A friendly and informative roundup packed with ways to get involved, stay safe, and enjoy the community:

Friday, June 27, 2025

Gun Lock Giveaway — Carolina Gunrunners

🕛 12–2 p.m. @ 1141 Falls River Ave, Suite 110

Raleigh Police are offering free gun locks and promoting firearm safety during Gun Safety Awareness Month. A great stop for safe‑storage info and practical tools. 

Gun Lock Giveaway — Triangle Shooting Academy

🕑 2–4 p.m. @ 6501 Mt. Herman Road

A second giveaway opportunity just south of I‑540. Perfect for anyone who missed the earlier event or wants extra peace of mind. ()

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Rolling Together: A Community Resource Fair

🕚 11 a.m. @ Green Road Park

Powered by City of Raleigh, this fair offers access to local services, nonprofit outreach, and community engagement booths—ideal for families and anyone seeking support or volunteering.

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Summer Concert Series

🕕 6 p.m. @ TBD park/stage

A relaxing, feel‑good concert in one of Raleigh’s lovely parks. Bring a blanket, snacks, and your community spirit! Details are still pending—watch DoRaleigh.com for confirmation. ()

Heat and Safety Notices

The City has issued an Extreme Heat Warning ahead of the weekend—stay hydrated, avoid peak sun hours, and check out cooling stations for respite  . Gun Lock events underline a city‑wide push for responsible ownership—tips include storing firearms unloaded and locked, and keeping ammo separate  .

Pro Tips for the Weekend

Beat the heat: Start events earlier, bring water, wear sunscreen. Combine Saturday errands: Hit the Resource Fair, then explore nearby Green Road Park—a nice spot for a picnic or relaxation. Wrap the weekend with music: Unwind Sunday evening with a park concert (location TBA). A perfect end to a civic-minded weekend.

Stay Connected

Follow DoRaleigh.com or the City of Raleigh’s Events Calendar for real-time updates, weather advisories, or location changes. Info is updated frequently—especially for park‑based concerts.

Get out and enjoy a fun, meaningful, and engaged weekend in Raleigh. Whether you’re bolstering safety at the gun lock giveaways or building community at the resource fair—and topping it all off with a park concert—you’re part of what makes this city special.

Let me know if you want help diving deeper into any of these events—or ideas for the following weekends!