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It’s October in Raleigh and there are plenty of things going on to satiate your cravings for creative date nights and fun activities. Spooky szn in Raleigh and the surrounding areas is always top-tier, so this month we’ve put together a (rather large) list of spooky date night ideas and things to do around Raleigh and the Triangle.
Costs vary, so be sure to check out the links (none are affiliates) for any corrected or updated information.
For all of you looking to head out to Panic Point this month, we are partnering with a local high school (Wake Forest High School Soccer Team) to provide a discount code.
Dates: Varies (see website for details)
Cost: From $34
For a discount of 10%, use code: WFSOCCER (this raises money for the Wake Forest High School Soccer Team)
Time: Fridays & Saturdays 8PM-11PM through November 2nd
Location: Phillips Farm - 6720 Good Hope Church Road Cary, NC 27519
Cost: Admission is $25 cash/$27 credit per person, with special discounts for vets and seniors available at the ticket booth.
Gates open at 7:30pm, with attractions beginning at 8pm. Tickets will be sold until 10PM.
Time: Varies by date - October 5, 19, 23, 24, 26, & 30 (see website for details)
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary, NC 27511
Cost: $6 (individual), $4 (child, seniors 55+, students w/ ID), $3 (CFC members)
Movie: Varies by date and time (see website for details)
Horror fans unite! Creepy Cinema at The Cary returns with “Influencers of Horror: Films that Changed the Genre.” Join guest curators, Glen Haley (host of “Indies by the Decade”) and Kaitlin Suggs, for a viewing party like no other. Learn how each film trailblazed its way into becoming a horror film game changer. Come in costume, enjoy some treats, and prepare yourself for all the jump scares you can handle.
Time: Varies by date - October 9, 22, 23, 30, & 31 (see website for details)
Location: Downtown Cary Park
Cost: FREE
Downtown Cary Park offers a variety of FREE workshops and programs, and in October they are getting a spooky (and/or fall-y) treatment. Join expert instructors for date night pumpkin carving, halloween cookie decorating, fall leaves hand embroidery, creepy linocut making, and haunted nature walks. Registration for each event opens two weeks prior to the event date.
Time: 5-8 PM
Location: Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518
Cost: From $25 (see website for pricing)
Time: 12-8 PM
Location: Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518
Cost: From $25 (see website for pricing)
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Cary Park
Cost: FREE
Gear up for a ghost busting movie night under the stars featuring Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (PG-13), curated by The Cary Theater! When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an army of ghosts that casts a death chill upon the city, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age. Pre-screen activities run from 6 -7:30 p.m.
Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Downtown Cary Park - 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NC
Cost: FREE
Costumes are encouraged. There will be live music, local vendors, food trucks and a puppy costume contest.
Time: 12 - 4 PM
Location: Good Hope Farm
Cost: FREE
Step back in time and learn how Cary is marrying our agricultural heritage with an innovative future through the work of Good Hope Farm at Harvest Fest. Support local farmers and learn more about how you can play an important role in creating a more sustainable and resilient future through composting, regenerative agriculture, planting for pollinators, and creating a strong local food system. Free and fun for all ages; guests are invited to enjoy live music, delicious locally sourced food and drink, farm tours, lawn games, and local crafts and produce for sale.
Time: 6 - 9:30 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park
Cost: FREE
Zombiepalooza, Cary’s zombie-themed screening party, will feature locally produced short films. Local filmmakers and hobbyists are invited to get creative and tell their zombie stories in one to five minutes. This year’s event will include pre-film activities. Plan for three-legged races (TBD whether the third leg is attached to another live human or not), undead face-painting, a zombie playground, food trucks (hopefully one will include BRAINS in their menu), and more!
Time: 4 - 7 PM
Location: Bond Park Boathouse
Cost: FREE
Enjoy an evening of music, food, and Halloween activities while the sun goes down. Once the sun sets, carved pumpkins will be floated around Bond Lake to light up the night. Want to see your pumpkin on the water? Drop off your carved pumpkins at the Bond Park Boathouse the day before the event from 4 - 6 p.m.
