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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Trick-or-Treat the Trail at White Deer Park in Garner
The Town of Garner is hosting Trick-or-Treat the Trail on Friday, October 31st, 2025, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at White Deer Park, 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner. This is a free event. Kids will trick or treat their way around the one-mile loop trail. Come dressed in costume and don't forget your candy bucket. Local businesses and organizations will be passing out treats around the trail, a … [Read more...] about Trick-or-Treat the Trail at White Deer Park in Garner
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
Spirits of Wake Forest: ghost walks in Downtown Wake Forest
Wake Forest's haunted history will come alive once more at Spirits of Wake Forest walking tours, presented by Wake Forest Downtown. Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 4, 2025, at noon. (And they usually go fast.) Downtown Wake Forest’s buildings and sidewalks have seen well over 100 years of history, and they have some spooky stories to tell. This tour will feature a number of last … [Read more...] about Spirits of Wake Forest: ghost walks in Downtown Wake Forest
Fall Festival at Park West Village: trick or treating, outdoor movie, hayrides, more…
Park West Village, 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, is hosting a fall festival on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Park West Village: trick or treating, outdoor movie, hayrides, more…
Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 31
Lafayette Village, at 850 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is presenting Step Into the Halloween Village on Sunday, October 31, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a free event. This event features: … [Read more...] about Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 31
Spooky Tails: Halloween event for dogs in Apex Oct. 29
Bring your pup in its favorite costume to enjoy Spooky Tail on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Apex Nature Park Amphitheater, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. It's free to attend, and you don't need to register, but dogs must be leashed. More info here. Spooky Trails features: The event also features a donation drive for Wake County Animal Shelters. All … [Read more...] about Spooky Tails: Halloween event for dogs in Apex Oct. 29
Tickets available for New Hope Valley Railway’s Track ‘n’ Treat Halloween Train Ride — including a sensory-friendly ride
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 family-friendly train ride, visitors will see scenes of flying witches, smoking cauldrons, large pumpkin faces, Count Dracula and other friendly creatures. Halloween costumes are … [Read more...] about Tickets available for New Hope Valley Railway’s Track ‘n’ Treat Halloween Train Ride — including a sensory-friendly ride
The Fall Line in Zebulon — Halloween Small Business Market, Trick-or-Treating and more on Oct. 18
The Fall Line, at 114 North Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, North Carolina, is a bar that offers many events throughout the month. You can find the events on their calendar and Facebook page. Food trucks are on site most days. Upcoming Events Alley-Ween Halloween Small Business Market and Trick or TreatingSaturday, October 18, 20253 to 7 p.m.Free Shop from a market of small businesses. Bring … [Read more...] about The Fall Line in Zebulon — Halloween Small Business Market, Trick-or-Treating and more on Oct. 18
Hidden Block Party: Halloween Edition from Raleigh Retro Gamers on Oct. 19
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting The Hidden Block Party -- Halloween Edition on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Gateway Plaza, 2409 Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend and is family-friendly. Costumes are encouraged. The event features: … [Read more...] about Hidden Block Party: Halloween Edition from Raleigh Retro Gamers on Oct. 19