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Local Things To Do in Raleigh This Weekend: October 29–November 1, 2026
Thursday, October 29
Carolina Ballet: Dracula
🗓 Oct. 15–Nov. 1 | 
Fri. 7:30 PM; Sat. 2 PM & 7:30 PM; Sun. 2 PM
Carolina Ballet’s production reimagines the origin of Dracula with gothic storytelling, a new score, and the power of live dance. The final four performances take place this weekend.
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh
Tickets required
@carolinaballet | More info.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
🗓 Oct. 23–Nov. 8 | Thu.–Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 3 PM
Tom Stoppard puts two minor Hamlet characters front and center in a witty, fast-moving play about chance, identity, and trying to make sense of the world. Sunday’s performance is audio described. Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh Tickets required @rlt1936 | More info.
Halloween Costume Contest at Zin
🗓 Oct. 29 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Zin’s final free wine tasting of the month comes with a family-friendly Halloween costume contest. Kids, adults and furry friends are encouraged to dress up. Zin Yoga Studio & Wine Lounge, 104 Rand Mill Rd., Garner Free wine tasting @zinyogawine | More info.
Horror Trivia Night at Element Gastropub
🗓 Oct. 29 | 6–8 PM
Test your scary-movie knowledge at horror-themed trivia, and take the opportunity to give your Halloween costume a trial run. Element Gastropub, 421 Fayetteville St., Suite 103, Raleigh @elementgastropub | More info.
Vineyard 36 Wine Dinner at Encore
🗓 Oct. 29 | 6:30 PM
Taylor’s Wine Shop presents a four-course dinner paired with Vineyard 36 wines, featuring owners Jason Earnest and Cam Ward. The event is sold out, but a waitlist is available through Taylor’s. Encore Ristorante, 11211 Galleria Ave., Raleigh $195 per person plus tax; SOLD OUT (waitlist available) @taylorswineshop | More info.
Hocus Pocus Movie Night at Village District
🗓 Oct. 29 | 6:30 PM check-in; 7–9 PM movie
Bring blankets or lawn chairs for an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus. Concessions open at 6:30 PM, and ticket proceeds benefit Comfort Zone Camp. Village District, 2068 Clark Ave., Raleigh Tickets required @shopvillagedistrict | More info.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
🗓 Oct. 29 | 7 PM
The Carolina Hurricanes hit the ice for a home matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh Tickets required @canes | More info.
Yvette Segan at Goodnights
🗓 Oct. 29–31 | Thu. 8 PM; Fri. 7:30 & 9:45 PM; Sat. 4:30 & 7 PM
New York comedian Yvette Segan brings her sharp, sarcastic stand-up to Room 861 at Goodnights. Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh Tickets required; 18+ venue @goodnightscomedy | More info.
REDDHEDD: Halloween Edition at Kings
🗓 Oct. 29 | Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM
Costumes, live bands, DJs, and creative culture take over Kings for a Halloween edition of REDDHEDD. The lineup includes Slow Funeral, JAINUS, Hattricks, Miss Ashley and Jermainia, hosted by Miss B Haven, plus a free photo booth. Kings Raleigh, 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh $15 advance / $20 day of show @reddheddofficial | More info.
Friday, October 30
Halloween at The Bunny Hive
🗓 Oct. 30–31 | Fri. 9 AM–Noon (Boo Hive Bash); Sat. 9 AM–Noon (Boo Brunch)
The Bunny Hive celebrates Halloween with two mornings designed for little ones: the Boo Hive Bash on Friday and Boo Brunch on Saturday. Check with the venue for available spots. The Bunny Hive, 711 W. Lane St., Raleigh Tickets required @thebunnyhiveraleigh | More info.
Pumpkin Palooza at Pullen Park
🗓 Oct. 30–Nov. 1 | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM daily
Pullen Park adds fall-themed fun with a scavenger hunt, train ride, small take-home pumpkin, crafts and games. Costumes are encouraged; choose a time slot and register in advance. Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh $14 per participant; advance registration @raleighparks | More info.
