We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend!
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Thursday, Oct. 22
NC State Fair
🗓 October 22–25 | ⏰ Thu. & Sun. 9 AM–11 PM; Fri. & Sat. 9 AM–11:30 PM
The State Fair’s final weekend brings rides, fair food, livestock, exhibits, entertainment and North Carolina artisans. Thursday, October 22 is Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day: bring six nonperishable food items to any entrance gate and receive one free admission ticket. Donations benefit the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Each six-item donation earns one ticket.
📍 NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ General admission varies; 6 nonperishable items = 1 free admission ticket on Thu. 10/22.
ℹ️ @ncstatefair | More info.
The State Fair’s final weekend brings rides, fair food, livestock, exhibits, entertainment and North Carolina artisans. Thursday, October 22 is Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day: bring six nonperishable food items to any entrance gate and receive one free admission ticket. Donations benefit the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Each six-item donation earns one ticket.
📍 NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ General admission varies; 6 nonperishable items = 1 free admission ticket on Thu. 10/22.
ℹ️ @ncstatefair | More info.
Carolina Ballet: Dracula
🗓 October 15–November 1 | ⏰ Fri. 7:30 PM; Sat. 2 & 7:30 PM; Sun. 2 PM this weekend
Carolina Ballet brings the legendary vampire tale to life through a dramatic gothic ballet, with four performances over the weekend.
📍 Fletcher Opera Theater, Martin Marietta Center, 2 E South St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @carolinaballet | More info.
Carolina Ballet brings the legendary vampire tale to life through a dramatic gothic ballet, with four performances over the weekend.
📍 Fletcher Opera Theater, Martin Marietta Center, 2 E South St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @carolinaballet | More info.
Kids EveryWEAR EverythingELSE Sale
🗓 October 16–25 | ⏰ Fri. 4–7 PM; Sat. 2–7 PM; Sun. 4–8 PM (public free-ticket shopping)
Explore a huge resale event for women’s, men’s and juniors’ clothing, shoes, bags, toys, baby equipment, furniture, appliances and housewares. No children’s clothing or shoes at this sale. Saturday is 50% off and Sunday is 75% off. These are public free-ticket shopping hours; earlier entry depends on ticket type.
📍 South Hills Mall & Plaza, 1213 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Admission ticket required; free general-public tickets available during listed hours.
ℹ️ @kidseverywear | More info.
Explore a huge resale event for women’s, men’s and juniors’ clothing, shoes, bags, toys, baby equipment, furniture, appliances and housewares. No children’s clothing or shoes at this sale. Saturday is 50% off and Sunday is 75% off. These are public free-ticket shopping hours; earlier entry depends on ticket type.
📍 South Hills Mall & Plaza, 1213 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Admission ticket required; free general-public tickets available during listed hours.
ℹ️ @kidseverywear | More info.
LOTR Trivia Night Part 2 at Element Gastropub
🗓 October 22 | ⏰ 6–8 PM
Test your Middle-earth knowledge at Lord of the Rings Trivia Night Part 2. Expect a themed drink menu and prizes from local shops; all knowledge levels welcome. Hosted by @lillebalrog.
📍 Element Gastropub, 421 Fayetteville St., Suite 103, Raleigh
ℹ️ @elementgastropub @lillebalrog | More info.
Test your Middle-earth knowledge at Lord of the Rings Trivia Night Part 2. Expect a themed drink menu and prizes from local shops; all knowledge levels welcome. Hosted by @lillebalrog.
📍 Element Gastropub, 421 Fayetteville St., Suite 103, Raleigh
ℹ️ @elementgastropub @lillebalrog | More info.
Blacklight Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda
🗓 October 22 | ⏰ 6–7:30 PM
Give pottery a glow-up with a blacklight painting session hosted by Cozy Panda Event Co. at Incendiary Brewing.
📍 Incendiary Brewing, 612 W Morgan St., Raleigh
🎟️ Registration/tickets available online.
ℹ️ @cozypandaeventco | More info.
Give pottery a glow-up with a blacklight painting session hosted by Cozy Panda Event Co. at Incendiary Brewing.
