Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is hosting Hargraves Fall Carnival on Friday, October 19, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. It takes place at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event, and no registration is required. It will feature games, entertainment and more fun, but will skip the ghouls, goblins and gore. The event is geared toward kids ages … [Read more...] about Hargraves Fall Carnival in Chapel Hill on Oct 9
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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
Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh Oct. 31
Baptist Grove Church, at 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is required at the above link. This free event includes: … [Read more...] about Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat at Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh Oct. 31
Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 8: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street in Raleigh, is presenting Hocus Pocus at Movies in the Garden on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Early bird tickets are $5. Starting October 1, 2026, tickets are $10. The movie will be screened outdoors, in Raleigh Little Theatre's Stephenson Amphitheatre. Seating and food trucks open at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. There will be a costume parade … [Read more...] about Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 8: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
Fall for Five Points Festival Oct 10
Fall For Five Points is a celebration of the Five Points community. The festival takes place Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 2000 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC. This is a free festival that features music, a kids' zone, entertainment, vendors, food and drink. Music Entertainment Shop Food and Drink … [Read more...] about Fall for Five Points Festival Oct 10
Halloween Cemetery Tour at Maplewood Cemetery Oct. 31
Preservation Durham is offering special Halloween tours of Maplewood Cemetery on October 31, 2026. The tours take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are free for Preservation Durham member and $15 for the general public. Tickets will likely sell out, so don't delay in purchasing. Maplewood Cemetery's address is 1621 Duke University Road, Durham, North Carolina. Tours leave from the Kent … [Read more...] about Halloween Cemetery Tour at Maplewood Cemetery Oct. 31
Trick or Eat on Main Street in Garner Oct. 10, including touch-a-truck and food truck rodeo
Downtown Garner, North Carolina, is hosting Trick or Treat on Main Street on October 10, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. This free event takes in Downtown Garner, around 120 E Main Street, Garner, North Carolina, and combines several events. It's free and family friendly. This event has something for all ages! Costumes encouraged – kids can Trick-or-Treat down Main Street. Trick-or-Eat Food Truck … [Read more...] about Trick or Eat on Main Street in Garner Oct. 10, including touch-a-truck and food truck rodeo
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!
Book or Treat with Book Harvest Oct. 31: free books and Halloween fun
Book Harvest, at 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Book or Treat on Friday, October 31, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free, family event. Enjoy a fun and exciting afternoon filled with free books (yes, kids get a free book to take home!), engaging activities, delicious treats, and lots of fun surprises! You're invited to come dressed in your favorite costumes … [Read more...] about Book or Treat with Book Harvest Oct. 31: free books and Halloween fun