Time: 2 - 9:30 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park
Cost: FREE
Join us for a spooktacular family-friendly Halloween event in the Park! Enjoy a variety of fun activities for all ages, followed by a special screening of the classic movie Hocus Pocus. Bring your loved ones for an evening of festive fun and enchanting entertainment! The film will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Time: 6:30 & 8:30 PM
Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Cost: $20 per person
Ghostly legends and haunted tales with a bit of mystery are brought to you through a medium's special connection with the world beyond. Feel the presence of the past at Cary's old hotel with the help of Cary Players. For more information, call the Page-Walker Arts & History Center at (919) 460-4963. Purchase tickets on eTix and at the Cary Theater box office. Get tickets for the 6:30 p.m. program here. Get tickets for the 8:30 p.m. program here.
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary, NC 27511
Cost: From $8 (see website for details)
Let’s do the time warp again! Rocky Horror returns to The Cary for two special shows. Dress up as your favorite character, grab your complimentary prop bag, and dance and sing along to this Halloween cult classic! Get tickets for October 26.
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary, NC 27511
Cost: From $8 (see website for details)
Let’s do the time warp again! Rocky Horror returns to The Cary for two special shows. Dress up as your favorite character, grab your complimentary prop bag, and dance and sing along to this Halloween cult classic! Get tickets for October 31.
Dates: Every Saturday & Sunday in October, beginning September 28
Location: Durham Life & Sciences Museum - 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
Cost: $15 per person; kids under 2 are free (plus general admission to the museum)
Time: 5-8 PM
Location: Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Ave., Durham, NC 27704
Cost: FREE
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM - (several start times, see website for details)
Location: West Point on the Eno, McCown-Mangum House - 5101 N Roxboro Road, Durham, NC
Cost: $4.50 for Durham residents and $9.50 for non-residents (Registration is required)
Seances were all the rage in Victorian-Era America. Those behind the scenes of these elaborate experiences had no shortage of tricks up their sleeves. Kick off your Halloween season right by joining us to discover the inner workings of this 19th-century pastime.
Time: 11 AM-5 PM
Location: The Fruit, 305 S. Dillard St., Durham, NC 27701
Cost: Suggested donation of $5 per person at the door
Spend a spine-chilling day of Goth themed fun at The Fruit Flea. With over 40 vendors filling up The Fruit, you're certain to find whatever spooky handcrafted goods you may desire. Sip on a drink, get your picture taken and discover new local makers, all while your favorite horror movies are projected on screen.
Time: All Day Event
Location: South Regional Library - 4505 S. Alston Ave., Durham, NC
Cost: FREE
Calling all writers and fans of the macabre! Write and submit your most terrifying tale for the Sinister Story Showdown, presented by Durham County Library and the Horror Writers Association. Whether psychological, supernatural, or classic horror, we're looking for spine-tingling stories to haunt our judges' dreams. Submissions will be accepted until 11:59pm on Friday, October 11th.
Winners will be announced at Saturday Night Dead: An Evening of Horror Trivia and Tales at Boxyard RTP on Saturday, October 26. The top three entries will have their stories read aloud and performed by members of the Horror Writers Association!
Winners will have their stories printed, bound, and added to the Library's collection, and more!
Contest Rules:
Submission:
Time: 6:30 -10 PM
Location: The Durham Hotel - 315 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701
Cost: FREE
🌙✨ Calling all witches! ✨🌙
Gather your coven and join us for a mystical full moon night under the stars at Witches Night Out on Thursday, October 17, 6:30-10pm on the Roof! Throw on your best witchy attire, grab your crew, and get ready for an enchanting evening celebrating femme empowerment with themed cocktails, spellbinding tunes from DJ Mic Check, and interactive experiences for purchase that will leave you completely bewitched. 🔮
Time: 5:30-9 PM
Location: Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Ave., Durham, NC 27704
Cost: $30 per child, $15 per adult for non-members
The October theme for The Museum of Life and Science's Family Night Out is Creepy Crawly Carnival. Grab the family and gear up for a fun night of activities, crafts, treats and more. This eerily exciting event will include food trucks, an unforgettable animal encounter, and the opportunity to build your own Hex Bug maze.
