City of Raleigh Government Event Guide – Weekend Edition (December 20–21, 2025)

Looking for family-friendly, city-supported events happening in Raleigh this weekend? The DoRaleigh City of Raleigh Government Event Guide – Weekend Edition highlights official programs, holiday celebrations, and Parks, Recreation & Athletics activities taking place Saturday and Sunday, December 20–21, 2025.

From festive events with Santa to community giveaways, here’s what’s happening today and tomorrow across Raleigh.

Happening Today

Saturday, December 20, 2025

🎅 Breakfast with Santa

10:00 a.m. | Saturday

Category: Parks, Recreation, and Athletics

Kick off your Saturday with a classic holiday favorite. Families can enjoy breakfast while kids meet Santa in a festive, welcoming environment hosted by the City of Raleigh.

👉 Registration required via RecLink

🎄 Holidays with the Popes

10:00 a.m. | Saturday

Category: Parks, Recreation, and Athletics

Celebrate the season with this special holiday-themed community program. Designed to bring families together, this event offers seasonal activities and a warm, neighborhood feel.

🏊 Swim with Santa

12:00 p.m. | Saturday

Categories:

Festivals & Special Events Holidays Parks, Recreation, and Athletics

Take a splash into the holidays! Swim with Santa combines festive fun with aquatic recreation, giving kids a unique chance to celebrate the season poolside with the big guy himself.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, December 21, 2025

🎁 Worthdale Holiday Pajama Giveaway

3:00 p.m. | Sunday

Category: Parks, Recreation, and Athletics

This heartwarming community event supports families during the holiday season with a pajama giveaway at Worthdale. It’s a great example of Raleigh’s commitment to community care and family well-being.

👉 Registration required

These programs are designed to bring neighbors together while making Raleigh a more connected and inclusive city.

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City of Raleigh Government Event Guide Tuesday December 16th Edition

Raleigh residents are encouraged to stay informed and engaged with local government and community programming. The City of Raleigh Government Event Guide for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 highlights opportunities to get active, connect with city staff, and participate in local decision-making—both in person and virtually.

Whether you’re looking to unwind with a wellness activity, connect with city outreach teams, or observe public boards in action, here’s what’s happening around Raleigh today.

🧘 Yoga in the Park at the Historic Borden Building

11:00 a.m. | Tuesday

Category: Parks, Recreation, and Athletics

Start your day with a relaxing and energizing yoga session at the Historic Borden Building. This outdoor wellness program is part of the City of Raleigh’s ongoing efforts to promote healthy lifestyles through accessible recreation opportunities.

Registration required via RecLink.

📚 Outreach at Duraleigh Community Library

2:00 p.m. | Tuesday

Category: Community Engagement

Meet City of Raleigh representatives during this outreach event at the Duraleigh Community Library. Residents can ask questions, learn about city services, and get connected to local resources and programs designed to support the community.

🎨 Public Art and Design Board Meeting

5:00 p.m. | Tuesday

Category: Boards and Commissions

Format: Virtual

The Public Art and Design Board will meet to discuss ongoing and upcoming public art initiatives across Raleigh. These meetings play an important role in shaping the city’s visual and cultural landscape and are open to the public.

Virtual meeting link available through the City of Raleigh.

Why This Matters

City boards, outreach events, and recreation programs give Raleigh residents a direct way to participate in shaping their community. Attending meetings or engaging with city staff helps ensure transparency, inclusion, and community-driven decision-making.

For more Raleigh government meetings, boards and commissions, and community engagement opportunities, stay connected with DoRaleigh.com.

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New $8 million Granite Hills Major Community Park opens

EPPING, VIC. — Summer is shaping up as one to remember for local families after the opening of a brand-new $8 million adventure-filled park right on their doorstep.

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Wow. A brand-new federal report just revealed something that should reshape the entire conversation about our public lands: The single strongest economy on federal land is outdoor recreation. Not oil. Not gas. Not timber or mining. Recreation on public lands pumps $128.5 billion into the U.S. economy every year. It supports nearly one million jobs, pours billions into wages, and delivers majorstate and federal tax revenue. And here’s the part the extractive industries can’t compete with: It’s 100% renewable. Every year, people return to hike, fish, camp, climb, hunt, ski, raft, explore—and they bring their children, who bring their children. The economic cycle grows because the natural resource grows. When you line up the numbers, recreation generates more economic value than ALL extractive industries combined—grazing, oil, gas, timber, mining, all of it. Y’all know we’re all about the data. And the data says one thing while the politicians pretend it says another. The lie survives because it’s convenient and profitable to politicians and special interests. The truth matters because it’s measurable. The statistics tell a very different story. Please share. @More Than Just Parks

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