History Explorers

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh

Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley to travel through time! During this series, we’ll visit different historic sites and museums in the Raleigh area for hands-on activities and to learn more about the past. Each month will feature a different field location with transportation provided on the Historic Raleigh Trolley. Participants must be accompanied by an adult; guardians attend for free. Ages: 10-14Cost: $10Register on RecLink

HOWL-O-Ween!

Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh

All ghoulish guardians are invited to unleash your haunted hounds for our first HOWL-O-Ween event at Carolina Pines Community Center Dog Park! Pups will strut their stuff and wag their tails in our pet parade along with a PAW-some costume contest. Other activities will include tricks for treats, bone bobbing, and HOWL-worthy pictures in a PUP-kin photo booth. Categories include spookiest, cutest, most creative, and best doggie/owner duo. Vendors, merchants, and sponsors will be on-site for questions; while treat bags with goodies and coupons are on a first-come, first-serve basis; pre-registered BARK-ticipants are guaranteed their cut of the loot. There’re no BONES about it, this event is sure to be a BONE-ified fun time. Ages: *AllCost: FreeRegister on RecLink *Dogs must be leashed when outside fenced areas, up to date on their rabies vaccinations and behave safely around other dogs. Dogs displaying aggressive behavior will be asked to leave*

Haunted Trolley Tour

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh

Discover history, mystery and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night tour of downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Jump aboard and keep your eyes open for ghostly visitors of years past... they’ve just been dying to have you. Recommended for ages 6 and up due to frightening elements. The trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park. Advanced registration is recommended. Please call 919-996-4364 for tickets or more information. Tour Times: 6:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.Cost: $15Register for the Haunted Trolley Tour