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Tricks-n-Treats at Brier Creek Commons Oct. 25

Brier Creek Commons, at 8531 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Tricks-n-Treats on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the clocktower. This is a free event. Bring your little ghosts and goblins in their favorite costume for a morning full of magic shows by Magician Neal Chamberlain and a comedic circus variety show combining juggling and … [Read more...] about Tricks-n-Treats at Brier Creek Commons Oct. 25

Edward’s Battle Haunted House — free walk-through attraction raises money for 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 Make a Wish. Edward's Battle Haunted House is at 9401 S. Mere Court, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will be take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on these dates in … [Read more...] about Edward’s Battle Haunted House — free walk-through attraction raises money for kids with cancer

Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, Cary Oct. 25, with free hot dogs

Saint Francis United Methodist Church, at 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC, is hosting a trunk or treat event on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. This is a free event. Children of all ages are invited. Car trunks will be decorated with various themes and filled with candy and other treats. Come in costume and enjoy an evening of Halloween family fun with games and FREE hot … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, Cary Oct. 25, with free hot dogs

Tricks for Treats at PetSmart Oct. 25

PetSmart announced on Facebook that all PetSmart stores will be hosting Tricks for Treats on October 17, and October 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Dress your pet (and yourself!) in costume and stop at treat stations throughout the store. Come celebrate Halloween with FREE swag, treats and a selfie station. In addition, meet the "spooky" pets (that creep, slither and crawl) on … [Read more...] about Tricks for Treats at PetSmart Oct. 25

Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 24, plus Haunted Mordecai tours

Paper & Stars Studio is bringing Spellbound at Mordecai, a children's festival, to Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. This is a fun, family-friendly event where you can: This is a family event full of spooky fun for children - no horror, gore, weapons, or full face masks please. This event is … [Read more...] about Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 24, plus Haunted Mordecai tours

Pupalooza at Durham Central Park Oct. 24

Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Pupalooza on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Spend the day enjoying live music, creative activities, local vendors, food and plenty of opportunities to let your pup steal the show. Have your dog wear their favorite costume! … [Read more...] about Pupalooza at Durham Central Park Oct. 24

CarnEVIL Halloween Party at Sports & Social Cary on Oct. 24

Sports & Social Cary, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting CarnEvil: Halloween Party on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are 10 a.m. Ages 21+. Buy tickets here. Welcome to the freak show! Mark your calendars for CarnEVIL, Sports & Social's Halloween Party, presented by Deep Eddy Vodka and Coors Light. Grab your creepiest crew and … [Read more...] about CarnEVIL Halloween Party at Sports & Social Cary on Oct. 24

Pup-kin Fall Event at Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Oct. 24

Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue, at 4012 Mitchell Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Pup-kin Fall Event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. It's free to attend. Meet some costumed pups who are available for adoption. Also, enjoy game, prizes and trunk or treat fun. … [Read more...] about Pup-kin Fall Event at Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Oct. 24

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. 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 year's favorite stories, along with plenty of new material. The tours take place from … [Read more...] about Spirits of Wake Forest: ghost walks in Downtown Wake Forest

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