Parks & Rec

Please join us for the “Glow it Forward” charity Pound Fitness event. We will 'pound' our way through this glow-themed class with black lights, glow paint, and other festive décor with half the registration fees going towards the Play it Forward Financial Assistance Fund. Participants are welcome to dress in their neon attire for superior glow and play. Play it Forward is a financial assistance fund offered by the City of Raleigh providing assistance to families and individuals who desire to participate in departmental programs but for financial reasons cannot always afford to. We hope you will join us for this special event that helps ensure individuals' participation in recreation programs that encourage healthy lifestyles, promote self-confidence, and teach life-long lessons. Ages: 15 +Cost: $15Register on Reclink

The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum brings to life the stories of the Capital City’s tortured souls in Dark Raleigh – an “after-hours” interactive walking tour. Why do you need ghosts when you have the real stories? Get ready for Halloween on this true death, true crime tour. The tour is recommended for 16+ due to the mature/adult nature of the stories told.

You're Invited! Roberts Park is excited to invite you to a Family Fall Festival, a fun-filled event that promises to be a memorable day for youth and families alike. Join us for an unforgettable autumn experience. Event Highlights Crafts Games Food Trunk or Treat Costume Contest & more Ages: All Cost: Free

Dress up in your favorite fall colors or a school-approved costume. There will be arts and crafts stations, games to play, face painting, trick-or-treat stations, and much more! Ages: AllCost: Free

Looking for somewhere to bring your ghouls and goblins? Well, look no further! Bring them to Green Road Community Center. We will have a fun-packed evening with activities including a ghostly dance party, spooky crafts, monstrous games, and more! Kids will leave with a smile and a treat. Costumes are encouraged. Ages: AllCost: Free

The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum brings to life the stories of the Capital City’s tortured souls in Dark Raleigh – an “after-hours” interactive walking tour. Why do you need ghosts when you have the real stories? Get ready for Halloween on this true death, true crime tour. The tour is recommended for 16+ due to the mature/adult nature of the stories told.

Curious about spiders? Join us for some hands-on crafts and activities to learn more about what makes these tiny, eight-legged creatures so special! We will also spend some time exploring Lake Johnson Park looking for spiders in their native habitat. Ages: 4–6 yearsCost: $4Advance registration is required. Adult(s) must accompany participant(s). Adult(s) attend free and do not need to register.Register on RecLink

Neighbors of Marsh Creek Community Center are invited to our 2nd Annual Fall Health and Wellness Fair, a partnership event with The Produce Project!

Magic and mayhem abound at Spellbound at Mordecai! Encounter mysterious characters and amazing magicians, have your fortune told, and decorate a pumpkin to take home for All Hallows' Eve.

Bring your kids and their candy buckets to Sanderford Road and see all the decorated trunks! We will be passing out candy at each car! Get ready to have a howling good time!

Come out, if you dare, for a haunted night at the Pines. Each ghoul-themed room will be complete with frightful music for the perfect Halloween thrill! Enter at your own risk! All event proceeds will go to Raleigh Parks' Play it Forward Financial Assistance Fund. Ages: 10+Cost: $5 per personRegister on RecLinkAttendees will travel through the haunted house in groups of four.

Learn Raleigh's grim history and explore vibrant downtown bars with the Director of the City of Raleigh Museum, Ernest Dollar. Ages: 21 +Cost: $15$10 for Members of the MuseumRegister for Sips and Scandals