📍 Incendiary Brewing, 612 W Morgan St., Raleigh
🎟️ Registration/tickets available online.
ℹ️ @cozypandaeventco | More info.
Pony Run at Ponysaurus Brewing
🗓 October 22 | ⏰ 6–8 PM; run begins 6:15 PM
Choose a 3- or 5-mile route, then cool down at the taproom. Check-in begins at 6 PM, the run starts at 6:15 PM and all paces are welcome.
📍 Ponysaurus Brewing at Raleigh Iron Works, 2221 Iron Works Dr., Suite 100, Raleigh
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @ponysaurusbrewingral @raleighironworks | More info.
Choose a 3- or 5-mile route, then cool down at the taproom. Check-in begins at 6 PM, the run starts at 6:15 PM and all paces are welcome.
📍 Ponysaurus Brewing at Raleigh Iron Works, 2221 Iron Works Dr., Suite 100, Raleigh
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @ponysaurusbrewingral @raleighironworks | More info.
Gateway Plaza Movie Night: 9 to 5
🗓 October 22 | ⏰ Bar 6:30 PM; movie 7 PM
Spread out a blanket or lawn chair for an outdoor screening of 9 to 5. Pizza, popcorn and drinks will be available to buy, or grab a bite from a Gateway Plaza business beforehand.
📍 Gateway Plaza, 2411 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh
ℹ️ @gatewayplazaraleigh | More info.
Spread out a blanket or lawn chair for an outdoor screening of 9 to 5. Pizza, popcorn and drinks will be available to buy, or grab a bite from a Gateway Plaza business beforehand.
📍 Gateway Plaza, 2411 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh
ℹ️ @gatewayplazaraleigh | More info.
Village District Movie Night: Cheaper by the Dozen
🗓 October 22 | ⏰ Check-in 6:30 PM; movie 7 PM
Bring a blanket or lawn chair for an outdoor screening of Cheaper by the Dozen. Ticket proceeds support Comfort Zone Camp, which helps North Carolina children grieving the loss of someone important to them.
📍 Village District Starbucks Patio, 2105 Cameron St., Raleigh
🎟️ Ticket proceeds benefit Comfort Zone Camp.
ℹ️ @shopvillagedistrict @comfortzonecamp | More info.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair for an outdoor screening of Cheaper by the Dozen. Ticket proceeds support Comfort Zone Camp, which helps North Carolina children grieving the loss of someone important to them.
📍 Village District Starbucks Patio, 2105 Cameron St., Raleigh
🎟️ Ticket proceeds benefit Comfort Zone Camp.
ℹ️ @shopvillagedistrict @comfortzonecamp | More info.
Travesties at Burning Coal Theatre
🗓 October 8–25 | ⏰ Thu.–Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2 PM this weekend
Tom Stoppard’s inventive comedy sends history, memory and literary icons colliding in a brisk, absurd theatrical adventure.
📍 Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @burningcoaltheatre | More info.
Tom Stoppard’s inventive comedy sends history, memory and literary icons colliding in a brisk, absurd theatrical adventure.
📍 Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @burningcoaltheatre | More info.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
🗓 October 21–November 8 | ⏰ Thu./Fri. 7:30 PM; Sat. 2 & 7:30 PM; Sun. 2 PM this weekend
Theatre Raleigh flips Bram Stoker’s vampire story into a witty, outrageous stage comedy filled with spooky surprises.
📍 Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @theatreraleigh | More info.
Theatre Raleigh flips Bram Stoker’s vampire story into a witty, outrageous stage comedy filled with spooky surprises.
📍 Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @theatreraleigh | More info.
Sean Fogelson: That One Mailman at Goodnights
🗓 October 22 | ⏰ 7:30 PM
Sean Fogelson brings his That One Mailman show to Goodnights for a night of stand-up comedy.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Sean Fogelson brings his That One Mailman show to Goodnights for a night of stand-up comedy.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Brendan Donegan at Goodnights
🗓 October 22 | ⏰ 8 PM
Catch stand-up from Brendan Donegan in Goodnights’ intimate Room 861.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Catch stand-up from Brendan Donegan in Goodnights’ intimate Room 861.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Friday, Oct. 23
Trick-or-Treat Downtown Fuquay-Varina
🗓 October 23 | ⏰ 2–5 PM
Nearly 100 participating businesses across Fuquay-Varina’s two downtown districts will welcome costume-clad kids with treats. Look for participation posters in shop windows; this free event takes place rain or shine.
