Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas are ready for fall and Halloween! Here's a list of corn mazes, pumpkin patches fall farm activities and more, for the 2025 season. Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don't typically include in Triangle on the Cheap, but are worth checking out. The attractions on this list are family-friendly. Some … [Read more...] about Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more fall farm activities in the Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2025
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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, you need to register. … [Read more...] about Haunted Hill Halloween event in Chapel Hill Oct. 24
Halloween Spooktacular in Hillsborough Oct. 18
Orange County NC Recreation is hosting a Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. It takes place on the field behind Orange County Central Recreation Center, 302 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. This is a free event, with no registration required. The Spooktacular features: … [Read more...] about Halloween Spooktacular in Hillsborough Oct. 18
Halloween Boo Bash in Downtown Wake Forest Oct 18
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department's annual Boo Bash will take place in Downtown Wake Forest. It takes place Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 18
Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, Cary Oct. 26, with free hot dogs
Saint Francis United Methodist Church, at 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC, is hosting a trunk or treat event on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. It's free and open to kids of all ages. Car trunks will be decorated with various themes and filled with candy and other treats. Come in costume and enjoy an evening of Halloween family fun with games and FREE hot dogs, … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, Cary Oct. 26, with free hot dogs
Tickets available for New Hope Valley Railway’s Track ‘n’ Treat Halloween Train Ride — including a sensory-friendly ride
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 Tickets available for New Hope Valley Railway’s Track ‘n’ Treat Halloween Train Ride — including a sensory-friendly ride
TGIF: Fear Street at The Durham Hotel’s Coffee Bar on Oct. 10
The Coffee Bar at The Durham Hotel, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting TGIF: Fear Street on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a costume party for adults, and includes: There's no cover charge. Just pay for your food and drinks. … [Read more...] about TGIF: Fear Street at The Durham Hotel’s Coffee Bar on Oct. 10
Halloween At The Plant in Pittsboro: Costume contest, Bazaar Night Market, live music, more…
The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Halloween @ The Plant on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. It's free to attend. Schedule of Events Check for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Halloween At The Plant in Pittsboro: Costume contest, Bazaar Night Market, live music, more…
Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat — Witches and Warlocks Oct. 19
Live It Up Hillsborough is presenting Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat -- Witches and Warlocks on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event is family-friendly, and all ages are welcome. Costumes are encouraged but not required. The event will take place along Hillsborough Street between Logan Court and Pogue Street, and the adjacent side streets. There will be check-in tables at … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat — Witches and Warlocks Oct. 19
Free fall festival at Parkside Town Commons, with pumpkin patch, trackless train, more…
Parkside Town Commons is hosting a free Pumpkin Patch Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parkside Town Commons is at 7129 O'Kelly Chapel Road, Cary. The festival takes place near Five Guys. The festival festures: Rain date is Sunday, October 19, 2025. … [Read more...] about Free fall festival at Parkside Town Commons, with pumpkin patch, trackless train, more…