Foodees Fest at Triangle Town Center
🗓 Oct. 30–Nov. 1 | Fri. 1–9 PM; Sat. 11 AM–9 PM; Sun. 11 AM–7 PM
Find 40+ food and beverage vendors, dozens of artisans and crafters, and Halloween fun including trunk-or-treating, Touch-a-Truck and face painting. The festival is in the parking area near Macy’s and the Commons. Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh Free admission @foodeesfest | More info.
Barks and Boos at Saving Grace
🗓 Oct. 30 | 5–7 PM
Celebrate Halloween with the dogs at Saving Grace, enjoy food from the Smoking Aces food truck, and consider bringing supplies for the rescue’s animals. Saving Grace, 13400 Old Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest Free to attend @savinggracenc | More info.
Witches Night Out at The Studio
🗓 Oct. 30 | 5–9 PM
A Halloween shopping night in Downtown Apex, with costumes and seasonal festivities at The Studio and along nearby Salem Street. The Studio, 106 W. Chatham St., Apex @thestudioinapex | More info.
James Murray at Goodnights
🗓 Oct. 30–31 | Fri. 7 & 9:15 PM; Sat. 4 & 6:30 PM
James “Murr” Murray of Impractical Jokers brings an interactive live comedy show, funny stories, and audience participation to Goodnights. Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh Tickets required; 18+ venue @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Halloween Movie on the Lawn at Raleigh Iron Works
🗓 Oct. 30 | 7–10 PM
A free Halloween double feature brings Ernest Scared Stupid and The Monster Squad to the Salvage Yard lawn. Pack blankets; Cannonball will offer drinks and concessions. Salvage Yard Lawn, 2300 Salvage Yard Dr., Raleigh Free @raleighironworks | More info.
Halloween Eve Glow Flow with YogaSix
🗓 Oct. 30 | 7–8 PM
Glow sticks, glow paint, and an after-dark yoga class turn the Bloc83 courtyard into a glowing outdoor studio. The all-levels class is free, but advance registration is required; bring a mat and water. Bloc83 Courtyard at YogaSix Glenwood South, 621 Hillsborough St., Raleigh Free; advance registration required @yogasix_glenwoodsouth | More info.
Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE at The Ritz
🗓 Oct. 30 | Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE bring the Home on the Range Tour to The Ritz, joined by support acts for an all-ages, standing-room hip-hop show. The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh Tickets required @ritzraleigh | More info.
Saturday, October 31
Apex Farmers Market
🗓 Oct. 31 | 8 AM–Noon
Shop locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, honey and handmade goods from Apex-area farmers and makers. The market takes place at Depot Plaza. Depot Plaza, 220 N. Salem St., Apex Free to browse @apex_farmers_market | More info.
Boos & Brews at the Midtown Farmers’ Market
🗓 Oct. 31 | 8 AM–Noon
The Midtown Farmers’ Market gets a Halloween makeover with local craft beer, pumpkin decorating, a costume parade with prizes, live music and 35+ local food and maker vendors. Midtown Farmers’ Market, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh Free to browse; purchases extra @midtownfarmers + @visitnorthhills | More info.
Cary Farmers Market
🗓 Oct. 31 | 8 AM–Noon
Discover locally grown produce, pasture-raised meats and handmade goods along East Park Street. Kids can take part in the Farmers Market Passport and Eat-A-Rainbow program. 160 E. Park St., Cary, beside Downtown Cary Park Free to browse @caryfarmersmkt | More info.
Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival
🗓 Oct. 31 | 9 AM–Noon
Centro’s 14th annual Día de los Muertos celebration benefits the Fox Road Boys & Girls Club. Run the certified 5K through historic Oakwood Cemetery, or explore the free Wilmington Street festival with local makers, food trucks, cultural performances, an ofrenda, and a costume dance-off. Centro and Wilmington Street between Hargett and Morgan, 106 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh Street festival free; race registration required @centroraleigh | More info.
Trick-or-Treat at North Hills
🗓 Oct. 31 | 10 AM–6 PM
Families can trick-or-treat at participating North Hills shops and restaurants on Halloween. Costumes encouraged. North Hills, 4321 Lassiter at North Hills Ave., Raleigh Free @visitnorthhills | More info.
