Local Things To Do In Raleigh This Weekend – October 31, 2025

Thursday, Oct. 30

😂 Ladies & Tangents at Goodnights 10/30
Check out the Ladies & Tangents Podcast live at Goodnights Comedy Club! More info.

🐾 Barks and Boos – Saving Grace Open House and Supply Drive 10/30
Join Saving Grace at their farm to enjoy a wonderful Halloween event with the pooches. You can also enjoy eats from the Smoking Aces Food Truck! They can always use supplies to keep their furry guests happy and comfortable. Check out their list of supplies and event info here!

🎃 Trunk or Treat at Downtown Cary Park 10/30
Wear your favorite costume and head down to the Park for some pre-Halloween trick-or-treating. The Cary Police Department (Downtown Team) hosts this family-friendly trunk or treat along Park Street. 5:30pm-7:30pm. More info.

👻 Spirits of Wake Forest through 10/30
Downtown Wake Forest’s buildings and sidewalks have seen well over 100 years of history, and they have some eerie stories to tell! Join WFD, Inc. and FTC’s incredible cast of storytellers to learn about the restless spirits that make up just a small piece of downtown’s haunted history. More info.

🎸 Gig For Good at Bowstring 10/30
Enjoy performances by local favorites Jason Adamo Band and Erik Hawks. This isn’t just a concert, it’s an evening of fun, purpose, and supporting Activate Good. Come dressed up for the costume contest, win prizes, and make it a night to remember. 6pm-9pm. More info.

🏒 Canes vs Islanders 10/30
The Canes take on the Islanders at the Lenovo Center. 7:30pm Tickets

🕺 Rocky Horror Picture Show Watch Party at Hartwell 10/30
It’s time to do the Time Warp under the stars! Join Hartwell for an outdoor screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Costumes highly encouraged. 7pm. More info. 

👻 Boo-Tox October at Azura through 10/31
The annual BOO-TOX special is back at Azura! Bring 5+ in-date, non-expired cans/nonperishables OR donate $20 in office to receive discounted tox pricing:

💉 Botox $13/unit (normally $14)
💉 Xeomin $12/unit (normally $13)
💉 Dysport $4.50/unit (normally $5)
💉 Letybo $11.50/unit (normally $12.50)

You can also prepay for your units during October to use at a later time — valid for 3 months! Support Dorcas Ministries and Western Wake Crisis Ministry to unlock limited-time savings before the month flies by! The BOO-TOX Special runs until October 31st! More info.

Friday, Oct. 31

😂 TK Kirkland at Goodnights Comedy Club 10/31-11/2
Check out TK Kirkland at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! More info.

💋 The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Rialto 10/31
The Low Down Cheap Little Punks will be putting on a live show that will have you shivering with antici….pation at The Rialto. 8pm and 11:30pm. More info.

🍬 Trick-or-Treat at North Hills 10/31
Dress up in your best costume and stop by your favorite restaurants and retailers at North Hills. Store hours vary by location – participating retailers will have a sign hanging on their door! 10am-8pm. More info.

🪦 Plant Funeral at Copperline Plant Co. 10/31
Have a dead or dying plant? Bring it to the shop so the team at Copperline can try to cast a spell and bring it back to life! No chance of your plant re-joining the land of the living? They have tombstones to remember your beloved by…also you can grab a “replacement” plant for 15% off! Join all day on the 31st for hands-on help, costumes, shenanigans, and discounts! 11am-7pm. More info. 

🎶 Halloween Killer Karaoke Party at KōMANA Brewing 10/31
They’re turning the mic up to MONSTER MODE. Costume Contest Categories: Best Overall Costume, Funniest Costume, Best Duo/Group, Karaoke King or Queen of the Night.
Trick-or-Drink Roulette – spin the wheel of fate for prizes, dares, or karaoke chaos!
Themed Drink Specials – spooky sips and wicked brews all night long
Killer karaoke, creepy lighting, and a crowd that knows how to howl.
Come ready to sing, scream, and slay—because this Halloween, the ghosts aren’t the only ones raising spirits. 9pm. More info.

👯 Discover Dance: Thriller Choreography 10/31
Get ready to unleash your inner zombie at this Thriller-themed Discover Dance. This special session will bring the iconic moves to life in a surprise, flash-mob-style performance that’s sure to thrill the crowd! 7:30pm-8:30pm. More info.

🎥 Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park 10/31
Enjoy trick-or-treating, tasty bites from local vendors, and plenty of festive fun for all ages. As the sun sets, settle in for a double feature on the big screen: Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie followed by the chilling 2018 Halloween with Jamie Lee Curtis. Event Schedule
5:00 — 6:00 pm | Trick-or-Treating & Family-Friendly Activities 
6:20 — 7:45 pm | Frankenweenie (PG)
8:00 — 9:45pm | Halloween (R)
Bring your blankets, costumes and Halloween spirit for an unforgettable evening at the park! 5pm-10pm. More info. 

