Friday, October 18th, to Sunday, October 20th
Friday, October 18
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Downtown Durham
The third Friday of every month, galleries in downtown Durham host exhibit openings. Besides the receptions, you’ll also find lots of musicians busking outside, and there will be lots of special deals at restaurants too.
Halloween Event: Stories Under the Stars
Friday, October 18
5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Weaver Street Market, Carrboro
101 E. Weaver Street, Carrboro
Bring the kids to the lawn of Weaver Street Market in Carrboro for spooky music, ghost stories and a costume contest.
Saturday, October 19
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh
This free festival features a ton of free things to do and enjoy, including live music on two stages, hay rides, pumpkins (free, while they last), and much more. Local animal celebrities Hamilton the Pig and Oak City Kitty will be making appearances.
Saturday, October 19
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Lake Crabtree Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville
Lake Crabtree Park’s annual Halloween event includes scavenger hunts, games, and a lot more. It will explore the darker side of nature. Costumes are encouraged.
Sunday, October 20
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Courthouse lawn, at the corner of N. Churton and King Streets in Hillsborough
Enjoy a free concert by Jazztones.