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Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle

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Looking for somewhere to show off your pet’s Halloween costume? Do you think you have a dog that’s cuter than the pirate dog in the picture, or the one in the squirrel costume below? (Hard to imagine, but anything’s possible, I guess.) Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Triangle. These events are for 2025. Make sure to click on the links for all the details. Also, … [Read more...] about Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Triangle

Halloween Treat Map: Plan Your Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating Route

Want to help your little goblins with some candy strategy? The Nextdoor Trick or Treat Map will help your kids make sure that they make the most of their Halloween haunting. You can see ahead of time who is giving out treats and/or decorating their house for Halloween. Obviously, not everyone who is giving out treats will add themselves to the map, but the folks who do add themselves to the map … [Read more...] about Halloween Treat Map: Plan Your Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating Route

Trunk or Treat with Hillsborough Police Department Oct. 24

The Hillsborough Police Department is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the parking lot behind the Hillsborough Police Department, 127 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The event will include treats for children of all ages and kiddie rides provided by Efland Trash Service. Free to attend. All pets attending must be on a leash … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat with Hillsborough Police Department Oct. 24

Boo Bash at Lightbridge Academy in Durham Oct. 24

Lightbridge Academy, 1015 Yunus Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Boo Bash on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. Admission is free and is open to the community. The event features: Wear your costume and bring your trick or treat bucket! … [Read more...] about Boo Bash at Lightbridge Academy in Durham Oct. 24

3rd Annual Chelsea Theater Halloween Horror: Film, live music, costume contest, more…

Chelsea Theater, 1129 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting the 3rd Annual Chelsea Theater Halloween Horror on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $15. The price for students and members is $12. Schedule … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Chelsea Theater Halloween Horror: Film, live music, costume contest, more…

Haunted Hill Halloween event in Chapel Hill Oct. 24

Haunted Hill is a free Halloween event at Chapel Hill Community Center, 120 S Estes Dr Chapel Hill, on Friday, October 24, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. Grab a costume and join in for Trunk-or-Treat, a pumpkin decorating contest, games and food trucks. If you'd like to compete in the pumpkin decorating contest or host a trunk, you need to register. … [Read more...] about Haunted Hill Halloween event in Chapel Hill Oct. 24

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

Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park Oct 24

The Town of Cary's Pumpkin Flotilla takes place Friday, October 24, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary. Participation is free. Learn about the Town of Cary's other Halloween events too, including a haunted house, a big pumpkin carving event, and more. Drop off your carved pumpkin on October 23, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. Floats are limited and will be assigned on … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park Oct 24

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

Duke Homestead’s Halloween Phantasmagoria Oct. 24

Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd, Durham, presents Halloween Phantasmagoria on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, plus fees and taxes. Kids age 3 and under are admitted for free. Tickets are on sale now. Purchase on Eventbrite. There will be tickets available at the door, so even if they sell out online, you should still come! This experience … [Read more...] about Duke Homestead’s Halloween Phantasmagoria Oct. 24

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