Swing by and get creative! We’ll have free crafting and collaging supplies ready for you to play, experiment, and make something uniquely yours. Plus, the City of Raleigh Museum is joining the First Friday fun with extended hours! Details Location: City of Raleigh Museum Date: Friday, May 1 Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled family sneaker ball! This family-friendly event is sure to knock your socks off! Come dressed in semi-formal attire and your coolest kicks. This event will have an awesome DJ, games, arts and crafts, and food trucks. Let us see your sneaker game while you dance the night away. Location: Green Road Community Center Ages: All Cost: Free Register on RecLink
Join the Raleigh Police Department for the next hiring event at our state of the art Law Enforcement Training Center! The Raleigh Police Department is offering a great opportunity for you to begin the hiring process for our upcoming academy. Join us to take the Reading Comprehension Test and Physical Fitness Assessment. Please arrive dressed in athletic attire to participate in the Physical Fitness Assessment. If unable to participate in the Physical Fitness Assessment, please contact the Raleigh Police Recruiting Unit at 919-996-1343. Recruiters will be present to answer questions and discuss career opportunities! Must be at least 20 years of age to participate Must present a valid driver's license Please visit our website to learn more about the Raleigh Police Department.
Celebrating Historic Preservation and America’s 250th Birthday This May, we’re celebrating Preservation Month, Bike Month, and America’s 250th Birthday! Grab your bike for a 5-mile route that will feature stops at five Raleigh Historic Landmarks that span Raleigh’s 250 years of building history! Volunteers will share a brief history at each stop. The stops include: Joel Lane House - 160 S. St. Mary's St. – Raleigh's oldest surviving dwelling State Capitol & Union Square - 1 E. Edenton St. – The heart of North Carolina government Early Store Building (Heilig-Levine) - 137 S. Wilmington St. – 150+ years of downtown commerce Chavis Park Carousel - 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. – A historic park and carousel (Former) BB&T Building - 227 Fayetteville St. – A downtown Raleigh icon Come Prepared The ride will begin and end at Exchange Plaza, located between Wilmington and Fayetteville Streets in downtown. Riders are encouraged to bring their own bikes and helmets. A few free e-bike and scooter rentals will also be available. Water and restrooms are available at the City of Raleigh Museum before/after the ride, but are not provided along the route - please plan accordingly. Register and see more ride details.
Join the Community Engagement Department for Rolling Together 2026, our second annual mobile resource fair, on May 2! We'll be highlighting both city departments and community partners that use vehicles to provide resources in the community. Enjoy inflatables, face painting, snow cones, and plenty of family-friendly fun while learning about resources available to you. Bring the whole family and spend the day connecting with your community! Event Details May 2, 2026 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roberts Park Community Center 1300 E. Martin St., Raleigh NC Organizations that’d like to participate with their vehicle should complete our form by April 24. A staff member will contact you regarding your request.
Learn How to Take Water Samples! We are hosting a training workshop for the stream monitoring program! 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.
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 February - May at three Raleigh locations. There is no registration required for this FREE resource. Saturday, May 2 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Raleigh Pathways Center; 900 S. Wilmington St. Learn more about the Raleigh Digital Impact programs.
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
May 4, 2026 6:00 p.m. Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610 6702, 6710, and 6518 Rock Quarry Road Z-12-26 Post-Submittal CX-3-CU TO CX-4-CU (Additional Information) C Worth Mills Marziano II
This committee studies questions dealing with routes, services, passenger amenities. For more information and to view the agenda, please visit Raleigh Transit Authority.
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.
Learn how to do business with the City of Raleigh! This online info session will provide valuable insights into the city's contracting processes, procurement requirements, and opportunities available for business owners. There will be time for Q&A with City of Raleigh staff from the Business Engagement and Opportunities Program, Small Business Development, and Procurement. Date: Tuesday, May 5 Time: 4 - 5 p.m. Location: Virtual Register today! Use desktop computer to register. For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program or contact beop@raleighnc.gov.