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)
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Howl-Ween Market at South Durham Farmers’ Market Oct. 25: Costume contest for kids and dogs, and more…
South Durham Farmers' Market, at 500 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Howl-Ween Market on October 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The market will be joined by the Triangle Canine Club, and there will be both a dog and a children's costume contest with different prizes. There will be free activities for the community, like painting a pumpkin and touch-a-truck. Come in … [Read more...] about Howl-Ween Market at South Durham Farmers’ Market Oct. 25: Costume contest for kids and dogs, and more…
Pumpkin Patch (including storytime) at Highland United Methodist Church in Raleigh
Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is offering a pumpkin patch from October 4 to 31, 2025. Come by and pick out your favorite pumpkin. The pumpkin patch is a fundraiser for the church's youth ministry. No cash accepted. Please bring a card or device. The price depends on the size of the pumpkin. The pumpkin patch is open from October 4 to 31, 2025, … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Patch (including storytime) at Highland United Methodist Church in Raleigh
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 2 to October 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 8th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a kid-friendly and dog-friendly … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
Wendy’s Boo Books: 5 Jr. Frosty coupons for $1 total
Wendy's has brought back its popular Halloween Boo! Books. For $1, get a booklet of five coupons — each good for a FREE Jr. Frosty. A Jr. Frosty regularly sells for $2.49 at most locations, so the savings are substantial. In the end, each Jr. Frosty costs only 20 cents when you use your Boo Book coupons. Plus, Wendy’s is adding a sixth bonus coupon to redeem for a $1.99 Wendy’s Kids’ … [Read more...] about Wendy’s Boo Books: 5 Jr. Frosty coupons for $1 total
Woodhaven Church Fall Festival: Trunk or Treat, Games, Free Hot Dogs, more…
Woodhaven Church, 4000 Kildare Farm Road, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting their annual fall festival on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Woodhaven Church Fall Festival: Trunk or Treat, Games, Free Hot Dogs, more…
Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat — Witches and Warlocks Oct. 19
Live It Up Hillsborough is presenting Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat -- Witches and Warlocks on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event is family-friendly, and all ages are welcome. Costumes are encouraged but not required. The event will take place along Hillsborough Street between Logan Court and Pogue Street, and the adjacent side streets. There will be check-in tables at … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat — Witches and Warlocks Oct. 19
Hidden Block Party: Halloween Edition from Raleigh Retro Gamers on Oct. 19
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting The Hidden Block Party -- Halloween Edition on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Gateway Plaza, 2409 Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend and is family-friendly. Costumes are encouraged. The event features: … [Read more...] about Hidden Block Party: Halloween Edition from Raleigh Retro Gamers on Oct. 19
Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 19
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free, drop-in event, and no registration is required. Parking fees apply. Suggested parking location is in the H lot near the 2000 Lewis Street entrance. This festival takes place outdoors, at Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden (D3 … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 19
19th Annual Raleigh Zombie Walk Oct 18
Full-time and part-time zombies, meet your brethren at the Raleigh Zombie Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at dusk, around 6:30 p.m. The event starts at 7 p.m. Come early for a free family-friendly zombie acro yoga event at 6 p.m.! This is a free, family-friendly event. Meet other undead at Moore Square. The event will start out with a short, Zombie Storytime for the kids, and a … [Read more...] about 19th Annual Raleigh Zombie Walk Oct 18
