Orange County NC Recreation is hosting a Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. It takes place on the field behind Orange County Central Recreation Center, 302 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. This is a free event, with no registration required. The Spooktacular features: … [Read more...] about Halloween Spooktacular in Hillsborough Oct. 18
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Diwali Mela at Brier Creek, including fireworks, Oct. 18
Celebrate Diwali at Brier Creek! Brier Creek Commons is hosting Diwali Mela -- A Festival of Lights on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., by the Brier Creek Clocktower, 8531 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Enjoy: The celebration will conclude with a grand finale fireworks show. … [Read more...] about Diwali Mela at Brier Creek, including fireworks, Oct. 18
Smithfield Oktoberfest October 18
Head to Downtown Historic Smithfield, North Carolina, for Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. This is a free event. Smithfield’s Annual Oktoberfest is back and better than ever! Join us in Downtown Smithfield for a lively, family-friendly celebration of all things German. Enjoy a variety of craft beers, delicious German food, … [Read more...] about Smithfield Oktoberfest October 18
Fourth Annual Bull City BOOs Fest at Durham Central Park
The MAKRS Society is presenting Bull City BOOs Fest, a Beer/Halloween Fest, at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Get your tickets here. Ticket sales are limited. The event features: Schedule … [Read more...] about Fourth Annual Bull City BOOs Fest at Durham Central Park
Fifth Annual Bullhorn Fest in Durham Oct. 18
The 5th Annual Bullhorn Festival takes place Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 to 9:30 p.m., at Shadowbox Studio, 2000 Dominion Street, Durham, North Carolina. This festival celebrates Durham area creativity with a day of live music, art and community. There will be a kids' area. Tickets are a suggested donation of $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 3-12. This event is raising … [Read more...] about Fifth Annual Bullhorn Fest in Durham Oct. 18
37th Annual Hallow-Eno at West Point on the Eno
West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N Roxboro Road, Durham, NC, hosts several Halloween events. Read on for details for all of them, and links to register, if necessary! Victorian-Era Séance Experience a Victorian-era séance on Thursday, October 9, and Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Mangum House at West Point on the Eno. This event will take place at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. It's for … [Read more...] about 37th Annual Hallow-Eno at West Point on the Eno
Fright Night, and more, with Durham Parks & Rec
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting several Halloween events in 2024. Make sure to follow the links to register, if required. In addition to this list, we've also added some great Halloween events at West Point on the Eno. Fright Night Fright Night is at Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event features … [Read more...] about Fright Night, and more, with Durham Parks & Rec
Cozy Panda’s Glow Crazy Night Market Oct. 17
Cozy Panda Event Co. is presenting free, family-friendly events, featuring vendors, live music and free goodies. Read on to see what they've got coming up! Glow Crazy Night MarketFriday, October 17, 2025 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.Southern Village300-498 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Get ready to GLOW with Cozy Panda Event Co + Southern Village! They're lighting up the night with … [Read more...] about Cozy Panda’s Glow Crazy Night Market Oct. 17
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
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…
