ACTIVITIES

Tug of War

Garden Club Tea

Garden Club Garden Tour

Habitat for Humanity House Build

The SPHO made a contribution and residents volunteered to help build a house with Habitat for Humanity on Oakwood Avenue.

Halloween

Touch Football Tournament

Raleigh Christmas Parade

Pot Luck

Good Neighbors Project

July 4th Parade

Awesomettes & Future Aweseomettes

Oakwood Common Park Mulching

Oakwood Second Line Band

National Night Out

Garden Club & Flowers By Kyle Demonstration

Oakwood Gift Shop

Garden Club Tea & Tour

Samedi Gras Celebration

Halloween Athletic Club

Preview Party

Volunteer Party Cake by Edible Art Bakery

Volunteers at the post-tour volunteer dinner

Preview Party

Samedi Gras

Samedi Gras Parade

Halloween Athletic Club

Fall Pig Pickin'

Halloween

July 4th Block Party

Raleigh Christmas Parade

Samedi Gras Clebration

Samadi Gras Celebration

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Oakwood residents along with the Oakwood Second Line Band and the Oakwood Awesomettes participate in 2018 St. Patrick's Day Parade

Historic Oakwood is filled with beautiful homes and gardens, but the residents really make it a special place to live. There are a variety of events and groups available to meet neighbors and socialize with friends throughout the year.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour®

Whether you’re interested in getting a glimpse inside the candlelit windows, learning more about Raleigh’s history and architecture, or simply looking for an excuse to spend a little extra time with friends in downtown Raleigh, each December you’re invited to celebrate the holidays on the Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour®.

Oakwood snow Ball

The Oakwood Snow Ball is a semi-formal event held in January or February as a fund raiser. Past Snow Balls have included dance floor with DJ, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and even drag shows to entertain the crowd during the evening. In 2023 and 2024 funds were raised for the SPHO and CMF.

Garden Tour presented by The Oakwood Garden Club

Each spring, the Annual Oakwood Garden Tour offers Raleigh residents and visitors a glimpse into the vibrant and beautiful gardens within the city’s oldest neighborhood. The event includes a guided tour of select annual and perennial gardens of the neighborhood. Please visit the Garden Clubs’s page for more information.

RESIDENTS & SPHO MEMBERS ONLY

Neighborhood Gatherings

Historic Oakwood residents gather a various times throughout the year in one of the local parks for a picnic and fun. Depending on the event, there may be music or other entertainment. Details of upcoming events can be found in your current edition of The Oakwood News. Typical events include:

- Samedi Gras Celebration
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Spring Jazz Supper
- July 4th Block Party
- National Night out
- Homecoming Athletic Club (former residents invited)
- Fall Pig Pickin'

Oakwood Athletic Club

The "Athletic Club" is a tongue-in-cheek description of a social gathering on the last Sunday evening of each month. The location changes each month with a different resident volunteering to host the event. Each attendee brings a dish to share and their beverage of choice.

Neighborhood Communication

There are a number of methods to hear about what's going on in the neighborhood and to discuss items of interest with neighbors. A newsletter, The Oakwood News, is distributed monthly to residents' doorsteps. Additionally, an email listserv allows direct interaction among neighbors on a range of topics.

SPHO Meetings

The Society for The Preservation of Historic Oakwood (SPHO) is an all volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Oakwood and the surrounding areas. There are a number of opportunities in a variety of areas for anyone interested in contributing time and energy for the benefit of Oakwood. The SPHO board of directors conducts monthly meetings, and all residents are welcome to attend. Meetings are held the second Thursday evening of each month (except December) and meeting dates, time and location are listed in The Oakwood News. SPHO bylaws are available online.