Baptist Grove Church, at 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh, is hosting a Harvest Festival on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This free event includes: Please note that the church is not permitting costumes with offensive language, scary masks, or costumes depicting ghosts, goblins or witches. Admission is free, but please consider a donation to the church's food pantry. They're … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh Oct. 31
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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
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
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
Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 15: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O’Kelly Chapel Road in Cary, is welcoming the season with Sparkle Night on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rain date is November 16. This event is the start of the Parkside Town Commons holiday season. The event includes: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 15: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
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
Solstice Lantern Walk and Market in Hillsborough Dec 20
The Solstice Lantern Walk is an annual event that will take place on the Riverwalk in Hillsborough on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event marks the beginning of the winter season, and the longest night of the year. The walk starts at Eno River Farmers Market Pavilion, and then proceeds along the River Walk, back to downtown Hillsborough. It's free to participate … [Read more...] about Solstice Lantern Walk and Market in Hillsborough Dec 20
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…
1st Classical Concert — family-friendly concert in Cary Oct. 11
The Classical Concerts -- a new concert series created by Dr. Anthony C. Lee -- is presenting their first chamber concert on October 11, 2025, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Saint Francis Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina. All ages are invited, with a suggested donation of $30 per family. The 1st Classical Concert will feature a trio of violin, cello, and piano. Performers … [Read more...] about 1st Classical Concert — family-friendly concert in Cary Oct. 11
Lowe’s gives away Dalmatian plush toy Oct. 11
On October 11, 2025, Lowe’s is reminding families about the importance of fire safety by giving away a FREE exclusive Lowe’s x First Alert Fire Dalmatian Plush at each location nationwide — starting at 10 a.m. Quantities are limited and the plush toy is available while supplies last. Make sure to get there early. No purchase necessary, but the giveaway is available only for MyLowe’s Rewards … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away Dalmatian plush toy Oct. 11
