You know it's fall when Spirit Halloween signs go up on empty big box stores. Tuesday Morning, Sears, Joann Fabrics? Spirit Halloween is there. For a couple months, the ghosts of retail past are replaced by Halloween ghosts and everything else you need for Spooky Season. Shop for costumes, creepy lawn decorations, accessories, collectibles and more. Spirit Halloween in the … [Read more...] about Every Spirit Halloween in the Triangle
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10th Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 24
The Cary's 10th annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6 to 9 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 will be between one and five … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 24
Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
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
Trick or Treat in Downtown Fuquay-Varina Oct 24
The Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association and participating Downtown businesses are presenting Trick or Treat in Downtown on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's being held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. because that's when the largest number of businesses are able to participate and welcome treat or treaters. Families are invited to dress up their ghosts and goblins and visit the … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat in Downtown Fuquay-Varina Oct 24
Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 25
Paper & Stars Studio is bringing Spellbound at Mordecai, a children's festival, to Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event. This is a fun, family-friendly event where you can: No full face masks, weapons, horror or gore. This event is presented in partnership with Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and … [Read more...] about Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 25
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
