Unused and Expired Medicine Drop-Off Event - Falls River
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Falls River Pharmacy, 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked.

Falls River Pharmacy at 10930 Raven Ridge Rd
Wegmans at 1200 Wake Towne Dr

Unused and Expired Medicine Drop-Off Event - Wegmans
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Wegmans Wake Town, 1200 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27609

Spellbound at Mordecai
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Magic and mayhem abound at Spellbound at Mordecai! Join Paper and Stars Studio and Raleigh Historic Sites to experience Mordecai Historic Park under the spell of Halloween.
Encounter mysterious characters and amazing magicians, have your fortune told, and decorate a pumpkin to take home. Kids and pets, wear your best Halloween finery to enter the costume contest and parade at 12:30 p.m. (kids) and 1:30 p.m. (pets)! Shop for enchanting handmade items and treats from our vendors and enjoy family-friendly stage performances, carnival games, and more.
Join the Ghost Guild, Inc. for their annual Haunted Mordecai presentation with a new format this year! Team members will share their findings with small groups on immersive tours into the very locations where their data was collected. Reserve your tickets in advance on Eventbrite or on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event.
This is a family event full of spooky fun for children – no horror, gore, weapons, or full masks, please. This event is free and open to the public. Go to the Paper and Stars Studio Eventbrite to register to receive event updates. For questions or more information, please call 919-996-4364.
Location: Mordecai Historic ParkAges: AllCost: FreeRegister for Spellbound at Mordecai

City Cemetery Walking Tour
2024-10-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-26 13:30 - 14:30 | City Cemetary, 17 S East Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Have you ever strolled through Raleigh’s City Cemetery and wondered about the people buried there?
Members of the HRM (Historic Resources and Museums) Advisory Board and Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board have teamed up to host walking tours you don’t want to miss!
Ages: High School and upCost: Free

Pink Out the Park
2024-10-26 11:30 - 15:00 | Southgate Park, 1801 Proctor Street, Raleigh, NC, 27610
It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are excited to announce a special event to honor and support those affected by breast cancer.
We invite you to join us for a Pink Out Celebration in the Park on Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. This event will be a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together, raise awareness, and show our support for breast cancer survivors and those currently battling the disease.
We have planned a day filled with activities, including:

Live music and entertainment
Food trucks and local vendors
Inspirational speeches and survivor stories
Fun activities for all ages

We encourage everyone to wear pink to show solidarity and support. Whether it’s a pink shirt, hat, or even a ribbon, let’s paint the park pink! Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to those affected by breast cancer. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at the Pink Out Celebration in the Park!
Location: Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Community Center Date: Saturday, Oct. 26Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages: AllCost: Free

Skate Jam Raleigh Teen Connect
2024-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Conlon Family Skate Park, 905 US-401, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Ramps, beats, and good vibes only!
Skate Jam is all about skating hard and chilling harder. Whether you’re here to land that perfect skateboard trick or just vibe to the music with friends, this event has something for everyone and skaters of all skill levels. There will also be chances to win decks, trucks, earbuds, and more.Location: Conlon Family Skate ParkAge: Middle School Aged and UpCost: Free

Closing Reception at Pullen Arts Center
2024-10-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Join us at Pullen Arts Center for a closing reception on Saturday, October 26, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
About the Exhibition
Pullen Art Center’s new August, September, October Exhibitions feature work from Cheryl Prisco, George McKim, Karmyn Sessoms, Krystal Boney, and Field Studies, a collaboration of Julia Einstein, Amy Axon, and Dawn Marie Rozzo.
Artwork will be on display from August 3 to October 26, 2024. A closing reception will be held at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, October 26, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Learn more about the Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center.
Event Details

Date: Thursday, September 12 from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Pullen Art Center, 105 Pullen Road
Parking: Visitors must have a parking permit between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check in at Pullen Arts Center’s front desk for a license plate-based parking permit. View our parking map
Cost: Free and open to public

To purchase artwork, contact Pullen Arts Center for details.

