Enjoy some free food (and some cheap stuff) in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, on Halloween or around Halloween with this list of food freebies and deals. Make sure to click on the links for necessary details. Participation varies by location. Unless otherwise noted, these freebies and deals are for Friday, October 31, 2025, but make sure to follow the links for information on times … [Read more...] about Halloween food freebies and deals 2025
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Free doughnut at Krispy Kreme if you wear a costume Oct. 31
Krispy Kreme is introducing a Trick or Treat Collection of doughnuts for the Halloween season! The limited-time collection will be available from October 6 to 31, 2025. In addition, this year Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut for two days if you stop by in costume. Read on! Krispy Kreme Halloween Collection The Candy Bag Doughnut – a Halloween-inspired treat bursting with … [Read more...] about Free doughnut at Krispy Kreme if you wear a costume Oct. 31
Chipotle: Rewards members in costume get a $6 entrée on Halloween
Chipotle is once again offering a special deal on burritos ("Booritos") on Halloween. Or any entrée! On Friday, October 31, 2025, from 3 p.m. to closing, Chipotle Reward members dressed up in costume will enjoy an entrée for just $6. (Closing times vary by location, but many are open until 10 p.m.) $6 Boorito Deal On October 31, 2025, customers dressed in costume enjoy an entrée for … [Read more...] about Chipotle: Rewards members in costume get a $6 entrée on Halloween
Funds being distributed to disabled people who have lost SNAP benefits
UPDATE: New Disabled South has reached their limit of how much money they can distribute and has taken down the application. UPDATE: New Disabled South has reached their limit of how much money they can distribute and has taken down the application. New Disabled South is an organization that helps disabled people in 14 southern states, including North Carolina and South Carolina. They … [Read more...] about Funds being distributed to disabled people who have lost SNAP benefits
Gopuff donating $10 million in free groceries to SNAP recipients
Gopuff is donating up to $10 million in free groceries to SNAP recipients. Millions of Americans could lose access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. Gopuff is committing up to $10 million in total relief, offering $50 worth of groceries for free – broken into two $25 credits during the month of November – to customers who … [Read more...] about Gopuff donating $10 million in free groceries to SNAP recipients
Pay What You Can at Raleigh City Farm on Wednesdays
Raleigh City Farm is a nonprofit urban farm founded in 2011 on a formerly vacant one-acre lot in Downtown Raleigh, at 800 N. Blount Street. Their mission is to grow the next generation of farmers by connecting the community to sustainable agriculture. Raleigh City Farm offers workshops, tours, special events and more. You can find the upcoming events on the event page on the website. "Pay … [Read more...] about Pay What You Can at Raleigh City Farm on Wednesdays
Fall Tea for All at Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens Oct. 26
Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens, at 620 NC Hwy 54 W, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting Fall Tea for All on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Celebrate the end of the 2025 harvest -- enjoy garden tours and tea tastings. Join the growing tea community at Camellia Forest! Tours begin at 10:15 a.m. and repeat hourly until 3:15 p.m. Tea, … [Read more...] about Fall Tea for All at Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens Oct. 26
72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 23-26
The 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival will take place from October 23-26, 2025, at Horne Square, Town Square and other locations in Downtown Clayton. The four-day festival includes a midway full of carnival rides; car, motorcycle, and tractor shows; Latin American Festival; and other community-focused events, vendors, food, music, and fun. Admission is free. Pay for rides, food and … [Read more...] about 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 23-26
Durham Hot Wing Challenge — eating contest at Durham Beer Garden Oct. 25
Durham Beer Garden and Bull City Pepper Co. are presenting the Durham Hot Wing Challenge on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 3 p.m. It takes place at Durham Beer Garden, 812 N. Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's FREE to compete. Please DM @bullcitypepperco or @durhambeergarden on Instagram to let them know you'd like to compete. This event was also announced on … [Read more...] about Durham Hot Wing Challenge — eating contest at Durham Beer Garden Oct. 25
Haunted Harley Chili Fest at Raging Bull Harley-Davidson Oct. 25 — free chili tasting, trunk or treat, more…
Raging Bull Harley-Davidson, 300 Muldee Street, Durham, hosts events, many for free. Check their Facebook page for an up to date list. Haunted Harley Chili FestSaturday, October 25, 202511 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free Family friendly event! … [Read more...] about Haunted Harley Chili Fest at Raging Bull Harley-Davidson Oct. 25 — free chili tasting, trunk or treat, more…
