Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Seven artists from the Inter-Latin American Artist Collective (ILAAC) created oversized calaveras, colorfully painted skulls traditionally used to decorate ofrendas, and adorned the ofrenda with traditional elements. Visitors will find bright yellow and … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 10 to Nov 7
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Diwali Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Diwali is India's most important festival of the year. It's celebrated in October or November. The "Festival of Lights" celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. Some components of Diwali celebrations are food, fireworks, colored sand, special candles and lamps, music, dancing, and fireworks. There are several Diwali celebrations in the Triangle -- including in Cary, Wake Forest, Raleigh … [Read more...] about Diwali Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Harvest Festival — trunk or treat, line dancing, more, at Harvest Church in Cary Oct 26
Harvest Church, at 505 Reedy Creek Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. This free community event includes: … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival — trunk or treat, line dancing, more, at Harvest Church in Cary Oct 26
Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, Cary — including free hot dogs
Saint Francis United Methodist Church, at 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC, is hosting a trunk or treat event on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. It's free and open to kids of all ages. Car trunks will be decorated with various themes and filled with candy and other treats. Come in costume and enjoy an evening of Halloween family fun with games and FREE hot dogs, … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, Cary — including free hot dogs
45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 21-27
You might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 21 to 27, 2024, for applying to college. During that time period, 43 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents. The application fee for most colleges is $25 or $50, so if you're applying to more than one school the savings will really … [Read more...] about 45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 21-27
Raleigh Halloween Bar Crawl
Bar Crawl LIVE! is presenting Raleigh Halloween Bar Crawl on three nights: October 25, 26, and 31, 2024. Tickets are $20. Buy 3, and get 1 free. If you have a September or October birthday, message @barcrawlive on Instagram to receive a free birthday ticket, while supplies last. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. Partnering Bars Ticket Perks: … [Read more...] about Raleigh Halloween Bar Crawl
HollyFest Oct 25
HollyFest is a free event on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 2401 Gribsby Avenue, Holly Springs. The Town of Holly Springs joins with churches, civic organizations and businesses for this annual community celebration. Admission is free. The event is on rain or shine. The festival features: Activities: … [Read more...] about HollyFest Oct 25
Hillsborough Downtown Business Trick or Treat Oct. 25
Businesses in Downtown Hillsborough are participating in a trick or treat event on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Neighborhood trick or treating takes place on Halloween, as always.) Dozens of participating businesses will be handing out free candy and goodies. Look for updates, including a list of participating businesses, on Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce's … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Downtown Business Trick or Treat Oct. 25
20th annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s Riverside Cemetery Oct 24
Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a ghost walk through Riverside Cemetery, at Front and Church Streets, in Smithfield, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. At this event, six 18th century personalities will be brought to live by interpreters. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Free for children under age 5. There's no preregistration. First-come, … [Read more...] about 20th annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s Riverside Cemetery Oct 24
Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 20
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event, and no registration is required. Parking fees, $2 per hour, apply. This festival takes place outdoors, at Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. The location requires traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 20