HollyFest
🗓 Oct. 31 | 10 AM–4 PM
Holly Springs’ annual fall celebration fills Sugg Farm with local artists, businesses, food vendors, entertainment and children’s activities. The town is also marking its 150th anniversary. Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Ave., Holly Springs Free @hsparksandrec | More info.
NC Symphony: Halloween at Hogwarts
🗓 Oct. 31 | 11 AM & 2 PM
Put on your costume for Harry Potter-inspired orchestral music, a costume contest and prizes. Kid-friendly lobby activities, including the Instrument Zoo, begin an hour before each performance. Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center, 2 E. South St., Raleigh Tickets required @ncsymphony | More info.
Rocky Horror Drag Brunch at Goodnights
🗓 Oct. 31 | Noon
Marsha Mellows leads a glittering Rocky Horror-themed drag show with outrageous costumes, high-energy performances, and plenty of Time Warp spirit. Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh Tickets required; 18+ venue @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Halloween Book Fair at Raleigh Iron Works
🗓 Oct. 31 | Noon–5 PM
Front Paige Media’s Halloween book fair features 70+ bookish vendors, indie authors, bookstores, local makers, and gifts. Wear a costume and discover your next read. Raleigh Iron Works, 2200 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh @raleighironworks | More info.
Maul-O-Ween at Rebus Works
🗓 Oct. 31 | Noon–5 PM
Rebus Works brings together local vendors, food trucks, pumpkin carving, costumes, face painting, music and GOUGE Wrestling. The organizer also advertises an adults-only THC-themed trunk-or-treat experience. Rebus Works, 301-2 Kinsey St., Raleigh @rebusworks | More info.
Unleashed’s Halloween Paw-ty
🗓 Oct. 31 | Noon–3 PM
Celebrate with a pet trick-or-treat buffet and goody bags, carnival games, pet pumpkin-spice lattes, a photo booth and a scavenger hunt. The pet costume contest is at 1 PM ($75/$50/$25 store gift certificates), with Tricks for Treats at 2 PM. Door prizes take place at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 PM. Dogs cannot enter the mall locations. Participating Unleashed stores in Raleigh and Cary Free to attend @unleashed_community | More info.
Fall Fest at Heights House
🗓 Oct. 31 | Noon–3 PM
Heights House’s Halloween afternoon features live music from Molly Stevens, an outdoor bar, tarot readings, lawn games, a tiny pumpkin patch and local food and shopping vendors including Melty Raleigh, The Magick Makers, SMLL WRLD, Hygge Jewelry, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and S’more Pop. Bring chairs or blankets. Heights House, 308 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh Free; RSVP appreciated @heightshouseparlor | More info.
NC State vs. California — Homecoming
🗓 Oct. 31 | Noon kickoff
The Wolfpack host California for NC State’s Homecoming game at Carter-Finley Stadium. Carter-Finley Stadium, 4600 Trinity Rd., Raleigh Tickets required @packfootball | More info.
Brews, Bites & Boo’s at Raleigh Iron Works
🗓 Oct. 31 | 1–10 PM; Trunk-or-Treat 1–4 PM
NOCO’s free Halloween celebration includes food, drinks, local vendors, costumes and four live bands. Families can stop by Trunk-or-Treat stations from 1–4 PM before the music carries on into the evening. Salvage Yard Lawn, 2300 Salvage Yard Dr., Raleigh Free admission @raleighironworks | More info.
Halloween Village at Lafayette Village
🗓 Oct. 31 | 3–5 PM
Take the family trick-or-treating through Lafayette Village with costumed characters, festive photo opportunities and Halloween activities. Find festive photo opportunities throughout the Village. Lafayette Village, Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh @lafayettevillage | More info.
Kids’ Halloween Crafting
🗓 Oct. 31 | 3–4:30 PM
Cozy Panda Event Co. brings hands-on Halloween crafts to Compass Rose, including treat-bag decorating, pottery painting and masks. Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Dr., Suite 101, Raleigh $13.42 per ticket @cozypandaeventco + @compassrosebrewery | More info.
