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The Cultural Outreach and Enrichment Program (COE) welcomes newcomers and celebrates cultures across Raleigh. We work with City and community partners to create programs and events that encourage play, foster shared experiences, and strengthen our community.
COE includes Peach Road Cultural Center, a community gathering place in south Raleigh.
We invite you to join us at an upcoming event or one of our free English language classes!
Patterns of Belonging Exhibit
Patterns of Belonging: English Learners' Reflections on America 250
June 5, 2026 - July 5, 2027
City of Raleigh Museum
Presented in partnership with Cultural Outreach and Enrichment Program, Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, and Raleigh Arts, the exhibit features the voices and creativity of local English language students and their reflections on America 250.
Visit the exhibit and explore shared expressions of identity and pride in a collaborative community mural, experience the voices of English learners by flipping through their reflection journals, and add your own voice to the conversation by contributing a wish for the future of the United States at the Wish Wall.
Business Bloom
Want to start or grow a small business in the Raleigh area? Business Bloom is open to everyone, including newcomers to Raleigh and the US. Build the skills, confidence, and local connections you need to start!
Business Bloom 2026 starts Sept. 30 and will provide participants with six weeks of:
- Practical training on business and innovation
- One-on-one mentorship from local business experts
- Information on how to register and license your business in North Carolina and Raleigh
- Networking opportunities with the local business community
- A community of other entrepreneurs to share ideas with
- Apply today!
Cultural Programs
COE offers a variety of educational and cultural opportunities to residents of Raleigh and the surrounding communities. Programs include our annual Lunar New Year event, Children’s Day, and World Refugee Day. We offer ongoing programs and special events throughout the year.
Are you a performer, artist, or musician who specializes in a particular culture? Are you part of a cultural organization? We’d love to work with you. Email us at coeprogram@raleighnc.gov!
