Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas are ready for fall and Halloween! Here's a list of corn mazes, pumpkin patches fall farm activities and more, for the 2025 season. Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don't typically include in Triangle on the Cheap, but are worth checking out. The attractions on this list are family-friendly. Some … [Read more...] about Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more fall farm activities in the Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2025
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Pumpkin Patch (including storytime) at Highland United Methodist Church in Raleigh
Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is offering a pumpkin patch from October 4 to 31, 2025. Come by and pick out your favorite pumpkin. The pumpkin patch is a fundraiser for the church's youth ministry. No cash accepted. Please bring a card or device. The price depends on the size of the pumpkin. The pumpkin patch is open from October 4 to 31, 2025, … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Patch (including storytime) at Highland United Methodist Church in Raleigh
Wendy’s Boo Books: 5 Jr. Frosty coupons for $1 total
Wendy's has brought back its popular Halloween Boo! Books. For $1, get a booklet of five coupons — each good for a FREE Jr. Frosty. A Jr. Frosty regularly sells for $2.49 at most locations, so the savings are substantial. In the end, each Jr. Frosty costs only 20 cents when you use your Boo Book coupons. Plus, Wendy’s is adding a sixth bonus coupon to redeem for a $1.99 Wendy’s Kids’ … [Read more...] about Wendy’s Boo Books: 5 Jr. Frosty coupons for $1 total
Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel
JB Duke Hotel has partnered with Durham Art Guild for Artful Evenings: Artist in Residence Series. Every Tuesday evening, starting at 6 p.m., through October 21, 2025, a visiting artist will be working on JB Duke Hotel's lobby, creating a masterpiece in real time. Six different artists will rotate through the series, appearing twice. The artists will work in a variety of media. This is … [Read more...] about Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel
Halloween Yappy Hour with Chatham Animal Rescue Oct. 20
Chatham Animal Rescue & Education is presenting a Halloween Yappy Hour on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at The Carolina Brewery and Grill, 120 Lowes Drive, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Admission is $10 which includes two drink tickets and snacks. Bring your pups, your people, and your best costumes for a dog-friendly night of fun, food, and fundraising. There will be a … [Read more...] about Halloween Yappy Hour with Chatham Animal Rescue Oct. 20
Woodhaven Church Fall Festival: Trunk or Treat, Games, Free Hot Dogs, more…
Woodhaven Church, 4000 Kildare Farm Road, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting their annual fall festival on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Woodhaven Church Fall Festival: Trunk or Treat, Games, Free Hot Dogs, more…
Hidden Block Party: Halloween Edition from Raleigh Retro Gamers on Oct. 19
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting The Hidden Block Party -- Halloween Edition on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Gateway Plaza, 2409 Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend and is family-friendly. Costumes are encouraged. The event features: … [Read more...] about Hidden Block Party: Halloween Edition from Raleigh Retro Gamers on Oct. 19
Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 19
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free, drop-in event, and no registration is required. Parking fees apply. Suggested parking location is in the H lot near the 2000 Lewis Street entrance. This festival takes place outdoors, at Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden (D3 … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 19
Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting an outdoor concert series, Jazz'd Up Sundays. It will take place on the Great Lawn Pavilion on select Sundays in September and October, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This jazz series is produced by Christian Tamburr. It's free and open to the public. Lineup of Jazz'd Up Sundays for 2025 Follow the links below to … [Read more...] about Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat — Witches and Warlocks Oct. 19
Live It Up Hillsborough is presenting Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat -- Witches and Warlocks on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event is family-friendly, and all ages are welcome. Costumes are encouraged but not required. The event will take place along Hillsborough Street between Logan Court and Pogue Street, and the adjacent side streets. There will be check-in tables at … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat — Witches and Warlocks Oct. 19