Spooky Pottery Painting
🗓 Oct. 31 | 4–5:30 PM
Paint a spooky ceramic keepsake with Cozy Panda Event Co. at Compass Rose. The ticket includes supplies and one pottery piece. Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Dr., Suite 101, Raleigh $23.71 per ticket @cozypandaeventco + @compassrosebrewery | More info.
Margaux’s Halloween Costume Bash
🗓 Oct. 31 | 6–10 PM
Margaux’s annual Halloween celebration features a costume contest with a restaurant gift card prize and live music from Ron Ross. Margaux’s Restaurant, 8111 Creedmoor Rd., Suite 111, Raleigh @margauxsrest | More info.
HalloWolfe Bash at Wolfe & Porter
🗓 Oct. 31 | 8 PM; costume contest at midnight
Dance to DJ Luxe Posh, sip spooky cocktails, grab a hot dog and snap film-strip photo booth pictures. At midnight, the best costume wins $100 cash, with trophies for other categories. Wolfe & Porter, 905 W. Morgan St., Raleigh Free admission @wolfeandporter | More info.
Sunday, November 1
City of Oaks Marathon
🗓 Nov. 1 | 7 AM marathon and half-marathon start; 7:20 AM 5K/10K
Runners take on Raleigh’s annual marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K. Cheer along the course or join the action; downtown road closures are expected on race morning. Start: 400 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh; finish: 500 N. West St. Race registration required; free to watch @oaksmarathon | More info.
Morgan Street Sessions
🗓 Nov. 1 | Noon–4 PM
Local and regional DJs fill the Morgan Street Food Hall patio with feel-good house music, brunch cocktails and plenty of food choices. Morgan Street Food Hall, 411 W. Morgan St., Raleigh @morganstreetfoodhall | More info.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Winnipeg Jets
🗓 Nov. 1 | 1 PM
Catch the Carolina Hurricanes at home against the Winnipeg Jets. Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh Tickets required @canes | More info.
NC Courage vs. Denver Summit
🗓 Nov. 1 | 5 PM
The NC Courage take on Denver Summit in their final regular-season home match of 2026. WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary Tickets required @thenccourage | More info.
404Blac at Goodnights
🗓 Nov. 1 | 7 PM
Comedian and social-media creator 404Blac brings his Back for Tha First Time live stand-up show to Goodnights. Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh Tickets required; 18+ venue @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Sammy Rae & The Friends at The Ritz
🗓 Nov. 1 | Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM
Sammy Rae & The Friends bring their exuberant live show to Raleigh on The Get Down! Tour, with special guest Melt. The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh Tickets required @ritzraleigh | More info.
Live Music
Battle of the Broker Bands at Lincoln Theatre
🗓 Oct. 29 | Doors 5 PM; show 6 PM
The Triangle’s real estate community takes the stage for Battle of the Broker Bands, a live-music competition at Lincoln Theatre. Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh Tickets required @lincoln919 | More info.
Piece of Time: American Maiden Tribute with Skavinjir
🗓 Oct. 30 | Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM
Iron Maiden fans can hear American Maiden tribute act Piece of Time with Skavinjir at Lincoln Theatre. Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh Tickets required @lincoln919 | More info.
On The Border: Ultimate Eagles Tribute at Bowstring
🗓 Oct. 31 | Doors 6 PM; show 7–10 PM
The Eagles’ hits take over Bowstring for an outdoor tribute concert by On The Border. The event is rain or shine; lawn chairs and pets are not permitted. Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh Tickets required @bowstringpizzabrewyard | More info.
Clara La San at The Ritz
🗓 Oct. 31 | Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM
Clara La San brings the Chosen Silences Tour to The Ritz for a Halloween-night performance. The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh Tickets required @ritzraleigh | More info.
Jackson Dean with KC Bruner at Lincoln Theatre
🗓 Oct. 31 | Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM
Country singer Jackson Dean brings his live show to Lincoln Theatre, joined by KC Bruner. Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh Tickets required @lincoln919 | More info.
