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.
Looking for the perfect spot for a summer photo shoot? Stop and smell the roses (and strike a pose) at these Raleigh gardens.
With unique summer offerings, this Cary farm might be your go-to Saturday spot.
The century plant typically blooms once every 10-30 years and can reach up to 35 feet tall — you don’t want to miss this rare bloom.
All month long, local bike shops and bicycling communities are hosting events and tune-ups to celebrate Bike Month in Raleigh.
Join this worldwide treasure hunt from your own backyard.
“Everyone is so nice here. And I think that’s the key to Raleigh. We are collaborative. We are connectors,” Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin told RALtoday.
Grab your binoculars to help with the 27th Great Backyard Bird Count this Fri., Feb. 16 through Mon., Feb. 19.
We think Raleigh is a very dog-friendly city — let’s keep it this way by following Raleigh dog laws on leashing, rabies shots, and scooping poop to keep man’s best friend and the city safe.
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