Paper & Stars Studio is bringing Spellbound at Mordecai, a children's festival, to Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. This is a fun, family-friendly event where you can: This is a family event full of spooky fun for children - no horror, gore, weapons, or full face masks please. This event is … [Read more...] about Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 24, plus Haunted Mordecai tours
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Raleigh Zombie Walk Oct 24
Full-time and part-time zombies, meet your brethren at the Raleigh Zombie Walk on Saturday, October 24, 2026, around 6:45 p.m. at Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free, family-friendly event. The event will start out with two stories for Zombie Storytime, and then a performance of Thriller by Cary Danceformation. The Raleigh Zombie Walk is an annual flash … [Read more...] about Raleigh Zombie Walk Oct 24
Barktoberfest at Boxyard RTP Oct. 24
Barktoberfest is a free event at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. It's being presented by Beyond Fences and Triangle Canine Club. Features of Barktoberfest Barktoberfest features: … [Read more...] about Barktoberfest at Boxyard RTP Oct. 24
Durham School of the Arts Fall Art Festival, celebrating Día de los Muertos on Oct. 24
Durham School of the Arts, 400 N Duke Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its 15th Annual Fall Festival: Día de los Muertos on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. Don't show up late! The festival starts with a parade! It's free to attend. The festival offers an evening of student exhibitions, performances, music, food, hands-on art-making, and cultural celebration. Look for … [Read more...] about Durham School of the Arts Fall Art Festival, celebrating Día de los Muertos on Oct. 24
Spirits of Wake Forest: ghost walks in Downtown Wake Forest
Wake Forest's haunted history will come alive once more at Spirits of Wake Forest walking tours, presented by Wake Forest Downtown. Downtown Wake Forest’s buildings and sidewalks have seen well over 100 years of history, and they have some spooky stories to tell. This tour will feature a number of last year's favorite stories, along with plenty of new material. The tours take place from … [Read more...] about Spirits of Wake Forest: ghost walks in Downtown Wake Forest
It’s Fall Y’all Fun Fetival at Millbrook United Methodist Church in Raleigh Oct. 24: Trunk or Treat, free food and more…
Millbrook United Methodist Church, at 1712 E Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Fall Y'all Fun Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a free event. This event features: This event takes place at the lower lot of Millbrook UMC. … [Read more...] about It’s Fall Y’all Fun Fetival at Millbrook United Methodist Church in Raleigh Oct. 24: Trunk or Treat, free food and more…
Day of the Dead Festival at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson Oct 24
Seeds of Hope Wilson is hosting a Day of the Dead Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, North Carolina. This is a free event. Celebrate special traditions with friends and family. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Festival at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson Oct 24
The Witch’s Haunted Barn at Firefly Farm in Hillsborough
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road, Hillsborough, is bringing back its popular fall and Halloween attraction, The Witch's Haunted Barn, in 2026. 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
Wendell Baptist Trunk or Treat Oct. 25, including free hot dogs
Wendell Baptist Church, at 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is presenting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event and features: It will take place in the parking lot at the Small Fellowship Hall (by Wendell Blvd. and Main Street.) Various activities will also be available. … [Read more...] about Wendell Baptist Trunk or Treat Oct. 25, including free hot dogs
Downtown Scary Park on Oct. 24
The Town of Cary has some Halloween events planned for 2026. Read on to for the details of some of the free and low-priced events, and please follow any links for more details and for registration, if required. Halloween Events in Cary -- 2026 More information on all of the events here. Zombiepalooza (all ages)Friday, October 23, 20266 to 10 p.m.Downtown Cary Park327 S Academy Street, … [Read more...] about Downtown Scary Park on Oct. 24
