Falling for Local is a free event at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This festival is a celebration of fall and of local businesses. It's presented by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy and Dorothea Dix Park. The festival features tons of local vendors, food trucks, North Carolina craft breweries, live music, FREE pumpkins … [Read more...] about Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
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Magic and Mischief: A Wizard’s Market at Fred Fletcher Park Nov 9
Bring your young witches and wizard to Magic and Mischief: A Wizard's Market at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is presented by Paper and Stars Studios, in partnership with Raleigh, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Researches. It's free to attend. Kids will: Costumes are welcome, but no horror, gore, weapons … [Read more...] about Magic and Mischief: A Wizard’s Market at Fred Fletcher Park Nov 9
9 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 9 Home Halloween Light Displays and Haunts in the Triangle
Trick or Treat (and Trunk or Treat) events in the Triangle in 2024
When is Trick or Treating in the Triangle in 2024? This is a commonly asked question and the answer is simple. October 31st. Neighborhood trick or treating is always on October 31st in the Triangle. It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, or what else is going on. It’s always on Halloween. That said, there are many, many events at shopping centers, festivals, churches, and more, that … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat (and Trunk or Treat) events in the Triangle in 2024
Free Halloween photos for kids at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is offering free Halloween pictures for kids! Stop by and take a themed picture and get a free digital download. This special event takes place from October 25 to October 31, 2024. There is typically a candy hunt too, and we will update if we get confirmation on that. This information was announced on Bass Pro Shops' website. Free Halloween photos: Locations in the … [Read more...] about Free Halloween photos for kids at Bass Pro Shops
Free Haunted Trail in Chapel Hill: The Haunted Road on Rossburn Way
Every year, a group of neighbors create a haunted trail behind their houses in Chapel Hill, with the help of about 30 teenaged volunteers. Halloween on Rossburn takes place at 304 Rossburn Way, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a FREE attraction. It will take place Saturday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 31, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. each night. There will be two scare levels, … [Read more...] about Free Haunted Trail in Chapel Hill: The Haunted Road on Rossburn Way
Halloween food freebies and deals 2024
Enjoy some free food (and some cheap stuff) in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, on Halloween or around Halloween with this list of food freebies and deals. Make sure to click on the links for necessary details. Participation varies by location. Unless otherwise noted, these freebies and deals are for Thursday, October 31, 2024, but make sure to follow the links for information on times … [Read more...] about Halloween food freebies and deals 2024
Edward’s Battle Haunted House — free walk-through attraction raises money kids with cancer
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 Cancer for College, a scholarship program that also provides medical debt relief, educational opportunities and support for kids with cancer. Note: The … [Read more...] about Edward’s Battle Haunted House — free walk-through attraction raises money kids with cancer
Deadford Manor: animatronic singing skeleton show in a Raleigh front yard
A family in Raleigh is going the extra mile to bring Halloween enjoyment to the neighborhood! Deadford Manor is a singing skeleton show the front yard at 10839 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh, NC. This incredible interactive display features multiple skeletons that sing and tell jokes. The family describes it as a "hobby that turned into an obsession." And lucky for Raleigh it did, because this is … [Read more...] about Deadford Manor: animatronic singing skeleton show in a Raleigh front yard
Aversboro Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest
Aversboro Road Baptist Church, at 1600 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC, is hosting Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest on Thursday, October 31st, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy a night of fun, including games, free concessions, music, inflatables, and of course, trunk or treat. … [Read more...] about Aversboro Trunk or Treat Harvest Fest
