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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

21st annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s Riverside Cemetery Oct 30

Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a ghost walk through Riverside Cemetery, at Front and Church Streets, in Smithfield, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The tours will start at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m.. 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Johnston County Heritage Center, this spooky community tradition invites you to meet historical figures from centuries past. This … [Read more...] about 21st annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s Riverside Cemetery Oct 30

Fall Festival at Park West Village: trick or treating, outdoor movie, hayrides, more…

Park West Village, 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, is hosting a fall festival on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Park West Village: trick or treating, outdoor movie, hayrides, more…

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

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

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

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