Raleigh, NC 27604

Your Voice, Your Story: Oral History Workshop
2025-06-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Tarboro Road Community Center
Ready to turn memories into living history? Join Raleigh Arts and StoryShed Studio for an energetic, hands‑on workshop that shows you—step by step—how to record and preserve the stories that matter most. From cherished family tales to neighborhood legends, you’ll learn how to capture oral histories through your smartphone and help keep these stories alive. Add your story to Raleigh’s ever‑growing Living Archive and help showcase the city’s vibrant voices.
Register for the workshop.

Mordecai CAC
2025-06-01 16:30 - 18:30 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Mordecai CAC
the key to strong community

The Mordecai CAC is not meeting in May, but we hope you are planning to join us for our annual Lawn Party on Sunday, June 1. It’s going to be a great event!
This year we will have more food and drink options, as well as fun games and art activities for the kids. Bring your chairs or blankets to sit on. Kids and dogs are welcome.
Live Music: The Kudzu Ramblers (Bluegrass favorites all afternoon!)
Eats & Treats: Vic’s Pizza • Moe’s BBQ • Doo Wop Desserts & Coffee • Sunset Slush Italian Ice
Drinks: BYOB • Limited Beverages Sponsored by Trophy Brewing
Family Fun: Kids Art Station • Face Painting • Games for All Ages • Adult Lawn Games
If you have questions or would like to get involved with this event please email Kate Charland at picnic@mordecaicac.org.

City Council Budget Work Session
2025-06-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh City Council will meet for a budget work session.

Watch Council Meeting Live Stream
View agendas and past minutes
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting -- Cancelled
2025-06-03 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.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

City Council Afternoon Session
2025-06-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A. 1:00 P.M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

1. Pledge of Allegiance

B. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS

1. 2024 Employee of the Year Awards

2. 2024 -2025 Executive Development Program – Recognition of Graduates

C. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Consent Agenda Process

2. Installment Financing for Vehicles and Equipment
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

D. CONSENT AGENDA – PETITION ANNEXATIONS

1. Petition Annexation- AX-11-24- Contiguous Outside ETJ – 3114 Globe Road (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Petition Annexation- AX-17-24- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3301 Tarheel Clubhouse Road (District B)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Petition Annexation- AX-05-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 3400, 3500 Barwell Road (District C)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Petition Annexation- AX-08-25- Contiguous Outside ETJ – 3108 Globe Road (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

E. GRANTS

1. NCDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program – Pedestrian Safety Improvements – Various Locations – Federal Funding Allocation
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

F. CONSENT AGENDA – CONTRACTS AND CONSULTANT SERVICES

1. Contract Services – Risk Management Insurance Portfolio – Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Multi-year Agreement – Carolina Ballet – Facility Use and Operating Support
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

G. CONSENT AGENDA – RIGHT-OF-WAY ITEMS – (CONDEMNATION REQUESTS)

1. Upper West Neuse Interceptor
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

H. CONSENT AGENDA – BIDS

1. Bid Award – State Street Water and Sewer Improvements Phase III – Park Construction of NC, Inc.
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Bid Award – US 70 & Westgate Water Main – Moffat Pipe, Inc.
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Bid Award – FY24 Traffic Calming, FY24 Neighborhood Bikeway & South State Street Cycle Track – Lanier Construction Company, Inc.
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

I. CONSENT AGENDA – TRAFFIC

1. Speed Limit Reductions
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. No Parking Zones – Line of Sight – Glen Eden Drive
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. No Parking Zones – Line of Sight – Hadley Road
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. No Parking Zones – Bike Lanes – Willow Oak Road
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

J. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

1. Planning Commission – No Report

K. SPECIAL ITEMS

1. Text Change to Zoning Conditions TCZ-3-25: 200 West Street, in the block bound by Hargett Street, West Street, and Martin Street (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Council Contingency Appropriation

3. Leaf Collection Program – Work Session Follow Up
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

L. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER

1. Contract Amendment (Guaranteed Maximum Price #2) and Appropriation of Funding – Convention Center Expansion and Red Hat Amphitheater Relocation Project – Associated Budget Amendments
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

M. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (AFTERNOON SESSION)

