Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting Triangle Town Market -- Halloween Edition on October 24, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop thousands of retro and modern video games, Pokémon, collectibles, geek art, crafts, and more from 70+ vendors. Plus freeplay gaming, a cosplay runway, and as usual, more surprises … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town Market: Halloween Edition Oct. 24
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Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, and more fall farm activities in the Raleigh and Triangle area — updated for 2026
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 2026 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 Triangle area — updated for 2026
Holly Springs Haunted Trail Oct. 9
Holly Spring's annual haunted trail takes place Friday, October 9, 2026, from 7 to 10:30 p.m., at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 24001 Gribsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. Tickets are $10. Purchase here. The annual haunted trail at Sugg Farm in October is recommended for ages 12 and older, but younger children are allowed when accompanied by a parent. Along the trail, … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Haunted Trail Oct. 9
Hillsborough Street’s Halloween Adventure Oct. 18
Live It Up Hillsborough is presenting Hillsborough Street Halloween Adventure on Sunday, October 18, 2026, 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 in Raleigh, North Carolina, between Logan Court and Pogue Street, and the adjacent side streets. (Please check back soon … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Street’s Halloween Adventure Oct. 18
Halloween Boo Bash in Downtown Wake Forest Oct 17
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department's annual Boo Bash will take place in Downtown Wake Forest, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, 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 17
Fiendish Horror Book Fest at Longleaf Hotel and Lounge Oct. 24
Join The Horror Church Bookshop and Queerolina at Longleaf Hotel, 300 N Dawon Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, for an evening of dark fiction, community, and celebration! The Fiendish Horror Book Fest takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Explore an incredible lineup of local horror authors sharing their books, signing copies, and connecting with readers who … [Read more...] about Fiendish Horror Book Fest at Longleaf Hotel and Lounge Oct. 24
Halloween costumes on clearance — grab great deals before they’re gone!
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Are you thinking about Halloween yet? Maybe you should be, because HalloweenCostumes.com actually has a clearance section with some fantastic deals. We wouldn't expect to see deals this time of year, before Halloween, but there are tons of costumes marked down. In some cases, one size might be on sale, but not another. And of course all are subject to selling out. There are costumes for adults, … [Read more...] about Halloween costumes on clearance — grab great deals before they’re gone!
Track or Treat Halloween Express at New Hope Valley Railway
New Hope Valley Railway is also known as Triangle's Train, and is at 3900 Bonsal 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 10, 17 and 23 and 24, 2026. Climb aboard for a festive ride through the woods, where Halloween surprises wait around every … [Read more...] about Track or Treat Halloween Express at New Hope Valley Railway
Triangle Barkitecture — pet architecture and design competition at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 10
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Triangle Barkitecture, a one-of-a-kind design competition that has architects, designers, students and creative minds creating unique, pet-inspired architecture. Triangle Barkitecture takes place October 10, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m., and is free to attend. This pet architecture competition features over 20 unique builds … [Read more...] about Triangle Barkitecture — pet architecture and design competition at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 10
Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 23
Cary's annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 23, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event is free to attend, and will take place on the Great Lawn. If the weather is bad, it moves inside to The Cary Theater. Zombiepalooza will feature local filmmakers’ zombie short films. The films are one and five minutes each. Costumes … [Read more...] about Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 23
