Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Festival takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m. at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. A wide variety of international wine and beer suppliers are coming to Raleigh for this event. The festival is free to attend. Wine, beer and food will be available for purchase. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Wine & Beer Festival October 17
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18th Annual Ghost Dance in Downtown Raleigh Oct. 16
The 18th Annual Ghost Dance in Raleigh takes place Friday, October 16, 2026, from 8 to 9 p.m. This event starts outside Oakwood Cemetery, 700 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is a suggested $5, which is a donation to help prevent cruelty to animals. Exact change is encouraged. Outside the cemetery, learn the Ghost Dance. You'll learn simple moves, and then music will be put … [Read more...] about 18th Annual Ghost Dance in Downtown Raleigh Oct. 16
Spooky Movie Night at Carrboro Town Commons Oct. 16
The Town of Carrboro is presenting Spooky Movie Night on Friday, October 16 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This is a free event and no registration is required. Bring your friends, family, blankets and chairs for a Halloween Movie Night featuring Hotel Transylvania! The Town Commons event space opens at 6:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at … [Read more...] about Spooky Movie Night at Carrboro Town Commons Oct. 16
Trunk or Treat at Lightbridge Academy in Apex Oct. 16
Lightbridge Academy, at 1075 Newland Avenue, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Trunk or Treat and have a great time with Soccer Stars. Enrolled families, future Lightbridge families, neighbors and friends are all welcome! … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Lightbridge Academy in Apex Oct. 16
Fright Night with Durham Parks & Rec Oct. 16
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting some Halloween events in 2026. Make sure to follow the links below for all details. Neither of these two events require registration. Both events are free. Fright Night Fright Night is at Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event features carnival games, costume parades, a … [Read more...] about Fright Night with Durham Parks & Rec Oct. 16
Hope Valley Farms YMCA’s Not-So-Scary Trunk or Treat Oct. 31
Hope Valley Farms YMCA, at 4818 S Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a free Not-So-Scary Halloween Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of Halloween fun, sweet treats, hobby vendors and festive activities! Want to be part of the fun? Sign up to decorate your trunk and hand out candy to our … [Read more...] about Hope Valley Farms YMCA’s Not-So-Scary Trunk or Treat Oct. 31
Trunk or Treat at St. Paul’s Christian Church Oct. 30
St. Paul's Christian Church, 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Community Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. It's free to attend and open to all. All are welcome for a night of costumes, treats, and lots of fun! Decorated cars will be set up in St. Paul's parking lot, welcoming treaters and tricksters alike! Hot dogs will be served … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at St. Paul’s Christian Church Oct. 30
Raleigh Retro Gamers
Raleigh Retro Gamers Triangle Town Market: Halloween Edition takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend and is family-friendly. Costumes are encouraged. The event features: … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers
The Southern Brothas’ Thrillah Block Party at CCB Plaza Oct. 31
The Southern Brothas (TSB) are hosting the TSB Thrillah Block Party on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 7 to 10 p.m., at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE, all-ages costume party. It's part of Durham Fringe Festival. Showout the Entertainer is presiding over a plaza packed with ghouls, goblins, families, and night crawlers as Major the Bull keeps an eye on … [Read more...] about The Southern Brothas’ Thrillah Block Party at CCB Plaza Oct. 31
Pets and Pumpkins at Moore Square Oct. 17
Enjoy an afternoon of fall-theme activities at Pets and Pumpkins on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event to celebrate the official grand opening of Moore Square's new permanent dog park. Festivities include a pet parade, pumpkin patch, local vendors, food trucks, and more. This free, … [Read more...] about Pets and Pumpkins at Moore Square Oct. 17