1. Petition Annexation: AX-06-25- Contiguous Inside ETJ – 6325 Rock Quarry Road (District C)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Rezoning Z-39-24: Honeycutt Road, approximately 200 feet north of the intersection of Falls of Neuse Road and Honeycutt Road (District A)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Rezoning Z-47-24: 2500 Barwell Road, approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Barrington Drive and Barwell Road (District C)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

N. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND GREENWAY ADVISORY BOARD

1. Erinsbrook Park Schematic Design Approval
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

O. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. No Items Pending

P. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE GROWTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

1. Item 24-02: Tree Removal – Penalties and Remedies
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Item 24-03: Tree Protection during Large Events at Dix Park
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Item 24-04: Tree Planting Plan – Parks Board
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. No Items Pending

Q. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFE, VIBRANT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

1. No Report

2. Pending Items

R. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT COMMITTEE

1. Item 24-05: Part A – Citizen Initiated Street Closing Petitions – Street Closure Process Updates
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Item 24-05: Part B – Citizen Initiated Street Closing Petitions – Non-Conforming with Existing Policy – Special Cases
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. No Items Pending

S. REPORT FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

1. Individual Reports from the Mayor and Council Members

T. APPOINTMENTS

1. Arts Commission – One Regular Vacancy
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2. Centennial Authority – Two Regular Vacancies
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Human Relations Commission – One Alternate & One Regular Vacancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Raleigh Historic Development Commission – Two Regular Vacancies
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Substance Use Advisory Commission – One Regular Vacancy
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

U. NOMINATIONS

1. Police Advisory Board – One Regular Vacancy (LGBT Community Member Slot)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2. Civil Service Commission – One Regular Vacancy (Management of a Private Business or Industry Slot)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Community Engagement Board – Various Vacancies
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

V. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

W. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY CLERK

1. Minutes
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

X. CLOSED SESSION

1. Enter into Closed Session

Y. OPEN SESSION

1. Return to Open Session

2. Recess Meeting

The Raleigh City Council will meet for an afternoon session.

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RHDC Community Awareness Committee
2025-06-03 16:00 - 17:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – June 3, 2025

The Community Awareness Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commissionwill conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, June 3 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.

1. Call to Order

A. Call to Order and Welcome

2. Public Comment

A. 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

3. Old Business

A. Historic Bike Ride Debrief

4. New Business

A. Work Plan Check-In

B. SWAG Items

C. RHDC Social Media Calendar

5. Other Business

A. Pending Discussion Items

6. Adjournment

The Community Awareness Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at One Exchange Plaza, conference room 809. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

Mine Creek Greenway Improvements Public Open House
2025-06-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Learn about the improvements planned for the Mine Creek Greenway at a public open house on Tuesday, June 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sertoma Arts Center, Raleigh Room, located at 1400 W. Millbrook Road.
An additional opportunity to learn about the improvements will also be held on Saturday, June 7, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Shelley Lake parking lot located at 1140 W. Millbrook Road.
The section of Mine Creek Trail included as part of this project extends from Shelley Lake south to Crabtree Creek Greenway, near North Hills Drive. The proposed improvements include trail resurfacing, improved community access, safety enhancements, and pedestrian bridge replacement.
We welcome your feedback and look forward to providing an improved greenway experience!
Learn more about the Mine Creek Greenway Project
Details

Sertoma Arts Center
Tuesday, June 3, 4 – 7 p.m.
Shelly Lake parking lot
Saturday, June 7, 8 – 11 a.m.

Ages: All
Cost: Free

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 3101 Watkins Town Road
2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church, 3328 Forestville Road, Raleigh, 27616
June 3
6:00 p.m.
Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church, 3328 Forestville Rd
3101 Watkins Town Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-30 TO R-6
(Additional Information)
B
Tyler Wilson
Klem

City Council Evening Session
2025-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Z. 7:00 P.M. EVENING AGENDA

AA. MATTERS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING

1. Statutory Public Hearing – FY2025-26 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget

2. Downtown Municipal Service District
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Hillsborough Street Municipal Service District
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4. Street Closing STC-08-2024: Clover Lane Right-of-Way
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Rezoning Z-19-24: Edenburgh Road, at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Edenburgh Road (District E)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6. Rezoning Z-43-24: Athens Drive, at the intersection of Athens Drive and Athena Woods Lane/Jaguar Park Drive (District D)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

BB. ADJOURNMENT

1. Adjourn Meeting

The Raleigh City Council will meet for an evening session.

