Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street in Raleigh, is presenting Hocus Pocus at Movies in the Garden on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Early bird tickets are $5. Starting October 5, 2025, tickets are $10. The movie will be screened outdoors, in Raleigh Little Theatre's Stephenson Amphitheatre. Seating and food trucks open at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. There will be a costume parade … [Read more...] about Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 9: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
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Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Ghostbusters Oct. 4
Durham Parks and Recreation presents Fall Film Series: Movies in the Park at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The movies will take place the first Saturday of the month from September to November, 2025. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and your favorite people for a fun movie night in the heart of downtown Durham. This family-friendly series features films for … [Read more...] about Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Ghostbusters Oct. 4
Hillsborough Classic Film Society: Night of the Hunter on Oct. 5
The Hillsborough Classic Film Society is a group that shows classic, foreign and independent films once a month, at 2 p.m. Most screenings are at the Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The Passmore Center is next to the Orange County SportsPlex. At each event, an expert speaker will set the background for the film. There is also free popcorn! The events are free to … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Classic Film Society: Night of the Hunter on Oct. 5
Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more
Enjoy a Halloween-themed double feature at Dorothea Dix Park on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. It takes place on Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2015 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event includes trick or treating with the Thomas Dambo trolls, tasty bites from local vendors and plenty of festive fun for all ages. When the sun sets, settle in for a … [Read more...] about Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more
Movie on the Lawn at Halifax Park in Raleigh rescheduled to Oct. 3
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Resources Department is presenting a free outdoor movie and community event on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at Halifax Park, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Please note that this is a rescheduled date, due to the forecast for Sept. 26 The movie will be Coco. On October 3, the event will move indoors in the case of inclement … [Read more...] about Movie on the Lawn at Halifax Park in Raleigh rescheduled to Oct. 3
FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 3-4
FlushFest is a homegrown music and film festival in West Hillsborough that supports the Appropriate Sanitation Institute, which has the goal of improving sanitation and water quality in crowded urban areas around the world. The festival features music, dance, fun and a silent film. Admission is by donation. Venues Flush Fest takes place at three venues: Eno River Brewing329 Allison Street, … [Read more...] about FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 3-4
10th Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 24
The Cary's 10th annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event is free to attend, and will take place on the Great Lawn. If the weather is bad, it moves inside to The Cary Theater. Zombiepalooza will feature local filmmakers’ zombie short films. The films will be between one and five … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 24
First Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Oct. 3
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting free outdoor films and markets at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are usually held on the first Friday of the month. If there's a change in that schedule it's noted below. These events also feature food trucks, games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., but the start … [Read more...] about First Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Oct. 3
Spooky Outdoor Movie Night in Fenton Square: Halloweentown Oct. 9
Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting an outdoor movie on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. This is a free event. Get into the Halloween spirit with Halloweentown! Bring your own chairs or blankets, and treat yourself to food and drink from one of Fenton's restaurants. Costumes are welcome! … [Read more...] about Spooky Outdoor Movie Night in Fenton Square: Halloweentown Oct. 9
NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 rescheduled to Oct. 12
North Carolina Museum of Art is preparing for facility improvements in the Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Theater and in the Museum Park in 2025, so there won't be outdoor movies at the Museum this summer. However, NCMA is taking its outdoor movie series on the road, with four FREE movies in Moore Square on Friday evenings this summer. These events take place at 6 p.m. with themed programs and food … [Read more...] about NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 rescheduled to Oct. 12
