Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a ghost walk through Riverside Cemetery, at Front and Church Streets, in Smithfield, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The tours will start at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m.. 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Johnston County Heritage Center, this spooky community tradition invites you to meet historical figures from centuries past. This … [Read more...] about 21st annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s Riverside Cemetery Oct 30
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6 Home Halloween Light Displays and Haunts in the Triangle
Elaborate light shows and decorations aren't just for Christmas anymore! A growing number of enthusiasts are decorating their houses for Halloween, both with spooky light shows, projections and other haunted elements. Read on for a list of "Halloween Houses" that you can visit in the Triangle. Most of these are attractions to enjoy from the street or sidewalk, although there may be some with … [Read more...] about 6 Home Halloween Light Displays and Haunts in the Triangle
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…
Halloween Yappy Hour with Chatham Animal Rescue Oct. 20
Chatham Animal Rescue & Education is presenting a Halloween Yappy Hour on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at The Carolina Brewery and Grill, 120 Lowes Drive, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Admission is $10 which includes two drink tickets and snacks. Bring your pups, your people, and your best costumes for a dog-friendly night of fun, food, and fundraising. There will be a … [Read more...] about Halloween Yappy Hour with Chatham Animal Rescue Oct. 20
3rd Annual Chelsea Theater Halloween Horror: Film, live music, costume contest, more…
Chelsea Theater, 1129 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting the 3rd Annual Chelsea Theater Halloween Horror on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $15. The price for students and members is $12. Schedule … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Chelsea Theater Halloween Horror: Film, live music, costume contest, more…
Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle
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Looking for somewhere to show off your pet’s Halloween costume? Do you think you have a dog that’s cuter than the pirate dog in the picture, or the one in the squirrel costume below? (Hard to imagine, but anything’s possible, I guess.) Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Triangle. These events are for 2025. Make sure to click on the links for all the details. Also, … [Read more...] about Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle
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
19th Annual Raleigh Zombie Walk Oct 18
Full-time and part-time zombies, meet your brethren at the Raleigh Zombie Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at dusk, around 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 by Danceformation, Inc.! The Raleigh Zombie Walk is an annual flash mob meeting at dusk … [Read more...] about 19th Annual Raleigh Zombie Walk Oct 18
17th Annual Ghost Walk in Downtown Raleigh Oct. 17
The 17th Annual Ghost Walk in Raleigh takes place Friday, October 17, 2025, from 8 to 9 p.m. This event, which starts at Oakwood Cemetery, 700 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, will take guests through the streets of Downtown Raleigh while they are entertained by the volunteer tour guides. Admission is $5, which is a donation to help prevent cruelty to animals. Exact change is … [Read more...] about 17th Annual Ghost Walk in Downtown Raleigh Oct. 17
Haunted Trolley Tour in Raleigh October 17-25
The very popular Haunted Trolley Tour returns to Raleigh in 2025. Discover history, mystery and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night tour of downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Jump aboard and keep your eyes open for ghostly visitors of years past… they’ve just been dying to have you. Recommended for ages 6 and up due to frightening … [Read more...] about Haunted Trolley Tour in Raleigh October 17-25
