The 17th Annual Ghost Walk in Raleigh takes place Friday, October 17, 2025, from 8 to 9 p.m. This event, which starts at Oakwood Cemetery, 700 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, will take guests through the streets of Downtown Raleigh while they are entertained by the volunteer tour guides. Admission is $5, which is a donation to help prevent cruelty to animals. Exact change is … [Read more...] about 17th Annual Ghost Walk in Downtown Raleigh Oct. 17
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Fright Night, 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 17, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event features … [Read more...] about Fright Night, and more, with Durham Parks & Rec
Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 14
Holiday Express, the popular holiday train in Pullen Park, is back in December, 2025. Tickets will go on sale the morning of October 14, 2025, at 9 a.m. This year the tickets are being sold on Ticketmaster. For your best chance at getting tickets, go to the Ticketmaster page 10 minutes before 9 a.m., and make sure you're signed in to your Ticketmaster account and that you have a valid form of … [Read more...] about Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 14
Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 11 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Hum Sub Diwali is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Admission is free and parking is $10. The hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festival will feature: The evening will end with fireworks over Symphony Lake. … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 11 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Trick or Treat at Boxyard RTP on Oct. 11
Boxyard RTP, at 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Trick or Treat, which includes many Halloween activities, for both kids and adults. It's free to attend. Trick or Treat throughout the Boxyard. Pick up a Boxyard Trick or Treat Bingo Card from the Info Table. Return it completed by 7 p.m. for a prize. Trick or Treat takes place Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 3 to 8 … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat at Boxyard RTP on Oct. 11
Trick or Eat Food Truck Rodeo and Touch-a-Truck in Garner Oct. 11
Downtown Garner, North Carolina, is hosting Trick-or-Eat Food Truck Rodeo + Garner Night Out + Touch-a-Truck on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. This free event takes in Downtown Garner, around 120 E Main Street, Garner, North Carolina, and combines several events. It's free and family friendly. Costumes encouraged – kids can Trick-or-Treat down Main Street. Trick-or-Eat Food … [Read more...] about Trick or Eat Food Truck Rodeo and Touch-a-Truck in Garner Oct. 11
Apex Oktoberfest on October 11
The Town of Apex and American Legion Post 124 are hosting Apex Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event takes place on the Apex Town Hall campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. The event includes: There's no admission charge. Pay for food and drink. Several breweries will be at the event. … [Read more...] about Apex Oktoberfest on October 11
Lunch for the Brave — free lunch for veterans in Cary (registration required)
The Town of Cary is honoring veterans with Lunch for the Brave. The event will include a free catered lunch for veterans and a presentation. It takes place Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary, NC. Register by calling Cary Senior Center at 919-469-4081. Please note: space is limited and each person must register. You … [Read more...] about Lunch for the Brave — free lunch for veterans in Cary (registration required)
6 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, colored sand, special candles and lamps, music, dancing, and fireworks. There are several Diwali celebrations in the Triangle -- including in Cary, Wake Forest, Raleigh and … [Read more...] about 6 Diwali Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
TGIF: Fear Street at The Durham Hotel’s Coffee Bar on Oct. 10
The Coffee Bar at The Durham Hotel, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting TGIF: Fear Street on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a costume party for adults, and includes: There's no cover charge. Just pay for your food and drinks. … [Read more...] about TGIF: Fear Street at The Durham Hotel’s Coffee Bar on Oct. 10
