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Fall Festival at Centenary United Methodist Church in Smithfield Oct. 29

Centenary United Methodist Church, ata 140 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting a fall festival on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This free event features inflatables, games, hot dogs, cake walks, crafts, and trunk-or treat. The entire event is totally free. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Families are welcome to float in and out as they like. … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Centenary United Methodist Church in Smithfield Oct. 29

Five Points Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church Oct. 29

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Five Points Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. This festival includes live music, hot drinks, trunk or treat, and games. Wear your best costume! … [Read more...] about Five Points Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church Oct. 29

Step Into the Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 26

Lafayette Village, at 850 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is presenting Step Into the Halloween Village on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. (Please note the corrected date.) This is a free event. This event features: Check for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Step Into the Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 26

72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 23-26

The 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival will take place from October 23-26, 2025, at Horne Square, Town Square and other locations in Downtown Clayton. The four-day festival includes a midway full of carnival rides; car, motorcycle, and tractor shows; Latin American Festival; and other community-focused events, vendors, food, music, and fun. Admission is free. Pay for rides, food and … [Read more...] about 72nd Clayton Harvest Festival October 23-26

Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with Revista Latina, at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. This event includes: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26

Diwali Festival in Morrisville, including fireworks Oct 25

The Town of Morrisville is presenting a Diwali celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. It will take place at Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The celebration includes: Food Trucks Parking Parking will be available at 808 and 909 Aviation Parkway (There will be no on-site parking except for accessibility needs). Shuttles … [Read more...] about Diwali Festival in Morrisville, including fireworks Oct 25

Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park Oct 24

The Town of Cary's Pumpkin Flotilla takes place Friday, October 24, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary. Participation is free. Learn about the Town of Cary's other Halloween events too, including a haunted house, a big pumpkin carving event, and more. Drop off your carved pumpkin on October 23, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. Floats are limited and will be assigned on … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park Oct 24

Duke Homestead’s Halloween Phantasmagoria Oct. 24

Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd, Durham, presents Halloween Phantasmagoria on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, plus fees and taxes. Kids age 3 and under are admitted for free. Tickets are on sale now. Purchase on Eventbrite. There will be tickets available at the door, so even if they sell out online, you should still come! This experience … [Read more...] about Duke Homestead’s Halloween Phantasmagoria Oct. 24

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