City Update

Seniors learn how to navigate social media and use smartphones and tablets to stay connected in today's digital world.

The 5th annual Juneteenth Jubilee will be held in Festival Park on June 19th. Come out and celebrate with food, vendors, cultural activities and great entertainment.

Join us for the 2026 Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, happening from April 24th to 26th, featuring entertainment, food, and fun for all ages. Enjoy a variety of musical acts including DJ Yoda and the Yang Yang Twins, a car show, KidZone, and over 150 food and craft vendors. Don't miss the free concerts and vibrant atmosphere in Fayetteville's largest annual event.

We are gearing up for the New Year's Eve celebration with a 90's vibe with musical entertainment from Bubba Sparxxx, Yung Joc, 702 and other local entertainers. Join us on December 31st in Festival Park as we bring in the new year!

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season as you drive through thousands of festive lights and decorations at Arnette Park. Christmas in the Park, powered by PWC, happens December 7-11, 14-18, and 21-22, 6pm to 9 pm. Admission is FREE!

In this spooktacular edition of City Update, learn about several upcoming Halloween events around the city.

In this City Update, we talk with Jason Salisbury from NCDOT Division 6 to get updates on several road projects underway in Fayetteville.

In this City Update, get all the details about the upcoming International Folk Festival which takes place September 26 and 27th in downtown Fayetteville. Over 30 countries will be represented in the Parade of Nations on Saturday and you can experience rich traditions and food from all around the world as well as some great entertainment. For more information visit theArtsCouncil.com.

Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the Sandhills Jazz Society to bring an exciting new program to youth ages 10-17 where they can explore music, instruments, and music production.

Among the many activities offered at the Bill Crisp Senior Center, a new sewing group has quickly become one of the center's most heartwarming success stories. Learn more in this episode of City Update.

The Airborne & Special Operations Museum is hosting a special event to commemorate the Liberty Tree located at the corner of Hay and Hillsboro streets in downtown Fayetteville. A historical marker unveiling, proclamations, and other activities will be part of the celebration.

The City of Fayetteville and the Cool Spring Downtown District is gearing up for the annual Juneteenth Jubilee happening on Saturday, June 14, 2025. It’s an event full of musical performances, vendors, food and other activities that celebrate African-American history and culture.

Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation has plenty of sports programs, leagues, and camps to keep your kids active this summer. Learn more in this episode of City Update.

The annual Dogwood Festival is one of the largest festivals that takes place here in Fayetteville. This year the festival happens April 25-27. Come out and enjoy vendors, food and great music all weekend! Learn more of what will be taking place in this episode of City Update. www.FayettevilleNC.gov www.facebook.com/cityoffayettevillegovernment www.FayTV.net Twitter @CityOfFayNC

In this City Update, get a preview of what you will experience at the upcoming PWC Expo which takes place on Friday, March 28th. You'll get lots of information and free goodies!

With the colder temperatures in the air many people are warming up with their fireplaces or space heaters, which creates a higher risk of home fires. In this City Update, the Fayetteville Fire Department shares some safety tips that can help keep you and your families safe this winter.

Every year Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation turns Arnette Park into a winter wonderland! Christmas in the Park is a drive-thru event displaying thousands and thousands of lights throughout the park. Arnette Park is located at 2165 Wilmington Hwy, Exit 100 off Hwy 87. Dates: December 8-12 and 15-19 (Sunday - Thursday) Time: 6-9 pm Admission is FREE!

The City of Fayetteville provides a great service with loose leaf collection beginning during the fall part of the year. This year collection begins on November 18th. Collection pickup dates are determined by your zip code and neighborhood. Get all the details in this episode of City Update.

October is National Crime Prevention month and is a time to bring awareness and educate the community on how to keep themselves safe from becoming a victim of crime. Sharon Stevens from the Fayetteville Police Department is going to share some tips and tell you how you can get involved in your local community watch group.

If you are an artist, an aspiring artist, or just someone who loves visual arts, you need to visit Cape Fear Studios in downtown Fayetteville. You'll find art displays from local and national artists in their gallery. They also offer classes and workshops.

The International Folk Festival is one of the largest festivals in downtown Fayetteville. The festival happens September 28-29 and will feature authentic cultural cuisine, live musical performances and so much more! Learn more in this episode of City Update.

Looking for a unique, family-oriented fishing experience? The John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, is the only fishing education center of its kind in North Carolina. They offer a variety of aquatic programs to anglers of all ages and abilities.

The City of Fayetteville strives to create a safe a walkable community for our residents. We need residents input to help us determine where improvements are needed. Find out how you can get involved in the planning process in this episode of City Update!

June is Homeownership Month! If you are ready to take that first step towards purchasing your first home, the City Of Fayetteville offers free workshops that can help you begin that process. Learn more about the workshops in this episode of City Update.

The 3rd Annual Juneteenth Jubilee is a full-day celebration in Festival Park featuring nationally touring headliners, local performance acts, food trucks, vendors, artists and artisans and more. Learn more about what you can expect to experience at the event in this episode of City Update.

In this episode of City Update, learn about the sport of Pickleball. Pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in the nation since 2020. It's fun and a great way to get some exercise and make friends. Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation has several indoor and outdoor pickleball courts available.

The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival has been a tradition here in Fayetteville for more than 40 years! Come out to downtown Fayetteville and Festival Park April 26-28 to enjoy food, music, vendors of all sorts, midway rides and much more!

