Creepy Crabtree is a free annual event that celebrates the fall season. It takes place Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, north Carolina. Bring the family to Creepy Crabtree for a relaxed Saturday outdoors. You’ll find crafts, games, and chances to explore the forest as the leaves start to change. This is a day … [Read more...] about Creepy Crabtree at Lake Crabtree County Park on Oct. 25
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Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History Oct. 25
The Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History, at 1013 Broad Street, Durham, North Carolina, houses a research collection that helps us to understand our evolutionary journey as primates. The collection includes 55 million year-old, lemur-like primate fossils from Wyoming; 37 to 28 million year-old anthropoid fossils from Egypt; 19 to 7 million year-old ape fossils from Egypt and India; 13 … [Read more...] about Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History Oct. 25
Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 25 (free family event)
American Wildlife Refuge is hosting Owloween on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. It will take place at their location at 1000 McLemore Road, Clayton, NC. Admission is free. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 25 (free family event)
Downtown Scary Park Oct. 25
The Town of Cary has some Halloween events planned for 2025. Read on to for the details of some of the free and low-priced events, and please follow any links for more details and for registration, if required. Please check back here because we will update this page if there are changes. Halloween Events in Cary -- 2025 More information on all of the events here. Zombiepalooza (all … [Read more...] about Downtown Scary Park Oct. 25
HollyFest on Oct 25
HollyFest is a free event on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 2401 Gribsby Avenue, Holly Springs. The Town of Holly Springs joins with churches, civic organizations and businesses for this annual community celebration. Admission is free. The event is on rain or shine. The festival features: Activities: … [Read more...] about HollyFest on Oct 25
Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 25
Paper & Stars Studio is bringing Spellbound at Mordecai, a children's festival, to Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event. This is a fun, family-friendly event where you can: This is a family event full of spooky fun for children - no horror, gore, weapons, or full face masks please. This event … [Read more...] about Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 25
Pittsboro Street Fair Oct 25
The Pittsboro Street Fair returns to Downtown Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will take place on Hanks, Fayetteville and Salisbury Streets. The festival is free to attend. Enjoy: Proceeds support the Rotary Club of Pittsboro’s initiatives, including CORA’s Turkey Tuesday, Meals on Wheels, scholarships for students, and more. … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Street Fair Oct 25
Sunrise Community Farm Center hosting Harvest Festival and Barn Dance on Oct. 25
Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, NC, has several upcoming events. Read on to learn what's going on. Make sure to follow each link to earn more and to register, if necessary. Harvest Festival Harvest FestivalSaturday, October 25, 20253 to 7 p.m.$10 per person ($8 for veterans, seniors and first responders) Enjoy a fun-filled day with farm animals, hay rides, … [Read more...] about Sunrise Community Farm Center hosting Harvest Festival and Barn Dance on Oct. 25
Olde Raleigh Village Holiday Party, with Santa meet and greet Dec. 13
Old Raleigh Village, 3231 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a holiday party on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is free to attend. Tickets won't be checked but please RSVP to help with planning. The party features: Free items are first come, first served. … [Read more...] about Olde Raleigh Village Holiday Party, with Santa meet and greet Dec. 13
Durham Night Market at American Tobacco Oct. 23
Durham Night Market returns to American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, in 2025. It's planned for four evenings (see below) from 5 to 9 p.m. At each of these events there will be a wide variety of vendors. This is a great way to support local! 2025 Durham Night Markets … [Read more...] about Durham Night Market at American Tobacco Oct. 23