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt - 800 Taylor Street, Durham
Cost: $10.00-15.00
Time: 4-11 PM
Location: Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St., Durham, NC 27704
Cost: $20 for adults 21+, $10 for teens; $5 for kids 12 and under
It wouldn't be a Durham Halloween without an event for beer lovers! Wear your costume to join The MAKRS Society for a beer and Halloween fest at Durham Central Park with sips from local vendors, plus face painting, food trucks, DJs, decorations and more.
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Hi-Wire Brewing Durham - 800 Taylor St. #9-150 Durham, NC 27701
Cost: FREE (Tickets are for headcount purposes)
Time: 9:00-10:15 PM
Location: 804 Old Fayetteville St., Durham, North Carolina 27701
Cost: $30.10
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never seen before in Durham. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by Halloween at Hayti Heritage Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Carolina Theatre, Fletcher Hall - 309 West Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701
Cost: $15
Now in its seventh year, the Carolina Theatre and Retro Film Series present a "fully interactive, theatrical FX-driven, light show-blazing, fog-blowing, call-backing, costume-wearing, motion picture extravaganza" you won't want to miss. Head there for door prizes, grab bags, and concessions specials.
And if you're more into classic horror films than musical theater, check out the Carolina Theatre's monthlong lineup of scary flicks.
Time: 6:30-9:30 PM
Location: Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.,
Cost: $10 advance/$15 at the door. Kids 3 and under are free.
People of all ages are invited to wander the property to discover what wonders await. No experiences are designed to scare, but some may not be appropriate for young children. The educational event takes place at the 19th-century homestead of the Duke family. BYO flashlight!
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Carolina Theatre, Fletcher Hall - 309 West Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701
Cost: $15
Now in its seventh year, the Carolina Theatre and Retro Film Series present a "fully interactive, theatrical FX-driven, light show-blazing, fog-blowing, call-backing, costume-wearing, motion picture extravaganza" you won't want to miss. Head there for door prizes, grab bags, and concessions specials.
And if you're more into classic horror films than musical theater, check out the Carolina Theatre's monthlong lineup of scary flicks.
Barktoberfest
Time: 3:30-6:30 PM
Location: Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.
Cost: FREE
Join Durham Parks and Rec for an afternoon of doggone good times at Durham Central Park. Local celebrity judges will determine the winner of the pup costume contests, and you can enjoy treats from local food trucks and brewers while watching canine attendees show off their wooftastic tricks.
Time: 3-7 PM
Location: Durty Bull Brewing Co., 206 Broadway St. Ste 104
Cost: FREE
Shop fresh autumn decor and funky crafts of all sorts, fall candles and scents, spooktacular vendors, apparel, jewelry and accessories. Handcrafted DURM prioritizes minorities (incl. women)/vendors of color and small mom-and-pop businesses with seasonal offerings and custom crafts and gifts!
Time: 4-9 PM
Location: The Glass Jug Beer Lab, 5410 NC Hwy. 55, Ste V
Cost: FREE
Created by Creators Club and hosted by The Glass Jug, this art market will be the place to go to get all your locally crafted Halloween decorations, accessories and more. Enjoy a beverage and food from Gator on the Grill while you peruse the stands of 15+ vendors and enjoy live music.
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: unscripted durham - 202 Corcoran St. 202 Durham, NC 27701
Cost: FREE
The Studio at Unscripted transforms into spooky central, with tricks and treats. Join us for a costume contest and Halloween DJ party!
Time: 7:30 PM - 2 AM
Location: 3206 Guess Road Durham, NC 27705
Cost: From $7.50
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: The Carolina Theatre - 309 West Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701
Cost: FREE
This film is part of our Sensory Friendly Film Series, which offers a welcoming and supportive environment for autistic individuals and others in need of sensory accommodations. The series presents films in a comfortable environment once a month.
