Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 3: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more

Falling for Local is a free event at Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This festival is a celebration of fall and of local businesses. It’s presented by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy and Dorothea Dix Park.

The festival features tons of local vendors, food trucks, North Carolina craft breweries, live music, FREE pumpkins and fall photo ops, a kids’ zone, and more.

The festival features:

Live music
Local makers and vendors
North Carolina craft beer
Food trucks
Kids’ activities
Hay rides
Inflatables
Pumpkin patch
Lawn games
More

All of the activities are free, even the pumpkin patch! (Just pay for your food and drink.)

Shop from over 150 local independent businesses. Dine from dozens of local food trucks and food tents. Sample NC craft beer and cider.

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When

October 3, 2026 @ 11:00 am-6:00 pm

Cost

FREE

What

Falling for Local at Dix Park: live music, free hayrides, free pumpkins, more…

Where

Dorothea Dix Park

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Dorothea Dix Park

2105 Umstead Dr
Raleigh, NC

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Double-Check Before You Head Out!

We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.

However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.

Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.

More Festivals

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