Raleigh Foodie Fare is a free event featuring over 20 food trucks, 40+ local artists, live music, and drinks, occurring on several dates in Moore Square.

The City of Raleigh Museum is hosting a free Plant Swap event on July 19 where participants can exchange healthy plants and connect with other plant lovers.

Raleigh has expanded its parks and recreation offerings, emphasizing inclusivity and community with over 200 parks, various programs, and facilities for all residents to enjoy.

Raleigh Parks employs a herd of goats from a local company to sustainably clear invasive species at Dix Park, offering a greener, cost-effective landscaping method.

Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina reopens on June 27 after a nine-month closure due to storm damage. Visitors need advance reservations to access the main attraction.

Walnut Creek Wetland Park offers Out in Nature events for LGBTQ+ in June, featuring professional development and outdoor activities. Open to all, registration is required.

Mother Jones Magazine features Walnut Creek Wetland Park for its economic and environmental importance, underlining wetlands' role in urban planning and climate resilience.

The 32nd annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in Cary, NC, features over 170 local artists, kids' activities, live entertainment, and eco-friendly transportation options.

The Taylor Street Park Sprayground in Wake Forest opens for the season on April 19 at 10 a.m., offering free fun for families with daily evening hours and extended Saturday hours.

Wake Forest is reactivating the drinking fountains in its parks on April 11, following their winter shut-down to protect the pipes from freezing. This is part of routine seasonal maintenance to ensure clean and functional amenities for the community.

The NCDOT announced the 2024 Wildflower Awards, recognizing attractive wildflower beds along highways, supported by The Garden Club of North Carolina.

Raleigh's Crabtree Creek Trail now features glow-in-the-dark centerline markings to improve safety during low light conditions, enhancing the user experience on a 1-mile section.

Taylor Street Park Sprayground in Wake Forest reopens on April 19, 2025, offering a variety of free water features for all ages, with extended hours starting June 16.