📍 Participating businesses throughout Downtown Fuquay-Varina
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @fvdowntown | More info.
Nearly 100 participating businesses across Fuquay-Varina’s two downtown districts will welcome costume-clad kids with treats. Look for participation posters in shop windows; this free event takes place rain or shine.
📍 Participating businesses throughout Downtown Fuquay-Varina
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @fvdowntown | More info.
Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park
🗓 October 23 | ⏰ 5–7 PM
Cary’s fall favorite sends decorated pumpkins floating across Bond Park Lake for a glowing seasonal spectacle.
📍 Bond Park Boathouse, 801 High House Rd., Cary
ℹ️ @caryncgov | More info.
Cary’s fall favorite sends decorated pumpkins floating across Bond Park Lake for a glowing seasonal spectacle.
📍 Bond Park Boathouse, 801 High House Rd., Cary
ℹ️ @caryncgov | More info.
Gabi’s Phantom Royale Casino Night
🗓 October 23 | ⏰ 6–10 PM
An evening of casino-style games, dinner and drinks for a cause. The masquerade-inspired fundraiser supports Gabi’s Workforce and its employment mission.
📍 1 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @gabisworkforce_ | More info.
An evening of casino-style games, dinner and drinks for a cause. The masquerade-inspired fundraiser supports Gabi’s Workforce and its employment mission.
📍 1 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @gabisworkforce_ | More info.
Kooky Spooky Halloween Party at Marbles
🗓 October 23 | ⏰ 6–8:30 PM
Marbles transforms into a whimsical, not-too-scary Halloween celebration for families. Costumes and playful thrills are encouraged.
📍 Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett St., Raleigh
🎟️ Event admission/tickets apply.
ℹ️ @marblesraleigh | More info.
Marbles transforms into a whimsical, not-too-scary Halloween celebration for families. Costumes and playful thrills are encouraged.
📍 Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett St., Raleigh
🎟️ Event admission/tickets apply.
ℹ️ @marblesraleigh | More info.
Trunk or Treat at Koka Booth
🗓 October 23 | ⏰ 6 PM
Find candy-filled treats at more than 30 decorated trunks, including teal-pumpkin non-candy goodies. Food trucks, a DJ, pumpkin patch, raffles and photo booth round out this benefit for Volunteers of WakeMed Cary.
📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary
ℹ️ @booth_amp | More info.
Find candy-filled treats at more than 30 decorated trunks, including teal-pumpkin non-candy goodies. Food trucks, a DJ, pumpkin patch, raffles and photo booth round out this benefit for Volunteers of WakeMed Cary.
📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary
ℹ️ @booth_amp | More info.
Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park
🗓 October 23 | ⏰ 6–10 PM; food trucks 4–9 PM
Cary’s annual zombie short-film competition takes over the Great Lawn, with costumes encouraged. Food trucks include Tombachi, BareBaked Pizza, NC Death By Taco and Mr. A’s Beignets.
📍 Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St., Cary
ℹ️ @downtowncarypark | More info.
Cary’s annual zombie short-film competition takes over the Great Lawn, with costumes encouraged. Food trucks include Tombachi, BareBaked Pizza, NC Death By Taco and Mr. A’s Beignets.
📍 Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St., Cary
ℹ️ @downtowncarypark | More info.
Ron Funches at Goodnights
🗓 October 23–25 | ⏰ Fri. 7 & 9:15 PM; Sat. 7 & 9:30 PM; Sun. 7 PM
Comedian Ron Funches brings his warm, singular delivery and sharp observations to a weekend of stand-up shows.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Comedian Ron Funches brings his warm, singular delivery and sharp observations to a weekend of stand-up shows.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Haunted Walk at Bond Park
🗓 October 23–24 | ⏰ 7–10:30 PM both nights
Cary Teen Council turns the Bond Park Challenge Course into a spooky outdoor walk. A fun, fright-filled option for Halloween weekend.
