Durham YMCA is hosting a Trunk or Treat at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All families are welcome to this free event. There will also be Halloween games, face painting, crafts and a spooky haunted bus! If you'd like to help out, Durham YMCA is looking for families to decorate their trunk and hand out a bag of … [Read more...] about Durham YMCA’s Trunk or Treat at Durham Central Park
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Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 5: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
Falling for Local is a free event at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 5, 2024, 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 150+ local vendors, food trucks, North Carolina craft breweries, live music, FREE pumpkins and … [Read more...] about Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 5: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
EgyptFest at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Raleigh
St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, 3405 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting EgyptFest on Saturdays and Sundays from October 5 to 13, 2024 (two weekends.): Admission is free. This event for all ages features: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about EgyptFest at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Raleigh
The Witch’s Haunted Barn at Firefly Farm in Hillsborough — open every Saturday in October
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road, Hillsborough, is bringing back its popular fall and Halloween attraction, The Witch's Haunted Barn, in 2024. This is a low-priced, family-friendly activity. It's not meant to be a very scary experience, but, instead, a whimsical look at Halloween, so it should be suitable for all kids of all ages (although, you know your child best.) There are no jump scares and … [Read more...] about The Witch’s Haunted Barn at Firefly Farm in Hillsborough — open every Saturday in October
Halloween at West Point on the Eno: Hallow-Eno, Creepy Clown Trail, Victorian Séances and outdoor movies
West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N Roxboro Road, Durham, NC, hosts several Halloween events. Read on for details for all of them, and links to register, if necessary! Victorian-Era Séance Experience a Victorian-era séance on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Mangum House at West Point on the Eno. This event will take place at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. It's for ages 10+. Registration … [Read more...] about Halloween at West Point on the Eno: Hallow-Eno, Creepy Clown Trail, Victorian Séances and outdoor movies
October First Friday Raleigh — Spooky Fall Block Party
Join Downtown Raleigh Alliance at October First Friday Spooky Fall Block Party on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Smoky Hollow, 415 N Harrington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Wear your costume and enjoy: Free to attend. … [Read more...] about October First Friday Raleigh — Spooky Fall Block Party
Pumpkin patch, touch-a-truck, free picnic, more, at Meridian Waste Shotwell Environmental Park’s Annual Charity Pumpkin Patch Oct 5
Meridian Waste is dedicated to supporting and giving back to local communities. This fall they are once again hosting a charity pumpkin patch. It will take place Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Meridian Waste's Shotwell Environmental Park, 4724 Smithfield Road, Wendell. Please RSVP here, to help them with planning. This is a FREE event. The food is free! All you pay for … [Read more...] about Pumpkin patch, touch-a-truck, free picnic, more, at Meridian Waste Shotwell Environmental Park’s Annual Charity Pumpkin Patch Oct 5
Halloween events with Durham Parks & Rec
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting several Halloween events in 2024. Make sure to follow the links to register, if required. In addition to this list, we've also added some great Halloween events at West Point on the Eno. Fright Night Fright Night is at Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event features … [Read more...] about Halloween events with Durham Parks & Rec
Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 25
The Town of Cary's 9th annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 25, 2024, from 8 to 9:30 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event is free to attend, and will take place on the Great Lawn. If the weather is bad, the movies inside to The Cary Theater. Zombiepalooza will feature local filmmakers’ zombie short films. The films will be between one … [Read more...] about Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 25
Taste of Greece in Durham Oct 5-6
A Taste of Greece takes place October 5 and 6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p .m. both days, at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Purchase fabulous, authentic Greek food and scrumptious desserts to enjoy in the festive dining tent, or to take home. The Taverna will feature Greek wines and beer. Vendors will offer: An Attic … [Read more...] about Taste of Greece in Durham Oct 5-6