Art Exhibition Reception | Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve
2024-10-26 16:30 - 18:30 | Horseshoe Farms Nature Preserve, 2900 Horseshoe Farm Road, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Opening ReceptionSaturday, Oct, 26, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The “plants, and birds, and rocks (and things)” exhibition will be displayed inside the Farmhouse at Horseshow Farm Nature Preserve from Oct. 26 through Dec. 1. This exhibition was curated by Scott Hazard, a North Carolina-based artist, and the current City of Raleigh Artist in Residence for Nature Preserves.
Open Gallery/Farmhouse HoursThursdays: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21 (closed for Thanksgiving Holiday)
Saturdays: 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Sundays: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Nov. 3, 1o, 17, 24 and Dec. 1

Trunk or Treat at Sanderford
2024-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Spooky Cars and Sweet Treats at Sanderford Road
Bring your kids and their candy buckets to Sanderford Road to see all the decorated trunks! We will be passing out candy at each car.
Get ready for a howling good time! This event is free and family-friendly.

Haunted Trolley Tour
2024-10-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Discover history, mystery and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night tour of downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Jump aboard and keep your eyes open for ghostly visitors of years past… they’ve just been dying to have you. Recommended for ages 6 and up due to frightening elements.
The trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park. Advanced registration is recommended. Please call 919-996-4364 for tickets or more information.
Tour Times: 6:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.Cost: $15Register for the Haunted Trolley Tour

Amazing Halloween Alphabet
2024-10-28 15:30 - 16:30 | Hill St Park, 2307 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC, 27604
Learning the alphabet? Why not do it in a fun way!
Join us for a fun Halloween-themed alphabet hour full of crafts, stories, and songs. Preregistration is required.
Ages: 2 – 5Cost: $8Register on RecLink

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 1220 & 1246 Wicker Drive
2024-10-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Wake County ABC Commission, 1212 Wicker Drive
October 28 5:30 p.m.
Wake County ABC Commission, 1212 Wicker Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604
1220 & 1246 Wicker Dr
Pre-Submittal
IX-3 TO CX-20
(Additional Information)
C
Leticia Shapiro

North CAC
2024-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Abbotts Creek Community Center, 9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614

Hybrid Midtown CAC meeting
2024-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Eastgate Park, 4200 Quail Hollow Dr,, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Agenda

Hybrid Midtown Citizens Advisory Council Meeting

Monday, October 28, 2024, 7:00-9:00 pm

1) 7:00 Call to Order and Welcome to Midtown CAC

2) 7:05 Review of Minutes of Prior MCAC meeting
3) 7:10 RPD officers Winkle and Garcia

Activity and Crime Stats Report for Midtown

Question and Answer

4) 7:30 Raleigh Customer Service Updates
Karen Ray, Raleigh Customer Experience Manager

5) 8:00 Reflecting Raleigh, the Next Comprehensive Plan after 2030

Sarah Shaughnessy
Principal Planner
Raleigh Planning and Development

6) 8:30 City Council Updates

7). 8:45 Old / New Business, Announcements, Remarks

Eastgate Park Management Change – Linda Stafford

Rezoning Updates – Steve Brechbiel

8) 9:00 Adjournment

In Person Location:

Eastgate Park Community Center

4200 Quail Hollow Drive

Raleigh, NC 27609

Zoom Meeting Link:

Available by Request

Visit our Midtown CAC Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/MidtownCAC

Planning Commission Annual Retreat - CANCELLED
2024-10-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Annual Retreat – October 29, 2024

The City of Raleigh Planning Commission will conduct its annual retreat on Tuesday, October 29 at 9:00 a.m. at the Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606.
For more information about the retreat, please contact Bynum Walter or visit the Planning Commission webpage.

