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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Trick or Treat in Downtown Fuquay-Varina Oct 24
The Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association and participating Downtown businesses are presenting Trick or Treat in Downtown on Friday, October 24, 2025, 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. Families are invited to dress up their ghosts and goblins and visit the … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat in Downtown Fuquay-Varina Oct 24
Weaver Street Market Carrboro Halloween Stories Under the Stars (costume contest, treats, more) Oct. 24
Weaver Street Market Carrboro's annual Halloween event, Stories Under the Stars, takes place Friday, October 24, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event takes place on the lawn, 101 East Weaver Street, Carrboro. It includes kid treats, apple cider, cookies, a costume contest and entertainment. Stories on the Lawn Schedule … [Read more...] about Weaver Street Market Carrboro Halloween Stories Under the Stars (costume contest, treats, more) Oct. 24
North Carolina State Fair: how to save money at the fair
Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. 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 … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Fair: how to save money at the fair
Haunted Hill Halloween event in Chapel Hill Oct. 24
Haunted Hill is a free Halloween event at Chapel Hill Community Center, 120 S Estes Dr Chapel Hill, on Friday, October 24, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. Grab a costume and join in for Trunk-or-Treat, a pumpkin decorating contest, games and food trucks. If you'd like to compete in the pumpkin decorating contest or host a trunk, you need to register. … [Read more...] about Haunted Hill Halloween event in Chapel Hill Oct. 24
Downtown Scary Park Oct. 25
The Town of Cary has some Halloween events planned for 2025. Read on to for the details of some of the free and low-priced events, and please follow any links for more details and for registration, if required. Please check back here because we will update this page if there are changes. Halloween Events in Cary -- 2025 More information on all of the events here. Zombiepalooza (all … [Read more...] about Downtown Scary Park Oct. 25
Pittsboro Street Fair Oct 25
The Pittsboro Street Fair returns to Downtown Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will take place on Hanks, Fayetteville and Salisbury Streets. The festival is free to attend. Enjoy: Proceeds support the Rotary Club of Pittsboro’s initiatives, including CORA’s Turkey Tuesday, Meals on Wheels, scholarships for students, and more. … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Street Fair Oct 25
Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 25 (free family event)
American Wildlife Refuge is hosting Owloween on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. It will take place at their location at 1000 McLemore Road, Clayton, NC. Admission is free. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Owloween Festival at American Wildlife Refuge in Clayton Oct. 25 (free family event)
Barktoberfest in Durham Central Park Oct 25
Barktoberfest is a free event in Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, 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 25
HollyFest on Oct 25
HollyFest is a free event on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 2401 Gribsby Avenue, Holly Springs. The Town of Holly Springs joins with churches, civic organizations and businesses for this annual community celebration. Admission is free. The event is on rain or shine. The festival features: Activities: … [Read more...] about HollyFest on Oct 25
