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Moore Square

Updated: May 22, 2025

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Since 1792, Moore Square has been a place of gathering, reflection, entertainment, and recreation.  The four-acre urban park was originally conceived as one of five public green spaces for the City of Raleigh. Today, Moore Square hosts numerous events and programs including music festivals, markets, and movie nights. Come visit us in downtown Raleigh and Experience Moore!

Learn more about the City of Oaks Foundation and the Friends of Moore Square

Contact

 

919-996-6486

David Gill Director
david.gill@raleighnc.gov

Mykey Williams Assistant Director
mykey.williams@raleighnc.gov

Address

Moore Square
201 S. Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

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History

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  • The Moore Square Visitor Center features a history exhibit detailing the significance of the Square and surrounding district over time.  The Visitor Center includes a gift shop featuring local Raleigh goods and unique Moore Square souvenirs.  Stop in to learn Moore!
  • Through the Threshold: History of Moore Square Walking Tour is offered on Friday and Saturday, a 30-minute tour and free of admission.
  • Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Movies

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Each First Friday join us for this free family night out in Downtown Raleigh. Bring a blanket or chair to relax on the lawn for the movie, grab a bite from the food trucks and explore the market! First Friday Market and Movie series is in partnership with Get 2 Know Raleigh.

Arts and Music

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  • The Moore Square Busker Series invites musical acts, art, magic, comedy, or any other performances that bring joy to our downtown park.
  • We're now accepting performance applications. Moore Square Busker Application
  • Jazz in the Square is a free concert series in partnership with Downtown Raleigh Alliance that occurs on select Thursdays in August and September.

Connect

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  • The Moore Square Interactive Water Feature is now open for the 2025 season!
  • Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games, ping pong, shuffleboard, and MOORE with Game On! and Imagination Playground. Check our calendar for daily programming.

Community Events

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  • Moore Square hosts various community events throughout the year. Please check our event calendar and subscribe to the Moore Square Communications to stay up to date on all the happenings and community events. "
  • Moore Square offers a variety of rental opportunities from small gatherings to large community events.
  • Interested in hosting an event at Moore Square?
    Learn Moore and apply here!

Moore Square Programs and Events

  • May
    30

    Game On!

    10 a.m. • Friday
    Moore Square
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-30 10:00:00 2025-05-30 18:00:00 Game On! Moore Square 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    30

    Busker Series

    11 a.m. • Friday
    Moore Square
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-30 11:00:00 2025-05-30 13:00:00 Busker Series Moore Square 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    30

    Create Moore!

    11:30 a.m. • Friday
    Moore Square
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-30 11:30:00 2025-05-30 13:00:00 Create Moore! Moore Square 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jun
    1

    Game On!

    10 a.m. • Sunday
    Moore Square
    Add to Calendar 2025-06-01 10:00:00 2025-06-01 18:00:00 Game On! Moore Square 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jun
    2

    Game On!

    10 a.m. • Monday
    Moore Square
    Add to Calendar 2025-06-02 10:00:00 2025-06-02 18:00:00 Game On! Moore Square 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jun
    2

    Walk Moore!

    10:30 a.m. • Monday
    Moore Square
    Add to Calendar 2025-06-02 10:30:00 2025-06-02 13:30:00 Walk Moore! Moore Square 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jun
    2

    The Lunch Brake!

    11 a.m. • Monday
    Moore Square
    Add to Calendar 2025-06-02 11:00:00 2025-06-02 13:00:00 The Lunch Brake! Moore Square 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jun
    3

    Imagination Playground

    10 a.m. • Tuesday
    Moore Square
    Add to Calendar 2025-06-03 10:00:00 2025-06-03 18:00:00 Imagination Playground Moore Square 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Jun
    3

    Moore Storytime!

    10:30 a.m. • Tuesday
    Moore Square
    Add to Calendar 2025-06-03 10:30:00 2025-06-03 11:30:00 Moore Storytime! Moore Square 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh America/New_York public

Hours

The Square is open to the public daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. with extended hours during special events.

Restrooms and Information Kiosk

 
Monday:
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday:
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday:
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday:
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday:
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday:
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday:
10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Visitor Center

 
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wednesday:
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thursday:
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friday:
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday:
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday:
10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Upcoming Events

 
  1. Jun
    1

    Game On!

    10 a.m. • Sunday
    Moore Square
  2. Jun
    2

    Game On!

    10 a.m. • Monday
    Moore Square

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