Events

People are sitting together beside the bell tower at NC State

Aug 17, 2026

Welcome Back, Wolfpack!

Packapalooza is Saturday, August 22 Packapalooza is NC State’s block party and street festival, which is held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 2:00 to 10:00pm. Packapalooza welcomes everyone, including students, faculty, staff, alums, families and community members! This year’s Packapalooza features family-friendly activities, food, over 350 vendor booths, live music and performances and finishes…

Two girls, approximately 10–12 years old, are together in a park. One girl is seated in a wheelchair while the other stands beside her. They are looking at and reading a park map together.

Aug 10, 2026

Making Fun Accessible for Families in Wake County

Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh Dix Park near downtown Raleigh is open daily from dawn to dusk. Its newest feature, the Gipson Play Plaza, includes climbing towers, water play, gardens and a sensory maze. Admission and parking are both free. ADA-grade paths run throughout, adjacent lots have accessible parking and curb cuts, and there’s a drop-off…

Jun 15, 2026

Celebrating History, Culture and Community This Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a U.S. holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States and is often called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. It began on June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced that all enslaved African Americans were free. This moment came more than two years after the…

Graphic promoting the 2025 Pantry Bowl, NC State’s annual fundraising competition with UNC to support campus food pantries. Includes dates November 3–30 and encourages donations to Feed the Pack at NC State to fight student food insecurity.

Nov 3, 2025

Help Tackle Food Insecurity: Join the 2025 Pantry Bowl This November

The fifth annual Pantry Bowl is back this November, and the NC State community is invited to take part in this spirited campaign to support student well-being and fight food insecurity on campus! Running from November 3 to November 30, the Pantry Bowl is a friendly fundraising competition between NC State’s Feed the Pack Food…

Oct 20, 2025

Halloween Safety Tips for Families

October is upon us, and the excitement of Halloween is building up for kids and families! This is a fun-filled season for communities in the Raleigh area, but it can also bring up some safety concerns for parents and guardians.

Sep 18, 2025

Feed the Pack Food Pantry Opens for Fall 2025: Supporting the Wolfpack Community

As the Fall 2025 semester begins, Feed the Pack, NC State’s student-led food pantry, once again opened its doors on August 25th to meet the food needs of the campus community.

Sep 16, 2025

National Recovery Month: Strengthening Lives, Strengthening Communities

September is National Recovery Month, a time to honor not only the strength it takes to heal from substance use and mental health challenges , but also the support systems that make recovery possible.

Sep 9, 2025

Community Collab Highlight: WAKE Up and Read

CFACE has recently been collaborating with WAKE Up and Read, a community coalition of over 30 agencies in Wake County committed to supporting literacy for all children.

children smiling and running through sprinklers in the summer

Jun 23, 2025

Summer is Here: Fun Family Events & Activities

Summer is finally here, and families in the Triangle area are ready for a season filled with fun and adventure. The Triangle offers a plethora of free and low-cost activities to make this summer memorable. Check out some of the programs and events!

Apr 4, 2025

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM): Prevention, Support and Empowerment

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is a time to raise awareness, challenge myths, and promote a culture of respect and consent. There are several local events and workshops planned to promote awareness, provide support, and foster community discussions.