Raleigh residents can recycle unwanted electronics, volunteer for healthier parks, explore local history and enjoy the arts on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
This City of Raleigh government guide highlights nine city-listed events, from the Shred + Dead collection event to a free exhibition reception at Pullen Arts Center. Several activities require registration, and some have fees or limited capacity.
All times are Eastern. Check the linked event pages for availability and updates.
Solid Waste Services 2026 Shred + Dead Event
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Location: Wilders Grove Solid Waste Services Facility, 630 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh
Registration: Available through the city’s event page.
Clear out sensitive documents, eligible electronics and household batteries at this drive-through collection event. Kramden Institute will also collect computer equipment for refurbishment, and residents can pick up yard waste bags.
Paper shredding is limited to four banker-sized boxes or four large, 13-gallon bags, with one visit per household. Washers, dryers, ovens, refrigerators and pianos are not accepted. Vehicle batteries and damaged or leaking batteries are also excluded.
Review accepted items and register.
Celebrate Raleigh Arbor Day
Time: 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh
Cost: Free; all ages
Participation: Sign up through the volunteer link.
The City of Raleigh and We Plant It Forward are hosting a day of tree planting and environmental stewardship. A ceremonial planting and Arbor Day proclamation will be followed by volunteer stations focused on tree care and local ecosystems.
Participants will receive a tree to plant at home, supporting Raleigh’s Leaf Out goal of planting 24,000 trees by 2032.
Chocolates and Trains
Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Raleigh
Registration: Required; space is limited.
Commute Smart Raleigh’s fifth annual Chocolates and Trains offers a behind-the-scenes look at Raleigh Union Station, with complimentary coffee or hot chocolate.
Participants can learn about the Warehouse District’s history and the station’s role in the surrounding community.
Raleigh Black History Walking Tour: Coffee and Donuts
Time: 9:30–11 a.m.
Location: Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh
Registration: Required through RecLink.
Discover stories from downtown Raleigh’s Black history during a guided walking tour offered by the Pope House Museum. Complimentary coffee and donuts are included.
Ticket prices:
- Adults 18 and older: $12.
- Children ages 7–17: $7.
- Children 6 and younger: Free.
Get tour information and tickets.
National Prescription Take Back Day
Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Raleigh Police and the Substance Use Advisory Commission are participating in National Prescription Take Back Day. Residents can bring unneeded or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications to either location:
- Falls River Pharmacy: 10930 Raven Ridge Road, Suite 109, Raleigh.
- Wegmans: 1200 Wake Towne Drive, Raleigh.
The city describes the collection as a no-questions-asked service.
View official collection details.
American Mahjong Tournament
Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh
Cost: $20
Ages: 18 and older
Registration: Through RecLink.
Players can participate in a friendly tournament organized by skill level. The format includes two four-game rounds lasting 90 minutes each, table rotations during the break and prizes.
Participants must bring their current National MahJong League card.
View tournament details and register.
Stream Cleanup at Worthdale Park
Time: 10:30 a.m.–noon
Meeting location: Worthdale Park Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh
Registration: Required individually for each volunteer; limited to 35 participants.
Join Raleigh Stormwater staff to remove litter from a section of Walnut Creek. Meet at the community center, rather than the softball fields.
Supplies will be provided. Volunteers must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes or boots, with clothing suitable for wet and muddy conditions. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Register for the stream cleanup.
Advice About Your Device Drop-In Hours
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: Green Road Community Center, 4201 Green Road, Raleigh
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required.
Get help with questions about using a digital device or discuss broader digital learning goals through the city’s Advice About Your Device program.
This drop-in session provides an afternoon opportunity to ask questions and learn about Raleigh’s Digital Impact resources.
View device assistance details.
Closing Reception: Syllabary at Pullen Arts Center
Time: 2:30–4 p.m.
Location: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Meet Durham-based interdisciplinary artist Jason Lord and explore Syllabary during its closing reception. The exhibition considers language, patterns, materials and the relationship between individual elements and larger compositions.
The exhibition remains on view through October 25, 2026.
Plan Ahead for Saturday’s Raleigh Events
Morning events overlap, so choose your priorities and allow travel time between locations. Register ahead for limited-capacity activities, review disposal restrictions before loading your vehicle and confirm availability through the linked city pages.
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