
Saturday Skateboard Takeover
Lessons, a jam, and the Red Bull Best Trick Contest close out the 2025 Hopscotch Popup Skatepark.

2025 Popup Skatepark DJs
With over a dozen DJs lined up for our Popup Skatepark, it's the festival inside the festival!

Friday Night Roller Disco
We’re teaming up with The Wright Wheelhouse to turn our Popup Skatepark into a ROLLER DISCO on Friday night.

Hopscotch 2025 BMX Jam
BMX Jam kicks off at 6:00pm, Friday, September 5. All. Riders. Welcome.

Yes, there's a BMX show at Hopscotch this year.
Why are you surprised? We told you this was the best year yet.


Hopscotch Popup Featured in Raleigh Magazine
Congratulations on Raleigh Magazine's 10th Anniversary of celebrating what makes Raleigh fantastic—especially our growing action sports scene.

Wheels, Music, & Vibes: Skate Raleigh Returns to Hopscotch for Year 3!
Skate Raleigh is rolling back into the Hopscotch Music Festival for our third year—and trust us, this one’s going to be our best yet.

Cleanup Day at the Conlon Family Skatepark
On July 26th, help us restore and spruce up our skate space so everyone can enjoy safer skating, biking, and scooting. We'll be removing trash, clearing debris, and making minor repairs to ensure our skatepark remains a welcoming place for skaters of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a regular at the park or just want to support your local community, all help is appreciated.

Update on Skate Raleigh’s Stolen Equipment Trailer
As you might have seen previously, Skate Raleigh had an enclosed trailer stolen earlier this week. The trailer contained all of our new equipment from Keen Ramps, OC Ramps, and Evolution Ramps—gear that was meant to bring pop-up skateparks to spaces all around Raleigh.

Skate Moore Square: June 27-29
Downtown Raleigh is rolling into summer with Skate Moore Square, the city’s signature popup skatepark series lighting up Moore Square with ramps, rails, roller skates, and community vibes.

Tailgate & Skate: A Family-Friendly Monthly Meetup for Skaters, Bikers, Scooters, and More!
Join us on May 4th (from 8am-12pm) for Tailgate & Skate—a laid-back community hangout designed with families in mind, presented by Little Oak Collective! Whether you're skating, biking, scooting, or just soaking in the scene, everyone’s welcome to spend Sunday mornings at the Conlon Family Skatepark.

The Endless Grind: An Archive Photo Exhibit of Raleigh’s Skate History
Thanks to the help of the North Carolina State Archive Office and the News and Observer, we have thousands of photos and film documenting the history of skating in Raleigh. In partnership with the City of Raleigh Museum and as part of Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s First Friday events for May, we’re hosting a one-night preview (May 2, 5-9pm) of selects from the Archive’s collection, ahead of a larger exhibit planned for 2027.

Leadership Raleigh Presents: The 2025 Wheel—A-Thon
The Wheel-A-Thon brings together skating enthusiasts and community members for an afternoon of fun, food, and fundraising. Teams will take on the challenge of skating continuously for four hours to raise money for improved skating opportunities throughout Raleigh. Check us out on April 12th!

“Skate the Break” with Raleigh Parks
Join the fun at Marsh Creek Skatepark on March 29th from 11AM-3PM, or catch the crew at Conlon Family Skatepark on April 4th from 1-5PM. Both events feature food and drinks, DJ music, loaner equipment for those without their own gear, and information about the skateparks — all at no cost! All skill levels are welcome.

Volunteer Spring Cleaning on April 6
On April 6th, help us restore and spruce up our skate space so everyone can enjoy safer skating, biking, and scooting. We'll be removing trash, clearing debris, and making minor repairs to ensure our skatepark remains a welcoming place for skaters of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a regular at the park or just want to support your local community, all help is appreciated.

Love Hurts: CRD 2025 Season Opener
See the Carolina Roller Derby’s home teams go head to head in our 2025 Season Opener on February 7. Game starts at 3pm, doors open at 2:30pm. We will have snacks, hot drinks, and local art vendors!

Open House for Tarboro Road Park Updates on January 21
Here's our chance to put skating on the map!
The city's dropping $29.3 million on a major upgrade for the park and they're hosting an open house to hear what we want. Roll through the Tarboro Road Community Center on Tuesday, Jan 21, between 5-7 PM to check out their plans and tell them your thoughts.

The Carolina Roller Derby Returns with the Winter Wipeout on 12/7
Come to the Conlon Family Skatepark on Saturday, December 7th to see the Carolina Roller Derby home teams go head to head in a WINTER WIPEOUT extravaganza.
Undercurrent Echo: A Pop-Up Street Party at the Conlon Family Skatepark
Drop in Saturday, 11/23 for a pop-up street party at Sk8 Raleigh / Conlon Skate Park!
From 1-5pm, local DJs will be spinning with open slots for all to join. Got a usb? Bring it, and take your turn on the decks. Just want to show up and get down? We’d love to dance with you!