Saturday: Get Down and Dirty for Good

Raleigh usually rocks out at Walnut Creek, but this weekend we’re swapping the mosh pit for a yoga mat and a trash picker.

The Great Raleigh Cleanup is leveling up their game with Earth Yay! 2026 on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This isn’t your standard “pick up a bottle and go home” affair; Preston and his crew have curated a full-blown eco-festival at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park. Start your morning with a little zen at sunrise yoga, knock out a massive community cleanup, and then reward yourself at the afternoon fair featuring local artisans, sustainability experts, and—the real VIPs—tacos from local food trucks.

It’s a rare chance to see the amphitheater without 20,000 screaming fans, unless you count the collective cheer when we finally clear that one stubborn creek bed. The best part? It’s totally free for the whole city. Whether you’re looking to volunteer or just want to learn how to keep the City of Oaks a little greener, there’s a spot for you on the lawn.

📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
💰 Free
📎 Sign up to volunteer, sponsor, or vend: https://www.raleighcleanup.org

Come for the good vibes, stay for the tacos, and leave knowing you did more for the planet than just remembering your reusable bags once this month. Raleigh looks better on you when it’s clean!

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Lisa Jeffries Nobling

Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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