A. Introductions

B. Remarks of the Chair

C. Remarks of the Assistant Director

1. Report from the Assistant Director
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

D. Items for Discussion

1. 1. Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan

Fall in Love With Your Job
2024-10-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Explore Opportunities with Raleigh Parks!
Get paid to play! Raleigh Parks is hiring for a number of part-time positions across the City, including roles on our amusement, aquatic, community center, and youth/teen program teams!
At our job fair, you can speak with hiring managers, learn more about open positions, and enjoy free food and fun! Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Location: Millbrook Exchange ParkAges: 16 +Cost: Free

Ghoul Time with Grandkids
2024-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, 27608
Join your friends at Kiwanis and Active Adults for a family-friendly Halloween celebration!
This event is aimed at children and their grandparents, as well as those who are cherished like grandparents. Get ready to experience the holiday spirit in a safe, creative, and inclusive way!
We will have several stations throughout the park, including a DIY Candy bucket station, a candy hunt, and a special snack creation. We will also have a sensory-friendly festive film screening. This will be a peanut-free event! Join us for fun activities designed for kids aged 3 to 12! Registration is required. This program is sponsored by Oak Street Health.
Ages: AllCost: Free for Grandparents, $3 per ChildRegister on RecLink

Public Art and Design Board
2024-10-29 16:30 - 18:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Meeting Details
The Public Art and Design Board will meet in person at:
John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Raleigh, NC 27601
Contact Raleigh Arts to request an item for the agenda. View agenda and past meeting minutes on BoardDocs
Watch this Meeting Virtually
The public can view the Public Art and Design Board meeting virtually. Watch the Public Art and Design Board virtually
Leave a Public Comment Using Voicemail
Public comment voicemails are accepted between 5 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Monday before a Public Art and Design Board 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 Public Art and Design Board meeting, please follow these steps:

Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 2594
Record your comment. The time limit for public comments is three minutes.

Learn more about the Public Art and Design Board

Join Us for an Open House Event at Walnut Creek Wetland Park!
2024-10-29 16:30 - 19:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
In alignment with the community-led initiatives that created the 2014 Master Plan Design for Walnut Creek Wetland Park, it is the City’s goal to create a garden space designed to provide access to fresh produce and help raise awareness about food deserts, develop food and garden-related programming, and create a model for food production and distribution.
Help us design this space! Your feedback will help us create a place that is accessible to all and reflective of the community’s needs.
Open House Details

Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Walnut Creek Wetland Park
Children are welcome – activities and engagement for all ages
Food and refreshments available

Can’t attend in person, or just want to hit the ground running?Complete our survey before Nov.12!

Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting: 4359 & 4353 Pearl Road
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Oct. 29 6 p.m.
Barwell Road Community Center
4349 & 4353 Pearl Rd
Pre-Submittal
Text Change to Zoning Conditions
(Additional Information)
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Worth Mills
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Transportation and Treats Community Event!
2024-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun and information at our Transportation and Treats community event!
Don your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a chance to meet the Raleigh Transportation staff and get answers to all your transportation questions, from parking and leaf collection to Bus Rapid Transit.
With all divisions of Raleigh Transportation on hand, it’s the perfect opportunity to get to know the team behind our city’s services.
Enjoy treats for kids and the young at heart, and don’t miss your chance to register for a fabulous grand prize!
For more details, check out our Transportation and Treats Community Event page. We can’t wait to see you there!

Raleigh Arts Commission Intro to Grant Funding Workshop 1
2024-10-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, 27608
Intro to Grant Funding Workshop for 2025-2026City of Raleigh Arts Commission Grants
Interested in learning more about the City of Raleigh Arts Commission’s grant program and whether your nonprofit organization is eligible to apply for this funding?
Two one-hour Intro to Grant Funding Workshops will be offered this fall and are open to anyone interested in learning more about the Raleigh Arts Commission’s grant program. The workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. This session is on Oct. 30, but another session will be held Nov. 2.
The Intro to Grant Funding Workshop introduces potential applicants to the Raleigh Arts Commission’s work and explores in general how grant funding processes work, with a goal of helping participants decide whether or not this grant program and/or any other is a good fit for their organization.
Note that Raleigh nonprofits that have never received Arts Commission grant funding before and plan to apply for a 2025-2026 grant are required to attend one of the two workshop sessions scheduled.
Intro to Grant Funding Workshop Session 1:

When: Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Kiwanis Community Center, 2525 Noble Road, Raleigh
Cost: Free

Register online for this workshop.

