Parks & Rec

Showcasing the Triangle’s diverse food and art scene. Monthly foodie and art markets featuring 20+ food trucks, 40+ local vendors, drinks,  and more! Powered by  The MAKRS Society of 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. Times: 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. Ages: 6 and older Cost: $15 Register on RecLink

Get ready for Worthdale Community Center's annual Fall Festival! This family-friendly event is carnival-themed and will include treats, carnival-style games, balloon animals, and light refreshments! Ages: 5 - 12 Cost: Free Register on RecLink

Come to Abbotts Creek for a spooky good time! We will have fun Halloween-themed games and activities. There will be a "howling" competition that begins at 10:45 a.m. to see who is the best howler! Feel free to come dressed in your costume. Pre-registration is required for each participant. Location: Abbotts Creek Park Ages: 0-6 Cost: Free - Registration Required Register on RecLink

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. Times: 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. Ages: 6 and older Cost: $15 Register on RecLink

Magic and mayhem abound at Spellbound at Mordecai, presented in partnership with Paper & Stars Studio! Encounter mysterious characters and amazing magicians, have your fortune told, and decorate a pumpkin to take home for All Hallow’s Eve. Shop for enchanting handmade items and treats at our mysterious market and enjoy family-friendly stage performances, inflatables, and more. Kids and pets, wear your best Halloween finery to enter the costume contest and parade! The kids' contest will begin at 12 p.m. and the pets' contest at 1 p.m. For an added layer of spooky fun, join The Ghost Guild for their ninth annual Haunted Mordecai presentation. Following last year's success, they are returning with the engaging walking tour format, where team members will guide small groups through the park to the very locations where their data was collected. Starting on Oct. 1 reserve your FREE tickets in advance on The Ghost Guild’s Eventbrite or on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event. This is a family event full of spooky fun for children - no horror, gore, weapons, or full masks, please. This event is free and open to the public. Go to the Paper and Stars Studio Eventbrite to register to receive […]

Join us for a free family event full of fun and treats! Bring your kids and their candy buckets to Sanderford Road Park to explore all the creatively decorated trunks. Candy will be handed out at each car, and there will be plenty of festive fun to go around. Get ready to have a howling good time! Location: Sanderford Road Park Age:  All Cost: Free

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. Times: 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. Ages: 6 and older Cost: $15 Register on RecLink