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Day of the Dead Festival at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson Oct 26

Seeds of Hope Wilson is hosting a Day of the Dead Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, North Carolina. 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 26

Bentonville Battlefield’s Fall Festival Oct. 26

Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site is presenting its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5, with kids ages 8 and under admitted for free. Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site is at 5466 Harper House Road, Four Oaks, North Carolina. It's in Johnston County, about 47 miles to the southeast of Raleigh. It's 30 miles from Clayton and 17 … [Read more...] about Bentonville Battlefield’s Fall Festival Oct. 26

Morrisville Boo Bash Oct 26

The Town of Morrisville is hosting Morrisville Boo Bash on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, NC. Bring your children for an afternoon filled with laughter, treats and spooky surprises. Enjoy: Food trucks: Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Morrisville Boo Bash Oct 26

Barktoberfest in Durham Central Park Oct 26

Barktoberfest is a free event in Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It's being presented by Durham Parks and Recreation and Beyond Fences. Features of Barktoberfest … [Read more...] about Barktoberfest in Durham Central Park Oct 26

Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park Oct 25

The Town of Cary's Pumpkin Flotilla takes place Friday, October 25, 2024, 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 24, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. Floats are limited and will be assigned on … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park Oct 25

Duke Homestead’s Halloween Phantasmagoria Oct. 25

Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd, Durham, presents Halloween Phantasmagoria on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Kids age 3 and under are admitted for free. Tickets are on sale now. Purchase on Eventbrite. This experience promises to be unlike any other Halloween experience you will have. Wander the property and see it for yourself! There … [Read more...] about Duke Homestead’s Halloween Phantasmagoria Oct. 25

Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 25

The Town of Cary's 9th annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 25, 2024, from 8 to 9:30 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, the movies inside to The Cary Theater. Zombiepalooza will feature local filmmakers’ zombie short films. The films will be between one … [Read more...] about Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 25

Durham YMCA’s Trunk or Treat at Durham Central Park Oct. 24

Durham YMCA is hosting a Trunk or Treat at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All families are welcome to this free event. There will also be Halloween games, face painting, crafts and a spooky haunted bus! If you'd like to help out, Durham YMCA is looking for families to decorate their trunk and hand out a bag of … [Read more...] about Durham YMCA’s Trunk or Treat at Durham Central Park Oct. 24

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