The Haunted at the Pines
2024-10-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Come out, if you dare, for a haunted night at the Pines.
Each ghoul-themed room will have frightful music for the perfect Halloween thrill! Enter at your own risk!
All event proceeds will go to Raleigh Parks’ Play it Forward Financial Assistance Fund.
Ages: 10+Cost: $5 per personRegister on RecLinkAttendees will travel through the haunted house in groups of four.

Commerce Place(making) - Opening Day Event!
2024-11-01 15:00 - 20:00 | Commerce Place
On First Friday in November, the City of Raleigh welcomes you to Commerce Place in the Warehouse District. We’ve recently implemented some pedestrian-oriented improvements to Commerce Place, including outdoor seating, overhead lighting, and a striking mural created by local artist Mary Carter Taub.
Stop by Commerce Place, located between W. Martin and Davie streets, to join us in celebrating a new pedestrian-friendly “third place” for the people of Raleigh. As a future event center, Commerce Place will fit right in on any First Friday itinerary that includes CAM, the Pit, Boxcar, Videri Chocolate, Raleigh Denim, 311 Gallery and other local businesses.
Come out for snacks, games, live music, a raffle for items donated by Warehouse District businesses, and to share your thoughts on the new Commerce Placevision. Visit our Commerce Place project webpage to learn more about the project!
Commerce Place accessible via either W. Martin or W. Davie streets, Raleigh, NC, 27601. Please note this event is outdoors and will not be held in the event of severe weather.

First Friday Movie and Market - Freaky Friday
2024-11-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Moore Square, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join us for this free family night out in Downtown Raleigh. Bring a blanket or chair to relax on the lawn for the movie, grab a bite from the food trucks and explore the market!
Market & food trucks: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.Live music: 6 p.m.Free movie on the lawn: 7:15 p.m.

Day of the Dead
2024-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Join the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum for an evening of festivities for the Day of the Dead.
We will have live performances that will get you moving, fun food options, unique crafts, refreshing beer to sip, and a whole host of exciting activities waiting for you. Don’t miss out on the fun! This event is family-friendly.
Ages: AllCost: Free

Raleigh Youth Summit
2024-11-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Marsh Creek Community Center, 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
The Raleigh Youth Summit is a collaborative, youth-inspired partnership between the City of Raleigh and the community designed to encourage, educate, and empower our Youth through meaningful engagement, connecting their present with our shared future.
The agenda will be available soon!
Register now.
Learn more about Raleigh Youth Summit

Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network - Session 3
2024-11-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC, 27610
The Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network (WCWLN) will occur bi-weekly on Saturdays to educate residents about community issues related to Walnut Creek in Raleigh. Sign up for a session today!
Key themes include:

Watershed Management
Environmental justice and advocacy
Green infrastructure
Community Science and engagement

Benefits:

$400 stipend after completing a session
Environmental toolkit
Skills to create meaningful change in your community
Mentorship

Floravita Exhibition Opening | SEEK Raleigh
2024-11-02 13:00 - 17:00 | Birdland, 706 Mountford Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The Grid Project will host an Opening Reception for the Floravita Exhibition on Saturday, November 2, from 1-5 pm.

Floravita
The “Floravita” exhibition, curated by Pete Sack of the Grid Project, is about the balance between living and letting go. Artists Alia El-Bermani, Skillet Gilmore, Oami Powers, and Sally Van Gorder explore how the fading of one life isn’t an ending; it’s part of an ongoing, interconnected rhythm—a dance of life and nature.
Location: Birdland, 706 Mountford Ave, Raleigh NC

Exhibition Dates: November 2-December 8, 2024

Read more about the exhibition and The Grid Project.
