The City of Raleigh will be hosting some fun Halloween events. We've added two so far (keep reading) and will add more as they're announced. Also, find more of Raleigh Parks' fall events here. Green Road's Ghostly SpooktacularFriday, October 23, 20266:30 to 8:30 p.m.Green Road Community Center4201 Green Road, Raleigh, NCFree (follow link to register -- registration encouraged by not … [Read more...] about Halloween Events with Raleigh Parks
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
One man play, depicting the stories of Henry “Box” Brown and Elizabeth Craft on Oct. 23, and more, with UNC Music Dept
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Music Department presents many concerts and music events every year, by students, faculty and visiting artists. Many of them are free. These concerts are always enjoyable. The music department is not only excellent for music students and valuable for the UNC student body, but is also a great resource to the community. The music department … [Read more...] about One man play, depicting the stories of Henry “Box” Brown and Elizabeth Craft on Oct. 23, and more, with UNC Music Dept
Weaver Street Market Carrboro Halloween Stories Under the Stars (costume contest, treats, more) Oct. 23
Weaver Street Market Carrboro's annual Halloween event, Music and tories Under the Stars, takes place Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event takes place on the Weaver Street Market lawn, 101 East Weaver Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. Bring a blanket or low chair and settle in for an evening of music, stories and Halloween fun, co-sponsored by … [Read more...] about Weaver Street Market Carrboro Halloween Stories Under the Stars (costume contest, treats, more) Oct. 23
Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park Oct 23
The Town of Cary's Pumpkin Flotilla takes place Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary. Participation is free. Drop off your carved pumpkin on October 22, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. Floats are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Pumpkins will set sail across the Bond Park Lake at twilight (approximately 6:30 p.m.) Enjoy … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park Oct 23
Free wine tasting at Taylor’s Wine Shop Oct. 23
Taylor's Wine Shop, at 10005 Six Forks Road, in North Raleigh, sells live bait, fine Cabernet, and everything in between. In other words, you'll probably find everything you need there. Taylor's Wine Shop regularly hosts free wine tastings and other events. If you attend, please do not park in the spots in front of Bayleaf Vet Clinic. Extra parking is available at the little white church just … [Read more...] about Free wine tasting at Taylor’s Wine Shop Oct. 23
Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 23
Cary's annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 23, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event is free to attend, and will take place on the Great Lawn. If the weather is bad, it moves inside to The Cary Theater. Zombiepalooza will feature local filmmakers’ zombie short films. The films are between one and five minutes … [Read more...] about Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 23
Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn
Carolina Inn, at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, hosts Fridays on the Front Porch, a free outdoor concert series. The concert series runs from May to to October 30, 2026, with no concerts in July. 5 to 8 p.m. See the schedule below. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site. Band Schedule for Fridays on the Front Porch in 2026 … [Read more...] about Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn
Trunk or Treat at Durham Co-op Oct. 24
Durham Co-op, at 1111 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its first Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Besides collecting treats, enjoy live music and crafts. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. They're looking for trunks! Here's the registration form. All “trunkers” will receive a FREE pumpkin as a thank … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Durham Co-op Oct. 24
Parktown Food Hub — Open Food Distribution Day rescheduled to Oct. 29
Parktown Food Hub is a community-based partnership aimed at reducing hunger and food insecurity in South Durham. Follow them on Facebook for announcements. Please check their website calendar and Facebook page before heading out, to make sure that there haven't been any changes. On their calendar you can find upcoming food distributions, events and volunteer opportunities. Donations are welcome … [Read more...] about Parktown Food Hub — Open Food Distribution Day rescheduled to Oct. 29
PIPs Adoption Event at Lonerider at Wake Forest
Lonerider at Wake Forest -- Hideout and Distillery is at 1839 S Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Check their website calendar for a list of their upcoming events. They also list them on Facebook. Read about events coming up at Lonerider at Wake Forest below. Upcoming Events Wanted: Forever Homes PIPs Adoption EventSaturday, November 7, 20261 to 3 p.m.Free Come meet and greet … [Read more...] about PIPs Adoption Event at Lonerider at Wake Forest
