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More than 100 Halloween Events in the Triangle, plus ideas for safe celebrations

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Celebrate Halloween in the Triangle with Halloween movies, zombie walks, haunted tours, trunk or treat events, and more. Keep checking back, because we're adding more to the list every day! We focus on the "free and cheap" here on Triangle on the Cheap, so we're passing on the frightfully pricey events. Read on to learn about some safe ways to celebrate Halloween this year, and then our big … [Read more...] about More than 100 Halloween Events in the Triangle, plus ideas for safe celebrations

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: best of fall · Holiday

Updated: Haunted trails, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more fall farm activities in the Triangle in 2020

Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas are ready for fall and Halloween! Here's a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2020 season. Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we typically include in Triangle on the Cheap,  but worth checking out. This year, things will be a little bit different. There are some … [Read more...] about Updated: Haunted trails, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more fall farm activities in the Triangle in 2020

50+ Trick or Treat (and Trunk or Treat) events in the Triangle for 2020

  As Halloween approaches, we will be listing trick-or-treat opportunities in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other locations in the Triangle. Typically, many festivals include trick-or-treating with vendors for kids. Churches and other organizations offer trunk-or-treat, where people decorate their cars and hand out candy. This year, obviously, the events are fewer, but we will … [Read more...] about 50+ Trick or Treat (and Trunk or Treat) events in the Triangle for 2020

102 cheap and easy DIY Halloween costumes

  Looking for a Halloween costume for you or your kids? If you'd like to avoid spending a scary amount of money on a costume but you also don't want to spend tons of time, here's a list of 102 cheap and easy Halloween costumes. This list is from our sister website, Living on the Cheap. There are so many costume ideas that they're divided into sections: Scary, Real-life people, … [Read more...] about 102 cheap and easy DIY Halloween costumes

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: best of fall · Holiday

October in the Triangle — the top things to do this month

October brings the beginning of cooler weather, campfires, fall foliage, spooky fun, and plenty of treats. Plan October 2020 with this list of the top things to do in the Triangle. We're highlighting some of the top things to do this month. But then, scroll down for our huge (and we do mean huge) calendar of things to do in the Triangle in October. This calendar will be updated all the … [Read more...] about October in the Triangle — the top things to do this month

Fall festivals in the Triangle 2020

It's time for fall festivals in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. This year is a little bit (well a lot) different. Most of the major festivals have been canceled or postponed. We will update as we hear about festivals that are taking place this fall. Our list of fall festivals will be much shorter this year, but there are still going to be lots of special fall and … [Read more...] about Fall festivals in the Triangle 2020

Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle

In September and October, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and nearby areas in the Triangle normally are bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You'll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more. At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that's not available other times of years. At some you can enjoy wiener dog racing, beer stein hoisting competitions, and more. But, the … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle

6 Day of the Dead celebrations in the Triangle

Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday in which participants remember and pray for their friends and family members who have passed away. The holiday features altars to loved ones and brightly painted sugar skulls. Read on to learn about some some celebrations, festivals and workshops in Raleigh and Durham (and throughout the rest of the Triangle, when … [Read more...] about 6 Day of the Dead celebrations in the Triangle

County and State Fairs in North Carolina

North Carolina has a rich agricultural heritage, and a visit to a State or County Fair is a great way to experience that heritage. You can find livestock competitions, local or regional food and drink, live music, rides, and, of course, lots and lots of fried food. The fairs are primarily held in the fall, with the earliest in late August and the latest in early November. The biggest of … [Read more...] about County and State Fairs in North Carolina

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: best of fall · Festival

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