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Trunk or Treat at Highland United Methodist Church Oct. 29

Highland United Methodist Church, at 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a trunk or treat on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It's free and all are welcome! There will be a FREE hot dog supper at 5:30 p.m. and the trunks will open at 6:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Highland United Methodist Church Oct. 29

Trick or Treat with your pet at PetSmart Oct. 26

PetSmart announced on Instagram and on Facebook that all PetSmart stores will be hosting Trick or Treat for pets on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dress your pet (and yourself!) in costume and stop at treat stations throughout the store. There will even be a fresh “Spritz Station” to keep your pet smelling fresh! Come celebrate Halloween with tail wags, treats, and lots of … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat with your pet at PetSmart Oct. 26

Best Halloween Houses in the Triangle: Light Displays and Haunts (more added!)

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 Best Halloween Houses in the Triangle: Light Displays and Haunts (more added!)

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Trunk or Treat at Soapstone United Methodist Church Oct. 26

Soapstone United Methodist Church, 12837 Norwood Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This is a free event that takes place in the front parking lot. Enjoy trunk or treat, games, festive activities and more. … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Soapstone United Methodist Church Oct. 26

Step Into the Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 26

Lafayette Village, at 850 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is presenting Step Into the Halloween Village on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. (Please note the corrected date.) This is a free event. This event features: Check for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Step Into the Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 26

Neighborhood Trunk or Treat and Car Show at Calvary Presbyterian Church Oct. 26

Calvary Presbyterian Church, 6520 Ray Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Neighborhood Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy: All ages are invited and costumes are welcome. Everything is free. … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Trunk or Treat and Car Show at Calvary Presbyterian Church Oct. 26

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

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