📍 Bond Park Challenge Course, 801 High House Rd., Cary
🎟️ $5; ages 5 and under free.
ℹ️ @caryncgov | More info.
Cary Teen Council turns the Bond Park Challenge Course into a spooky outdoor walk. A fun, fright-filled option for Halloween weekend.
📍 Bond Park Challenge Course, 801 High House Rd., Cary
🎟️ $5; ages 5 and under free.
ℹ️ @caryncgov | More info.
Haunted Trolley Tour
🗓 October 23–24 | ⏰ Departures 7, 8 & 9 PM
Board a trolley at Mordecai Historic Park for a guided ride through downtown Raleigh’s ghost stories, mysteries and haunted history. Advance registration is recommended.
📍 Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh
🎟️ $15; recommended for ages 6 and up.
ℹ️ @raleighparks | More info.
Board a trolley at Mordecai Historic Park for a guided ride through downtown Raleigh’s ghost stories, mysteries and haunted history. Advance registration is recommended.
📍 Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh
🎟️ $15; recommended for ages 6 and up.
ℹ️ @raleighparks | More info.
Maggie Hughes DePalo at Goodnights
🗓 October 23–25 | ⏰ Fri. 7:30 PM; Sat. 4:30 & 7:30 PM; Sun. 7:30 PM
Enjoy Maggie Hughes DePalo’s dry wit, offbeat perspective and storytelling in Goodnights’ Room 861.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Enjoy Maggie Hughes DePalo’s dry wit, offbeat perspective and storytelling in Goodnights’ Room 861.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
🗓 October 23–November 8 | ⏰ Fri./Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 3 PM this weekend
Two sidelined characters from Hamlet become the stars of Tom Stoppard’s playful, philosophical comedy, full of rapid-fire wordplay and theatrical surprises.
📍 Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @rlt1936 | More info.
Two sidelined characters from Hamlet become the stars of Tom Stoppard’s playful, philosophical comedy, full of rapid-fire wordplay and theatrical surprises.
📍 Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @rlt1936 | More info.
Pin Point Pumpkin Paddle Classic
🗓 October 23–25
Pin Point Raleigh hosts its Pumpkin Paddle Classic, a seasonal pickleball tournament for players and fans.
📍 Pin Point Raleigh, 2201 S Wilmington St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @pinpointraleigh | More info.
Pin Point Raleigh hosts its Pumpkin Paddle Classic, a seasonal pickleball tournament for players and fans.
📍 Pin Point Raleigh, 2201 S Wilmington St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @pinpointraleigh | More info.
Saturday, Oct. 24
NC Catalina Wine Mixer
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ Noon–5 PM
Shop Local Raleigh’s Step Brothers-inspired wine festival brings unlimited wine samples for ticket holders, a commemorative tasting glass, 30+ local vendors, food trucks and live music to The Exchange Raleigh. Anyone can attend to shop, eat and enjoy the music; wine sampling is ticketed and limited to guests 21+ with valid ID. Wine tickets are available online and at the event.
📍 The Exchange Raleigh, 1000 Social St., Raleigh
🎟️ General festival admission free; paid wine-sampling tickets (21+). Buy sampling tickets.
ℹ️ @shoplocalraleigh | More info.
Shop Local Raleigh’s Step Brothers-inspired wine festival brings unlimited wine samples for ticket holders, a commemorative tasting glass, 30+ local vendors, food trucks and live music to The Exchange Raleigh. Anyone can attend to shop, eat and enjoy the music; wine sampling is ticketed and limited to guests 21+ with valid ID. Wine tickets are available online and at the event.
📍 The Exchange Raleigh, 1000 Social St., Raleigh
🎟️ General festival admission free; paid wine-sampling tickets (21+). Buy sampling tickets.
ℹ️ @shoplocalraleigh | More info.
Dress Blowout Sale
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 8 AM–4 PM
Refresh your closet for less: Dress Raleigh will offer racks of designer clothing, shoes and accessories priced at $5, $10, $15, $20 and $25.
