Several Raleigh parks and recreation centers are hosting Halloween parties. Read about each of these, and then scroll down for a huge list of Halloween happenings around the Triangle!
For each of these events, make sure to follow the link so that you can get more information, and register, if required.
Fall is looking great around the Triangle, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, as well as our list of Raleigh area haunted trails and pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes! We have also put together a big list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events!
Pumpkin Palooza
Sunday, October 6, 2024
3 to 5 p.m.
Greystone Recreation Center
7713 55 Leadmine Road, Raleigh, NC
$12
Come and join us for an evening of family fun and creativity as we ring in the fall season! We will decorate pumpkins and enjoy tasty treats to inspire the most outrageous designs and creations.
Fees include one pumpkin for decorating. If families want additional pumpkins, please register one person for each pumpkin.
Howl-O-Ween
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Carolina Pines Community Center
2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC
Free
All ghoulish guardians are invited to unleash your haunted hounds for our first HOWL-O-Ween event at Carolina Pines Community Center Dog Park! Pups will strut their stuff and wag their tails in our pet parade along with a PAW-some costume contest. Other activities will include tricks for treats, bone bobbing, and HOWL-worthy pictures in a PUP-kin photo booth. Categories will include spookiest, cutest, most creative, and best doggie/owner duo.
Vendors, merchants, and sponsors will be on site for questions; while treat bags with goodies and coupons are on a first come, first serve basis; pre-registered BARK-ticipants are guaranteed their cut of the loot.
Dogs must be leashed when outside fenced areas, up to date on their rabies vaccinations and behave safely around other dogs. Dogs displaying aggressive behavior will be asked to leave
Witches on the Water: Personal Paddle Craft
Saturday, October 19, 2024
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Lake Wheeler Park
6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC
$5 if you bring your own paddle craft. $15 for reserved kayak
Don your witchy regalia and load up your SUP, kayak, or canoe for a cackling good time! Pointy hats and cloaks are strongly encouraged, but any expression and interpretation of witchery are welcome. This event is for all genders of witches. Young witches between ages 10-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive at 1 PM to launch and to gather on the water by 1:30 PM for a photo and self-guided leisurely, magical paddle around the lake. This event runs until 3:30 but you are welcome to depart at your leisure if you have your own paddle craft. Kayak reservations for this event will end the day before.
Falling Into Fun
October 21, 2024, 9:30 to 11 a.m.: Register
October 22, 2024, 9:30 to 11 a.m.: Register
October 24, 2024, 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Register
Kiwanis Community Center
2525 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC
$12
Ages 3-5 on October 21 and 22, and Ages 5-10 on October 24
Fall into the season with Kiwanis Park as we celebrate the spookiest time of the year with crafts, tasty treats, and pumpkin decorating (pumpkin included)! Dress in your favorite costume and carve out some time for you and your little ones to celebrate the season.
Nocturnal Nature: An Evening Wildlife Walk
Thursday, October 24, 2024
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Durant Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Road, Raleigh, NC
$5
Join us for an evening/night hike to see bats, look for spiders, listen for owls, and experience other creatures that go “bump” in the night. Recommended for adults and children 10 years and older. Children must be accompanied by adults. All adults and children must pre-register for planning purposes.
Ghostly Spooktacular
Friday, October 25, 2024
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Green Road Community Center
4201 Green Road, Raleigh, NC
Free
This will be a fun-packed evening with activities including a ghostly dance party, spooky crafts, monstrous games and more! Kids will leave with a smile and a treat. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Trunk or Treat at Sanderford Road
Saturday, October 26, 2024
5 to 7 p.m.
Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center
2623 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, NC
Free
Bring your kids and their candy buckets to Sanderford Road and see all the decorated trunks! We will be passing out candy at each car! Get ready to have a howling good time!
Fall A Treat
Monday, October 28, 2024
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Carolina Pines Community Center
2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC
Free
Come on out in your costumes to enjoy scary scenes and music in hallways and rooms.
Ghoul Time with Grandkids
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
4 to 6 p.m.
Kiwanis Community Center
2525 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC
$3
Come and celebrate intergenerational relationships with fun fall-themed activities! This special event is a perfect opportunity for grandparents and grandkids to come together and enjoy a delightful fall afternoon. Come and join us at Kiwanis Park on a goodie hunt, food craft, fall family movie, and decorating candy buckets!
Experience the richness of intergenerational bonds through engaging activities. Decorate your very own candy bucket and enjoy using it to find goodies out in the field! Stop at all the stations and enjoy a fun movie and a pumpkin patch candy food craft.
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $3 materials fee for 12 and under participants.
The Haunted at the Pines
Thursday, October 31, 2024
8 to 10 p.m.
Carolina Pines Community Center
2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC
Price not indicated, but proceeds go to Raleigh Parks’ Pay It Forward Financial Assistance Fund
Come out, if you dare, for a haunted night at the Pines. Each ghoul-themed room will be complete with frightful music for the perfect Halloween thrill! Enter at your own risk! All event proceeds will go to Raleigh Parks’ Play it Forward Financial Assistance Fund.
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More Halloween Events in the Triangle
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