Tickets are free and can be reserved in advance of the film screening online, by phone at (919) 560-3030, or at our box office. A limited number of tickets will also be available at the box office thirty minutes before the film screening. If you have reserved tickets to see a Sensory Friendly film, and are no longer able to attend, please contact our box office at least 24 hours before the scheduled screening at efan@carolinatheatre.org.
Time: 11 AM-5 PM
Location: The Durham Armory
Cost: $15
Triangle Terror Con is Durham's only horror themed convention! A family friendly celebration of all things terrifying with vendors and celebrity guests.
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Maggiano's Little Italy - 8030 Renaissance Parkway #890 Durham, NC 27713
Cost: From $80.00
Time: October 31, 7:00 p.m.
Location: DSSLVR - 630 Rigsbee Ave., Durham, North Carolina 27701
Cost: FREE
Sharknado films, shark costumes, beer and DJs.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Maggiano's Little Italy - 8030 Renaissance Parkway #890 Durham, NC 27713
Cost: From $50.00
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Smoky Hollow, 415 N Harrington Street, Raleigh, NC
Cost: FREE
Join Downtown Raleigh Alliance at October First Friday Spooky Fall Block Party on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Smoky Hollow, 415 N Harrington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Wear your costume and enjoy:
Sunday • 1:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Bar & Eatery - 610 Glenwood Ave Raleigh, NC 27603
Cost: From $15.00
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: 10410 Moncreiffe Road Suite 101, Raleigh, NC
Cost: $37 per guest
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Bordon Building and Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC 27605
Cost: $0-$15
👻A Haunted Night for Ghoulish Geeks in Downtown Raleigh! 👻
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 10410 Moncreiffe Road Suite 101, Raleigh, NC
Cost: $39 per guest
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Raleigh Brewing, 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC
Cost: FREE
Thu, Oct 17 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: 131 South Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601
Cost: From $69.00
The best trend on Tik Tok! You take a thrift store painting, add ghosts, tricks and treats…and it becomes a Halloween masterpiece!
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 9020 Walking Stick Trail Raleigh, NC 27615
Cost: From $49.00
Get ready for a spooky and creative night of Halloween-themed art activities at Art After Dark: Monster Mash - A Halloween Art Mash Up!
Time: 6:45 - 9:45 PM
Location: Mordecai Historic Park, Raleigh
Cost: $15 per person
Discover history, mystery, and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night tour of downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Jump aboard and keep your eyes open for ghostly visitors of years past... they’ve just been dying to have you.
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh
Cost: $5 per person - All proceeds go to help prevent cruelty to animals
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 10410 Moncreiffe Road Suite 101, Raleigh, NC
Cost: $39 per guest
Special blacklight class!
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 10410 Moncreiffe Road Suite 101, Raleigh, NC
Cost: $37 per guest
Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Haven Farm - 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC
Cost: FREE
Pop-Up Carolinas is hosting First Friday Market and Movie Night on the first Friday of every month, through December 6, 2024, at Haven Farm, 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina.
These are free, family-friendly events. At each one there will be a local vendor market, outdoor movie, live music, food trucks.
The events run from 5 to 9 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk.
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Carolina Square, 133 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Cost: FREE
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Local 506 - 506 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Cost: FREE
Time: Various departure times (see website for details)
Location: New Hope Valley Railway
Cost: $16.00
New Hope Valley Railway’s (NHVR) family-friendly Track or Treat: Halloween Express takes place on October 12, 19 and 26, 2024, with departures each day at 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:30, and 7:45 PM.
During the spooky but family-friendly train ride, visitors will see scenes of flying witches, smoking cauldrons, large pumpkin faces, Count Dracula and other friendly creatures. Halloween costumes are encouraged.
In addition, the Boo ‘n’ Brew Train Ride takes place Friday, October 25, 2024, at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:45 p.m. The Halloweens decorations and the actors in the woods will be the same as the Track ‘n’ Treat ride, but there will be food and beer available for purchase.
