Fall festivals in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas will be great in 2025! Please check out this big list of festivals all fall in the Triangle. Our list is getting updated every day. Jump to: Also, whether you're looking for a spooky experience or totally kid-friendly fun, be sure to check out our list of corn mazes, pumpkin patches and haunted trails in the Triangle. … [Read more...] about 40+ fall festivals in the Triangle in 2025
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North Carolina State Fair Oct. 16 to 26 — everything you need to know, including how to save money
Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The N.C. State Fair takes place at the N. C. State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. What's New? Check back soon for new foods and features in 2025. Daily Schedule Plan your outing … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Fair Oct. 16 to 26 — everything you need to know, including how to save money
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Tickets available for New Hope Valley Railway’s Track ‘n’ Treat Halloween Train Ride — including a sensory-friendly ride
New Hope Valley Railway’s (NHVR) family-friendly Track or Treat: Halloween Express takes place on October 11, 18 and 25, 2025, with departures each day at 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:30, and 7:45 p.m. During the spooky but family-friendly train ride, visitors will see scenes of flying witches, smoking cauldrons, large pumpkin faces, Count Dracula and other friendly creatures. Halloween costumes are … [Read more...] about Tickets available for New Hope Valley Railway’s Track ‘n’ Treat Halloween Train Ride — including a sensory-friendly ride
La Fiesta Del Pueblo returns to Downtown Raleigh Sept. 21
La Fiesta del Pueblo is Triangle's largest and most diverse Latin American festival. It takes place Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. It's free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about La Fiesta Del Pueblo returns to Downtown Raleigh Sept. 21
Hidden Block Party: Halloween Edition from Raleigh Retro Gamers on Oct. 19
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting The Hidden Block Party -- Halloween Edition on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Gateway Plaza, 2409 Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend and is family-friendly. Costumes are encouraged. The event features: … [Read more...] about Hidden Block Party: Halloween Edition from Raleigh Retro Gamers on Oct. 19
Festifall Arts Markets in Chapel Hill Oct. and Nov.
Festifall Arts Markets & More is Chapel Hill's annual fall arts celebration, presented by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. It takes place on two Saturdays in the fall in Downtown Chapel Hill. Each will feature an art market, live music, food, interactive art experiences and live music and other performances. This year, each Festifall Arts Market will have a special … [Read more...] about Festifall Arts Markets in Chapel Hill Oct. and Nov.
Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 27
Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. Local competitors will compete in the tamale contest. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 27
Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 2025. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. Kids activities include inflatables, face painting, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and yard games. The … [Read more...] about Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
Raleigh’s International Wine & Beer Festival October 18
The folks who bring you Raleigh's International Food Festival are presenting Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12 to 8 p.m. at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. A wide variety of international wine and beer suppliers are coming to Raleigh for this event. The festival is free to attend. Wine, beer and food will … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Wine & Beer Festival October 18
