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CarnEVIL Halloween Party at Sports & Social Cary on Oct. 24

Sports & Social Cary, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting CarnEvil: Halloween Party on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are 10 a.m. Ages 21+. Buy tickets here. Welcome to the freak show! Mark your calendars for CarnEVIL, Sports & Social's Halloween Party, presented by Deep Eddy Vodka and Coors Light. Grab your creepiest crew and … [Read more...] about CarnEVIL Halloween Party at Sports & Social Cary on Oct. 24

Aloreing Destinations: Tickets Please! Talk about haunted performance venues Oct. 17

Aloreing Destinations: Tickets Please! takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Fullsteam Theater at American Tobacco Campus, 320 Blackwell Street, #101, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. Aloreing Destinations: Tickets Please! a spooky evening.Explore some of North Carolina’s most historic and reportedly haunted performance venues, including Durham’s Carolina … [Read more...] about Aloreing Destinations: Tickets Please! Talk about haunted performance venues Oct. 17

18th Annual Ghost Dance in Downtown Raleigh Oct. 16

The 18th Annual Ghost Dance in Raleigh takes place Friday, October 16, 2026, from 8 to 9 p.m. This event starts outside Oakwood Cemetery, 700 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is a suggested $5, which is a donation to help prevent cruelty to animals. Exact change is encouraged. Outside the cemetery, learn the Ghost Dance. You'll learn simple moves, and then music will be put … [Read more...] about 18th Annual Ghost Dance in Downtown Raleigh Oct. 16

Tipsy Spelling Bee: Halloween Edition at Killjoy Oct. 22

Tipsy Spelling Bee: Halloween Edition is happening Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 6 p.m., at Killjoy, 116 N West Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a Halloween-themed, interactive spelling competition that combines a game show atmosphere with cocktails, music, audience challenges, and prizes. Guests can compete, cheer on their friends, or simply enjoy a fun Halloween-themed night out. … [Read more...] about Tipsy Spelling Bee: Halloween Edition at Killjoy Oct. 22

Ghouls’ Night Out 5th Annual Halloween Party at The Longleaf Hotel Oct. 31

The Longleaf Hotel, the retro hotel at 300 N Dawson Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Ghouls' Night Out 5th Halloween Party in the Lounge on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8 to 11 p.m. No cover charge. Wicked tunes from @king_akira, specialty spooktails behind the bar, and costumes encouraged. Best costume wins a prize.⁠⁠ … [Read more...] about Ghouls’ Night Out 5th Annual Halloween Party at The Longleaf Hotel Oct. 31

Witches Night Out on the roof of The Durham Oct. 29

The Durham, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Witches Night Out on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is free. No reservations are required. Dress in your best witchy attire, grab your crew, and get ready for an enchanting evening of femme empowerment with themed cocktails, spellbinding tunes from DJ Gemynii, and interactive experiences for … [Read more...] about Witches Night Out on the roof of The Durham Oct. 29

Fiendish Horror Book Fest at Longleaf Hotel and Lounge Oct. 24

Join The Horror Church Bookshop and Queerolina at Longleaf Hotel, 300 N Dawon Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, for an evening of dark fiction, community, and celebration! The Fiendish Horror Book Fest takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Explore an incredible lineup of local horror authors sharing their books, signing copies, and connecting with readers who … [Read more...] about Fiendish Horror Book Fest at Longleaf Hotel and Lounge Oct. 24

Halloween Cemetery Tour at Maplewood Cemetery Oct. 31

Preservation Durham is offering special Halloween tours of Maplewood Cemetery on October 31, 2026. The tours take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are free for Preservation Durham member and $15 for the general public. Tickets will likely sell out, so don't delay in purchasing. Maplewood Cemetery's address is 1621 Duke University Road, Durham, North Carolina. Tours leave from the Kent … [Read more...] about Halloween Cemetery Tour at Maplewood Cemetery Oct. 31

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