Edward's Battle Haunted House is the project of a Raleigh teen who has battled cancer. Every year since he received his cancer diagnosis he has created a haunted attraction for Halloween. It's free to enjoy, but donations are accepted for Cancer for College, a scholarship program that also provides medical debt relief, educational opportunities and support for kids with cancer. Note: The … [Read more...] about Edward’s Battle Haunted House — free walk-through attraction raises money for kids with cancer
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Halloween At The Plant in Pittsboro
The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Halloween @ The Plant on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4 to 9 p.m. It's free to attend. Schedule of Events Check for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Halloween At The Plant in Pittsboro
Aversboro Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest Oct. 31
Aversboro Road Baptist Church, at 1600 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC, is hosting Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest on Friday, October 31st, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. The parking lot will be full of decorated trunks, carnival-style games, inflatables, free concessions, live entertainment, and more. Costumes are welcome for kids of all ages! Enjoy a night of fun, including … [Read more...] about Aversboro Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest Oct. 31
Trick-or-Treat the Trail at White Deer Park in Garner
The Town of Garner is hosting Trick-or-Treat the Trail on Friday, October 31st, 2025, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at White Deer Park, 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner. This is a free event. Kids will trick or treat their way around the one-mile loop trail. Come dressed in costume and don't forget your candy bucket. Local businesses and organizations will be passing out treats around the trail, a … [Read more...] about Trick-or-Treat the Trail at White Deer Park in Garner
Cary Police Department hosting Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 30
Cary Police Department is hosting Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a free event. Bring family and friends to enjoy treats, costumes and community spirit. There will be themed police vehicles, including Jurassic Park, Pirates Plunder, and Sharknado. There will even be treats for … [Read more...] about Cary Police Department hosting Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 30
Fall Festival at Park West Village: trick or treating, outdoor movie, hayrides, more…
Park West Village, 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, is hosting a fall festival on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Park West Village: trick or treating, outdoor movie, hayrides, more…
Trunk or Treat at Durham Technical Community College
Durham Technical Community College is hosting a Trunk or Treat event at its main campus, 1637 E Lawson Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This free event is for the whole community. It will take place in the Wynn Center (Building 10) on the first floor. Enjoy candy, food, music and more. … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Durham Technical Community College
Christmas Trains and Santa Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2025
We've put together a list of Christmas trains throughout North Carolina. For attractions outside of the Triangle, we've indicated the number of miles it is from Raleigh. Please adjust the distance from your own starting point. Caveat: Not all of these train rides are cheap. Some of these are pretty pricey. But we're including them anyway, because they are so popular. Also, please note … [Read more...] about Christmas Trains and Santa Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2025
Spooky Tails: Halloween event for dogs in Apex Oct. 29
Bring your pup in its favorite costume to enjoy Spooky Tail on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Apex Nature Park Amphitheater, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. It's free to attend, and you don't need to register, but dogs must be leashed. More info here. Spooky Trails features: The event also features a donation drive for Wake County Animal Shelters. All … [Read more...] about Spooky Tails: Halloween event for dogs in Apex Oct. 29
Five Points Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church Oct. 29
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Five Points Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. This festival includes live music, hot drinks, trunk or treat, and games. Wear your best costume! … [Read more...] about Five Points Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church Oct. 29
