A family in Raleigh is going the extra mile to bring Halloween enjoyment to the neighborhood! Deadford Manor is a singing skeleton show the front yard at 10839 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh, NC. This incredible interactive display features multiple skeletons that sing and tell jokes. The family describes it as a "hobby that turned into an obsession." And lucky for Raleigh it did, because this is … [Read more...] about Deadford Manor opens Oct. 11 with a costume parade — animatronic singing skeleton show in a Raleigh front yard
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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
Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 4-6
Selma Railroad Days is a festival that takes place the first weekend in October every year, and celebrates everything that is Selma. Selma is in Johnston County, about 31 miles southeast of Raleigh. This year, 2024, Selma Railroad Days take place Friday, October 4, to Sunday, October 6. Hours: The festival takes place in Downtown Selma, North Carolina. The festival … [Read more...] about Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 4-6
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
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina: Concert and Festival Oct 3 and 5
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina includes a concert on Thursday, October 3, 2024, and a festival on Saturday, October 5. Read on to learn about both. Thursday Night Concert A free outdoor concert will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., in the Varina Business District, 500 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina. The concert features The Dickens. Please bring lawn chairs. Coolers and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina: Concert and Festival Oct 3 and 5
Durham YMCA’s Trunk or Treat at Durham Central Park
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
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
96th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct 5
The 96th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. The main stage is at Ashley Wall Tall Square, 99 West 3rd Street, Wendell, North Carolina. Harvest Festival Fun for all ages! Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along with … [Read more...] about 96th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct 5
Plant Fest in Hillsborough Oct 5
Orange County Master Gardeners are hosting Plant Fest on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US 70 West, Hillsborough, NC. This is across from the DMV office. This is a free event. PlantFest includes many activities for kids, as well as the plant sale and an art sale. The plant sale will offer many native plants, … [Read more...] about Plant Fest in Hillsborough Oct 5