Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is hosting a special planetarium show in honor of Halloween. On Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29, 2023, Scare-o-lina Skies will explore the myths and mysteries of the night sky. Tickets go on sale October 14, 2023. Both shows are an hour long. Tickets: … [Read more...] about Scare-o-lina Skies at Morehead Planetarium Oct 28-29
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Edward’s Battle Haunted House — free walk-through attraction raises money for critically ill children
Edward's Battle Haunted House is the project of a Raleigh teen who has battled cancer. Every year since he received his cancer diagnosis he has created a haunted attraction for Halloween. It's free to enjoy, but donations are accepted for Give Kids the World, a resort in Florida for critically ill children. The project is also raising awareness of childhood cancer. In addition, there will … [Read more...] about Edward’s Battle Haunted House — free walk-through attraction raises money for critically ill children
Annual Zombiepalooza at The Cary Theater October 20
The Town of Cary's 8th Annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 20, 2023, 8 p.m., at The Cary Theater, 122 East Chatham Street, Cary. All the event is free, tickets are required. Zombiepalooza will feature local filmmakers’ zombie short films. Screenings will be indoors. The films will be between one and five minutes each. Costumes are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for the … [Read more...] about Annual Zombiepalooza at The Cary Theater October 20
Trick-or-Treat the Trail at White Deer Park in Garner
The Town of Garner is hosting Trick-or-Treat the Trail on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023, 3 p.m. to 6 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
Downtown Smithfield Candy Crawl Oct 27
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation, in coordination with downtown businesses in Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting Downtown Smithfield Candy Crawl on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. Participating businesses will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Check back soon for a list of businesses that are participating. … [Read more...] about Downtown Smithfield Candy Crawl Oct 27
Wendell Treat Trail Oct 27
Wendell's Treat Trail is a fun, free Halloween event for kids 12 and under. Kids walk the non-scary trail and collect treats. It takes place Friday, October 27, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Wendell Community Park, 601 W. 3rd Street, Wendell. Parents will have the chance to meet local businesses, while kids collect treats. Food trucks will be on site. … [Read more...] about Wendell Treat Trail Oct 27
Halloween Costume Swap with Raleigh Parks
Raleigh Parks is holding a Halloween Costume Swap on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. To participate, drop off your gently used, or new, costume at any community center by Friday, October 6, 2023. Find a list of community centers here. Preregister for the swap. Then, visit the Carolina … [Read more...] about Halloween Costume Swap with Raleigh Parks
Halloween events at Raleigh parks 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 PaloozaFriday, October 20, 20236 to 7:30 p.m.Greystone Recreation Center7713 55 … [Read more...] about Halloween events at Raleigh parks and recreation centers
Museum of Life + Science’s Pumpkin Patch Express
Museum of Life + Science, 433 West Murray Avenue, Durham, is presenting the Pumpkin Patch Express every Saturday and Sunday in October, 2023, starting with September 30. Dates of Pumpkin Patch Express Tickets are $15 a person, with kids age 2 and under admitted for free. Museum admission is not included. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Purchase your tickets in advance. They are subject to … [Read more...] about Museum of Life + Science’s Pumpkin Patch Express
Track or Treat: Halloween Express Train Ride with New Hope Valley Railway
New Hope Valley Railway’s (NHVR) family-friendly Track or Treat: Halloween Express takes place on Saturdays Oct. 14, 21, and 28, 2023, with train departure times at 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $16 (plus fees) and are likely to sell out. Purchase tickets here. New Hope Valley Railway is also known as Triangle's Train, and is at 3900 Bonsai Road, … [Read more...] about Track or Treat: Halloween Express Train Ride with New Hope Valley Railway