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RHDC Research Committee
2025-06-04 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
Public Meeting – May 7, 2025

The Research Committee of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at 8:30 a.m. at One Exchange Plaza, Suite 301, Nash conference room.
For questions about the meeting, please contact historicpreservation@raleighnc.gov

1. Call to Order

A. Call to Order and Welcome

2. New Business

A. RHL Pre-Application Review – House (415 Cutler Street)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

B. RHDC Work Plan – Preserving Black Churches Project
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Public Comment

A. 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.

4. Pending Business

A. Items not being discussed

5. Adjournment

The Research Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in Conference Room 809, One Exchange Plaza building. Meeting agendas are added to the BoardDocs agenda management portal.

Outreach at North Regional Library
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:30 | North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
June 4
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
7009 Harps Mill Road

Want to learn more about City services without the hassle of traveling downtown? Now you can! Raleigh’s Community Engagement Team is visiting neighborhoods across the city, bringing resources directly to residents. Residents will have the opportunity to:

Learn about projects impacting your community;
Sign up for activities and classes, including our FREE English Language programs;
Get assistance navigating our website and services; and,
Much more!

Raleigh Transit Authority Finance and Policy Committee Meeting
2025-06-04 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.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.

Big Branch Greenway Connector Trail Phase 2 Project Open House
2025-06-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Please join us for the Big Branch Greenway Connector Phase 2 Project Open House.
During this event, three proposed alignment options will be shared for the segment of the project running between Six Forks Road and Wake Towne Drive. Attendees will be able to learn about, and ask questions about, one streamside alignment option that runs along the west side of Big Branch as well as two roadside options, one running along Plantation Road and Belvin Drive and the other running along Plantation Road and Hines Drive.

Sustainability, Wildlife, and Urban Trees Committee
2025-06-04 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.

Community Engagement Board - Outreach Subcommittee Meeting -- CANCELLED
2025-06-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting
Please join us for the Community Engagement Board Outreach Subcommittee meeting from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. This meeting will be held online.
Join the meeting.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1602 Gorman Street
2025-06-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Method Road Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
June 4
5:30 p.m.
Method Community Center, 514 Method Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
1602 Gorman St
Pre-Submittal
R-10 w/SRPOD TO RX-5-CU w/SRPOD
(Additional Information)
D
Isabel Mattox

Stormwater Management Advisory Commission
2025-06-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Transportation Field Services Building, 2550 Operations Way, Raleigh, 27604
Stormwater Management Advisory Commission Meeting
The Stormwater Management Advisory Commission (SMAC) will meet this Thursday to discuss upcoming stormwater projects, programs, priorities, and more. Join the meeting in-person or virtually to learn more about what’s going on in Raleigh Stormwater!
When: Thursday, June 5 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Thomas Crowder Woodland Center (5611 Jaguar Park Dr Raleigh 27606)

1. Welcome

A. Introductions

B. Excused Absences

2. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting

A. Approval of Minutes from May 1, 2025

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment – In person meeting

B. City Council Member Liaison Comments

4. Commission/Stormwater Staff Update on Matters of Importance

A. Staff and Commission Updates

B. High Priority Topics

C. Notices Prior to Construction

5. Modified Consent Agenda for Raleigh Rainwater Rewards Projects

A. Two Applications Requesting City Contribution

6. Raleigh Rainwater Rewards Proposed Policy Revisions and Program Update

A. Raleigh Rainwater Rewards Program and Policy Changes

7. SMAC Visioning Session for FY26 Work Plan Development

A. FY26 Work Plan

8. Review of Preliminary Topics for Upcoming Meeting(s)

A. Preliminary Topics for July 2025 – September 2025 SMAC Meetings

9. Other Business

A. Non Agenda Items

10. Adjournment

A. Adjourn Meeting

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.

Design Review Commission
2025-06-05 16:30 - 18:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Meeting – June 5, 2025

The City of Raleigh Design Review Commission will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, June 5 at 4:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 West Hargett Street in the Council Chamber.

For more information about the meeting, please contact Kasey Evans or visit the Design Review Commission webpage.

