Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street in Raleigh, is presenting Hocus Pocus at Movies in the Garden on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Early bird tickets are $5. Starting October 1, 2026, tickets are $10. The movie will be screened outdoors, in Raleigh Little Theatre's Stephenson Amphitheatre. Seating and food trucks open at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. There will be a costume parade … [Read more...] about Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 8: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
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Movie Night Under the Stars at Sertoma Amphitheatre Oct. 8: Monsters Inc.
The Town of Cary is hosting Movie Night Under the Stars on October 8, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina. This is a rescheduled date. This is a free event and no registration is required. Enjoy a showing of Monsters Inc. Before the movie, enjoy a fun-filled evening with a movie-themed craft, show off your singing skills … [Read more...] about Movie Night Under the Stars at Sertoma Amphitheatre Oct. 8: Monsters Inc.
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
Free Outdoor Movie Series at Pullen Park: Toy Story 5 on Oct. 6
Families, friends, and film lovers of all ages are invited a free outdoor movie series at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will take place the first Tuesday of the month, from June to October, 2026. The time differs a little bit depending on the time of year. All screenings are free and open to the public. Refreshments and popcorn will be available for purchase at the … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Movie Series at Pullen Park: Toy Story 5 on Oct. 6
Free Family Movie Night at Relentless Church in Garner Oct. 2
Relentless Church, 1540 Mechanical Blvd, Garner, North Carolina, is hosting a free family movie night on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring your blankets and get comfortable. The movie is "Light of the World." … [Read more...] about Free Family Movie Night at Relentless Church in Garner Oct. 2
First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Ghostbusters on Oct. 2
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting First Friday Market & Movie Nights at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. These events take place the first Friday of the month, from May to November, 2026. Enjoy an outdoor movie, as well as a vendor market, food trucks, free-to-play games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., … [Read more...] about First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Ghostbusters on Oct. 2
Movie Nights at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights on Downtown Cary Park's calendar. The movie nights are free to enjoy and do not require registration. The movies will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Before each movie there will be pre-screening activities for all … [Read more...] about Movie Nights at Downtown Cary Park
Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Beetlejuice Oct. 3
Durham Parks and Recreation presents Fall Film Series: Movies in the Park at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The movies will take place the first Saturday of the month from September to November, 2026. These events take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and your favorite people for a fun movie night in the heart of downtown Durham. This … [Read more...] about Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Beetlejuice Oct. 3
Movies Under the Stars at Hargrave Community Center: The Nightmare Before Christmas on Sept. 25
Movies Under the Stars, the very popular free, family friendly, outdoor movie series, is returning to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Up next is The Nightmare Before Christmas on September 25, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Carolina Square Lawn, 133 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This event will take place outside on the lawn behind Target and beside the Carolina Square … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars at Hargrave Community Center: The Nightmare Before Christmas on Sept. 25
Movie on the Lawn at Halifax Park in Raleigh: Toy Story 5 on Sept. 25
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Resources Department is presenting a free outdoor movie and community event on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Halifax Park, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The movie will be Toy Story 5. The movie begins at dusk. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. There will be on-site food truck, game truck, crafts, and activities. … [Read more...] about Movie on the Lawn at Halifax Park in Raleigh: Toy Story 5 on Sept. 25
