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
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…
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
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 2 to October 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 8th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a kid-friendly and dog-friendly … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
Wendy’s Boo Books: 5 Jr. Frosty coupons for $1 total
Wendy's has brought back its popular Halloween Boo! Books. For $1, get a booklet of five coupons — each good for a FREE Jr. Frosty. A Jr. Frosty regularly sells for $2.49 at most locations, so the savings are substantial. In the end, each Jr. Frosty costs only 20 cents when you use your Boo Book coupons. Plus, Wendy’s is adding a sixth bonus coupon to redeem for a $1.99 Wendy’s Kids’ … [Read more...] about Wendy’s Boo Books: 5 Jr. Frosty coupons for $1 total
Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel
JB Duke Hotel has partnered with Durham Art Guild for Artful Evenings: Artist in Residence Series. Every Tuesday evening, starting at 6 p.m., through October 21, 2025, a visiting artist will be working on JB Duke Hotel's lobby, creating a masterpiece in real time. Six different artists will rotate through the series, appearing twice. The artists will work in a variety of media. This is … [Read more...] about Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel
Halloween Yappy Hour with Chatham Animal Rescue Oct. 20
Chatham Animal Rescue & Education is presenting a Halloween Yappy Hour on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at The Carolina Brewery and Grill, 120 Lowes Drive, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Admission is $10 which includes two drink tickets and snacks. Bring your pups, your people, and your best costumes for a dog-friendly night of fun, food, and fundraising. There will be a … [Read more...] about Halloween Yappy Hour with Chatham Animal Rescue Oct. 20
Hillsborough Really Really Free Market Oct. 19
The Hillsborough Really Really Free Market is celebrating its first anniversary on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. We'll update soon with their monthly schedule. They do host a Really Really Free Market every month. A Really Really Free Market is free. Really. There is no buying, selling, bartering, trading, … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Really Really Free Market Oct. 19
Woodhaven Church Fall Festival: Trunk or Treat, Games, Free Hot Dogs, more…
Woodhaven Church, 4000 Kildare Farm Road, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting their annual fall festival on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Woodhaven Church Fall Festival: Trunk or Treat, Games, Free Hot Dogs, more…
