Friday, October 18^th, to Sunday, October 20^th

Third Friday Durham

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.

Falling for Local at Dix Park

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.

Creepy Crabtree Celebration

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.

Sundays in Hillsborough

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.