All Day

Scarecrow Row

Apex Community Park 2200 Laura Duncan Road, Apex

Visit Apex Community Park's Scarecrow Row the week of Halloween and check out all the community-decorated scarecrows! Bring a flashlight ...

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Ongoing

Clayton Harvest Festival

Downtown Clayton 100 W Main St, Clayton

Get ready for four days of fun at the annual Clayton Harvest Festival, one of the largest events in Johnston County! ...

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Free
Barnyard Boo Bash

Barnyard Boo Bash

My Little Farmer 8794 NC-751, Durham

Join us for a Halloween Boo Bash! Our not-too-spooky class will feature Halloween themed dancing, games, and visits with your ...

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$22
Paint Paper PLAY!

Paint Paper PLAY!

Paint Paper Paste - Sunshine Studio 9113 Leesville Rd, Suite 102,, Raleigh

🌈Get ready for a world of colorful and wonderfully messy fun!  Each Paint Paper PLAY class will feature themed opportunities ...

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$5
Family Open Gym

Family Open Gym

Zebulon Community Center 301 S. Arendell, Zebulon

Pre-Registration Required. Enjoy some gym time as a family. Family Open Gym time has been designated to give families time ...

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Free
Family Fun Day at the Homestead

Family Fun Day at the Homestead

The Homestead at Little Creek 445 Little Creek Church Rd Clayton • NC 27520, Clayton

We’re kicking off a brand-new tradition at The Homestead — and you’re invited! Our Family Fun Day is all about community, connection, and celebrating the season together. Here’s what’s happening: A visit with our adorable animals in the petting zoo Seasonal flower picking — Purchase a cup for $15 and fill it as you wish with your ...

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$5

Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

For Garden's Sake 9197 NC-751, Durham

Join us for a day of Halloween fun at For Garden’s Sake! Get some extra mileage out of your Halloween ...

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Free
2025 N.C. State Fair

2025 N.C. State Fair

North Carolina State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh

The N.C. State Fair's mission is to showcase and promote the state's agriculture, agribusiness, arts, crafts and culture through the ...

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$5 – $13
Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Cary Regional Library 315 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary

For children ages 0-5. An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills. Space is limited. Please plan ...

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Free
Ponies & Pumpkins

Ponies & Pumpkins

My Little Farmer 8794 NC-751, Durham

Pumpkin carving with miniature ponies. The visit includes a pumpkin, pumpkin carving, mini pony snuggles, photo ops and more.

$35
Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Fuquay-Varina Community Library 271 Bramblehill Drive, Fuquay-Varina

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.  Babies to Kindergarten and their families.

Free
Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Leesville Community Library 5105 Country Trail, Raleigh

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.

Free
Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Ave, Garner

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.

Free
Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Oberlin Regional Library 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh

Young children and their caregivers are invited to participate in an interactive program that incorporates stories, music, and movement to ...

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Free

Come & Grow: Frightful Flora

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh

Discover the strange and surprising side of the plant world! Find us in the garden to explore eerie-looking flowers, plants ...

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Free
Kidz Bop Skate

Kidz Bop Skate

United Skates of America 2901 Trawick Rd., Raleigh

Kidz Bop and Disney Super Clean music Free Skatemate with Paid Admission Admission $14 when purchased online in advanced, $15 ...

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$14 – $15

Pumpkin Splash

Homestead Aquatic Center 300 Aquatic Drive, Chapel Hill

It's time to party with pumpkins at the pool! Join us for an afternoon of floating pumpkins, fun and laughter. ...

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$10 – $15

Public Safety Day

Knightdale Station Park 810 N First Ave, Knightdale

Join us for a fun-filled and educational day celebrating the heroes who keep Knightdale safe! Public Safety Day brings together ...

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Free

Spellbound at Mordecai

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh

Magic and mayhem abound at Spellbound at Mordecai, presented in partnership with Paper & Stars Studio! Encounter mysterious characters and ...

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Free
BooFest

BooFest

Museum of Life and Science 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham

Feeling brave? Celebrate BooFest at the Museum of Life and Science, if you dare! Monstrous science explorations, creepy crafts, themed ...

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Free – $24

Vendor Fair at Treelight Square

Treelight Square 2240 Big Falls Dr, Wendell

Join us on Saturday, October 25th, from 10am - 3pm at Treelight Square in Wendell for a special pop-up market ...

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Free

HollyFest

Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs

This annual, family-friendly event celebrates Holly Springs and all the people, places, and services that our community has to offer. ...

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Free
Family Storytime

Family Storytime

East Regional Library 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.

Free
Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Cary Regional Library 315 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary

For children ages 0-5. An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills. Space is limited. Please plan ...

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Free
Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Morrisville Community Library 310 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills for young children and their caregivers.

Free
Under the Tree Storytime

Under the Tree Storytime

Quail Ridge Books 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway places ...

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Free

Friendship Bracelets with the Witches

Joy Worthy Co. 131 S Wilmington St, Raleigh

Join us for one short day @joyworthyco as we celebrate our two year anniversary with these two witches! We truly ...

