Día de Oakwood was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k. The installation consists of several large scale ofrendas at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The work celebrates all the traditional aspects of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Three family-friendly events will be held on October 25, November 1 and November 2, … [Read more...] about Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
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Trunk or Treat with Kind Behavioral Health — sensory-friendly event Nov. 1
Kind Behavioral Health, 1012 Slater Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It's free to attend. Please RSVP. Come join us for a sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat and pumpkin decorating event! Along with Kind Behavioral Health, several local providers will be there to share about their services and connect with … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat with Kind Behavioral Health — sensory-friendly event Nov. 1
Dia de los Muertos at The Plant in Pittsboro
The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina is hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Dia de los Muertos at The Plant in Pittsboro
Durham First Responders’ Trunk or Treat Nov. 1
Durham County Sheriff's Office and Durham First Responders are hosting an All Hallows Day Trunk or Treat on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Northgate Mall, 2705 Guess Road, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Beside the trick or treating, kids can explore emergency services vehicles. It takes place on the Guess Road side of Northgate. … [Read more...] about Durham First Responders’ Trunk or Treat Nov. 1
Halloween food freebies and deals 2025
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
Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more Oct. 31
Enjoy a Halloween-themed double feature at Dorothea Dix Park on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. It takes place on Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2015 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event includes trick or treating with the Thomas Dambo trolls, tasty bites from local vendors and plenty of festive fun for all ages. When the sun sets, settle in for a … [Read more...] about Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more Oct. 31
Trick or Treat at Lakewood Shopping Center Oct. 31
Trick or treat (early) at Lakewood Shopping Center, 2020 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina. Several Lakewood organizations and businesses will be handing out treats on October 31, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. Participating businesses and organizations include: … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat at Lakewood Shopping Center Oct. 31
Spookfest at Southeast Raleigh YMCA Oct. 31
Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Spookfest on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a free event, and no pre-registration is required, but if you RSVP here you'll receive updates. It features: … [Read more...] about Spookfest at Southeast Raleigh YMCA Oct. 31
4th Annual Halloween Party at The Longleaf Hotel Oct. 31
The Longleaf Hotel, 300 N Dawson Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its 4th Annual Halloween Party on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 8:30 to 11 p.m. There's no admission charge. Enjoy a night of tricks and treats! Featuring a spooky DJ set with Alski Love, eerie cocktails, treats from Ghost Pepper Industries, and a highly competitive costume contest. … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Halloween Party at The Longleaf Hotel Oct. 31
Trunk or Treat at Elizabeth Street UMC in Durham Oct. 31
Elizabeth Street UMC, 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Trunk or Treat for the community on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. It will be held in the parking lot of the church. Volunteers and candy or cash donations are welcome. If donating candy, please leave it at the church office or bring it to worship service on any Sunday between now and October 31. … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Elizabeth Street UMC in Durham Oct. 31
