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
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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
NC State Fair
Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 15 to 25, 2026. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The N.C. State Fair takes place at the N. C. State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Prices and Discounts at N.C. State Fair You can save money by buying tickets in advance, online (July … [Read more...] about NC State Fair
Deadford Manor: animatronic singing skeleton show in a Raleigh front yard
A family in Raleigh is once again going the extra mile to bring Halloween enjoyment to the neighborhood! Deadford Manor is a singing skeleton show in 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, … [Read more...] about Deadford Manor: animatronic singing skeleton show in a Raleigh front yard
Weaver Street Market Carrboro Halloween Stories Under the Stars (costume contest, treats, more) Oct. 23
Weaver Street Market Carrboro's annual Halloween event, Music and tories Under the Stars, takes place Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event takes place on the Weaver Street Market lawn, 101 East Weaver Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. Bring a blanket or low chair and settle in for an evening of music, stories and Halloween fun, co-sponsored by … [Read more...] about Weaver Street Market Carrboro Halloween Stories Under the Stars (costume contest, treats, more) Oct. 23
Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 23
Cary's annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 23, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event is free to attend, and will take place on the Great Lawn. If the weather is bad, it moves inside to The Cary Theater. Zombiepalooza will feature local filmmakers’ zombie short films. The films are between one and five minutes … [Read more...] about Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 23
Halloween Events with Raleigh Parks
The City of Raleigh will be hosting some fun Halloween events. We've added two so far (keep reading) and will add more as they're announced. Also, find more of Raleigh Parks' fall events here. Green Road's Ghostly SpooktacularFriday, October 23, 20266:30 to 8:30 p.m.Green Road Community Center4201 Green Road, Raleigh, NCFree (follow link to register -- registration encouraged by not … [Read more...] about Halloween Events with Raleigh Parks
Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park Oct 23
The Town of Cary's Pumpkin Flotilla takes place Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary. Participation is free. Drop off your carved pumpkin on October 22, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. Floats are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Pumpkins will set sail across the Bond Park Lake at twilight (approximately 6:30 p.m.) Enjoy … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park Oct 23
Trick or Treat in Downtown Fuquay-Varina Oct 23
The Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association and participating Downtown businesses are presenting Trick or Treat in Downtown on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's being held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. because that's when the largest number of businesses are able to participate and welcome treat or treaters. Please bring your ghosts and goblins and visit the merchants in both downtown … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat in Downtown Fuquay-Varina Oct 23
Gather at Grace: Fall Festival with Free Cookout at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham Oct. 17
Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd., Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Gather at Grace: Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy a free family-friendly lunch of hot dogs, chips, and the usual fixings. There will be a few brats available on a first-come, first-served basis, plus veggie dogs and a sweet treat. In addition: … [Read more...] about Gather at Grace: Fall Festival with Free Cookout at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham Oct. 17
