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
fall-festivals
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
Track or Treat Halloween Express at New Hope Valley Railway
New Hope Valley Railway is also known as Triangle's Train, and is at 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill, North Carolina, which is just 24 miles to the southwest of Raleigh. New Hope Valley Railway’s (NHVR) family-friendly Track or Treat: Halloween Express takes place on October 11, 18 and 25, 2025, with departures each day at 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:30, and 7:45 p.m. During the spooky but … [Read more...] about Track or Treat Halloween Express at New Hope Valley Railway
10th Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 24
The Cary's 10th annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 24, 2025, 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 will be between one and five … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 24
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
Wendell Baptist Trunk or Treat Oct. 25, including free hot dogs
Wendell Baptist Church, at 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is presenting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event and features: It will take place in the parking lot at the Small Fellowship Hall (by Wendell Blvd. and Main Street.) Various activities will also be available. … [Read more...] about Wendell Baptist Trunk or Treat Oct. 25, including free hot dogs
Creepy Crabtree at Lake Crabtree County Park on Oct. 25
Creepy Crabtree is a free annual event that celebrates the fall season. It takes place Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, north Carolina. Bring the family to Creepy Crabtree for a relaxed Saturday outdoors. You’ll find crafts, games, and chances to explore the forest as the leaves start to change. This is a day … [Read more...] about Creepy Crabtree at Lake Crabtree County Park on Oct. 25
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
