Raleigh Rose Garden

04/23/2026

It's National Picnic Day! Thanks WALTER Magazine for including the Raleigh Rose Garden in this article about the best picnic spots in the area. The roses are officially blooming, and it's the perfect time to pay us a visit. You can even bring your picnic to Raleigh Little Theatre's The Hobbit next weekend! 😊 We hope to see you soon!

With interesting views and comfortable areas to set up, these parks and public areas are great places to enjoy a meal outdoors

05/29/2025

Have you ever been curious to know more about the Raleigh Rose Garden? 🌹 Check out the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department Big Ideas Podcast episode "Bloom and Grow" to learn about the garden's history, the types of roses you will find, and more!

Get ready to dive deep into the heartbeat of Raleigh as we explore our hidden gems, thriving food scene, rich history, and beautiful parks — as well as the programs, people, and ideas helping to navigate Raleigh’s biggest challenges, like growth, transportation and housing. “Big Ideas Raleigh....

07/08/2024

Looking for a little peace and quiet this summer? Come visit the rose garden! Thanks RALtoday for the shout-out. 🌹☮️

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05/16/2024

We're ready for our close-up! 📸 Thanks Travel Lens for naming the Raleigh Rose Garden one of the most photogenic places in Raleigh!

Raleigh, North Carolina, known as the "City of Oaks" for its beautiful oak tree-lined streets, offers a blend of historic landmarks, modern art installations,

04/23/2024

Using theater to enrich, educate, entertain, and engage for over 75 years.

03/12/2024

Please nominate Raleigh Little Theatre and the Raleigh Rose Garden for INDY Week's Best of the Triangle: Wake County awards! Thanks! ➡️ vote.indyweek.com

Nominations for INDY Week's Best of Wake County 2024 close tomorrow, March 13! Please take a moment to nominate your local favorites alongside RLT in the following categories:

ARTS - Best Theatre Company: Raleigh Little Theatre
PLACES - Best Summer Camp: Raleigh Little Theatre
PEOPLE & MISC - Best Non-Profit: Raleigh Little Theatre
PEOPLE & MISC - Best-Kept Secret: Raleigh Rose Garden

Get started here: https://vote.indyweek.com

06/25/2022

Thanks WRAL TV for including us in this list of the best picnic spots in Raleigh! Have you been to visit the rose garden lately? 🌹

Do you live in Raleigh? Do you go for a picnic regularly? Do you want to know about the top 7 picnic spots in Raleigh, NC? Read on to learn more.

03/16/2022

Thanks INDY Week for including us in this great article! So many beautiful local gardens and parks to check out this spring. 🌹

A guide to flowers and blossoming trees in the Triangle.

07/23/2021

RLT's As You Like It - SOLD OUT opens tonight! As a reminder, a large portion of the rose garden and the Stephenson Amphitheatre will be inaccessible to the public during the run of the show.

Those times, subject to change, are 5-9pm on July 23-25 and 28-31. Please be respectful of the cast and audience members if you do visit the garden during this time. Thank you!

Photo by Photography by Cindy G McEnery

07/09/2021

Raleigh Little Theatre's Teens on Stage / Teens Backstage program will present William Shakespeare's "As You Like It" in the Rose Garden on July 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, and 31 at 7:00pm. The amphitheatre and a large section of the garden will be unavailable for use at this time - please plan your visits accordingly!

Tickets are selling fast for RLT's As You Like It, so if you would like to see the show, head to our website soon: RaleighLittleTheatre.org/As-You-Like-It