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: The Glass Jug Beer Lab, RTP
Cost: FREE
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: P&C Holiday Lights, 38 Bennett Ridge Road, Chapel Hill,
Cost: FREE
This Halloween season, a local family is once again putting together a great display on their front yard, with lights and animatronics. Please note that this is a private home, so please be considerate to the family and their neighbors.
They’ll have the display up and going every night from October 18 to 20, and 25 to 31, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’ll be best in the dark.
Time: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: Depot Park, Downtown Sanford - 229 Wicker Street (Hugger Mugger Brewing Courtyard)
Cost: $59
Looking for a thrilling and spooky foodie experience? Then take a 2.5 hour walking tour that will take you to 5 local restaurants, breweries and sweet treats where you can enjoy delicious snacks and explore the haunted history of the area. Please note that you may need to walk up to 1 mile on uneven surfaces and be outdoors in various weather conditions. Food options may differ depending on the tour you choose but all pre-planned food and drinks are included in your booking. Get ready for a bone-chilling adventure where we tell stories of local lore and history about the surrounding area.
Price includes:
Time: Various departure times (see website for details)
Location: New Hope Valley Railway
Cost: $16
New Hope Valley Railway’s (NHVR) family-friendly Track or Treat: Halloween Express takes place on October 12, 19 and 26, 2024, with departures each day at 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:30, and 7:45 PM.
During the spooky but family-friendly train ride, visitors will see scenes of flying witches, smoking cauldrons, large pumpkin faces, Count Dracula and other friendly creatures. Halloween costumes are encouraged.
In addition, the Boo ‘n’ Brew Train Ride takes place Friday, October 25, 2024, at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:45 p.m. The Halloweens decorations and the actors in the woods will be the same as the Track ‘n’ Treat ride, but there will be food and beer available for purchase.
Time: 11:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Downtown Wake Forest
Cost: FREE
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: P&C Holiday Lights, 38 Bennett Ridge Road, Chapel Hill,
Cost: FREE
This Halloween season, a local family is once again putting together a great display on their front yard, with lights and animatronics. Please note that this is a private home, so please be considerate to the family and their neighbors.
They’ll have the display up and going every night from October 18 to 20, and 25 to 31, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’ll be best in the dark.
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Carroll Howard Johnson Park, 301 Wagstaff Road, Fuquay-Varina
Cost: FREE
Full Fright is designed to frighten. It is a terrifying walk in the dark through the woods with unexpected surprises around every turn. It is not recommended for children under the age of 10. Children between the ages of 10 to 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Street, Holly Springs, NC
Cost: FREE
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: P&C Holiday Lights, 38 Bennett Ridge Road, Chapel Hill,
Cost: FREE
This Halloween season, a local family is once again putting together a great display on their front yard, with lights and animatronics. Please note that this is a private home, so please be considerate to the family and their neighbors.
They’ll have the display up and going every night from October 18 to 20, and 25 to 31, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’ll be best in the dark.
Time: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: Depot Park, Downtown Sanford - 229 Wicker Street (Hugger Mugger Brewing Courtyard)
Cost: $5
2024 Boo & Brew Historical Walking Tours will be offered on October 24, 25 and 26. Each tour will begin at 229 Wicker Street (Hugger Mugger Brewing Courtyard) at 6:00 pm. Covering 2 blocks of Downtown Sanford, the tour lasts approximately 1 hour. Participants will learn about the 5 ghosts that occupy buildings in Downtown Sanford. The cost of the tour is $5.00 per person and will include the tour as well as a beverage of choice.
Time: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: Horne Square - Clayton, NC
Cost: FREE (See website for details)
Park at Clayton High School (upper parking lot) and hop on a bus that will drop you off at Town Square and pick you up after you have enjoyed your day.
*Bus departs every 15 minutes.*
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, NC
Cost: $3.00-5.00
Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a ghost walk through Riverside Cemetery, at Front and Church Streets, in Smithfield, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
At this event, six 18th century personalities will be brought to live by interpreters.
The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Free for children under age 5. There’s no preregistration. First-come, first-served.
