Wake Forest announces its first Diwali Festival to be held at Joyner Park, featuring music, dance, crafts, and food trucks to honor the Indian "Festival of Lights."

Chatham County acquires a 0.7-acre lot to expand South Bynum River Access Park, following negotiation with the late owner's heirs, aiming to tackle erosion and enhance outdoor recreation.

Raleigh is enhancing Method Community Park with new amenities, including a splash pad. An open house on Nov. 9 will reveal the plans, emphasizing the importance of community input.

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and Play4Life Comics will host a Comic Book & Toy Expo on November 2 at Flaherty Park Community Center, featuring various vendors.

The N.C. State Fair in October will feature new attractions like The Strolling Piano and rides, alongside returning favorites such as the Red Trouser Show. It includes a showcase of N.C. spirits and eco-friendly shuttle services.

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Dept. is holding a coat drive until Oct. 26, with donations accepted at various locations for distribution to children and teens in need.

Holding Park Inclusive Playground in Wake Forest is closed for maintenance on October 7, reopening the next day.

Wake County's three nature preserves are now open to the public seven days a week, aligning with the county park schedules for 361 days a year, excluding major holidays.

The new Norman and Betty Camp Education Center is now open at Walnut Creek Wetland Park, offering educational resources, rental classrooms, and accessibility features.

Wake Forest is holding a public hearing on proposed parks and recreation impact fee increases to support infrastructure development amidst the town's growth.

Seven red wolves from the North Carolina Museum are moving to a conservation center in New York as part of efforts to save the species from extinction.

Rolesville and the Wake County Community Remembrance Coalition unveiled a historical marker commemorating George Taylor, a black man lynched in the past, in an emotional event attended by his descendants.

Chatham County announces its 5th annual virtual fitness challenge, inviting residents to run or bike a set distance in October, with registration open until September 30 and incentives like T-shirts and a Swag Bag for trail explorers.