Livable Raleigh

Design Review Commission
2026-05-21 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 6809 Louisburg Rd.
2026-05-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Green Road Community Center
May 21, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Green Road Community Center, Room 2, 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
6809 Louisburg Rd
Pre-Submittal
R-4 TO CX-3
(Additional Information)
B
Milan Alinaghian
Hunt

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.

BPAC Policy Committee
2026-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Policy Committee focuses on pedestrian-related issues such as sidewalk construction and maintenance, crosswalk enforcement, and pedestrian safety.

Meeting Schedule: The forth Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Joe Caruso (Chair), Kari Barsness, Elizabeth Alley, Alex Rotenberry

If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara.Godwin@raleighnc.gov.

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.

BPAC Planning Committee
2026-05-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Planning Committee focuses on bicycle-related issues such as bikeway design, wayfinding, and bicyclist safety.

Meeting Schedule: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m unless otherwise specified
Meeting Location: Raleigh Municipal Building, Conference Room 419
Members: Pierre Tong (Chair), Mary Jo Gellenbeck, Celise Bravo-Taylor, Tammy Stern

If you are interested in viewing the meeting or making a public comment, please contact Barbara Godwin.

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
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

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 309 N. Boylan Ave (Z-16-26)
2026-05-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Leela Improv Theatre, 309 N. Boylan Ave
May 27
5:30 p.m.
Leela Improv Theater, 309 North Boylan Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603
309 N Boylan Ave
Z-16-26

Post-Submittal
OX-3-DE-NCOD TO CX-12-UL
(Additional Information)
D
Molly Stuart
Burns

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.

Transportation and Transit Committee Meeting
2026-05-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Council Committees page has information on how to watch the meeting, view agendas and minutes, view members, and see information about other Council Committees.

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

Big Screen Bash
2026-05-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Lions Park Community Center, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, 27604
Bring you game face, your lawn chair, and your summer spirit-let’s make memories under the summer sky at our Big Screen Bash!
Families will enjoy a variety of competitive and carnival-style games, including tug-of-war, relay races, classic carnival games, and bingo.
As the sun sets, folks will gather in the gym for a showing of Zootopia 2 on the big screen, complete with drinks and snacks to close out the evening in comfort and style!
Be sure to bring chairs, blankets, and your own food and beverages. Drinks and snacks provided will be limited. Spots are limited!
Details
Location: Lions Park Community Center
Age: All
Cost: $5
Register on RecLink

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

Community Cookout: Summer Starts Here
2026-05-30 11:00 - 14:00 | DMV Site, 1100 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for a free community cookout at the Former DMV Site! Come enjoy grilled food, shaved ice, live music, bounce houses, face painting, and more. Kids can fill a goodie bucket with toys, candy, and activities. City staff will also be on-site to share updates on exciting projects happening in your neighborhood. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the start of summer!
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 207 S. State Street (across from the Former DMV Site)

A New Nash Bash
2026-05-30 14:00 - 18:00 | Nash Square, 200 S McDowell St, Raleigh, 27601, United States
Big Ideas, Big Party, and Big Opportunity to shape the future of Raleigh’s Historic Nash Square – Join Us!
Raleigh’s historic Nash Square is receiving new love and attention through the Nash Square Public Realm planning project.
Join us at Nash Square on Saturday, May 30, from 2 to 6 p.m. for a family-friendly public block party, where you can review initial design concepts based on public engagement to date and provide feedback on the future of this vital public space.
The City’s design team, led by Raleigh Parks staff and consultant Reed Hilderbrand, is developing a long-range plan to guide the future of the park and its surrounding edges. The team brings together a wide variety of subject matter experts, city departments, local partners, and communities to envision the future of this shared space.
Our goal is to hear from as many Raleigh residents as possible that live, work, or play in and around Nash Square!
Details
Location: Nash Square & Whiskey Kitchen
Date: Saturday, May 30
Time: 2 – 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Learn more about a New Nash Bash

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

City Council Budget Work Session
2026-06-01 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
Meeting agendas are posted the Thursday before the scheduled meeting.
Visit our City Council page to find your council member and other council services.

Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team - Infrastructure and Services
2026-06-01 16:00 - 18:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601

Seminar 1: Water Safety - Pools, Lakes, Ponds and Rivers
2026-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Topics of this class include:

Buddy system: never swim alone
Designating a ‘water watcher’ – no phones, no distractions
Life jacket use in boats, kayaks, and open water
Designated swim areas only – why ‘No Swimming’ signs exist
Backyard pool fencing, gate locks, and layers of protection
Recognizing distress: drowning is silent, not dramatic
What to do if someone is in distress: reach/throw, don’t go
Do not swim in Raleigh rivers alone – current and visibility hazards
Child CPR and calling 911 – first three minutes matter most

Raleigh Transit Authority Route Committee Meeting
2026-06-02 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
2026-06-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
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.

RHDC Community Awareness Committee
2026-06-02 16:00 - 17:30 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
The Community Awareness Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at One Exchange Plaza, conference room 809. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC Community Awareness Committee can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.

City Council Evening Session
2026-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Public Hearing on budget proposals
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.

RHDC Research Committee
2026-06-03 08:30 - 10:00 | One Exchange Plaza, 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NY, 27601
The Research Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in Conference Room 809, One Exchange Plaza building. Upcoming meeting agendas for the RHDC Research Committee can be found on our City Council, Boards and Commissions Agendas and Minutes page.