A. Design Alternates – New Business

1. DA-3-2025: Yardly Buffaloe Village Residential (5101, 5121, 5221, and 5225 Forestville Rd.)
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

B. Approval of Minutes

1. May 1, 2025 Meeting Minutes

C. Report of the Commission’s Attorney

D. Report of the Chair and/or Vice Chair

E. Other Business

1. Legacy Project Discussion

F. Adjournment

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. 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 Committee
2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The committee is responsible for the study of issues related to park facilities, features, developments, and modifications. The committee prepares recommendations and proposals for the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board based on in-depth review and study of park-related issues and concerns.
The Parks 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 6:00 pm.

District B Councilor Patton Office Hours
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | HeyDay Brewing, 5301 Tin Roof Way, Raleigh, NC, 27616
HeyDay Brewing
5301 Tin Roof Way

Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | McKimmon Center, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan

More people move to Raleigh every day. How we grow shapes how the city provides services like public safety, trash pickup, parks programs, and clean water. We’re planning for the future, and your voice matters.

Let’s talk about it at our final Community Conversation.

Thursday, May 29 | 6–8 p.m.
Wake Chapel Church Life Enrichment Center
June 5 | 6–8 p.m.
NC State McKimmon Center

Registration is encouraged but not required. If you have dietary restrictions, or require language services, please let us know. Refreshments and childcare will be provided.

Can’t make it to the conversation? Stop by an Ask-A-Planner event to talk one-on-one with city staff:

June 10 – Brier Creek Community Center | 3-6 p.m.
June 12 – Barwell Road Community Center | 3-6 p.m.
June 16 – Virtual | 3-6 p.m. Register

Take our surveys by June 13! Your feedback will help guide Raleigh’s future.

Register for the May 29 and June 5 events

Learn more about Reflecting Raleigh and all six of the Community Conversations.

Sustain-A-City: Infrastructure and Services
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | McKimmon Center, NCSU McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Join us for Sustain-A-City: Infrastructure and Services, part of the Reflecting Raleigh Community Conversation series to explore how we can grow equitably and sustainably. Hear from experts on how we can plan for essential water, housing, transportation, and public safety support residents today and tomorrow. Come share your ideas!

Thursday, June 5 | 6-8 p.m.
State of the City and Community Conversation
McKimmon Center at NC State University
1101 Gorman Street

Registration is encouraged but not required. Refreshments will be provided. Let us know if you plan to come! It helps us plan for things like language interpretation and accessibility.

Welcome to Summer!
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, 27610
School’s almost out, and it’s time to kick off summer in style!
Please celebrate with us on Thursday, June 5 for an evening packed with carnival games, face painting, delicious food, arts and crafts, and more. Bring the whole family—fun is guaranteed for all ages! Registration is encouraged. Let’s start the summer off right!
Location: Worthdale Community Center
Ages: 5 – 12
Cost: Free

Gipson Play Plaza Ribbon Cutting
2025-06-06 16:00 - 22:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Get ready to play, explore, and celebrate—join us for the grand opening of Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, where adventure begins!
The Gipson Play Plaza ribbon cutting event will take place on Friday, June 6 from 4 to 10 p.m. with grand opening celebration events on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8.
More information: Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening

Mine Creek Greenway Improvements Public Open House
2025-06-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Learn about the improvements planned for the Mine Creek Greenway at a public open house on Tuesday, June 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sertoma Arts Center, Raleigh Room, located at 1400 W. Millbrook Road.
Learn about the improvements planned for the Mine Creek Greenway on Saturday, June 7, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Shelley Lake parking lot located at 1140 W. Millbrook Road.
The section of Mine Creek Trail included as part of this project extends from Shelley Lake south to Crabtree Creek Greenway, near North Hills Drive. The proposed improvements include trail resurfacing, improved community access, safety enhancements, and pedestrian bridge replacement.
We welcome your feedback and look forward to providing an improved greenway experience!
Learn more about the Mine Creek Greenway Project
Details
Shelly Lake parking lot
Saturday, June 7, 8 – 11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free

Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening
2025-06-07 09:00 - 22:00 | DIX Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Date: Saturday June 7 – Sunday June 8
Location: 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Get ready to play, explore, and celebrate—join us for the grand opening of Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, where adventure begins!
More information: Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening
