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 2021 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. We've classified these attractions as either scary or not scary. This … [Read more...] about Haunted trails, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more fall farm activities in the Triangle in 2021
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30 fall festivals in the Triangle 2021
It's almost time for fall festivals in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Please keep reading for a big list of festivals all fall. We start with a spotlight on some of the biggest festivals, but keep reading for a more comprehensive list, which will include lots of Halloween events as they're announced. Our list is getting updated every day. Also, whether … [Read more...] about 30 fall festivals in the Triangle 2021
Huge list of Halloween Events in the Triangle – costume parties, ghost tours, Halloween light shows, more
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're including events for both kids and adults. We focus on the "free and cheap" here on Triangle on the Cheap, so we're passing on the frightfully pricey events. … [Read more...] about Huge list of Halloween Events in the Triangle – costume parties, ghost tours, Halloween light shows, more
10 Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle
This September and October (and even late August!), Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and nearby areas in the Triangle 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, … [Read more...] about 10 Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle
Trick or Treat (and Trunk or Treat) events in the Triangle for 2021
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 Trick or Treat (and Trunk or Treat) events in the Triangle for 2021
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
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
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