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$45
ABC Craft & Learn

ABC Craft & Learn

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Ave, Garner

An interactive kindergarten readiness program for children ages 3-5 and caregivers.

Free
ABC Craft & Learn

ABC Craft & Learn

Fuquay-Varina Community Library 271 Bramblehill Drive, Fuquay-Varina

An interactive kindergarten readiness program for children ages 4 - 6.

Free
Barnyard Boo Bash

Barnyard Boo Bash

My Little Farmer 8794 NC-751, Durham

Join us for a Halloween Boo Bash! Our not-too-spooky class will feature Halloween themed dancing, games, and visits with your ...

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$22
Storytime

Storytime

Page 158 Books 415 Brooks Street Suite B, Wake Forest

Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11am.

Free

Sensory-Friendly Film: Monsters, Inc.

The Carolina Theatre 309 West Morgan St, Durham

Monsters Incorporated is the largest scare factory in the monster world, and James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) is one of ...

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Free

High House Trunk or Treat

High House Pediatric Dentistry 1705 High House Road, Cary, NC, Cary

Come join us for our annual Trunk or Treat on 10/25 from 11-1!

Free

Tiny Tots Halloween Party

Wheels Durham 715 N. Hoover Road, Durham

Little monsters, princesses, and superheroes—grab your costumes and roll into a Halloween celebration made just for YOU! This daytime bash ...

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$10 – $16

Halloween Pet Carnival

Animal Hospital at Brier Creek 10500 Little Brier Creek Ln, Raleigh

 Halloween Pet Carnival at Animal Hospital at Brier Creek!  Bring your family, friends, and furry companions for a spook-tacular day ...

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Free

Creepy Crabtree

Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville

Join us at Lake Crabtree County Park for a day of spooky surprises and natural wonders! As we listen for ...

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Free

Haunted Harley Chili Fest

Raging Bull Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee St, Durham

What says spooky season like a trunk-or-treat and a chili cook-off?! Bring your kids by for this totally family-fun event. ...

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Free
ABC Craft and Learn

ABC Craft and Learn

Zebulon Community Library 1000 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon

A program that simulates a preschool classroom and gives children the opportunity to practice the skills necessary for a successful ...

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Free

Star Families: Scare-olina Skies

Morehead Planetarium 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill

Best for: Children 7-12 and older and their families. About the Show: This edition of Star Families is a family-friendly, ...

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$13.95 – $15.95

Owloween

American Wildlife Refuge 1000 McLemore Rd, Clayton

We are hosting our annual Halloween event, Owloween, on our historic property in Clayton in hopes of bringing together the ...

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Free

Nerf Battle

Garner Recreation Center 215 West Main Street, Garner

Join friends for a fun afternoon of Nerf Battles. Participants will be divided into teams to play games such as ...

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$5 – $7
Halloween Spooktacular

Halloween Spooktacular

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 East South Street, Raleigh

Calling all ghosts and goblins to celebrate Halloween with musical tricks and treats! From spooky classics to silly characters, the ...

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$33.28
Ballet & Books

Ballet & Books

Chapel Hill Public Library 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill

Ballet and Books is a national, non-profit organization striving to reduce the literacy gap through the hybrid storytelling of dance ...

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Free

Spooktacular with Chase & Marshall

We Rock the Spectrum 2104 Village Market Place, Morrisville

Get ready for a PAW-some Halloween celebration that’s equal parts spooky and spectacular!  Join us for a fun-filled afternoon featuring: ...

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$30 – $35

Fall Festival at Horses for Hope

Horses for Hope 2909 Banks Rd, Raleigh

Get ready to “stirrup” some fun!  We’re thrilled to invite you, your family, and friends to our annual Fall Festival! ...

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Free

Trunk or Treat at Big Bear Bounce

Big Bear Bounce 5125 NC-55, Suite 102, Durham

Costumes, Candy, and music! What could be more fun 👻🎃

Free

DLC Museum of Natural History’s Open House

Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History 1013 Broad St, Durham

Get spooky this Saturday at the Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History's FREE open house! 💀 ✅ Where: 1013 ...

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Free
ABC Craft & Learn

ABC Craft & Learn

Middle Creek Community Library 111 Middle Creek Park Ave., Apex

An interactive kindergarten readiness program for children ages 3-5 and caregivers.

Free

Reedy Creek Fall Festival

Reedy Creek Baptist Church 1524 N Harrison Ave, Cary

Join us for a day of fun at our annual Fall Festival! Free hot dogs, apple cider, hot chocolate, music ...

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Free

Sensory Playdate

North Regional Library 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh

Sensory Playdate is a welcoming interactive drop-in program designed for families of young children, autistic children and/or those who have ...

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Free

Powhatan OFWB Church Trunk or Treat

Powhatan OFWB Church 3468 Powhatan Road, Clayton

Join us Friday, October 25th from 3pm to 5pm for bounce houses, snow cones, trunks, hotdogs, and a cake walk!

