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Harvest Festival — trunk or treat, line dancing, more, at Harvest Church in Cary Oct 26

Harvest Church, at 505 Reedy Creek Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. This free community event includes: … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival — trunk or treat, line dancing, more, at Harvest Church in Cary Oct 26

HollyFest 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 Oct 25

20th annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s Riverside Cemetery Oct 24

Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a ghost walk through Riverside Cemetery, at Front and Church Streets, in Smithfield, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. At this event, six 18th century personalities will be brought to live by interpreters. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Free for children under age 5. There's no preregistration. First-come, … [Read more...] about 20th annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s Riverside Cemetery Oct 24

Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 20

Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event, and no registration is required. Parking fees, $2 per hour, apply. This festival takes place outdoors, at Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. The location requires traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 20

Pumpkin Splash, and more, with Durham Parks & Rec

Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting several Halloween events in 2024. Make sure to follow the links to register, if required. In addition to this list, we've also added some great Halloween events at West Point on the Eno. Fright Night Fright Night is at Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event features … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Splash, and more, with Durham Parks & Rec

West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 17-19

The Town of Carrboro is hosting the West End Poetry Festival on October 17-29, 2024. All events are free and open to the public. Venues include: October 17, 2024 Luna Rotisserie: October 18, 2024 The ArtsCenter: October 19, 2024 Carrboro Century Center: Steel String Brewery: … [Read more...] about West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 17-19

Halloween Boo Bash in Downtown Wake Forest Oct 19

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department's annual Boo Bash will take place in Downtown Wake Forest this year. It takes place Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 pon This is a free event. The Halloween Boo Bash is a family-oriented festival for children ages 12 and younger. This year’s festivities will include: … [Read more...] about Halloween Boo Bash in Downtown Wake Forest Oct 19

Howl-o-Ween and more Halloween events at Raleigh parks, preserves and recreation centers

Several Raleigh parks and recreation centers are hosting Halloween parties. Read about each of these, and then scroll down for a huge list of Halloween happenings around the Triangle! For each of these events, make sure to follow the link so that you can get more information, and register, if required. Pumpkin PaloozaSunday, October 6, 20243 to 5 p.m.Greystone Recreation Center7713 55 … [Read more...] about Howl-o-Ween and more Halloween events at Raleigh parks, preserves and recreation centers

18th Annual Raleigh Zombie Walk Oct 19

Full-time and part-time zombies, meet your brethren at the Raleigh Zombie Walk on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event. Meet other undead at Moore Square. The event will start out with a short, Zombie Storytime for the kids, and a performance of Thriller by Danceformation, Inc.! The Raleigh Zombie Walk is an annual flash mob meeting at dusk … [Read more...] about 18th Annual Raleigh Zombie Walk Oct 19

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