The Cary's 10th annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 24, 2025, 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 will be between one and five … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 24
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Trunk or Treat Extravaganza at Grove Park Chapel Oct. 25 — hayrides, free hot dogs, more…
Grove Park Chapel, at 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Trunk or Treat Extravaganza on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. It's perfect for kids ages 3-12 and families. Costumes are encouraged. It's free to attend. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat Extravaganza at Grove Park Chapel Oct. 25 — hayrides, free hot dogs, more…
Durham Hot Wing Challenge — eating contest at Durham Beer Garden Oct. 25
Durham Beer Garden and Bull City Pepper Co. are presenting the Durham Hot Wing Challenge on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 3 p.m. It takes place at Durham Beer Garden, 812 N. Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's FREE to compete. Please DM @bullcitypepperco or @durhambeergarden on Instagram to let them know you'd like to compete. This event was also announced on … [Read more...] about Durham Hot Wing Challenge — eating contest at Durham Beer Garden Oct. 25
Fuzzy Faces Refuge: Halloween Fun at the Barn Oct. 25-26
Fuzzy Faces Refuge, 600 Ryans Lane, Clayton, North Carolina, is hosting Halloween at the Barn on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, 2025. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. A $5 donation is requested. Costumes are encouraged. Enjoy: All proceeds go to the nonprofit. Fuzzy Face Refuge provides a sanctuary where humans and endangered heritage breed farm animals can interact safely, by … [Read more...] about Fuzzy Faces Refuge: Halloween Fun at the Barn Oct. 25-26
Cary Really Really Free Market — Oct. 25
UPDATE: The September 27th Cary Really Really Free Market has been canceled due to weather. Next up is October 25! A "Really Really Free Market" is just what it sounds like. Free. (Really) free. People bring stuff they want to give away, and also offer free services. There's no buying, selling, or bartering. Everything is freely given. The Cary Really Really Free Market takes place the … [Read more...] about Cary Really Really Free Market — Oct. 25
Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History Oct. 25
The Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History, at 1013 Broad Street, Durham, North Carolina, houses a research collection that helps us to understand our evolutionary journey as primates. The collection includes 55 million year-old, lemur-like primate fossils from Wyoming; 37 to 28 million year-old anthropoid fossils from Egypt; 19 to 7 million year-old ape fossils from Egypt and India; 13 … [Read more...] about Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History Oct. 25
Day of the Dead Festival at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson Oct 25
Seeds of Hope Wilson is hosting a Day of the Dead Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2025, 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 25
Wendell Baptist Trunk or Treat Oct. 25, including free hot dogs
Wendell Baptist Church, at 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is presenting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event and features: It will take place in the parking lot at the Small Fellowship Hall (by Wendell Blvd. and Main Street.) Various activities will also be available. … [Read more...] about Wendell Baptist Trunk or Treat Oct. 25, including free hot dogs
Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival in Raleigh Oct. 25
The 13th Annual Day of the Dead 5K takes place in Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, presented by Centro Mexican Restaurant, celebrates tradition, community and diversity. It benefits Fox Road Boys & Girls Club (formerly Brentwood Boys & Girls Club.) The event also includes art, food, music, dancing, local beer and costumes. The race … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival in Raleigh Oct. 25
Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 25 (free family event)
American Wildlife Refuge is hosting Owloween on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. It will take place at their location at 1000 McLemore Road, Clayton, NC. Admission is free. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 25 (free family event)
