Cary's annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 23, 2026, 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 are between one and five minutes … [Read more...] about Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 23
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Movies on the Bloc at 321 Coffee: Hoppers Oct. 16
321 Coffee is hosting Movies on the Bloc. These free outdoor movies take place at the 321 Coffee Bloc Courtyard, 615 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. 321 Coffee announced these events on Facebook. 321 Coffee will be open from 6 to 7 p.m. The movies start at 7 p.m. Please bring your own blanket or chair. Everyone gets a FREE drink, courtesy of First Horizon Bank. Fall Movie … [Read more...] about Movies on the Bloc at 321 Coffee: Hoppers 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
Friday Family Flicks in Garner — free outdoor movies — Toy Story 5 on Oct. 9
Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources is presenting Friday Family Flicks. These are free outdoor movies on the lawn of the Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina. Concessions will be available for purchase. Free movie-themed activities will be available one hour before the start of the movie. Next up is Toy Story 5 on Friday, October 9, 2026. Activities … [Read more...] about Friday Family Flicks in Garner — free outdoor movies — Toy Story 5 on Oct. 9
Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 8: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
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)
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.
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