📍 Dress Raleigh, 3528 Wade Ave., Raleigh
ℹ️ @dressraleigh | More info.
Refresh your closet for less: Dress Raleigh will offer racks of designer clothing, shoes and accessories priced at $5, $10, $15, $20 and $25.
📍 Dress Raleigh, 3528 Wade Ave., Raleigh
ℹ️ @dressraleigh | More info.
Raleigh Arbor Day Celebration
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 8 AM–1:30 PM
Celebrate Raleigh’s trees through community planting, environmental learning and hands-on activities at Carolina Pines Park.
📍 Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh
ℹ️ @weplantitforward | More info.
Celebrate Raleigh’s trees through community planting, environmental learning and hands-on activities at Carolina Pines Park.
📍 Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh
ℹ️ @weplantitforward | More info.
Apex Farmers Market
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 8 AM–noon
Browse locally grown fruits and vegetables, sustainably raised meats, eggs, baked goods, honey, cheeses, sauces and artisan crafts.
📍 122 N Salem St., Apex
ℹ️ @apex_farmers_market | More info.
Browse locally grown fruits and vegetables, sustainably raised meats, eggs, baked goods, honey, cheeses, sauces and artisan crafts.
📍 122 N Salem St., Apex
ℹ️ @apex_farmers_market | More info.
Midtown Farmers’ Market at North Hills
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 8 AM–noon
Shop more than 35 vendors with locally grown produce, breads, desserts, meat, dairy, nuts, prepared foods and handcrafted goods.
📍 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @midtownfarmers @visitnorthhills | More info.
Shop more than 35 vendors with locally grown produce, breads, desserts, meat, dairy, nuts, prepared foods and handcrafted goods.
📍 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @midtownfarmers @visitnorthhills | More info.
Cary Farmers Market
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 8 AM–noon
Explore local produce, humanely raised meat and handmade goods. Young shoppers can enjoy the Farmers Market Passport and Eat-A-Rainbow activities.
📍 160 E Park St., Cary
ℹ️ @caryfarmersmkt | More info.
Explore local produce, humanely raised meat and handmade goods. Young shoppers can enjoy the Farmers Market Passport and Eat-A-Rainbow activities.
📍 160 E Park St., Cary
ℹ️ @caryfarmersmkt | More info.
Zin 12th Anniversary Party
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 9:30 AM–8 PM; music at 6:30 PM
Zin celebrates 12 years with barre at 9:30 AM, gentle yoga at 11 AM, chair yoga at noon and restorative yoga with a sound bath at 1 PM. The party continues with oysters and champagne 2–5 PM, a pop-up market 4–8 PM and live music from Low Tide at 6:30 PM. Also expect Portable Portugy’s food truck, flash tattoos and piercings, art, pottery and puppy treats.
📍 Zin Yoga Studio & Wine Lounge, 104 Rand Mill Rd., Garner
ℹ️ @zinyogawine | More info.
Zin celebrates 12 years with barre at 9:30 AM, gentle yoga at 11 AM, chair yoga at noon and restorative yoga with a sound bath at 1 PM. The party continues with oysters and champagne 2–5 PM, a pop-up market 4–8 PM and live music from Low Tide at 6:30 PM. Also expect Portable Portugy’s food truck, flash tattoos and piercings, art, pottery and puppy treats.
📍 Zin Yoga Studio & Wine Lounge, 104 Rand Mill Rd., Garner
ℹ️ @zinyogawine | More info.
Spellbound at Mordecai
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
Decorate a pumpkin, explore handmade and magical goods, meet mysterious characters and enjoy stage performances, inflatables, crafts and a costume contest. The Ghost Guild offers separate Haunted Mordecai tours, subject to ticket availability.
📍 Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh
🎟️ Advance tickets recommended for separate Ghost Guild haunted tours.
ℹ️ @paperandstarsstudio | More info.
Decorate a pumpkin, explore handmade and magical goods, meet mysterious characters and enjoy stage performances, inflatables, crafts and a costume contest. The Ghost Guild offers separate Haunted Mordecai tours, subject to ticket availability.
📍 Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh
🎟️ Advance tickets recommended for separate Ghost Guild haunted tours.
