The State Archives of North Carolina is hosting a virtual program, Spooky Stories from the State Archives of North Carolina, on Tuesday, October 26th, 2021, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Help us conjure the Halloween spirit! Join in to listen to stories of ghosts, werewolves, mayhem, and mystery from the State Archives' collections of documents and images. State Archives staff will share tales … [Read more...] about Spooky Stories from the State Archives of North Carolina Oct. 26
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Howl-O-Ween with Animal Protection Society of Durham — trick or treating for kids and pets
Animal Protection Society of Durham, at 2117 E. Club Blvd, Durham, NC, is hosting a Howl-O-Ween celebration on Sunday, October 24th, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It's free to attend. There will be pet costume contests, trick or treating for pets and kids, and best of all, pet adoptions! Please bring goods from the organization's wishlist to donate to Two Men And A Truck's "Fill The Truck" … [Read more...] about Howl-O-Ween with Animal Protection Society of Durham — trick or treating for kids and pets
Pure Life Theatre Fall Festival
Pure Life Theatre is hosting its second annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 24th, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will take place on the Pure Life Theatre Open Air Stage at 3801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh. Admission is $5. The festival will include: Staged reading of Seed Art Share's "Trick or Treat, Mr. McGregor!"Performance from United Strings of ColorTwo not-too-spooky … [Read more...] about Pure Life Theatre Fall Festival
Pups & Pints at Waverly Place Cary: Live music, pet costume contest, lawn games, more…
Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, along with Johnson Subaru, are hosting Pups & Pints in the Park on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event features: Adoptable pets from Second Chance Pet AdoptionsBeer from Bombshell Beer CompanyLive musicLawn gamesPet costume contestTreatsMore Stop by the Sit Means Sit Dog Training booth to meet the team and get a few … [Read more...] about Pups & Pints at Waverly Place Cary: Live music, pet costume contest, lawn games, more…
1,000 free bowls and burritos at Zambrero’s grand opening in Cary
Zambrero, Australia’s healthy, Mexican-inspired franchise, is bringing its feel-good food with a feel-good purpose to Parkside Town Commons in Cary, at 1151 Parkside Main Street. They opened on September 29th, 2021. With every burrito or bowl you eat, you're providing a meal to someone in need. Zambrero’s Plate 4 Plate initiative, in partnership with NC-based Rise Against Hunger, donates a … [Read more...] about 1,000 free bowls and burritos at Zambrero’s grand opening in Cary
Outside the Box Art Fair
Outside the Box Art Fair is Durham's newest art fair. It will take place Sunday, October 17th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., outside of Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham. It's organized by Bill Fick & Ghost in the Zine Machine. Browse original art by local artists and art organized. Participants: Peel GalleryTedd AndersonJenny ZervakisCandy CarverBubbles Zine and Clown … [Read more...] about Outside the Box Art Fair
Click! Photography Festival
Click! is a photography festival that takes at multiple locations throughout the Triangle in the month of October. The festival includes exhibitions, workshops, a speaker series and more. We've listed a few of the events that are a part of Click!, but you can find many more on the festival's calendar. Perservere: Outdoor exhibit - OpeningSaturday, October 2nd, 202111 a.m. to 3 p.m.North … [Read more...] about Click! Photography Festival
Monster Mash in Fuquay-Varina: Trunk or Treat, costume contest, Thriller performance, more…
Studio Five Dance Company, at 6109 NC 55, Fuquay-Varina, is hosting Monster Mash on Saturday, October 30th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free event will be held outside, and is open to the public. The evening includes: Costume contest with prizesTrunk or TreatPerformance of Thriller by the dance companyCarnival food truck You can register for the costume contest or register a trunk … [Read more...] about Monster Mash in Fuquay-Varina: Trunk or Treat, costume contest, Thriller performance, more…
Free concert, with pop-up market and pumpkin patch, at Angier Depot Square: Songs From the Road Band
Get to Know Angier and the Town of Angier are presenting a free concert with Songs From the Road Band at Angier Depot Square, 19 West Depot Street, Angier, on Saturday, October 16th, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy bluegrass music and a pumpkin patch. The market starts at 4 p.m., and the music starts at 7 p.m. Enjoy great food trucks and a beer garden too! This is a free event and … [Read more...] about Free concert, with pop-up market and pumpkin patch, at Angier Depot Square: Songs From the Road Band
Stroll in the Streets: Downtown Raleigh’s Open Streets event features a pumpkin patch, live music, kids’ activities, more
Downtown Raleigh is holding its first ever Open Streets event, Stroll in the Streets, on Sunday, October 17th, 2021, from noon to 5 p.m. At Open Streets events, streets are closed to cars, and open to walkers, bike riders and scooter riders. There are typically stations along the way to try different activities. Stroll in the Streets will be take place on a 1.3-mile stretch along Lenoir … [Read more...] about Stroll in the Streets: Downtown Raleigh’s Open Streets event features a pumpkin patch, live music, kids’ activities, more