Events

Come join the City of Raleigh Museum for Family Fun Day! We will celebrate NASA’s Space Exploration Program. This year, we celebrate the 65th anniversary of Americans in space, as well as our upcoming return to the Moon with the Artemis Missions. You can try your hand at a simulated Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) and launch a “Squeeze Bottle Straw Rocket” into orbit around a Lunar target. A limited number of NASA stickers and posters are available while supplies last. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required

Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special Women's History Month tour! Celebrate the influential women who shaped Raleigh's history and explore their stories throughout Raleigh, from the women who broke barriers in North Carolina politics to those who fought for equality during the Civil Rights Movement. For questions or more information, please call the Mordecai Historic Park Visitor Center at 919-996-4364 Location: Mordecai Historic Park Date: Sunday, March 15 Time: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: $12 Register on RecLink

Celebrate Selection Sunday with a fun, low-key cornhole tournament at Latta Park! This casual doubles event is designed for players of all skill levels, focusing on friendly competition, music, food, and community connection. Teams will play multiple guaranteed games before advancing to a short playoff round, keeping the event engaging and social from start to finish. Whether you’re playing, cheering, or just enjoying the atmosphere, this is a great way to kick off March Madness in the park. Cornhole Tournament Details Tournament Type: Doubles (2 players per team) Maximum Teams: 16 teams (32 players) Tournament Structure is round-robin pool play (guaranteed games for all teams) Single-elimination playoff for top teams Prizes for the top three and the best team name! One registration per team - Please register your teammate and team name. Location: Latta University Historic Park Ages: All Cost: $10 per team Register on RecLink

Come out and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us! Calling all the little leprechauns, one and all! We are going to have a sham-ROCK of a good time creating crafts and reading stories to celebrate this fun holiday! Hope to see you soon! Pre-Registration is required. Location: Hill Street Park Ages: 2-5 Cost: $8 per participant Register on RecLink

Come and celebrate intergenerational relationships with fun St. Patrick's Day-themed activities! This special event is a perfect opportunity for grandparents and grandkids to come together and find the gold at the end of the rainbow. Come and join us at Kiwanis Park for a goodie hunt, tasty treat, fun family movie, and themed crafts! Experience the richness of intergenerational bonds through engaging activities. Go green with us and stop at all of the stations to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon! Participants 12 and under will be the registrants and must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Kiwanis Community Center Ages: All Cost: Free Register on RecLink

Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square! A pop-up series to explore the Nash Square Public Realm Plan on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April. Staff will be available from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., with 15-minute tours focusing on the week's theme at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to share their experiences. See you at Nash Square! Upcoming Dates: March 3: Tree Canopy and Urban Forestry March 17: History of Nash Square April 7: East Civic Tower – New City Hall April 21: Transportation and Connectivity Details Location: Nash Square Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., tours at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.  Ages: All Cost: Free No registration is required