Halloween in Raleigh 2026: Events, Parties & Things To Do
Halloween parties, spooky performances, ghost walks, outdoor movies, local markets, family-friendly trick-or-treating and more are happening around Raleigh and the Triangle. Find your plans for Wednesday, October 28, through Sunday, November 1.
Hours and ticket availability may change. Check the organizer’s event page before heading out.
Halloween Parties & Adult Activities
Dog Halloween Costume Contest
Thu, Oct 29 | 6–8 PM
Costumed pups compete for prizes while guests enjoy specialty drinks and meet adoptable dogs from Freedom Ride Rescue.
Boatman Spirits Co. — 713 Seaboard Station Dr., Raleigh
Admission: Free
REDDHEDD: Halloween Edition
Thu, Oct 29 | 8 PM
Halloween-themed live music and costumes at Kings in Downtown Raleigh.
Kings — 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh
Admission: $15 advance / $20 door
Witches Night Out
Fri, Oct 30 | 5–9 PM
Explore local shops and seasonal specials throughout Downtown Apex. The Studio at 106 W. Chatham St. is participating; the mayor’s costume awards run 6–9 PM.
Downtown Apex — Salem St., Apex
Admission: Free to attend
Oak & Ink Adult Monster Market Book Fair
Fri, Oct 30 | 6–10 PM
Shop spooky books and local makers, enjoy a costume photo booth, and browse Oak & Ink’s Halloween market.
Tap Yard Raleigh — 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh
Admission: Free admission
DJ CD Halloween Party
Fri, Oct 30 | 9 PM–Midnight
Halloween music from DJ CD and late-night costumes following the Oak & Ink market.
Tap Yard Raleigh — 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh
Admission: Check organizer for admission
Haymaker of Horrors
Fri, Oct 30 | 10 PM–2 AM
DJ Drop spins hip-hop and R&B alongside cocktails, party games and a costume contest. Ages 21+.
The Haymaker — 555 Fayetteville St., Suite 115, Raleigh
Admission: RSVP/ticket information on organizer page
Sat, Oct 31 | 12 – 5 PM
Costume contest, pumpkin carving, local vendors, food trucks, Gouge wrestling, and more.
Rebus Works – 301-2 Kinsey St., Raleigh
ℹ️ @rebusworks | More info.
Hallowolfe Bash
Sat, Oct 31 | 8 PM
Halloween party with themed drinks, live music and a $100 costume-contest prize.
Wolfe & Porter — 905 W. Morgan St., Raleigh
Admission: Free
Vertigo Halloween Costume Contest
Sat, Oct 31 | 8–11 PM
A free Halloween costume party with live music from Vertigo, food trucks, drink specials and prizes.
Tap Yard Raleigh — 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh
Admission: Free
Parting of the Vale
Sat, Oct 31 | 8 PM–Midnight
DJs, costumes, and a midnight toast.
Boatman Spirits Co. — 713 Seaboard Station Dr., Raleigh
Admission: Free
Halloween Party at Boxcar
Sat, Oct 31 | Noon–1 AM
All-day Halloween party with kids’ costume contest (1–3 PM), puppy contest (4–6 PM) and adult contest (9–11 PM).
Boxcar Bar + Arcade — 330 W. Davie St., Raleigh
Admission: Free
ℹ️ @boxcarral | More info.
Halloweek at Watts & Ward
Oct 29–Nov 1 | Evening hours vary
Burlesque and live jazz Oct. 29 (doors 7 PM, show 8 PM), music and costume contests Oct. 30–31, live music Nov. 1.
Watts & Ward — 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh
Admission: Oct. 29 burlesque ticketed (from $59.20); other nights check venue
ℹ️ @wattsandward | More info.
Family-Friendly Events
Spooky Tails
Wed, Oct 28 | 5–7 PM
Bring your pup in costume for treats, vendors, guided trail walks and a dog costume contest. Donations for the Wake County Animal Center are welcome.
Apex Nature Park — 2600 Evans Rd., Apex
Admission: Free
ℹ️ @apexparks | More info.
Transportation and Treats
Thu, Oct 29 | 4–7 PM
Explore transportation vehicles, meet city staff and enjoy games, face painting, sweet treats and other family activities. Free.
Marsh Creek Community Center — 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh
Admission: Free
Lions Park Trunk-or-Treat
Thu, Oct 29 | 4:30–7:30 PM
Community trunk-or-treat.
Lions Park — 516 Dennis Ave., Raleigh
Admission: Free
ℹ️ @raleighparks | More info.
