Smithfield Parks and Recreation is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Smithfield Community Park, 600 Booker Dairy Road, Smithfield, NC. Wear your costume to collect treats from trunks. … [Read more...] about Smithfield Trunk or Treat
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Brightleaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead State Historic Site Aug 17
Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road in Durham, is hosting Brightleaf Harvest Day on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The festival celebrates North Carolina's farming culture and history. Watch as tobacco is harvested out of the field, and see the process of tobacco looping. Visitors can try their hand at these activities, or … [Read more...] about Brightleaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead State Historic Site Aug 17
Movies on the Lawn at Dix Park: Halloween Double Feature Oct 26
Dix Park is hosting Movies on the Lawn on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 6 p.m. This event is a Halloween Double Feature, and will also include Halloween activities, food trucks and s'mores. Wear a costume and go trick or treating before the movie! This is a free event. The event takes place at Flowers Field. Bring a blanket or low beach chair. Food trucks will be on site, but you can … [Read more...] about Movies on the Lawn at Dix Park: Halloween Double Feature Oct 26
Pop Swap Fest — Free Community Arts Festival at Durham Central Park
The 6th Pop Swap Fest will take place at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At this free event, there will be more than 50 local vendors, interactive and engaging art experiences, live music and performances, and more. This is a great chance to get some of your holiday shopping done. … [Read more...] about Pop Swap Fest — Free Community Arts Festival at Durham Central Park
Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
Cary's historic organic teaching farm, Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, is hosting Harvest Fest on three dates this fall, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., on each: These are free events, for all ages. The whole family can enjoy kids' activities, shopping booths from sustainable sellers and chatting with local environmental experts. Harvest Fest activities There is no parking … [Read more...] about Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens Nov 4-5
Duke Gardens, Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society and Raleigh Garden Club are presenting Festival of Fabulous Mums on November 4 and 5, 2023, at Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina. It will take place at the Doris Duke Garden Center, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The 13 varieties of Chrysanthemums will be displayed at the Doris Duke Gardens. In additional, there will … [Read more...] about Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens Nov 4-5
Halloween Spooktacular at The Barn of Chapel Hill
The Barn of Chapel Hill at Wild Flora Farm is hosting a Halloween Spooktacular on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $8 a person, or $30 for a family ticket, up to 6 people. Ages 2 and under are admitted for free. Use code EARLYBIRD until Monday, October 23, 2023, for half off ticket price. Purchase tickets here. This family-friendly event includes: Event … [Read more...] about Halloween Spooktacular at The Barn of Chapel Hill
Día de Muertos Celebration at Villa Latina Plaza in Raleigh
Comite de Accion Popular is hosting a Día de Muertos celebration on Saturday, Octobrer 28, 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Villa Latina Plaza, 421 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event includes altars, folkloric dancing, and music. … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Celebration at Villa Latina Plaza in Raleigh
Frankenfest — free Halloween event in nearby Franklinton
The nearby town of Franklinton is hosting a Halloween celebration, Frankenfest, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Franklinton is in the northeast corner of the Triangle. It's about a 39 minute drive from Raleigh, but just a 15 minute drive from Wake Forest, and a 10 minute drive from Youngsville. Frankenfest is a FREE, family-friendly event that celebrates all things … [Read more...] about Frankenfest — free Halloween event in nearby Franklinton
Carve Pumpkins with Goats at Spring Haven Farm, Chapel Hill
Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel Hill, is offering Carving Pumpkins with Goats this fall. The event will take place from September 20 to October 31, 2023: Admission is $13.50 per person, and pumpkins are $10. Kids age 3 and under are admitted for free. Buy tickets. The farm will be transformed into a magical Halloween wonderland of cornstalks and pumpkins! Take a … [Read more...] about Carve Pumpkins with Goats at Spring Haven Farm, Chapel Hill
