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Junior League of Raleigh’s 41st Annual Shopping SPREE!

Kick off your holiday shopping in style - and early! - at the Junior League of Raleigh’s 41st Annual Shopping SPREE! presented by First Citizens Bank. The event takes place Oct. 24 to 26, 2025, at the Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Explore more than 100 unique vendors offering gifts, apparel, home goods, men’s clothing and more - all under one … [Read more...] about Junior League of Raleigh’s 41st Annual Shopping SPREE!

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Trunk or Treat at Soapstone United Methodist Church Oct. 26

Soapstone United Methodist Church, 12837 Norwood Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This is a free event that takes place in the front parking lot. Enjoy trunk or treat, games, festive activities and more. … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Soapstone United Methodist Church Oct. 26

Step Into the Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 26

Lafayette Village, at 850 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is presenting Step Into the Halloween Village on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. (Please note the corrected date.) This is a free event. This event features: Check for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Step Into the Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 26

RDU Sound One Day Choir Event Oct. 26

RDU Sound is presenting one-day choir events in Raleigh. Want to join in? All levels are welcome. The next event takes place Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Talley Student Union, Room 4280, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The group will be singing a cover of "Abracadabra," by Lady Gaga. No prior choir experience required -- just bring your love for music and a … [Read more...] about RDU Sound One Day Choir Event Oct. 26

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Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with Revista Latina, at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. This event includes: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26

45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 20-26

You might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 20 to 26, 2025, for applying to college. During that time period, 45 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents. The lists of participating colleges differ slightly for first-time students, transfer students and readmission … [Read more...] about 45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 20-26

72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 23-26

The 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival will take place from October 23-26, 2025, at Horne Square, Town Square and other locations in Downtown Clayton. The four-day festival includes a midway full of carnival rides; car, motorcycle, and tractor shows; Latin American Festival; and other community-focused events, vendors, food, music, and fun. Admission is free. Pay for rides, food and … [Read more...] about 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 23-26

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