Events
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New World Cafe 5900 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC
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Beyond The Book: Children’s Book & Art Festival
Fred Fletcher Park 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NCBeyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor family celebration of community, creativity, and storytelling. Discover interactive performances, collaborative art installations, creative crafts, talented vendors, artisan food, and inspiring entertainment. Join us for a day immersed in stories that will spark your imagination, and don’t forget to dress as your favorite book character! Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is open to all with books & activities designed for all ages. Chapter 5 theme to be announced soon! Location: Fred Fletcher Park Age: All Cost: Free
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Family Fun Day Squirrels!
City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NCGet ready to get squirrely! Come to the City of Raleigh museum and celebrate all things related to our favorite woodland creature. Make squirrel headbands, search for acorns, and even take a picture with our very own mascot, Sammy the Squirrel! Location: City of Raleigh Museum Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required
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A Walk with Poetry
Shelley Lake 1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC, United StatesSlow down, reflect, and reconnect through spoken word poetry in a natural outdoor setting! As part of SEEK Raleigh, Artist Kiana Renee has created an immersive, community-centered arts experience in celebration of National Poetry Month. A Walk with Poetry is designed to highlight and uplift Raleigh's vibrant poetry community. Encounter live poetry performances at designated stops along Shelley Lake and listen to featured performers in the Pecan Grove (located near the trail entrance). The program culminates in a powerful headlining performance by award-winning poet, playwright, cultural organizer, performing artist, and scholar, Dasan Ahanu
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Barwell Road Community Garden Open House
Barwell Rd Park 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NCHey neighbors! Explore our community garden and see all the sunny spots where your future plants could grow. Take a stroll, check out the plots, and even pre-select your favorite bed before our official garden rental system launches. Bring your curiosity, maybe your green thumb and let’s get ready to grow together! Details Location: Barwell Road Park - The Community Garden is located to the left of the entrance sign Ages: All Cost: Free No registration is required. Parking is available at the garden and near the playground.
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Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Trolley Tour
Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NCStep into one of Raleigh’s most distinguished historic districts with a guided trolley tour through Oakwood, home to an exceptional collection of Victorian-era architecture. Explore landmark residences and learn about the influential families and visionary builders who shaped this enduring community. This hour-long tour invites people of all ages to explore, learn, and connect with the city’s rich past. Location: Mordecai Historic Park Times: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: $12
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Board of Adjustment
Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United StatesCurrent and past Board of Adjustment meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and minutes may be viewed on the City Council, Boards and Commissions: Agendas and Minutes webpage. The Board typically meets on the second Monday of each month at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. To watch past meetings, visit our video services page.
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Greenway Committee
Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United StatesThe Greenways Committee, a standing committee of the Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board, will meet in the Raleigh Municipal Building Conference Room 303 every second Monday at 4 p.m.
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Reflecting Raleigh Technical Team – Infrastructure and Services
One Exchange Plaza 1 Exchange Plaza, Raleigh, NYTechnical 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
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Planning Commission
Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United StatesThe 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.
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City Council Work Session
Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United StatesWatch 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.
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Arts Commission Executive Committee
Virtual MeetingMeetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. unless listed otherwise on the calendar. For more information about how to join the meeting, please contact Raleigh Arts at 919-996-3610.