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Trunk or Treat at Soapstone United Methodist Church Oct. 26

Soapstone United Methodist Church, 12837 Norwood Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This is a free event that takes place in the front parking lot. Enjoy trunk or treat, games, festive activities and more. … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Soapstone United Methodist Church Oct. 26

Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, Cary Oct. 26, with free hot dogs

Saint Francis United Methodist Church, at 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC, is hosting a trunk or treat event on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. It's free and open to kids of all ages. Car trunks will be decorated with various themes and filled with candy and other treats. Come in costume and enjoy an evening of Halloween family fun with games and FREE hot dogs, … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, Cary Oct. 26, with free hot dogs

Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with Revista Latina, at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. This event includes: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26

Step Into the Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 26

Lafayette Village, at 850 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is presenting Step Into the Halloween Village on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. (Please note the corrected date.) This is a free event. This event features: Check for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Step Into the Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 26

LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Halloween witch and take it home with you on Oct. 26

LEGO Stores often host events during which customers can put together a small project and take it home. It's absolutely free to participate. These builds are provided especially for the in-store events. They are not available for purchase. LEGO Witch On Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 12 to 2 p.m., build a Halloween Witch and take it home with you. It's free! Age 6+. A limited quantity … [Read more...] about LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Halloween witch and take it home with you on Oct. 26

72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 23-26

The 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival will take place from October 23-26, 2025, at Horne Square, Town Square and other locations in Downtown Clayton. The four-day festival includes a midway full of carnival rides; car, motorcycle, and tractor shows; Latin American Festival; and other community-focused events, vendors, food, music, and fun. Admission is free. Pay for rides, food and … [Read more...] about 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 23-26

Neighborhood Trunk or Treat and Car Show at Calvary Presbyterian Church Oct. 26

Calvary Presbyterian Church, 6520 Ray Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Neighborhood Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy: All ages are invited and costumes are welcome. Everything is free. … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Trunk or Treat and Car Show at Calvary Presbyterian Church Oct. 26

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