UPDATE: This event has been canceled. Christ the King Church, 4405 Hope Valley Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Pre-K Play Dates. At these free events, parents and caregivers are welcome to bring their children ages 5 and under to play outside. Pre-K Play Dates are taking place October 21 and November 11, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. Grab your child's scooter and favorite outside toy and … [Read more...] about Canceled: Pre-K Play Date at Christ the King Church in Durham
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Halloween costumes on clearance — grab great deals before they’re gone!
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Are you thinking about Halloween yet? Maybe you should be, because HalloweenCostumes.com actually has a clearance section with some fantastic deals. We wouldn't expect to see deals this time of year, before Halloween, but there are tons of costumes marked down. In some cases, one size might be on sale, but not another. And of course all are subject to selling out. There are costumes for adults, … [Read more...] about Halloween costumes on clearance — grab great deals before they’re gone!
Move-A-Bull City — Open Streets event in Downtown Durham Oct. 4
Move-A-Bull City is Durham's largest Open Streets event. 1.2 miles of Blackwell, Corcoran and Foster streets will be closed to cars and open for fun. The free event takes place Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. Check back soon for details about what's going on, but you can expect to be able to walk, bike, roll, dance or skip your way through Downtown … [Read more...] about Move-A-Bull City — Open Streets event in Downtown Durham Oct. 4
Trunk or Treat at Durham Co-op Oct. 24
Durham Co-op, at 1111 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its first Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Besides collecting treats, enjoy live music and crafts. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. They're looking for trunks! Here's the registration form. All “trunkers” will receive a FREE pumpkin as a thank … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Durham Co-op Oct. 24
Book or Treat with Book Harvest Oct. 31: free books and Halloween fun
Book Harvest, at 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Book or Treat on Friday, October 31, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free, family event. Enjoy a fun and exciting afternoon filled with free books (yes, kids get a free book to take home!), engaging activities, delicious treats, and lots of fun surprises! You're invited to come dressed in your favorite costumes … [Read more...] about Book or Treat with Book Harvest Oct. 31: free books and Halloween fun
Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat Oct. 18
Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat is back! It takes place Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event is family-friendly, and all ages are welcome. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Where: The central zone of Hillsborough St (from the corner of Horne St through Logan Ct and into the North Hall Parking Lot). Check-in tables will be located at both ends of the event area: near … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat Oct. 18
Raleigh Wide Open — FREE music festival Oct. 1-3
Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE music festival coming to Raleigh October 2 and 3, 2026, with a kickoff party on October 1. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. No ticket, wristband or reservation is needed. Just come on by! Kickoff Celebration October 1 A free … [Read more...] about Raleigh Wide Open — FREE music festival Oct. 1-3
Duke Regional Cares Community Day Oct. 3
Duke Regional Health is celebrating its 50th anniversary with Duke Regional Cares Community Day on October 3, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham County Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. The celebration will feature live music, kids' activities, games, and giveaways. Duke Regional Health will offer free health screenings for adults and … [Read more...] about Duke Regional Cares Community Day Oct. 3
Duke Homestead Vintage Baseball Game on Oct. 3 will feature historic uniforms and rules
Duke Homestead State Historic Site is hosting Vintage Base Ball Day at Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 West Corporation Street, Durham, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Gate at 10 am. First game at 11 a.m. Admission is $10. Children under 4 years old will be admitted for free. If you have a ticket from the scheduled 2025 event, it will be honored. Players will wear historic uniforms, follow … [Read more...] about Duke Homestead Vintage Baseball Game on Oct. 3 will feature historic uniforms and rules
Carolina Theatre’s Family Saturday Series: Heartland Marimba Oct. 3
Carolina Theatre, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, is presenting Family Saturday Series, with performances perfect for all ages. These music, storytelling, dance, and magic performances will introduce young audiences to the magic of live performances, but will also be enjoyable to the older members of the family. The Family Saturday Series will take place once a month (most months), at 11 … [Read more...] about Carolina Theatre’s Family Saturday Series: Heartland Marimba Oct. 3
