Parks and Recreation

Plan your next snowy adventure with these 10 resorts to ski, snowboard, and tube within five hours of Oak City.
Check out these 22 hiking trails, catered to all skill levels, with some of the best views in and around the City of Oaks to plan your next outdoor adventures.
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s presence in the City of Oaks and how to commemorate his life and legacy on MLK Day.
Prepare for fall weather in the City of Oaks with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.
The Sunflower Field at Dix Park is blooming — sip, listen to music, and snack on food truck finds at the five-acre field.
Break out the star-spangled attire and picnic blanket for a night of Fourth of July fireworks in Raleigh.
No, we’re not trolling you. Artist Thomas Dambo is set to build two troll sculptures at Dorothea Dix Park in October 2025.
It’s finally summer for Wake County kids, and if you’re already feeling the heat on summer activities, this summer bucket list just for kids has you covered.
Choose your own adventure and help City Editor Cat plan how she spends her day in Raleigh, from where she works to evening entertainment. You chose, now read your recommendations below.
In Raleigh, the maximum view of the phenomenon — when the sun is 78.6% blocked by the moon — is expected at 3:15 p.m.
Keep reading for the lineup, FAQs, and food + bev info to help navigate Dreamville Festival on Saturday, April 6 + Sunday, April 7.
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With the Winter Olympics well underway, we’re craving an Italian day without having to leave the 919. Here’s how to have a Milanese staycation right here in Raleigh.
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts over a million bird lovers nationwide to help record the bird population — here’s how you can get involved in Raleigh.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Don’t be caught empty-handed — use our guide to classic gifts fit for your sweetheart right here in Raleigh.
Dig into Raleigh’s must-try pizza shops including NC State hangouts, high-end Detroit-style pizza, and bagel shops moonlighting as pizzerias. Whatever style you prefer, there’s pizza in Raleigh for you.
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
Get your hats and mittens — it’s finally snow season in Raleigh. While the 919 isn’t known for its wintery weather, we’re holding out hope for some history-making snowfall soon.
The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and we’ve got five local sports bars to catch the big game at with everything from raffle prizes to a soup showdown.
The Olympics are nearly here, and there are plenty of Olympians with local ties, from NHL players to college students.