Raleigh is celebrating 50 years of its Capital Area Greenway System with a full lineup of events for all ages and interests.
From bike rides and nature walks to history exhibits, art programs, and community pop-ups, residents can explore the trails in fun and meaningful ways.
Throughout October, these activities highlight the greenways’ impact while inspiring the next 50 years of connection and discovery.
50th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating 50 Years of Raleigh Greenways: Past, Present, and Future
Thursday, Oct. 8, 5 -7 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum
Join us for a special evening reception and panel discussion celebrating the 50th anniversary of Raleigh’s Capital Area Greenway System.
Helpful Links
Share Your Greenway Memory
Help us celebrate 50 years of greenways in Raleigh by sharing a memory, photo, video, or special moment from your time on the greenways. Your story may be shared on social media @RaleighParks, so make sure you're following!
Nature History Walks
Celebrate 50 years of greenways in the City of Raleigh by exploring the natural wonders living within their surrounding natural areas! Join us for a guided nature walk with naturalists from our Nature Preserves to find amazing plants, animals, and fungi that live near your neighborhood greenways.
- Wilkerson Nature Preserve
Saturday, Oct. 3, 4:30 - 6 p.m. - Walnut Creek Wetland Park
Monday, Oct. 5, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (WCWP Parking Lot) - Durant Nature Preserve
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9:30 - 11 a.m. (Durant's North Parking Lot) - Durant Nature Preserve
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 9:30 - 11 a.m. (Horseshoe Farm Parking Lot)
Oaks and Spokes Events
- Light up the Night Ride
Friday, Oct. 2, 7 - 9 p.m. - 50 Miles for 50 Years
Sunday, Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Green Line
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:30 - 9 a.m. - Kidical Mass
Friday, Oct. 9, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Commute Smart Greenway Pop-Up
October is Pedestrian Safety month, and Commute Smart Raleigh will be setting up on different greenways in October to give out swag to all of our greenway users.
- Lake Johnson
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Anderson Point Park
Thursday, Oct. 15, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - North Hills Park
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Walnut Creek Wetland Park
Thursday, Oct. 22, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
City of Raleigh Museum Exhibit and Events
Pop-up Exhibit | The Park with a City in It: 50 Years of the Raleigh Greenway System
Friday, Oct. 2 - Thursday, Oct. 22
50th Anniversary Celebration | Celebrating 50 Years of Raleigh Greenways: Past, Present, and Future
Thursday, Oct. 8, 5 -7 p.m.
Lunchbox Lecture | The Capital Area Greenway: The Next 50 Years
Tuesday, Oct. 6, Noon - 1 p.m.
Biking Events
- Public Art Ride
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2 - 4 p.m. - Bike The Greenway
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9:30 - 11 a.m. - Lake Raleigh Ride and Bike Maintenance Class
Sunday, Oct. 11
10 a.m. - Noon (Maintenance)
Noon - 2 p.m. (Ride)
50 Years of Greenways Volunteer Events
- Tree Planting at Thornton Rd.
Friday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. - Noon - Invasive removal at Walnut Creek Wetland Center
Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. - Noon - Trail Maintenance at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve
Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. - Noon
Thank You to Our Partners
Oaks and Spokes
Triangle Trails
Greenway Gear Collective
NCMA
FRoG
Commute Smart Raleigh
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