ℹ️ @paperandstarsstudio | More info.
Person Street Block Party
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 11 AM–4 PM
Spend the day supporting neighborhood businesses and connecting with the Person Street community at this fall block party. Rain date is Sunday, October 25.
📍 Raleigh City Farm, 800 N Blount St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @personstreet | More info.
Spend the day supporting neighborhood businesses and connecting with the Person Street community at this fall block party. Rain date is Sunday, October 25.
📍 Raleigh City Farm, 800 N Blount St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @personstreet | More info.
Morgan Street Sessions
🗓 October 24–25 | ⏰ Noon–4 PM both days
Daytime house-music sets from local and regional DJs meet brunch cocktails and a wide variety of food vendors on Morgan Street Food Hall’s patio.
📍 Morgan Street Food Hall, 411 W Morgan St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @morganstreetfoodhall | More info.
Daytime house-music sets from local and regional DJs meet brunch cocktails and a wide variety of food vendors on Morgan Street Food Hall’s patio.
📍 Morgan Street Food Hall, 411 W Morgan St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @morganstreetfoodhall | More info.
Triangle Town Market: Halloween Edition
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ Noon–5 PM
Raleigh Retro Gamers brings 70+ vendors with retro video games, Pokémon cards, collectibles, geek art and crafts. Look for freeplay gaming, cosplay runway (3 PM), a Smash Ultimate tournament and a DeLorean photo-op. Free and all ages.
📍 Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @raleighretrogamers | More info.
Raleigh Retro Gamers brings 70+ vendors with retro video games, Pokémon cards, collectibles, geek art and crafts. Look for freeplay gaming, cosplay runway (3 PM), a Smash Ultimate tournament and a DeLorean photo-op. Free and all ages.
📍 Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @raleighretrogamers | More info.
Barktoberfest
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 1–4 PM
Celebrate spooky season with furry friends at Triangle Canine Club’s dog-focused Barktoberfest, held at Boxyard RTP.
📍 Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr., Research Triangle Park
ℹ️ @trianglecanineclub | More info.
Celebrate spooky season with furry friends at Triangle Canine Club’s dog-focused Barktoberfest, held at Boxyard RTP.
📍 Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr., Research Triangle Park
ℹ️ @trianglecanineclub | More info.
Downtown Scary Park: Haunted Hotel
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 2–10:30 PM
Downtown Cary Park turns into a spooky hotel-inspired destination with Halloween activities, pumpkin carving and outdoor movie screenings, including Haunted Mansion and Poltergeist.
📍 Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St., Cary
ℹ️ @downtowncarypark | More info.
Downtown Cary Park turns into a spooky hotel-inspired destination with Halloween activities, pumpkin carving and outdoor movie screenings, including Haunted Mansion and Poltergeist.
📍 Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St., Cary
ℹ️ @downtowncarypark | More info.
Sherry Vine: Dirty Blonde at Goodnights
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 2 PM
Drag performer Sherry Vine brings live singing, comedy and outrageous parody songs to Goodnights, with Brenda the Drag Queen.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required; ages 18+.
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Drag performer Sherry Vine brings live singing, comedy and outrageous parody songs to Goodnights, with Brenda the Drag Queen.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required; ages 18+.
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Halloween Puppy Yoga
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 3 PM
Dress in your Halloween best for a yoga session with adoptable rescue puppies. Every pup participating is available for adoption, and proceeds support Paws for Life NC.
📍 Red Dog Strong, 744 Merritt Capital Dr., Suite 108, Wake Forest
🎟️ $25 per person; proceeds benefit Paws for Life NC.
ℹ️ @pawsatplaync | More info.
Dress in your Halloween best for a yoga session with adoptable rescue puppies. Every pup participating is available for adoption, and proceeds support Paws for Life NC.
📍 Red Dog Strong, 744 Merritt Capital Dr., Suite 108, Wake Forest
🎟️ $25 per person; proceeds benefit Paws for Life NC.
ℹ️ @pawsatplaync | More info.