Park West Village Fall Festival
Thu, Oct 29 | 4–8 PM
Free center-wide trick-or-treating, costume contests, and live music from The Embers featuring Craig Woolard.
Park West Village — 3400 Village Market Pl., Morrisville
Admission: Free trick-or-treating
Halloween Costume Contest at Zin
Thu, Oct 29 | 5:30–7:30 PM
A family-friendly costume contest and free wine tasting; costumes encouraged for kids, adults and pets.
Zin Yoga Studio & Wine Lounge — 104 Rand Mill Rd., Garner
Admission: Free wine tasting; check with venue about any separate activity fees
ℹ️ @zinyogawine | More info.
Lake Lynn Trunk-or-Treat
Thu, Oct 29 | 6–7:30 PM
Community trunk-or-treat.
Lake Lynn Park — 7921 Ray Rd., Raleigh
Admission: Free
ℹ️ @raleighparks | More info.
Boo Bash
Thu, Oct 29 | 6–8 PM
Free Halloween fun with candy stations, balloon twisting, face painting, cider and music; parking available at Morrisville Elementary.
Morrisville Community Park — 1520 Morrisville Pkwy., Morrisville
Admission: Free
Boo Hive Bash
Fri, Oct 30 | 9 AM–Noon
A special Halloween morning for little ones at The Bunny Hive; check the organizer for session availability.
The Bunny Hive Raleigh — 711 W. Lane St., Raleigh
Admission: Tickets required; confirm rate with organizer
Biltmore Hills Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat
Fri, Oct 30 | 5–7 PM
A free neighborhood fall festival and trunk-or-treat for ages 3–13.
Biltmore Hills Park — 2615 Fitzgerald Dr., Raleigh
Admission: Free
ℹ️ @raleighparks | More info.
Boos & Brews
Sat, Oct 31 | 8 AM–Noon
The Midtown Farmers’ Market’s Halloween edition features local vendors and seasonal fun; pumpkin decorating, costume festivities and craft beer.
Midtown Farmers’ Market — 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh
Admission: Free market entry
Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival
Sat, Oct 31 | 9 AM–Noon
A 5K through historic Oakwood and a free Día de los Muertos street festival with local food, vendors, performances and costumes.
Downtown Raleigh — 106 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh
Admission: Street festival free; 5K registration $45 through Oct. 31
ℹ️ @centroraleigh | More info.
Boo Brunch
Sat, Oct 31 | 9 AM–Noon
Halloween brunch activities for young children.
The Bunny Hive Raleigh — 711 W. Lane St., Raleigh
Admission: Tickets required; confirm rate with organizer
Fall Fest at Heights House
Sat, Oct 31 | Noon–3 PM
Free fall gathering with Molly Stevens performing live, a pumpkin patch, tarot, outdoor drinks and local vendors. RSVP encouraged.
Heights House — 308 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh
Admission: Free; RSVP appreciated
Halloween Book Fair
Sat, Oct 31 | Noon–5 PM
Shop independent bookstores, writers and local makers at Front Paige Media’s Halloween-themed book fair; costumes encouraged.
Raleigh Iron Works — 2200 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh
Admission: Free admission
Brews, Bites & Boo’s
Sat, Oct 31 | 1–10 PM
Free all-day celebration on the Salvage Yard lawn with a 1–4 PM trunk-or-treat, food, local vendors, drinks and live bands.
Raleigh Iron Works — Salvage Yard — 2300 Salvage Yard Dr., Raleigh
Admission: Free
Halloween Village
Sat, Oct 31 | 3–5 PM
Trick-or-treat throughout Lafayette Village, meet Halloween characters and enjoy a family-friendly afternoon.
Lafayette Village — 8450 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh
Admission: Free to visit; no ticket listed
Trunk-or-Treat and Pumpkin Parlor
Sat, Oct 31 | 3–6 PM
Trunk-or-treat and hands-on pumpkin activities.
John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center — 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh
Admission: Free
ℹ️ @raleighparks | More info.
Fear Fest: Teens After Dark
Sat, Oct 31 | 6–9 PM
Free for ages 12–18, with Fear Factor challenges, video games, scary movies and glow-in-the-dark activities.
St. Monica Teen Center — 15 N. Tarboro St., Raleigh
Admission: Free
ℹ️ @raleighparks | More info.
Pumpkin Palooza
Oct 30–Nov 1 | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Timed-ticket park experience featuring pumpkin activities, crafts, games and a train ride. Advance booking recommended.
