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Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 25

The Town of Cary's 9th annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 25, 2024, from 8 to 9:30 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event is free to attend, and will take place on the Great Lawn. If the weather is bad, the movies inside to The Cary Theater. Zombiepalooza will feature local filmmakers’ zombie short films. The films will be between one … [Read more...] about Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 25

Halloween at Burwell Oct. 25

Burwell School Historic Site, at 319 N. Churton Street, in Hillsborough's historic district, is free to visit during its year-round opening hours: Individual tours of the Burwell School Historic Site are offered free of charge during operating hours. A self-guided option is available at all times or you can enjoy a docent led tour on the weekends. No appointment is required for individuals or … [Read more...] about Halloween at Burwell Oct. 25

Cary Police Department hosting Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 24

Cary Police Department is hosting Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Bring family and friends to enjoy treats, costumes and community spirit. Cary Police Department announced this event on Facebook. … [Read more...] about Cary Police Department hosting Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 24

Durham YMCA’s Trunk or Treat at Durham Central Park Oct. 24

Durham YMCA is hosting a Trunk or Treat at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All families are welcome to this free event. There will also be Halloween games, face painting, crafts and a spooky haunted bus! If you'd like to help out, Durham YMCA is looking for families to decorate their trunk and hand out a bag of … [Read more...] about Durham YMCA’s Trunk or Treat at Durham Central Park Oct. 24

Harvest Festival — trunk or treat, line dancing, more, at Harvest Church in Cary Oct 26

Harvest Church, at 505 Reedy Creek Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. This free community event includes: … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival — trunk or treat, line dancing, more, at Harvest Church in Cary Oct 26

Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, Cary — including 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 27, 2024, 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 — including free hot dogs

72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 24-27

The 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival will take place from October 24-27, 2024, 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. Check back soon for the schedule, and be sure to … [Read more...] about 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 24-27

HollyFest Oct 26

HollyFest is a free event on Saturday, October 26, 2024, 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 Oct 26

Hillsborough Downtown Business Trick or Treat Oct. 25

Businesses in Downtown Hillsborough are participating in a trick or treat event on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Neighborhood trick or treating takes place on Halloween, as always.) Dozens of participating businesses will be handing out free candy and goodies. Look for updates, including a list of participating businesses, on Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce's … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Downtown Business Trick or Treat Oct. 25

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