Midtown Movies: Hocus Pocus
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ 5–9 PM; doors open 5 PM
Celebrate spooky season with an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus, plus the short film Transylvania, a costume contest with prizes, fall photo-op and local snacks for purchase. Bring blankets and chairs.
📍 Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @visitnorthhills | More info.
Celebrate spooky season with an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus, plus the short film Transylvania, a costume contest with prizes, fall photo-op and local snacks for purchase. Bring blankets and chairs.
📍 Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @visitnorthhills | More info.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Día de los Muertos with Revista Latina
🗓 October 25 | ⏰ 11 AM–4:30 PM
Fayetteville Street fills with a vibrant Mexican cultural celebration honoring loved ones who have passed, featuring an ofrenda, folkloric and Aztec dance, music, art, crafts and food trucks.
📍 Fayetteville Street near 443 Fayetteville St., Downtown Raleigh
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @revistalatinanc | More info.
Fayetteville Street fills with a vibrant Mexican cultural celebration honoring loved ones who have passed, featuring an ofrenda, folkloric and Aztec dance, music, art, crafts and food trucks.
📍 Fayetteville Street near 443 Fayetteville St., Downtown Raleigh
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @revistalatinanc | More info.
Tricks-N-Treats at Brier Creek Commons
🗓 October 25 | ⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
A free Halloween outing for little ghosts and goblins with candy, pumpkins while supplies last, juggling, unicycling and magic. Performances are scheduled throughout the morning.
📍 Brier Creek Commons, 8181 Brier Creek Pkwy., Raleigh
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @shopbriercreekcommons | More info.
A free Halloween outing for little ghosts and goblins with candy, pumpkins while supplies last, juggling, unicycling and magic. Performances are scheduled throughout the morning.
📍 Brier Creek Commons, 8181 Brier Creek Pkwy., Raleigh
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @shopbriercreekcommons | More info.
Halloweenie Costume Party at Clouds
🗓 October 25 | ⏰ 1–3 PM
Head to Clouds Brewing for a festive Halloween costume gathering and a little Sunday spooky-season fun.
📍 Clouds Brewing, 1233 Front St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @cloudsbrewingraleigh | More info.
Head to Clouds Brewing for a festive Halloween costume gathering and a little Sunday spooky-season fun.
📍 Clouds Brewing, 1233 Front St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @cloudsbrewingraleigh | More info.
Black Farmers’ Market Raleigh
🗓 October 25 | ⏰ 1–4 PM
Support Black farmers, makers and local food businesses with produce, shopping and music. New location for the rest of the season: Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School.
📍 Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, 2600 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh
ℹ️ @theblackfarmersmarketnc | More info.
Support Black farmers, makers and local food businesses with produce, shopping and music. New location for the rest of the season: Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School.
📍 Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, 2600 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh
ℹ️ @theblackfarmersmarketnc | More info.
Spooky Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda
🗓 October 25 | ⏰ 1–2:30 PM
Get creative with a Halloween-themed pottery painting class hosted by Cozy Panda Event Co. at Southern Peak Brewery.
📍 Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd., Suite 100, Apex
🎟️ Registration/tickets available online.
ℹ️ @cozypandaeventco | More info.
Get creative with a Halloween-themed pottery painting class hosted by Cozy Panda Event Co. at Southern Peak Brewery.
📍 Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd., Suite 100, Apex
🎟️ Registration/tickets available online.
ℹ️ @cozypandaeventco | More info.
Halloween Costume Contest at West Street Dog
🗓 October 25 | ⏰ Contest 2–6 PM; bar and park 2–7 PM
Dress your pup in their Halloween best for a dog costume contest with prizes for first, second and third place, plus a spooky photo booth and a special Halloween cocktail.
📍 West Street Dog, 400 W North St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @weststdog | More info.
Dress your pup in their Halloween best for a dog costume contest with prizes for first, second and third place, plus a spooky photo booth and a special Halloween cocktail.
📍 West Street Dog, 400 W North St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @weststdog | More info.
YogaSix Slow Flow Costume Contest
🗓 October 25 | ⏰ 3:30 PM
Put your costume to the test at this Y6 Slow Flow class. The costume-contest winner receives a VIP one-month unlimited membership for themselves or a friend.