Pullen Park — 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh
Admission: $14
ℹ️ @raleighparks | More info.
Scarecrow Row
Through Oct 31 | Park hours
Stroll the park’s free community scarecrow displays. Bring a flashlight for evening visits (park closes at 10 PM).
Apex Community Park — 2200 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex
Admission: Free
ℹ️ @apexparks | More info.
Haunted Attractions & Ghost Tours
The Haunted at the Pines
Fri, Oct 30 | 8–10 PM
A spooky attraction recommended for ages 10 and older.
Carolina Pines Park — 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh
Admission: $5
ℹ️ @raleighparks | More info.
Raleigh Ghost Walk
Fri, Oct 30 | 10–11 PM
Triangle Walking Tours leads a one-hour downtown ghost walk exploring spooky Raleigh folklore. Check booking availability for October 30.
North Carolina State Capitol (War Memorial) — 1 E. Edenton St., Raleigh
Admission: Ticketed; check the tour operator (reseller reports sold out)
ℹ️ More info.
Curtain Call from Beyond
Oct 28–29 | Tours 7, 7:30 & 8 PM
A 50-minute backstage theater-history and ghost-lore tour, including a drink in the venue’s lounge. Recommended for ages 12+.
Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center — 2 E. South St., Raleigh
Admission: From $42
ℹ️ @mmcraleighnc | More info.
Tour of Frights
Through Oct 31 | 6–9 PM nightly
Follow a town map for a free, self-guided tour of decorated Apex homes and businesses; view displays 6–9 PM nightly.
Locations across Apex — Apex, NC
Admission: Free
ℹ️ @apexparks | More info.
Phillips Haunted Farm
Oct 30–31 | 8–11 PM
Three haunted houses, a spooky wagon ride and more; recommended for ages 13 and up.
Phillips Farms of Cary — 6800 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary
Admission: $35 per person, at the gate only
Clayton Fear Farm
Oct 29–31 | Oct. 29: 7–9 PM; Oct. 30–31: 7–10 PM
Haunted farm with the Slaughterhouse, Farmhouse, haunted hayride and Black Hole experience; parking free.
Clayton Fear Farm — 1620 Loop Rd., Clayton
Admission: $25 for all attractions
Movies, Theatre & Performances
A Little Shiver: Ghost Stories
Wed, Oct 28 | 6–7:30 PM
Storyteller Donna Washington shares playful, family-friendly ghost stories that deliver just a little shiver.
The Halle — 237 N. Salem St., Apex
Admission: $18 adults; $15 seniors; $12 youth 16 and under
ℹ️ @thehalleapex | More info.
Of Blood and Bone: Ghost Stories for Adults
Wed, Oct 28 | 8:30–10 PM
Donna Washington returns with chilling ghost stories designed for audiences 18 and older.
The Halle — 237 N. Salem St., Apex
Admission: $18 adults; $15 seniors
ℹ️ @thehalleapex | More info.
Hocus Pocus Movie Night
Thu, Oct 29 | 7 PM (check-in 6:30 PM)
Bring blankets or lawn chairs for an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus; check-in and concessions open at 6:30 PM. Proceeds benefit Comfort Zone Camp.
Village District — 2034 Cameron St., Raleigh
Admission: Ticketed; price unconfirmed
Halloween Movie on the Lawn
Fri, Oct 30 | 7–10 PM
Bring blankets for free outdoor screenings of Ernest Scared Stupid and The Monster Squad on the Salvage Yard lawn; concessions available.
Raleigh Iron Works — Salvage Yard — 2300 Salvage Yard Dr., Raleigh
Admission: Free
Halloween at Hogwarts
Sat, Oct 31 | 11 AM & 2 PM
Hear magical music from Harry Potter’s world, join the costume contest and enjoy free lobby activities before each concert.
Meymandi Concert Hall — 2 E. South St., Raleigh
Admission: Ticketed
ℹ️ @ncsymphony | More info.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Oct 28–Nov 1 | Showtimes vary
A fast-paced and funny twist on Bram Stoker’s Dracula, playing at Theatre Raleigh through November 8.
Theatre Raleigh — 6638 Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh
Admission: Ticketed
Carolina Ballet’s Dracula
Oct 30–Nov 1 | Fri 7:30 PM; Sat 2 & 7:30 PM; Sun 2 PM
Carolina Ballet’s gothic adaptation of Dracula returns to Fletcher Opera Theater, with four Halloween-weekend performances.
Fletcher Opera Theater — 2 E. South St., Raleigh
Admission: Ticketed
