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Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle

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Looking for somewhere to show off your pet’s Halloween costume? Do you think you have a dog that’s cuter than the pirate dog in the picture, or the one in the squirrel costume below? (Hard to imagine, but anything’s possible, I guess.) Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Triangle. These events are for 2025. Make sure to click on the links for all the details. Also, … [Read more...] about Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle

Halloween Treat Map: Plan Your Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating Route

Want to help your little goblins with some candy strategy? The Nextdoor Trick or Treat Map will help your kids make sure that they make the most of their Halloween haunting. You can see ahead of time who is giving out treats and/or decorating their house for Halloween. Obviously, not everyone who is giving out treats will add themselves to the map, but the folks who do add themselves to the map … [Read more...] about Halloween Treat Map: Plan Your Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating Route

Trunk or Treat with Hillsborough Police Department Oct. 24

The Hillsborough Police Department is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the parking lot behind the Hillsborough Police Department, 127 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The event will include treats for children of all ages and kiddie rides provided by Efland Trash Service. Free to attend. All pets attending must be on a leash … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat with Hillsborough Police Department Oct. 24

Boo Bash at Lightbridge Academy in Durham Oct. 24

Lightbridge Academy, 1015 Yunus Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Boo Bash on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. Admission is free and is open to the community. The event features: Wear your costume and bring your trick or treat bucket! … [Read more...] about Boo Bash at Lightbridge Academy in Durham Oct. 24

3rd Annual Chelsea Theater Halloween Horror: Film, live music, costume contest, more…

Chelsea Theater, 1129 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting the 3rd Annual Chelsea Theater Halloween Horror on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $15. The price for students and members is $12. Schedule … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Chelsea Theater Halloween Horror: Film, live music, costume contest, more…

Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free Wine Tasting on Fridays

Local 919, 1540 Dunn Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers craft beer and fine wine. It also hosts frequent events, which you can find on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few that are coming up... All of these events were found on The Local 919's calendar. Please check before heading out to make sure there have been no changes. Upcoming Events Recurring Events Free Wine … [Read more...] about Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free Wine Tasting on Fridays

Trick or Treat in Downtown Fuquay-Varina Oct 24

The Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association and participating Downtown businesses are presenting Trick or Treat in Downtown on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's being held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. because that's when the largest number of businesses are able to participate and welcome treat or treaters. Families are invited to dress up their ghosts and goblins and visit the … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat in Downtown Fuquay-Varina Oct 24

Track or Treat Halloween Express at New Hope Valley Railway

New Hope Valley Railway is also known as Triangle's Train, and is at 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill, North Carolina, which is just 24 miles to the southwest of Raleigh. New Hope Valley Railway’s (NHVR) family-friendly Track or Treat: Halloween Express takes place on October 11, 18 and 25, 2025, with departures each day at 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:30, and 7:45 p.m. During the spooky but … [Read more...] about Track or Treat Halloween Express at New Hope Valley Railway

North Carolina State Fair: how to save money at the fair

Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The N.C. State Fair takes place at the N. C. State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Prices and Discounts at N.C. State Fair You can save money by buying tickets in advance, online … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Fair: how to save money at the fair

Haunted Hill Halloween event in Chapel Hill Oct. 24

Haunted Hill is a free Halloween event at Chapel Hill Community Center, 120 S Estes Dr Chapel Hill, on Friday, October 24, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. Grab a costume and join in for Trunk-or-Treat, a pumpkin decorating contest, games and food trucks. If you'd like to compete in the pumpkin decorating contest or host a trunk, you need to register. … [Read more...] about Haunted Hill Halloween event in Chapel Hill Oct. 24

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