Free

Trunk or Treat Extravaganza

Grove Park Chapel 605 Sherron Road, Durham

🎃 Trunk or Treat ANNUAL Extravaganza at Grove Park Chapel! Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of fall fun for ...

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Free

Millbrook UMC Trunk or Treat

Millbrook United Methodist Church 1712 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh

Join us Saturday, Oct. 25 for a night filled with fun and fellowship. Hosted by Millbrook UMC Kids ministry! Bring ...

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Free

Sunrise Farm Harvest Festival

Sunrise Community Farm Center 6407 Millhouse Rd, Chapel Hill

Join us for our annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 25th, from 3 PM to 7 PM! Enjoy a fun-filled ...

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$8 – $10

“Beautifica” IMAX Show

Marbles Kids Museum 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh

Beautifica 360 follows the No.1 fastest selling fulldome music experience of all time, Mesmerica 360. Behind both, is the inspiration ...

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$17.99 – $29.99

Barktoberfest

Durham Central Park 501 Foster St., Durham

Barktoberfest is a celebration for our canine residents and their families. Join us for an afternoon of fun which will ...

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Free
Halloween Spooktacular

Halloween Spooktacular

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 East South Street, Raleigh

Calling all ghosts and goblins to celebrate Halloween with musical tricks and treats! From spooky classics to silly characters, the ...

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$33.28

Trunk or Treat With CMA

Field Behind Sweet Frog 6096 Tryon Road, Cary

Welcome to our 5th Annual Championship Martial Arts Trunk or Treat! We are so excited to be hosting Trunk or ...

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Free

5th Annual Trunk or Treat at the Block

The Block on Main 300 South Main Street, Holly Springs

Calling all ghouls, goblins, superheroes, princesses, and more! 👻✨ Join us for The Block’s 5th Annual Trunk-or-Treat — a family-friendly ...

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Free

“Trick or Bleat” at Spring Haven Farm

Spring Haven Farm 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd, Chapel Hill

It’s Halloween fun with a farm twist! Join us on Saturday, October 25 for Trick-or-Bleat at Spring Haven Farm, where ...

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$15.95

Green Level Fall Festival

Green Level Baptist Church 8509 Green Level Church Rd, Cary

Come out and enjoy a fun evening with family and friends at our annual fall festival. Event will include a ...

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Free

Town of Angier Trunk or Treat

Jack Marley Park 249 E. Williams Street, Angier

 Join us for an incredible Trunk or Treat!  It’s going to be a spooktacular time with:  Tons of Candy Music from ...

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Free

Bull City Campout

West Point on the Eno 5253 N Roxboro Street, Durham

Whether you’re new to tent camping or an old pro, camping at West Point on the Eno with Durham Parks ...

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$8 – $13

A Night of MAGIC with the Goats

Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary 7221 Sunset Lake Rd, Fuquay-Varina

Join Vince Mannella for a Magical Night with Goats! Are you ready to be spellbound? Vince Mannella, a local magician ...

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$15 – $24

Trunk or Treat at eNerRGy Kidz

eNerRGy Kidz 5400 Atlantic Springs Rd, Raleigh

This event is free to the community! We kindly ask that you donate one canned good or pantry item to ...

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Free

Halloween Hike on the ATT

American Tobacco Trail 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road, Apex

Wear your Halloween costume and have fun exploring the trail at sunset! We'll search for wildlife and learn how nature ...

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Free

Trunk or Treat at North Raleigh UMC

North Raleigh United Methodist Church 8501 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh

Looking for something to do with your kids Halloween Weekend?Come to Trunk or Treat at North Raleigh UMC It's more ...

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Free
Open Gym

Open Gym

Knightdale Gymnastics 540 Hinton Pond Rd, Knightdale

Open gym is a great way for kids to run off some energy while parents get a couple of hours ...

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$15

Morrisville Diwali Festival

Cedar Fork District Park 228 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville

The Town of Morrisville hosts an annual Diwali Festival in honor of the holiday in celebration of the holiday season and ...

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Free

Parents Night Out!

Rock Solid Warrior: Apex 2131 E Williams St Suite 106, Apex

NOTE: Drop-off not available before 5:30pm!  Drop off your kids for a night of ninja, pizza, fruit, chips, and dessert! ...

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$45

Twilight Walk

A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve 5229 Awls Haven Dr, Raleigh

Take a walk with a park naturalist to explore the woods and fields at this special time of day. Look ...

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$3

Wendell Baptist Trunk or Treat

Wendell Baptist Church 3651 Wendell Boulevard, Wendell

Date: Saturday, October 25. Time:  6:00-8:00 pm Contacts: Jennifer Spencer Sign Up for a Trunk!

Free

Sensory Friendly Storytime at Book Harvest

Book Harvest Family Space 2501 University Drive, Durham

Join us for a special Sensory-Friendly Storytime, designed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children, including those ...

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Free