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  • Ghostly Spooktacular

    Green Road Community Library 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC

    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. Location: Green Road Community Center Date: Friday, Oct. 24 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Register on RecLink

  • Haunted Trolley Tour

    Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Spellbound at Mordecai

    Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

    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 […]

  • Trunk or Treat at Sanderford Road Park

    Sanderford Road Community Center 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Haunted Trolley Tour

    Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC

    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

  • Fall Carnival at the Pines

    Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join us for an evening full of fun made just for kids! Little ones can dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy an exciting lineup of carnival-style games, win cool prizes, enjoy some fall favorite snacks, and take home a special goody bag. It's a fun-filled indoor celebration the whole family will love! Ages: All Cost: Free

  • Ghoul Time with Grandkids

    Kiwanis Park 2525 Noble Road

    Come and celebrate intergenerational relationships with fun fall-themed activities! This special event is a perfect opportunity for grandparents and grandkids to celebrate the holiday. Come and join us at Kiwanis Park for a goodie hunt, tasty treat, and themed crafts! Enjoy the Fall at all of the stations to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon! Location: Kiwanis Park Ages: All Cost: Free for Grandparents, $3 per Child (12 and under) Register on RecLink

  • Trunk-or-Treat at Lions Park

    Lions Park Community Center 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh

    Get ready for a spooky good time! Join us for Trunk or Treat, a family-friendly fall celebration filled with music, arts and crafts, costumes, decorated trunks, and of course—treats! Community partners, local businesses, and City staff will be there to help make the evening extra special. Don’t miss out on this festive fall fun — everyone is welcome! Location: Lions Park Ages: 12 and under Cost: Free No Registration Required

  • Lake Lynn First Tee Trunk-Or-Treat

    Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join the City of Raleigh and First Tee for a spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat event at Lake Lynn Community Center! Registration is encouraged, but not required. If interested in hosting a decorated car and handing out candy, it must be packaged and store-bought. Please reach out to julia.egler@raleighnc.gov and amanda.holton@raleighnc.gov. Location: Lake Lynn Park Ages: All Cost: Free

  • The Haunted at the Pines

    Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Come out, if you dare, for a haunted night at the Pines. Each ghoul-themed room will have 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 and older Cost: $5 per person Register on RecLink Attendees will travel through the haunted house in groups of four.

  • Halloween at Top Greene

    John P. (Top) Greene 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh

    Join Us for a Spooktacular Halloween at Top Greene! You're invited to the first Truck 'n Treat, hosted by North Carolina Black Women Empowered 50+ and community leader Viki Newkirk! Bring your little ghosts and goblins for an afternoon full of arts & crafts, Halloween treats, and family fun! Costumes encouraged! Let’s make this a safe and fun Halloween celebration for the whole community. Location: John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center Ages: All Cost: Free No Registration Required

  • Antique Car Show at Five Points

    Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join us at the Five Points Center for Active Adults for an Antique Car Show, hosted by the Triangle Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Enjoy a showcase of some of the finest antique cars in the Triangle and complimentary refreshments provided by our sponsor, Oak Street Health. Cars will be displayed in the parking lot, with refreshments and restrooms available inside the Center. While you’re here, take advantage of a free CarFit session offered by the North Carolina Highway Safety Research Team. Their representatives will help adjust your seat and mirrors and conduct a multi-point check to ensure you and your vehicle are properly set up for a safe and comfortable drive. Details Location: Five Points Center for Active Adults Ages: All Cost: Free