Elaborate light shows and decorations aren't just for Christmas anymore! A growing number of enthusiasts are decorating their houses for Halloween, both with spooky light shows, projections and other haunted elements. Read on for a list of "Halloween Houses" that you can visit in the Triangle. Most of these are attractions to enjoy from the street or sidewalk, although there may be some with … [Read more...] about Best Halloween Houses in the Triangle: Light Displays and Haunts (more added!)
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Trunk or Treat at Soapstone United Methodist Church Oct. 26
Soapstone United Methodist Church, 12837 Norwood Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This is a free event that takes place in the front parking lot. Enjoy trunk or treat, games, festive activities and more. … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Soapstone United Methodist Church Oct. 26
Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, Cary Oct. 26, with free hot dogs
Saint Francis United Methodist Church, at 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC, is hosting a trunk or treat event on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. It's free and open to kids of all ages. Car trunks will be decorated with various themes and filled with candy and other treats. Come in costume and enjoy an evening of Halloween family fun with games and FREE hot dogs, … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, Cary Oct. 26, with free hot dogs
Step Into the Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 26
Lafayette Village, at 850 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is presenting Step Into the Halloween Village on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. (Please note the corrected date.) This is a free event. This event features: Check for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Step Into the Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 26
Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with Revista Latina, at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. This event includes: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26
Tricks-n-Treats at Brier Creek Commons Oct. 26
Brier Creek Commons, at 8531 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Tricks-n-Treats on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet by the clock tower. This free event features: … [Read more...] about Tricks-n-Treats at Brier Creek Commons Oct. 26
Halloween Treat Map: Plan Your Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating Route
Want to help your little goblins with some candy strategy? The Nextdoor Trick or Treat Map will help your kids make sure that they make the most of their Halloween haunting. You can see ahead of time who is giving out treats and/or decorating their house for Halloween. Obviously, not everyone who is giving out treats will add themselves to the map, but the folks who do add themselves to the map … [Read more...] about Halloween Treat Map: Plan Your Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating Route
Diwali Festival in Morrisville, including fireworks Oct 25
The Town of Morrisville is presenting a Diwali celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. It will take place at Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The celebration includes: Food Trucks Parking Parking will be available at 808 and 909 Aviation Parkway (There will be no on-site parking except for accessibility needs). Shuttles … [Read more...] about Diwali Festival in Morrisville, including fireworks Oct 25
Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle
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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 2025. Make sure to click on the links for all the details. Also, … [Read more...] about Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle
Trunk or Treat with Hillsborough Police Department Oct. 24
The Hillsborough Police Department is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the parking lot behind the Hillsborough Police Department, 127 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The event will include treats for children of all ages and kiddie rides provided by Efland Trash Service. Free to attend. All pets attending must be on a leash … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat with Hillsborough Police Department Oct. 24
