Community Events for Wake County Teens
Stay connected through community engagement, local youth events, and networking opportunities for high school students in the Triangle area. Wake Pathways highlights teen summits, community nights, and activities happening in Raleigh, Cary, and across Wake County.
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Wake County 4-H Teen Council
Wake County 4-H / NC Cooperative Extension
A 4-H leadership group for Wake County teens who meet monthly to plan youth programs, community events, and service projects.
WakeEd Career Accelerator
WakeEd Partnership
WCPSS partnership program for rising 10th through 12th graders: Business 101 skills, half-day workplace immersions across Wake County, and a…
NC DECA District Competition
NC DECA
DECA competitive events in marketing, finance, and hospitality for high school students in Wake County DECA chapters.
Raleigh Police Explorer Post 911
Raleigh Police Department
A youth program run by the Raleigh Police Department where teens learn law enforcement skills, participate in community service, and attend…
Dorothea Dix Park TeenSpace Programs
Dorothea Dix Park
Free programs at Dorothea Dix Park for ages 12 to 18, including yoga, art workshops, and a teen creator market.
Wake County Public Libraries Teen Leadership Corps
Wake County Public Libraries
A volunteer program for students in grades 6 to 10 to help with programs, events, and activities at Wake County public library branches.
Holly Springs Town Volunteer Opportunities
Town of Holly Springs
Town-wide volunteer options with Holly Springs departments, including parks and community events.
Volunteer Wake Forest
Town of Wake Forest
Central signup for volunteering with the Town of Wake Forest, including parks, events, and partner agencies.
CHEOP Pre-College Expo
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Collaborative expo for students in pre-college access programs to build college-going skills together.
SECURE IT Summer Academy at NC State
NC State University
One-week cybersecurity day academy at NC State for rising sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from North Carolina.
Activate Good Volunteer Opportunities
Activate Good
Searchable volunteer postings for Triangle nonprofits and civic events through Activate Good.
North Carolina State Parks Volunteer
North Carolina State Parks
Park stewardship, events, and maintenance volunteering at North Carolina state parks and recreation areas.
Wake County Public Libraries Summer Reading 2026
Wake County Government
Summer reading challenge and teen reads lists from Wake County Public Libraries, including the annual bookmark contest.
Wake County Public Libraries Programs and Events
Wake County Government
Browse story times, workshops, and learning events at Wake County library branches.
North Carolina Science Festival Event Volunteers
North Carolina Science Festival
Spring festival volunteer needs posted by host organizations across North Carolina, including Triangle events.
NCSSM Summer Accelerator
NC School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM)
STEM courses for rising seventh through twelfth graders online, residential in Durham or Morganton, or day options in Hickory; tuition varie…
NC Teamship Showcase (NCSSM partnership)
NC School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM)
Statewide Teamship experience culminating with collaboration on a real business problem; virtual start then residential week at NCSSM-Durham…
NC State High School Summer Research Program (Natural Resources)
NC State University
Two-week, daytime summer research experience on or near NC State’s campus exploring forestry and natural resources careers, with lunch provi…
Artspace Raleigh Volunteer
Artspace
Volunteer with a downtown Raleigh nonprofit visual arts center supporting exhibitions, events, education programs, and visitor services.
Triangle Aquatic Center Event Staff (Timing & Admissions)
Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC)
Paid event-support roles at the nonprofit Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary: timing-console operators and admission or heat-sheet sales. Offic…
Frequently asked questions
- Are these events only in Raleigh?
- No. Events may be in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, or elsewhere in Wake County and the Triangle. Location is listed on each opportunity card.
- Do I need to register in advance?
- Most youth events require registration, especially when space is limited. Use the official link on each listing to sign up.
- Are community events free for teens?
- Many are free. Any ticket price or fee is noted when the hosting organization publishes it.