💀 Spookfest at the Southeast Raleigh YMCA 10/31
Join the Southeast Raleigh YMCA for a Halloween evening of festive fun, games and plenty of treats! Costumes are encouraged, and no registration is required—just come ready for a great time. Enjoy live music from a DJ, bounce houses, face painting and tasty bites from local food trucks. Celebrate Halloween with your community in a safe, festive, and unforgettable way! 5pm-7pm. More info.

🎃 Halloween Night at Pin Point 10/31
Costumes, lives music, tons of fun on the courts and greens at Pin Point! 6pm-10pm. More info.

👻 Nightmare on South St. 10/31
Join Hartwell for a frightfully fun night of trick-or-treating with the businesses of South Street! Sweet treats, live music, great food, and more. Costumes encouraged. 5pm-9pm. More info.

🎃 Halloween Bash at Margaux’s 10/31
Eat, drink, and be scary! Enjoy live music, great food, and a costume contest at Margaux’s. 6pm-10pm. More info.

🐦 Live Music In Birdie’s Backyard 10/31
Free live music on the patio at Birdie’s. Don’t miss Dani Senem & Stephen Klingman. 5pm-8pm. More info.

🧌 Halloween Party & Costume Contest at Crank Arm 10/31
Bring your creepiest, funniest, or most creative looks and compete for prizes across five costume categories. The fun kicks off at 8pm, with the costume contest starting around 11pm. Stick around for drinks, dancing, and all-around spooky good vibes! 8pm More info.

🎉 Halloweekend at Unleashed 10/31-11/2
A weekend of spooky fun! Door prizes, costume contests, tricks for treats and more at Unleashed locations across the Triangle. More info.

Saturday, Nov. 1

🩰 Carolina Ballet: The Seven Deadly Sins 11/1-2
Carolina Ballet presents “The Seven Deadly Sins” – a bold new ballet set within the eerie corridors of a prep school during Halloween. With the haunting choreography and original score by acclaimed composer Aaron Severini, performed live, each sin—Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust—comes to life. Drawing on 90’s teen angst, Mean Girls scheming, and Wednesday’s dark charm, The Seven Deadly Sins turns ambition, rivalry, and temptation into irresistible drama.

Performances
Sat. 11/1 – 2pm
Sat. 11/1 – 7:30pm
Sun. 11/2 – 2pm

For the best rates, contact the box office (919) 719-0900 or boxoffice@carolinaballet.com. A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. More info. Get tickets

🐾 Day of the Dogs at Crank Arm 11/1
Bring your pup dressed in their best costume and participate in the costume contest at Crank Arm Brewing! There will be prizes and plenty of pet treats. They’ll have a Pup Parade walk at 4pm, followed by a costume contest at 5pm. There will be a food truck on site and plenty of adult beverages – including craft brews, wine, cider, cocktails, as well as mocktails, THC-infused beverages, and NA beers. 2pm. More info.

🎃 Smash Don’t Trash at Midtown Farmers’ Market 11/1
Did you know that over 1 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills in the United States every year after the Halloween season?! Help reduce waste and keep them from creating harmful gas in our environment by dropping them off for FREE at the Smash Don’t Trash event at the Midtown Farmers’ Market! 8am-12pm. More info.

🏈 Georgia Tech vs. NC State at Carter-Finley 11/1
It’s Homecoming as the Wolfpack take on Georgia Tech at Carter-Finley Stadium. 7:30pm. Tickets

🎃 Halloween Treasure Hunt 11/1
Find clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes in a Halloween-themed treasure hunt as your team explores Downtown Raleigh! Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen. 555 Fayetteville St. More info.

🧑‍🌾 Farmers Market at Downtown Cary Park 11/1
Shop for freshly-harvested produce, humanely-raised meat, and artisan-made goods at Downtown Cary Park. Children can also get their very own Farmers Market Passport and participate in the Eat-A-Rainbow program, which encourages children to eat healthy, nutritious foods. 9am-12pm. More info.

Sunday, Nov. 2

⚽ NC Courage vs. Gotham FC 11/2
The One Where The Courage Host Friends Night. NC Courage’s “Friends” Appreciation Night is just for you and your friends! Grab your friends for a night packed with exclusive giveaways, special merch discounts, fan halftime contests, and obviously, photo ops on the Friends’ couch! 5pm. Tickets

😂 Quan Wiggins at Goodnights Comedy Club 11/2
Check out Quan Wiggins at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! More info.

🏃🏻‍♀️ City of Oaks Marathon 11/2
Run the streets of Raleigh in a half marathon, 10K, or 5K. More info.

🛍️ Cary Underground Market at Bond Brothers 11/2
Shop with 40+ local vendors, enjoy live music, food trucks, and more at Bond Brothers Beer. 12pm-4pm. More info.

Live Shows
10/30 Ghostly Gala Halloween Rave at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets
10/30 Aarik Duncan with DL Zene at The Pour House – Tickets
10/30 John Legend at Red Hat Amphitheater – Tickets
10/31 Shadowgrass at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets
10/31 Dirt Monkey at The Pour House – Tickets
11/1 Red White Black Grand Finale at Lincoln Theatre – Tickets
11/1 Sneezy at The Pour House – Tickets
11/2 wilt w/ Camisole, Cherry Motel at The Pour House – Tickets