October brings the beginning of cooler weather, campfires, fall foliage, spooky fun, and plenty of treats. Plan October 2026 with this list of the top things to do in the Triangle. We're highlighting some of the top things to do in October in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. But then, scroll down for our huge (and we do mean huge) calendar of things to do in the Triangle in … [Read more...] about October in the Triangle — the top things to do this month
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Halloween costumes on clearance — grab great deals before they’re gone!
Are you thinking about Halloween yet? Maybe you should be, because HalloweenCostumes.com actually has a clearance section with some fantastic deals. We wouldn't expect to see deals this time of year, before Halloween, but there are tons of costumes marked down. In some cases, one size might be on sale, but not another. And of course all are subject to selling out. There are costumes for adults, … [Read more...] about Halloween costumes on clearance — grab great deals before they’re gone!
Big sale on boots at Zappos: Up to 40% off fall styles
Put your best foot forward this fall with Zappos boots sale! A huge range of styles are on sale right now, for up to 40% off. Shop for women's boots, men's boots, girls' boots and boys' boots. All items are subject to selling out, and prices can change at any time. Often, not all colors of an item are on sale. The largest selection is for women's boots. There are over 1,000 marked down items in … [Read more...] about Big sale on boots at Zappos: Up to 40% off fall styles
Bull City Blues Ramble — Free Blues at Five Stages in Durham on Oct. 4
Bull City Blues Ramble is a new blues event just north of Downtown Durham. It celebrates and supports the blues music community of Durham and North Carolina. Bull City Blues Ramble takes place Sunday, October 4, 2025, from 12 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live performances at five stages. Admission is FREE for all the performances. Stages are both inside and outside. Read on for the schedule, locations, and … [Read more...] about Bull City Blues Ramble — Free Blues at Five Stages in Durham on Oct. 4
Holy Trinity Concert Series: Daniel Ayers Oct. 4
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2723 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE concert series. You can find the events listed on Holy Trinity's event calendar. Admission and parking is free. Next up: Daniel Ayers, Singer-SongwriterSunday, October 4, 20267 p.m.Free Enjoy an evening of live music with North Carolina singer-songwriter Daniel Ayers. A tenth-generation North … [Read more...] about Holy Trinity Concert Series: Daniel Ayers Oct. 4
Oktoberfest at The Plant in Pittsboro Oct 3 and 4
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration on October 3 and 4, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at The Plant in Pittsboro Oct 3 and 4
Blessing of the Animals events at Churches in the Triangle
Many churches invite people to bring their pets for the Blessing of the Animals in early October. This special event has become a much-loved part of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, which takes place October 4. The events take place on different dates this time of year. Saint Francis of Assisi was a Catholic friar in the 12th and 13th centuries who founded the religious order of the … [Read more...] about Blessing of the Animals events at Churches in the Triangle
Move-A-Bull City — Open Streets event in Downtown Durham Oct. 4
Move-A-Bull City is Durham's largest Open Streets event. 1.2 miles of Blackwell, Corcoran and Foster streets will be closed to cars and open for fun. The free event takes place Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. Check back soon for details about what's going on, but you can expect to be able to walk, bike, roll, dance or skip your way through Downtown … [Read more...] about Move-A-Bull City — Open Streets event in Downtown Durham Oct. 4
Lowe’s gives away FREE Halloween Trick-or-Treat tote bags Oct. 3
It's time for another giveaway from Lowe’s! Autumn is all about spooky fun, football and raking leaves. And Lowe’s is the perfect place to tackle everything you need for the season — from trash bags for all of those leaves to Halloween decorations. And even better, Lowe's is hosting a one-day-only giveaway for families who want to add a little extra style to their trick-or-treating. Halloween … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away FREE Halloween Trick-or-Treat tote bags Oct. 3
Raleigh Wide Open — FREE music festival Oct. 1-3
Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE music festival coming to Raleigh October 2 and 3, 2026, with a kickoff party on October 1. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. No ticket, wristband or reservation is needed. Just come on by! Kickoff Celebration October 1 A free … [Read more...] about Raleigh Wide Open — FREE music festival Oct. 1-3
