The Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department is hosting a Halloween Carnival at the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro, on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event was announced on Facebook. It's free to attend. The event will include a host of carnival games for children, who will receive a prize bag, while supplies … [Read more...] about Halloween Carnival at Carrboro Town Commons Oct 31
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Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 13
The North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a Winter Lantern Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will take place in the Museum Park. The procession will gather at 5:30 p.m. at the Ellipse. Bring your own homemade lantern. See guidelines, below. The walk is on a paved trail, about 3/4 of a mile long. It's wheelchair-accessible. This is a free event. Look … [Read more...] about Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 13
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
Family Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat at Rawls Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina
Rawls Baptist Church, 10665 US-401, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Family Fall Fest Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. It takes place in the church parking lot. Enjoy a safe environment for trunk or treat, with costumes, candy, decorations and free hot dogs. … [Read more...] about Family Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat at Rawls Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina
Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 13
The Annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Cary. The parade will feature bands, mascots, local businesses, community groups and churches. The parade starts on E. Chatham Street at Ward Street, proceeds down E. Chatham to S. Academy Street, turns left onto S. Academy Street and ends at Dry Avenue, in front of the … [Read more...] about Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 13
Track or Treat Halloween Express at New Hope Valley Railway
New Hope Valley Railway is also known as Triangle's Train, and is at 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill, North Carolina, which is just 24 miles to the southwest of Raleigh. New Hope Valley Railway’s (NHVR) family-friendly Track or Treat: Halloween Express takes place on October 11, 18 and 25, 2025, with departures each day at 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:30, and 7:45 p.m. During the spooky but … [Read more...] about Track or Treat Halloween Express at New Hope Valley Railway
Sunrise Community Farm Center hosting Harvest Festival and Barn Dance on Oct. 25
Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, NC, has several upcoming events. Read on to learn what's going on. Make sure to follow each link to earn more and to register, if necessary. Harvest Festival Harvest FestivalSaturday, October 25, 20253 to 7 p.m.$10 per person ($8 for veterans, seniors and first responders) Enjoy a fun-filled day with farm animals, hay rides, … [Read more...] about Sunrise Community Farm Center hosting Harvest Festival and Barn Dance on Oct. 25
Fall Festival at Centenary United Methodist Church in Smithfield Oct. 29
Centenary United Methodist Church, ata 140 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting a fall festival on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This free event features inflatables, games, hot dogs, cake walks, crafts, and trunk-or treat. The entire event is totally free. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Families are welcome to float in and out as they like. … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Centenary United Methodist Church in Smithfield Oct. 29
Harvest Festival at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh Oct. 31
Baptist Grove Church, at 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh, is hosting a Harvest Festival on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This free event includes: Please note that the church is not permitting costumes with offensive language, scary masks, or costumes depicting ghosts, goblins or witches. Admission is free, but please consider a donation to the church's food pantry. They're … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh Oct. 31
Five Points Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church Oct. 29
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Five Points Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. This festival includes live music, hot drinks, trunk or treat, and games. Wear your best costume! … [Read more...] about Five Points Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church Oct. 29
