Parks and Recreation

Get ready to dash for drumsticks — there are seven turkey trots to get you up and moving on Thanksgiving Day around the City of Oaks.
Racers and racing fans, head to Dix Park for this unique Raleigh event. The Kirby Derby is an all-ages quirky festival with a parade, races, and vendors.
The proposed RDU quarry adjacent to Umstead State Park will move forward, following a recent court ruling.
The City of Raleigh has an active adults program that offers planned day and overnight trips geared toward adults ages 50 and older.
Members of the community are invited to help create Dix Park’s cultural interpretation plan, an endeavor to acknowledge the history of the park and approach it with sensitivity, one of the first of its kind.
Tessellate, a new outdoor interactive installation, plays with light and shadow and will be on view at Dix Park from Monday, July 24 to Monday, Aug. 28
Get ready to roll out your blankets and red, white, and blue apparel to celebrate the Fourth of July in the City of Oaks.
The world’s first children’s health education playground now features a MindWELL Garden Labyrinth to help bridge the gap between nature and mental well-being.
Want to start planning your summer in the City of Oaks? We put together a list of 18 fun activities, festivals, and must dos to make to most out of the season.
This will be the flower’s first bloom.
This unconventional new park isn’t too big, but it’s full of color and local artist Katie Stewart’s artistic vision.
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The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.
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Raleigh’s favorite indie rock fest is celebrating 15 years in downtown, and while you need a wristband to see the headliners + many club shows, you can still have plenty of fun without a ticket. Here’s how to enjoy Hopscotch without a wristband.
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From the floral backdrop to the customized ring — we’re dreaming of having our own viral engagement in Oak City.