Pullen Park Holiday Express, presented by WRAL, is back in December, 2026. Tickets will go on sale the morning of October 15, 2026, at 9 a.m. The tickets are being sold on Ticketmaster. For your best chance at getting tickets, go to the Ticketmaster page 10 minutes before 9 a.m., and make sure you're signed in to your Ticketmaster account and that you have a valid form of payment. We will add a … [Read more...] about Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 15
Haunted Trails and Houses in Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2026
Plan Spooky Season with this list of haunted trails near Raleigh, NC, and the rest of the Triangle! All of the attractions listed below are within driving distance of parts of the Triangle -- some closer than others, of course. We've listed the basic info for each attraction, but make sure to follow the links to get the latest info, and to buy tickets in advance if required. Some or most of … [Read more...] about Haunted Trails and Houses in Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2026
Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 8: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street in Raleigh, is presenting Hocus Pocus at Movies in the Garden on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Early bird tickets are $5. Starting October 1, 2026, tickets are $10. The movie will be screened outdoors, in Raleigh Little Theatre's Stephenson Amphitheatre. Seating and food trucks open at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. There will be a costume parade … [Read more...] about Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 8: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, and more fall farm activities in the Raleigh and Triangle area — updated for 2026
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 2026 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 attractions … [Read more...] about Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, and more fall farm activities in the Raleigh and Triangle area — updated for 2026
Salsa at the Park: Free live music and dance event in Knightdale with Oak City Music Collective Oct. 9
Oak City Music Collective is presenting Salsa at the Park the 2nd Friday of the month from July to October, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. It features live music from Salsa orchestras, beginner-friendly community dance lessons, vendor markets and food trucks. The community salsa dance lesson will … [Read more...] about Salsa at the Park: Free live music and dance event in Knightdale with Oak City Music Collective Oct. 9
The Witch’s Haunted Barn at Firefly Farm in Hillsborough
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road, Hillsborough, is bringing back its popular fall and Halloween attraction, The Witch's Haunted Barn, in 2026. This is a low-priced, family-friendly activity. It's not meant to be a very scary experience, but, instead, a whimsical look at Halloween, so it should be suitable for all kids of all ages (although, you know your child best.) There are no jump scares and … [Read more...] about The Witch’s Haunted Barn at Firefly Farm in Hillsborough
Friends and Family Sale on beautiful kids’ clothes at Hanna Andersson — 40% off sitewide
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Hanna Andersson is loved for its adorable, well-made, super-soft kids' clothes that are built for play and comfort. Right now they've got a Friends and Family Sale going on, with 40% off the whole site. No promo code needed. These clothes are most definitely made well enough to hand down to little siblings and friends (and they will look and feel new!) so they are worth full price. At these sale … [Read more...] about Friends and Family Sale on beautiful kids’ clothes at Hanna Andersson — 40% off sitewide
Save 50% sitewide at Lands End with new promo codes
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Lands End has a new promo code with an even better discount than before! Save 50% on most items sitewide with promo code HAYRIDE. With the same promo code, save an extra 65% on sale and clearance items. If that promo code doesn't work, try FLOCKTOIT. We're seeing that it depends on the item. You might need to do separate orders if some of your choices get the discount with one promo code and some … [Read more...] about Save 50% sitewide at Lands End with new promo codes
Final Day of Prime Big Deal Days Oct. 6-7
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Whether or not you took advantage of Prime Day in July, you have another chance to take advantage of extreme savings on Amazon before the Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales. Amazon is bringing back a very popular shopping event -- Prime Big Deal Days on October 6 and 7, 2026. This is a chance to get a jump on your holiday shopping and get the best deals on the products you've been looking … [Read more...] about Final Day of Prime Big Deal Days Oct. 6-7
Durham Chess Club at Durham Food Hall every Wednesday
Durham Chess Club hosts a weekly chess meet-up on Wednesdays, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to play and everyone, of every level and age, is invited. Enjoy casual games with a non-competitive, social chess community. Chess sets and clocks are supplied, but players are encouraged to bring their own if possible. Just stop by and … [Read more...] about Durham Chess Club at Durham Food Hall every Wednesday
