Raleigh Earth Day

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Family and eco-friendly festival

Location

Harvey Hill

Category

Nature

Tents on Flowers Field

Event Details

Join the City of Raleigh, for the 5th annual Raleigh Earth Day. This milestone event brings together community members, local organizations, and city departments for an evening dedicated to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and connection—all in one of Raleigh’s most beautiful public spaces. 

Bring the whole family to explore earth-conscious vendors, enjoy live performances and hands-on activities, celebrate local environmental leaders, and end the night with a family-friendly outdoor movie under the stars. The event emphasizes low-waste practices and practical ways to care for our planet every day. 

Event Schedule

8:23 - 10:05 pm | Movie TBD 

Know before you go

  • Low lawn chairs or blankets
  • Flashlights or headlamps
  • Food and non-alcoholic drinks permitted
  • The event area is grass covered and has uneven surfaces. Closed-toe shoes are recommended.

Leave at home

  • Outside alcohol
  • Drones
  • Smoking and vaping
  • While well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed, we recommend leaving them at home for this event. 

Harvey Hill Address: Cranmer Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603

  • Via Western Boulevard: Enter at Hunt Drive
  • Via Centennial Parkway: Enter at Blair Drive
  • Via lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive.
  • Follow Harvey Hill Signs

Biking or Walking

  • Via Rocky Branch Greenway: Enter at Hunt Drive
  • Via Centennial Bikeway Connector: Enter at Blair Drive
  • Follow signs towards Flowers Field

Park Map

If there is inclement weather the event will be canceled.

Restrooms and water fountains are available in the House of Many Porches Market.

Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for all park improvements and development.

Program Site: This program takes place in the grass on Harvey Hill. Walking from parking areas to the program site is necessary.

Parking: ADA parking spaces are available in all lots.

Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are available at the House of Many Porches Market and at the public restroom facility in Gipson Play Plaza.

Programs and Events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.

Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org.