An Earth Day Celebration will take place on April 20th in Festival Park as a way to educate and bring awareness on ways to protect the Earths natural resources. Learn about the event on this episode of City Update.

In this episode of City Update, we highlight a new exhibit at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum. “Opening the Vaults: Treasures of the Fort Liberty Museums.” showcases some of the rarest collection pieces from the Fort Liberty Museums, made up of the ASOM, 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, JKF Special Warfare Museum, and the U.S. Army Reserve Command History Office. Visitors will have a behind the scenes look at unique artifacts dating back to the American Civil War (1861-1865) to the present day used or captured by Soldiers on the battlefield, along with historical context. “Opening the Vaults” will be at the ASOM through December 29, 2024.

In this City Update, Megan Maxwell from the Museum of the Cape Fear talks about a special exhibit titled, "Seventeen Men: Portraits of the Men of the 25th US Colored Troops". Learn how the discovery of a tiny pocket-sized photo album led to a months-long research project for genealogist and artist Shayne Davidson, culminating in a series of 17 life sized portraits. The Seventeen Men were soldiers with the 25th US Colored Troops Co. G from 1864-1865. Each portrait is accompanied by a short biography of the man's life and a reproduced image of the original albumin print or tintype Davidson used to create the portrait.

During Black History month, the Fayetteville History Museum will have a special exhibit that highlights the history and future of the Orange Street School. In addition to this exhibit, the museum has several other exhibits that cover African American literature, African American builders and architects, and African Americans on the Cape Fear River. Museum hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free.

Beginning in February, work sessions will be held at 2 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Regular council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month, and will now start at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. The public is welcomed to attend any of these meetings at City Hall located at 433 Hay Street. But, if you would rather watch from home, the meetings are broadcast live on Spectrum Channel 7 and streamed live on the City’s webpage at FayTV.net. If you are not able to watch LIVE, meetings are uploaded to the city’s YouTube page. Search for City of Fayetteville NC government.

The third annual New Year's Eve event is right around the corner! A Night Circus will take place on December 31 @ 7pm in Festival Park. Musical entertainment includes, Spinderella and Dru Hill. For more information visit: VisitDowntownFayetteville.com

Every year Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation turns Arnette Park into a winter wonderland! Christmas in the Park is a drive-thru event displaying thousands and thousands of lights throughout the park. Dates: December 3-7, 10-14, 17-21 (excludes Fridays and Saturdays) Time: 6-9 pm Arnette Park is located at 2165 Wilmington Hwy, Exit 100 off Hwy 87. Admission is FREE!

Fayetteville Area System of Transit is launching a new Express Route in West Fayetteville. It is a convenient and affordable way to seamlessly connect residents from West Fayetteville to the existing service area. Visit RideFast.net for more information.

In this City Update we learned about how we can be better prepared for an upcoming hurricane season.

In this City Update, learn about various fun and free activities that the family can enjoy for Halloween.

The Clark Park Nature Center gives people an up-close education on the flora and fauna around our area. The park also offers walking trails, a waterfall and outdoor adventure. Learn more in this episode of City Update and then go check it out!

In this City Update, we highlight the Fayetteville History Museum and all that it has to offer. Visitors will experience two floors of artifact-filled exhibits that tell the story of Fayetteville’s history, including a new baseball exhibit. There are additional displays, vintage cars and a recreated 1920s gas station in the annex located right next door to the main museum.

The second annual Juneteenth Jubilee will kick off in the heart of downtown Fayetteville on Saturday June 17 with a full-day celebration in Festival Park. Ashanti Bennett from Cool Spring Downtown District gives us all the details in the episode of City Update.

It's time for the annual Fayetteville Dogwood Festival! Activities will be happening all over downtown Fayetteville during this event. In addition to the FREE musical entertainment, visitors will enjoy vendors, food, car & truck show, BMX bike show, and lots of great activities for the kids. Come out on April 28, 29, 30th to enjoy the festival!

In this City Update, get information on the upcoming Power and Water Expo which takes place on March 24th at Skyview on Hay.

Learn more about Cumberland County Public Library 14th annual Storytelling Festival that is kicking off on March 4th, 2 p.m. at Festival Park

Fayetteville in 5 provides the latest new updates for the City of Fayetteville. Topics covered in this episode include: FFD Live Burn Training Exercise FFD Promotion, Retirement, Awards FPD BLET Graduation and Promotion Ceremony Human Relations Awards Black History Month Exhibit

The Drainage Assistance Program provides single-family residential property owners with assistance in repairing stormwater issues located outside of City maintained rights-of-way. Assistance with such issues is subject to the annual funding made available by City Council.

In this City Update, learn more about the Dining and Dialogue program from the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department that fosters dialogue and community building.

If your New Year's resolution is to get fit, why not take advantage of the facilities and programs offered through Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation. There are fitness rooms in most facilities and numerous dance, aerobic, and fitness classes. Learn more in this episode of City Update. Visit FCPR.us for more information.

The Annual PWC Grinding of the Greens takes place on Saturday, January 21st. Tree pickup will take place January 9-13 so have your tree by the road by the 6th. If you miss the tree pickup, you can drop your tree off at the Fayetteville community Garden at the corner of Vanstory and Mann Street off of Old Wilmington Hwy.