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 25 Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle in 2023
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Haunted trails, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more fall farm activities in the Triangle in 2023
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 2023 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 2023
42 Fall festivals in the Triangle 2023 — updated!
Fall festivals in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas will be great in 2023! 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 includes lots of Halloween events as they're announced. Our list is getting updated every day. Also, whether you're … [Read more...] about 42 Fall festivals in the Triangle 2023 — updated!
Huge list of Halloween Events in the Triangle – costume parties, ghost tours, 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. New to … [Read more...] about Huge list of Halloween Events in the Triangle – costume parties, ghost tours, more
County and State Fairs in North Carolina — updated for 2023
North Carolina has a rich agricultural heritage, and a visit to a State or County Fair is a great way to experience that heritage. The fairs are back in full force for 2023. You'll have a lot to choose from. 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 … [Read more...] about County and State Fairs in North Carolina — updated for 2023
Trick or Treat (and Trunk or Treat) events in the Triangle for 2023
When is Trick or Treating in the Triangle in 2023? This is a commonly asked question and the answer is simple. October 31st. Neighborhood trick or treating is always on October 31st in the Triangle. It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, or what else is going on. It’s always on Halloween. That said, there are many, many events at shopping centers, festivals, churches, and more, that … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat (and Trunk or Treat) events in the Triangle for 2023
13 costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle
Looking for somewhere to show off your pet’s Halloween costume? Do you think you have a dog that’s cuter than the pirate dog in the picture, or the one in the squirrel costume below? (Hard to imagine, but anything’s possible, I guess.) Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Triangle. These events are for 2022. Make sure to click on the links for all the details. Also, … [Read more...] about 13 costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle
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