Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas, here's a big (and growing) list of fall festivals, Halloween festivals, Halloween movies, trick-or-treat events and more, for 2019. Most of these are free. Some have a nominal charge and some free festivals charge for activities. Some of these events are for adults and some are for kids. Click links for all the details. There are … [Read more...] about Fall festivals in the Triangle 2019
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Haunted trails, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fall activities in the Triangle 2019
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. 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. We've classified these attractions as either scary or not scary (or both.) This … [Read more...] about Haunted trails, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fall activities in the Triangle 2019
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
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 97 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, Pop culture and … [Read more...] about 102 cheap and easy DIY Halloween costumes
Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle
In September and October, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and nearby areas in the Triangle will be 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. You'll also find German-inspired music and dancing, bratwursts, wiener races, stein hoisting … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle
Halloween Events in the Triangle: parties, costume parades, ghost tours, more
Looking ahead to pumpkin-carving time, here are some of the top Halloween events in the Triangle. You'll find parties, festivals, trick-or-treating, costume contests, and more. We're highlighting some popular events, but make sure to keep reading for a soon-to-be huge day-by-day list of Halloween events, including ghost tours, costume contests and a lot more. We are adding to this list every … [Read more...] about Halloween Events in the Triangle: parties, costume parades, ghost tours, more
