Bright Black, at 2020 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is a local family business that creates candles. They use scent as a medium and candles as a platform for sharing positive narratives about Blackness. The Bright Black Scent Showroom features in-person shopping. Bright Black also hosts art exhibits, offers workshops, and more. Here's what's coming up. Scented Reading … [Read more...] about Bright Black: Scented Reading Club Oct. 23
Durham Night Market at American Tobacco Oct. 23
Durham Night Market returns to American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, in 2025. It's planned for four evenings (see below) from 5 to 9 p.m. At each of these events there will be a wide variety of vendors. This is a great way to support local! 2025 Durham Night Markets … [Read more...] about Durham Night Market at American Tobacco Oct. 23
Crossroads Plaza Weekly Fall Music Series
Crossroads Plaza, at 213 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, is presenting Crossroads Plaza Weekly Fall Music Series. This is a free concert series taking place on Thursdays in October, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is limited patio seating, so please bring your lawn chair. The concerts will be held on The Patio near Subway. Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series … [Read more...] about Crossroads Plaza Weekly Fall Music Series
Howl-Ween Market at South Durham Farmers’ Market Oct. 25: Costume contest for kids and dogs, and more…
South Durham Farmers' Market, at 500 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Howl-Ween Market on October 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The market will be joined by the Triangle Canine Club, and there will be both a dog and a children's costume contest with different prizes. There will be free activities for the community, like painting a pumpkin and touch-a-truck. Come in … [Read more...] about Howl-Ween Market at South Durham Farmers’ Market Oct. 25: Costume contest for kids and dogs, and more…
Trick or Treat at North Hills Oct. 31
Dress up in your best costume and join North Hills, 4321 Lassiter at North Hills, Raleigh, NC, for trick-or-treating! On Friday, October 31, 2025, participating businesses will be handing out candy. General hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., but hours vary by store. Participating retailers will have a sign hanging on their door. … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat at North Hills Oct. 31
North Hills Kids Oct. 28– Mini Monster Mash
For the first time, North Hills is extended its North Hills Kids program into the fall. North Hill Kids will feature FREE themed kids' events every Tuesday from September 23 to October 28, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The activities take place on The Commons, which is the green space near Ben & Jerry's. You can expect themed fun, crafts, storytimes, music and more. The activities are … [Read more...] about North Hills Kids Oct. 28– Mini Monster Mash
One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
During Cary's Final Friday Art Loop, make sure to visit the site of the old library, 310 S Academy Street, for One Tribe Final Friday Drum Circle with Fire Spinning by Caroleena and Friends on Friday, October 31, 2025. The drum circle will be taking place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a fire performance by Caroleena and friends at 8 p.m. It generally takes place the last Friday of the … [Read more...] about One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
Best Halloween Houses in the Triangle: Light Displays and Haunts (more added!)
Elaborate light shows and decorations aren't just for Christmas anymore! A growing number of enthusiasts are decorating their houses for Halloween, both with spooky light shows, projections and other haunted elements. Read on for a list of "Halloween Houses" that you can visit in the Triangle. Most of these are attractions to enjoy from the street or sidewalk, although there may be some with … [Read more...] about Best Halloween Houses in the Triangle: Light Displays and Haunts (more added!)
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more fall farm activities in the Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2025
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas are ready for fall and Halloween! Here's a list of corn mazes, pumpkin patches fall farm activities and more, for the 2025 season. Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don't typically include in Triangle on the Cheap, but are worth checking out. The attractions on this list are family-friendly. Some … [Read more...] about Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more fall farm activities in the Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2025
Pumpkin Patch (including storytime) at Highland United Methodist Church in Raleigh
Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is offering a pumpkin patch from October 4 to 31, 2025. Come by and pick out your favorite pumpkin. The pumpkin patch is a fundraiser for the church's youth ministry. No cash accepted. Please bring a card or device. The price depends on the size of the pumpkin. The pumpkin patch is open from October 4 to 31, 2025, … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Patch (including storytime) at Highland United Methodist Church in Raleigh
