Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue, at 4012 Mitchell Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Pup-kin Fall Event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. It's free to attend. Meet some costumed pups who are available for adoption. Also, enjoy game, prizes and trunk or treat fun. … [Read more...] about Pup-kin Fall Event at Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Oct. 24
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Wake Forest Pride Fest: Roots & Resilience on Oct. 10
Wake Forest Price is holding the 3rd Annual Wake Forest Pride Fest on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Downtown Wake Forest, East Owen Avenue and Brooks Street. This is a free event. The festival features live music, vendors, food trucks, drag shows and a kids' zone. Stage Schedule Follow Wake Forest Pride on Facebook for updates. … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Pride Fest: Roots & Resilience on Oct. 10
The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro Oct. 18
The Bazaar is a craft and art market that takes place several times a year in Carrboro, North Carolina. It's free to attend and also features music, food and drink. The Bazaar Craft and Art Market takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This event features: Please note that the October 11 Bazaar has been rescheduled to … [Read more...] about The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro Oct. 18
Cardinal Community Fall Festival in Wendell
Cardinal Charter Academy at Wendell Falls, 6041 Taylor Road, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting the Cardinal Community Fall Festival on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy an evening filled with inflatables, fun games, food trucks, music, and plenty of community spirit. Admission and activities are free - food trucks are the only guest expense. Guests of … [Read more...] about Cardinal Community Fall Festival in Wendell
Front Porch Fridays at Haven Farm in Knightdale
Haven Farm, at 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina, is hosting Front Porch Fridays every Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. These events are currently scheduled through October 30, 2026 Front Porch Friday is FREE to attend. Make sure to follow Haven Farm on Facebook to check on any changes due to weather. The events feature: Not only that, but on the first Friday of the month, Haven Farm … [Read more...] about Front Porch Fridays at Haven Farm in Knightdale
Holly Springs Haunted Trail Oct. 9
Holly Spring's annual haunted trail takes place Friday, October 9, 2026, from 7 to 10:30 p.m., at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 24001 Gribsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. Tickets are $10. Purchase here. The annual haunted trail at Sugg Farm in October is recommended for ages 12 and older, but younger children are allowed when accompanied by a parent. Along the trail, … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Haunted Trail Oct. 9
Friday Family Flicks in Garner — free outdoor movies — Toy Story 5 on Oct. 9
Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources is presenting Friday Family Flicks. These are free outdoor movies on the lawn of the Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina. Concessions will be available for purchase. Free movie-themed activities will be available one hour before the start of the movie. Next up is Toy Story 5 on Friday, October 9, 2026. Activities … [Read more...] about Friday Family Flicks in Garner — free outdoor movies — Toy Story 5 on Oct. 9
Hargraves Fall Carnival in Chapel Hill on Oct 9
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is hosting Hargraves Fall Carnival on Friday, October 19, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. It takes place at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event, and no registration is required. It will feature games, entertainment and more fun, but will skip the ghouls, goblins and gore. The event is geared toward kids ages … [Read more...] about Hargraves Fall Carnival in Chapel Hill on Oct 9
Deadford Manor: animatronic singing skeleton show in a Raleigh front yard
A family in Raleigh is once again going the extra mile to bring Halloween enjoyment to the neighborhood! Deadford Manor is a singing skeleton show in the front yard at 10839 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh, NC. This incredible interactive display features multiple skeletons that sing and tell jokes. The family describes it as a "hobby that turned into an obsession." And lucky for Raleigh it did, … [Read more...] about Deadford Manor: animatronic singing skeleton show in a Raleigh front yard
Fletcher Field Day Oct. 10
Fletcher Field Day is a FREE event for families on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. No registration is required. The event features: … [Read more...] about Fletcher Field Day Oct. 10
