What’s Happening Now!
A curated list of upcoming community events, activities, and gatherings happening in Raleigh and the surrounding area.
September 2026 Events
Movie Series at Pullen Park: Wicked
September 1, 6:00 pm | Free
Join Pullen Park for a family-friendly outdoor movie nights! Bring blankets, cushions or lawn chairs for comfortable seating.
Pay-What-You-Can Farmstand
September 2, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Free
Held weekly from April through October, the farmstand makes fresh, locally grown produce accessible to members of the Raleigh community. Visitors can shop for seasonal harvests while supporting a reliable local food source and Raleigh City Farm’s work to strengthen the community through urban agriculture.
First Fridays at the Mill. Colors of soul
September 4, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Free
Come explore the creative community at Eno Arts Mill during an open studio event featuring the workspaces and artwork of local studio artists. Meet artists, see their creative processes up close and discover unique works made right here in the community. There will be something for everyone, including free art-making activities for all ages with Mer Haggerty.
Free movie nights at downtown Cary park: Hamilton
September 4, 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | Free
Join Downtown Cary Park for a family-friendly outdoor movie nights! Bring blankets, cushions or lawn chairs for comfortable seating. Food trucks will be available on-site.
Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum
Saturday, September 5
Bank of America customers and employees can enjoy free admission to Marbles Kids Museum on the first weekend of each month as part of the “Museums on Us” program.
Fall film series in the park: Zootopia 2
September 5, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Free
Join Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for a family-friendly outdoor movie nights! Bring blankets, cushions or lawn chairs for comfortable seating.
Carolina Circus Festival: The Greatest Show. Cary
Saturday, September 12 | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Free
This family-friendly festival celebrates the wonder, creativity and excitement of circus arts with a full day of breathtaking aerial performances, dazzling fire and LED entertainment, hands-on circus workshops, local artisan vendors, delicious food trucks, and activities for all ages. From gravity-defying performances to interactive experiences, there’s something for everyone to discover and enjoy.
Classical Music in the Park. NC Museum of Art
Saturday, September 12 | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Free with registration
From the Renaissance and Baroque eras to Classical, Romantic, and contemporary works, the evening offers a unique way to experience live music. Rather than following a traditional concert format, audiences are invited to move freely between performance stations, choosing which musicians to hear and creating their own musical journey through the Park.
North Carolina State Capitol Tours
Saturdays | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE
N.C. State Capitol
One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC
North Carolina State Capitol Visitor Information
Enjoy free guided or self-guided tours of the historic State Capitol. Visitors can explore the building weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Wake County Public Libraries Events
Daily | Times Vary | Free
Events | Wake County Government
Discover upcoming community events, programs and activities hosted by Wake County Public Libraries. The calendar features a variety of free events for all ages and families throughout the year. Check the schedule often for new additions and details!
Opportunities to Join the Child Welfare Workforce
Tomeko Brown
North Carolina is one of nine states in the United States that operates as a federally mandated, state supervised, county administered social services system. This means that social services (including child welfare services and adult services) receive funding and authorization of programs at the federal level. The state (Health and Human Services) provides oversight and support while each county agency is responsible for the delivery and administration of necessary services and benefits to children and families across the state.
Since 2015, North Carolina Child Welfare Services has been working on agency-wide improvements in areas such as service provision, family and youth leadership, staff development, and improving services and support for youth in out-of-home care. Throughout these past eight years, the state has witnessed many positive impacts in communities across the state as a result of these improvements. While county-child welfare agencies continue to raise their standard of care and professionalism in service to their communities, one of the most difficult challenges they face in recent times is staffing shortages. Across the state of North Carolina, many county child welfare agencies are working at less than full capacity staff levels, which leaves the workforce and community feeling the strain. In the field of social work, there are many unique opportunities to assist family members, children, and youth. Social workers help families to tap into their strengths and build resilient support networks to work through personal challenges and make their families safer and healthier. Honoring the principles such as “families are experts about themselves,” “judgements can wait,” and “everyone has strengths,” child welfare staff work tirelessly with families to keep them together, increase access to resources for parents and youth, and engage other community agencies to actively support overall family, child, and youth, wellness. If you or someone you know may be interested in joining the child welfare workforce, please take a look at what opportunities may be available to you here!
For more information about child welfare jobs, visit the links below.
- https://www.ncdhhs.gov/childwelfareworks
- https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/about-dss/general-information
- https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/services.pdf
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