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
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Drumline Nov. 1
Durham Parks and Recreation presents Fall Film Series: Movies in the Park at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The movies will take place the first Saturday of the month from September to November, 2025. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and your favorite people for a fun movie night in the heart of downtown Durham. This family-friendly series features films for … [Read more...] about Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Drumline Nov. 1
Wake Forest Diwali Festival Nov. 1
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The festival is free and open to everyone. Diwali is known as the "Festival of Lights," and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Diwali Festival Nov. 1
Root Fest at Carrboro Farmers’ Market on Nov. 1
The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held on the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street Saturdays year round, and Wednesdays April to November. Saturdays:November to March: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.April to October: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays:April 2 to November 19, 2025: 3 to 6 p.m. All goods sold were produced within 50 miles of the Market, and the farmers and artisans themselves run the Market. … [Read more...] about Root Fest at Carrboro Farmers’ Market on Nov. 1
Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 1
Festifall Arts Markets & More is Chapel Hill's annual fall arts celebration, presented by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. It takes place on two Saturdays in the fall in Downtown Chapel Hill. Each will feature an art market, live music, food, interactive art experiences and live music and other performances. This year, each Festifall Arts Market will have a special … [Read more...] about Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 1
Haunted Trails and Houses in Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2025
Plan Spooky Season with this list of haunted trails near Raleigh, NC, and the rest of the Triangle! All of the attractions listed below are within driving distance of parts of the Triangle -- some closer than others, of course. We've listed the basic info for each attraction, but make sure to follow the links to get the latest info, and to buy tickets in advance if required. Some or most of … [Read more...] about Haunted Trails and Houses in Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2025
Halloween bar crawls, costume parties and more for adults — 2025
Looking for something to do for Halloween in the Triangle? Maybe a party to show off your costume, or a bar crawl? We've put together a list of bar crawls, costume parties, Halloween costumes and movies, for adults. Not all of these events are strictly for adults, but most are. Make sure to follow each link to see if it's 18+ or 21+ or all ages, but geared toward adults. We're adding to … [Read more...] about Halloween bar crawls, costume parties and more for adults — 2025
Trick or Treat (and Trunk or Treat) events in the Triangle in 2025
When is Trick or Treating in the Triangle in 2025? This is a commonly asked question and the answer is simple. October 31st. Neighborhood trick or treating is always on October 31st in the Triangle. It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, or what else is going on. It’s always on Halloween. That said, there are many, many events at shopping centers, festivals, churches, and more, that … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat (and Trunk or Treat) events in the Triangle in 2025
Halloween Events in the Triangle – costume parties, ghost tours, more
Celebrate Halloween in the Triangle with Halloween movies, zombie walks, haunted tours, trunk or treat events, and more. Keep checking back, because we're adding more to the list every day! We're including events for both kids and adults. We focus on the "free and cheap" here on Triangle on the Cheap, so we're passing on the frightfully pricey events. Day by day list of Halloween events in … [Read more...] about Halloween Events in the Triangle – costume parties, ghost tours, more
Free doughnut at Krispy Kreme if you wear a costume Oct. 31
Krispy Kreme is introducing a Trick or Treat Collection of doughnuts for the Halloween season! The limited-time collection will be available from October 6 to 31, 2025. In addition, this year Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut for two days if you stop by in costume. Read on! Krispy Kreme Halloween Collection The Candy Bag Doughnut – a Halloween-inspired treat bursting with … [Read more...] about Free doughnut at Krispy Kreme if you wear a costume Oct. 31
