Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Seven artists from the Inter-Latin American Artist Collective (ILAAC) created oversized calaveras, colorfully painted skulls traditionally used to decorate ofrendas, and adorned the ofrenda with traditional elements. Visitors will find bright yellow and … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 10 to Nov 7
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Diwali Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Diwali is India's most important festival of the year. It's celebrated in October or November. The "Festival of Lights" celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. Some components of Diwali celebrations are food, fireworks, colored sand, special candles and lamps, music, dancing, and fireworks. There are several Diwali celebrations in the Triangle -- including in Cary, Wake Forest, Raleigh … [Read more...] about Diwali Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Harvest Festival — trunk or treat, line dancing, more, at Harvest Church in Cary Oct 26
Harvest Church, at 505 Reedy Creek Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. This free community event includes: … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival — trunk or treat, line dancing, more, at Harvest Church in Cary Oct 26
Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, Cary — including 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 27, 2024, 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 — including free hot dogs
Hillsborough Downtown Business Trick or Treat Oct. 25
Businesses in Downtown Hillsborough are participating in a trick or treat event on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Neighborhood trick or treating takes place on Halloween, as always.) Dozens of participating businesses will be handing out free candy and goodies. Look for updates, including a list of participating businesses, on Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce's … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Downtown Business Trick or Treat Oct. 25
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more fall farm activities in the Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2024
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas are ready for fall and Halloween! Here's a list of corn mazes, pumpkin patches fall farm activities and more, for the 2024 season. Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don't typically include in Triangle on the Cheap, but are worth checking out. The attractions on this list are family-friendly. Some … [Read more...] about Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more fall farm activities in the Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2024
Halloween Spooktacular in Hillsborough
Orange County NC Recreation is hosting a Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. It takes place on the field behind Orange County Central Recreation Center, 302 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. This is a free event, with no registration required. The Spooktacular features: … [Read more...] about Halloween Spooktacular in Hillsborough
Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat Monster Mash Oct. 20
Live It Up Hillsborough is presenting Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat Monster Mash on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will take place along Hillsborough Street between Logan Ct and Pogue St and the adjacent side streets. Maps will be supplied to trick-or-treaters from the check-in booth. There will be traditional candy stations along the central zone of Hillsborough … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat Monster Mash Oct. 20
Free fall festival at Parkside Town Commons, with pumpkin patch, trackless train, more…
Parkside Town Commons is hosting a free Pumpkin Patch Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parkside Town Commons is at 7129 O'Kelly Chapel Road, Cary. The festival takes place near Five Guys. The festival festures: Rain date is Sunday, October 20, 2024. … [Read more...] about Free fall festival at Parkside Town Commons, with pumpkin patch, trackless train, more…
Pumpkin Splash, and more, with Durham Parks & Rec
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting several Halloween events in 2024. Make sure to follow the links to register, if required. In addition to this list, we've also added some great Halloween events at West Point on the Eno. Fright Night Fright Night is at Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event features … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Splash, and more, with Durham Parks & Rec
