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The Witch’s Haunted Barn at Firefly Farm in Hillsborough — open every Saturday in October

Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road, Hillsborough, is bringing back its popular fall and Halloween attraction, The Witch's Haunted Barn, in 2024. This is a low-priced, family-friendly activity. It's not meant to be a very scary experience, but, instead, a whimsical look at Halloween, so it should be suitable for all kids of all ages (although, you know your child best.) There are no jump scares and … [Read more...] about The Witch’s Haunted Barn at Firefly Farm in Hillsborough — open every Saturday in October

Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Halloween activities

Enjoy a Halloween-themed double feature at Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 26, 2024, starting at 6 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, firepit s'mores, and a costume parade before the movies. Come in costume! Food trucks and beverage … [Read more...] about Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Halloween activities

Haunted Hill Halloween event in Chapel Hill: trunk or treat, ghost stories, and a movie

Haunted Hill is a free Halloween event at Chapel Hill Community Center, 120 S Estes Dr Chapel Hill, on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Grab a costume and join in for Trunk-or-Treat, some spooktacular games and activities, ghost stories, a haunted walk, and a movie in the park! Trunk-or-Treat begins at 5 p.m. and will end at 6:30 p.m. The movie The Addams Family begins at 7 … [Read more...] about Haunted Hill Halloween event in Chapel Hill: trunk or treat, ghost stories, and a movie

Free walking tours of Raleigh’s City Cemetery on Oct 26

Go on a free walking tour of Raleigh's City Cemetery, 17 S East Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Members of the Historic Resources and Museums Advisory Board and Historic Cemeteries Advisory Board are hosting tours of the cemetery from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This is a chance to learn about the history of the cemetery and the people … [Read more...] about Free walking tours of Raleigh’s City Cemetery on Oct 26

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Mind-Body & Spirits Festival Oct 26

Mystic Farm & Distillery hosting the 2nd annual Mind-Body & Spirits Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Mystic Farm & Distillery, 1212 North Mineral Springs Road, Durham, NC. Tickets are $10. Purchase tickets here. The festival will be a day of: Explore an incredible selection of artists, crystals, wellness tools, jewelry, sacred candles and much … [Read more...] about Mind-Body & Spirits Festival Oct 26

Hallow-Eno at West Point on the Eno (and more Halloween events)

West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N Roxboro Road, Durham, NC, hosts several Halloween events. Read on for details for all of them, and links to register, if necessary! Victorian-Era Séance Experience a Victorian-era séance on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Mangum House at West Point on the Eno. This event will take place at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. It's for ages 10+. Registration … [Read more...] about Hallow-Eno at West Point on the Eno (and more Halloween events)

Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville: free yoga, harvest craft fair, and pumpkin drop-off

Western Wake Farmers Market, at 280 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina, is open year-round on Saturdays: Western Wake Farmers Market hosts events throughout the year. You can find them on their Facebook page. Here are a few upcoming events. Harvest Craft FairSaturday, October 26, 20248 a.m. to 12 p.m.Free Enjoy live music, shop for the holidays from specialty crafters and … [Read more...] about Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville: free yoga, harvest craft fair, and pumpkin drop-off

Day of the Dead Festival at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson Oct 26

Seeds of Hope Wilson is hosting a Day of the Dead Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, North Carolina. Celebrate special traditions with friends and family. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Festival at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson Oct 26

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