The North Carolina Whirligig Festival takes place in downtown Wilson, a little less than an hour east of Raleigh, on Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, 2025. Times The Whirligig Festival is a two-day arts festival that showcases the arts of the region, including whirligigs, North Carolina folk art created by local artist Vollis Simpson. Whirligigs are 20 to 50 feet in … [Read more...] about North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 1-2 in Wilson
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Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens Nov 1 and 2
Duke Gardens and Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society are presenting Festival of Fabulous Mums on November 1 and 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. It takes place at at Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, outside in the Ruth Mary Meyer Japanese Garden. It's free to attend, but parking fees apply. Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society members will be on … [Read more...] about Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens Nov 1 and 2
Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 1
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 Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 1
Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more Oct. 31
Enjoy a Halloween-themed double feature at Dorothea Dix Park on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. It takes place on Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2015 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event includes trick or treating with the Thomas Dambo trolls, tasty bites from local vendors and plenty of festive fun for all ages. When the sun sets, settle in for a … [Read more...] about Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more Oct. 31
Trick or Treat at North Hills Oct. 31
Dress up in your best costume and join North Hills, 4321 Lassiter at North Hills, Raleigh, NC, for trick-or-treating! On Friday, October 31, 2025, participating businesses will be handing out candy. General hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., but hours vary by store. Participating retailers will have a sign hanging on their door. … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat at North Hills Oct. 31
Edward’s Battle Haunted House — free walk-through attraction raises money for kids with cancer
Edward's Battle Haunted House is the project of a Raleigh teen who has battled cancer. Every year since he received his cancer diagnosis he has created a haunted attraction for Halloween. It's free to enjoy, but donations are accepted for Cancer for College, a scholarship program that also provides medical debt relief, educational opportunities and support for kids with cancer. Note: The … [Read more...] about Edward’s Battle Haunted House — free walk-through attraction raises money for kids with cancer
Harvest Festival at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh Oct. 31
Baptist Grove Church, at 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh, is hosting a Harvest Festival on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This free event includes: Please note that the church is not permitting costumes with offensive language, scary masks, or costumes depicting ghosts, goblins or witches. Admission is free, but please consider a donation to the church's food pantry. They're … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh Oct. 31
Aversboro Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest Oct. 31
Aversboro Road Baptist Church, at 1600 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC, is hosting Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest on Friday, October 31st, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. The parking lot will be full of decorated trunks, carnival-style games, inflatables, free concessions, live entertainment, and more. Costumes are welcome for kids of all ages! Enjoy a night of fun, including … [Read more...] about Aversboro Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest Oct. 31
Fall Festival at Grace Church of Durham Oct. 31
Grace Church of Durham, 1417 Cole Mill Road, Durham, is hosting a free Fall Festival for the whole community. It takes place Friday, October 31, 2025 from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a free event for the whole family. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Grace Church of Durham Oct. 31
Halloween Carnival at Carrboro Town Commons Oct 31
The Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department is hosting a Halloween Carnival at the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro, on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event was announced on Facebook. It's free to attend. The event will include a host of carnival games for children, who will receive a prize bag, while supplies … [Read more...] about Halloween Carnival at Carrboro Town Commons Oct 31
