Plan on adding the inaugural FallFest at Dix Park to your fall plans in Raleigh. The first FallFest will take place Saturday, October 27th, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Also, keep reading to learn about a free Halloween Double Feature outdoor movie event taking place that night at Dix Park.
It’s a free festival, and will feature tons of fun family activities, all free:
- Live Music from Milagro Saints and Counterclockwise String Band
- Inflatables
- Games
- Pony rides
- Lawn games
- Face painting
- Pumpkin patch
- Pumpkin decorating
- Hayrides
- More
The only thing that you’ll need money for will be food and drink from the vendors.
Vendors include:
- Taco Grande
- Beefy Buns
- Oak City Fish and Chips
- Jam Ice Cream
- Dingo Dog
- Compass Rose Brewing
- Brice’s Brewing Company
You’re also welcome to bring a small cooler or picnic basket of food, but there will be lots of food trucks selling food, beer, ice cream and more.
Dogs on leashes are welcome.
How to Get There
- The event will be in Flowers Field at Dorothea Dix Park.
- The best park entrances to use are Hunt Drive off of Western Boulevard or Blair Drive off of Centennial Parkway.
- The address of the field is roughly 2105 Umstead Drive. Look for signs along Umstead Drive.
Then, come back that evening for another free, family-friendly event:
Movie By Moonlight: Halloween Double Feature (Casper and Beetlejuice)
Saturday, October 27th
6:30 p.m.
Free
6 p.m.: Doors Open
7 p.m.: Casper Starts (Rated PG)
9:15 p.m.: Beetlejuice Starts (Rated PG)
Learn about more upcoming events at Dix Park, including guided walks, kids’ activities, fitness opportunities and more.
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