The Sanford Christmas Parade will take place on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7 p.m., in Downtown Sanford. The parade takes place the first Monday of December every year. This long-running night-time parade should get you into the Christmas spirit! Follow the Facebook event for updates. … [Read more...] about Sanford Christmas Parade Dec 1
Kids
Explore Horton Grove Nature Preserve Nov. 8
Join the Durham Open Space and Trails Commission (DOST) for a family-friendly community walk at the beautiful and historical Horton Grove Nature Preserve, 7360 Jock Road, Bahama, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 8, 2205, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is appreciated but not required. This 1.8-mile guided walk is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, and learn … [Read more...] about Explore Horton Grove Nature Preserve Nov. 8
Merry & Bright, A Children’s North Pole Market at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 13
Merry & Bright, A North Pole Market takes place at Historic Mordecai Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is not required, but is encouraged to help with planning. Please register at link above. Merry & Bright is a children's market by Paper & Stars Studio in partnership with Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural … [Read more...] about Merry & Bright, A Children’s North Pole Market at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 13
“Falconry — A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey” talk on Dec. 9
Wake Audubon hosts programs, open to the public, at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You can see all the events on Wake Audubon's calendar. One upcoming event is Falconry: A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in the 4th floor meeting room at the Nature Research Center. The … [Read more...] about “Falconry — A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey” talk on Dec. 9
Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Día de Oakwood was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k. The installation consists of several large scale ofrendas at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The work celebrates all the traditional aspects of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Three family-friendly events will be held on October 25, November 1 and November 2, … [Read more...] about Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Trunk or Treat with Kind Behavioral Health — sensory-friendly event Nov. 1
Kind Behavioral Health, 1012 Slater Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It's free to attend. Please RSVP. Come join us for a sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat and pumpkin decorating event! Along with Kind Behavioral Health, several local providers will be there to share about their services and connect with … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat with Kind Behavioral Health — sensory-friendly event Nov. 1
Durham First Responders’ Trunk or Treat Nov. 1
Durham County Sheriff's Office and Durham First Responders are hosting an All Hallows Day Trunk or Treat on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Northgate Mall, 2705 Guess Road, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Beside the trick or treating, kids can explore emergency services vehicles. It takes place on the Guess Road side of Northgate. … [Read more...] about Durham First Responders’ Trunk or Treat Nov. 1
Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more Oct. 31
Enjoy a Halloween-themed double feature at Dorothea Dix Park on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. It takes place on Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2015 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event includes trick or treating with the Thomas Dambo trolls, tasty bites from local vendors and plenty of festive fun for all ages. When the sun sets, settle in for a … [Read more...] about Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more Oct. 31
Trick or Treat at Lakewood Shopping Center Oct. 31
Trick or treat (early) at Lakewood Shopping Center, 2020 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina. Several Lakewood organizations and businesses will be handing out treats on October 31, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. Participating businesses and organizations include: … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat at Lakewood Shopping Center Oct. 31
Spookfest at Southeast Raleigh YMCA Oct. 31
Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Spookfest on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a free event, and no pre-registration is required, but if you RSVP here you'll receive updates. It features: … [Read more...] about Spookfest at Southeast Raleigh YMCA Oct. 31