📍 YogaSix Glenwood South, 621 Hillsborough St., Suite 103, Raleigh
ℹ️ @yogasix_glenwoodsouth | More info.
Put your costume to the test at this Y6 Slow Flow class. The costume-contest winner receives a VIP one-month unlimited membership for themselves or a friend.
📍 YogaSix Glenwood South, 621 Hillsborough St., Suite 103, Raleigh
ℹ️ @yogasix_glenwoodsouth | More info.
Live Music
Arch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder
🗓 October 22 | ⏰ Doors 5 PM; show 6 PM
Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder bring their hard-hitting metal tour to The Ritz.
📍 The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ritzraleigh | More info.
Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder bring their hard-hitting metal tour to The Ritz.
📍 The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ritzraleigh | More info.
Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg
🗓 October 23 | ⏰ 5:30 PM (event listing)
Two heavy metal acts share the bill for a high-intensity night at The Ritz.
📍 The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ritzraleigh | More info.
Two heavy metal acts share the bill for a high-intensity night at The Ritz.
📍 The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ritzraleigh | More info.
Breaking Benjamin
🗓 October 23 | ⏰ 6 PM (event listing)
Breaking Benjamin brings its hard-rock hits to the outdoor stage at Coastal Credit Union Music Park.
📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @coastalcreditunionmusicpark | More info.
Breaking Benjamin brings its hard-rock hits to the outdoor stage at Coastal Credit Union Music Park.
📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @coastalcreditunionmusicpark | More info.
NC Symphony: The Music of John Williams
🗓 October 23–24 | ⏰ Fri. 7:30 PM; Sat. 3 PM
Experience legendary film scores from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Star Trek, Superman and more, performed by the North Carolina Symphony.
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center, 2 E South St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ncsymphony | More info.
Experience legendary film scores from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Star Trek, Superman and more, performed by the North Carolina Symphony.
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center, 2 E South St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ncsymphony | More info.
Phillip Phillips with Katie Lynne Sharbaugh
🗓 October 23 | ⏰ Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM
Singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips performs at Lincoln Theatre with special guest Katie Lynne Sharbaugh.
📍 Lincoln Theatre, 126 E Cabarrus St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.
Singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips performs at Lincoln Theatre with special guest Katie Lynne Sharbaugh.
📍 Lincoln Theatre, 126 E Cabarrus St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.
Steve Lacy
🗓 October 23 | ⏰ 8 PM
Steve Lacy takes the Red Hat Amphitheater stage for a night of genre-blending music.
📍 Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @redhatamphitheater | More info.
Steve Lacy takes the Red Hat Amphitheater stage for a night of genre-blending music.
📍 Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @redhatamphitheater | More info.
Gavin Adcock: The Day I Hang It Up Tour
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ Doors 6 PM; show 7 PM
Country artist Gavin Adcock performs outdoors at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, joined by Pecos & The Rooftops and Tyler Nance.
📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @booth_amp | More info.
Country artist Gavin Adcock performs outdoors at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, joined by Pecos & The Rooftops and Tyler Nance.
📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @booth_amp | More info.
Delta Rae
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM
North Carolina band Delta Rae returns to Raleigh for an energetic live set at The Ritz.
📍 The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ritzraleigh | More info.
North Carolina band Delta Rae returns to Raleigh for an energetic live set at The Ritz.
📍 The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ritzraleigh | More info.
BOOGIE T
🗓 October 24 | ⏰ Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM
Electronic bass artist BOOGIE T brings a high-energy show to Lincoln Theatre.
📍 Lincoln Theatre, 126 E Cabarrus St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.
Electronic bass artist BOOGIE T brings a high-energy show to Lincoln Theatre.
📍 Lincoln Theatre, 126 E Cabarrus St., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.
Vince Staples: Cry Baby Tour
🗓 October 25 | ⏰ Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM
Rapper Vince Staples closes out the weekend at The Ritz on his Cry Baby Tour, with Ecca Vandal.
📍 The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ritzraleigh | More info.
Rapper Vince Staples closes out the weekend at The Ritz on his Cry Baby Tour, with Ecca Vandal.
📍 The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ritzraleigh | More info.