Tours start from beside St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and last approximately 30 minutes. They’ll run through 8 p.m.
The tour ends at the Historic Hastings House, where author Jimmy Parker will sign copies of his book, Ghostly North Carolina.
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Burwell School Historic Site - 319 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC
Cost: FREE
Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween at the Burwell School Historic Site! From 5 to 7 PM, families are invited to join us for a Halloween-themed craft session, perfect for young ghouls and goblins. We’ll provide the materials; you bring the creativity!
But that’s not all—does the Burwell School have a ghost? Staff have been hearing some unexplained bumps recently... At 7:30 PM, the site will transform for a spine-tingling special tour, complete with costumed guides who will share eerie tales and historical insights. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to uncover the mysteries of our site!
Best of all, this event is free to all. Come for the crafts, stay for the chills!
Registration is free to all, but we do suggest adding a donation. Your generosity allows us to continue preserving this 200-year-old historic site and to offer free events like this for our community. Thank you for considering a gift to the Burwell School!
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Philip H. Kohn MOSAIC Family Commons - 367 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, NC
Cost: FREE
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: P&C Holiday Lights, 38 Bennett Ridge Road, Chapel Hill,
Cost: FREE
This Halloween season, a local family is once again putting together a great display on their front yard, with lights and animatronics. Please note that this is a private home, so please be considerate to the family and their neighbors.
They’ll have the display up and going every night from October 18 to 20, and 25 to 31, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’ll be best in the dark.
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park - Bond Park Challenge Course
Cost: $5 (Cash only) Goes to Cary Teen Council
Take a stroll down the spooky path in Bond Park. Cary Teen Council’s bringing thrills and chills outside this year offering a frightening fun time for all. All ages are welcomed but parental discretion is strongly advised. Please note parking will be very limited.
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Boxyard RTP - BeatBox Stage
Cost: FREE
Dead of Durham, it’s Saturday Night! Join us for Saturday Night Dead: An Evening of Horror Trivia and Tales at Boxyard RTP.
Time: Various departure times (see website for details)
Location: New Hope Valley Railway
Cost: $16.00
New Hope Valley Railway’s (NHVR) family-friendly Track or Treat: Halloween Express takes place on October 12, 19 and 26, 2024, with departures each day at 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:30, and 7:45 PM.
During the spooky but family-friendly train ride, visitors will see scenes of flying witches, smoking cauldrons, large pumpkin faces, Count Dracula and other friendly creatures. Halloween costumes are encouraged.
In addition, the Boo ‘n’ Brew Train Ride takes place Friday, October 25, 2024, at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:45 p.m. The Halloweens decorations and the actors in the woods will be the same as the Track ‘n’ Treat ride, but there will be food and beer available for purchase.
Time: 5:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Chapel Hill Community Center - 120 S Estes Dr., Chapel Hill
Cost: FREE
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park - Bond Park Challenge Course
Cost: $5 (Cash only) Goes to Cary Teen Council
Time: 7:30 - 9:45 PM
Location: 304 Rossburn Way, Chapel Hill
Cost: FREE
Every year, a group of neighbors create a haunted trail behind their houses in Chapel Hill, with the help of about 30 teenaged volunteers.
Time: 8:00 - 11:59 pm
Location: Oaklyn Springs Apex - 209 N Salem Street, Apex
Cost: FREE
Get ready for the ultimate Halloween bash on Salem Street! Join us at OSB Apex Taproom for not one but TWO nights of Halloween madness! Can't make it on Halloween night due to work? No worries, we've got you covered with double the fun! What's brewing: Live DJ featuring All Events DJ spinning the hottest tracks Spooky-themed cocktails that will send shivers down your spine Fresh new beers on draft to keep the spirits high A dance floor ready for your best monster moves Costumes highly encouraged - let's see your scariest, funniest, and most creative outfits! Don't miss out on the most epic Halloween party on Salem Street! Grab your friends, put on your best costume, and come celebrate with us for two nights of frightful fun and unforgettable memories!
