Oct30
Chapel Hill · Arts
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admission
Garden setting · not the current exhibitionYOUR TRIANGLE CALENDAR
Halloween weekend plans
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Calendar refreshed October 30, 2026.
Curated events, not a complete city calendar. Times are Eastern. Confirm details with the organizer.
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Halloween weekend plans
33 scheduled plans · Select a date to narrow the list, or browse every plan below.
Garden setting · not the current exhibitionOct30
Raleigh · Arts
Ancient Nubia at NCMA
10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under free
Exhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, BostonOct30
Raleigh · Family
Pumpkin Palooza at Pullen Park
10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Train rides, a little pumpkin and autumn play in one family outing.
Tickets $14
Raleigh location archive · event not picturedOct30
Raleigh · Food
FoodeesFest at Triangle Town Center
1:00 PM–9:00 PM
Follow your appetite through food trucks, artisan stalls, and a family-friendly fall weekend.
Free admission · food and shopping extra
Organizer festival photograph · location may varyOct30
Raleigh · Family
EgyptFest at St. Mary Cathedral
4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Taste Egyptian favorites, explore cultural exhibits, and turn an afternoon into a family discovery.
Free entry · purchases extra
Archival event photographOct30
Raleigh · Family
Skate Night at Dix Park
5:00 PM–6:15 PM
Swap your usual evening for a roll around the Chapel with music and separate family and adult sessions.
Free admission · optional skate rental $10
Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedOct30
Raleigh · Family
Amplify Health Monster Bash
5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Bring a costume for an early-evening mix of treats, crafts, music and family activities at the Poe Center.
Free entry · food-truck purchases extra
Organizer event artworkOct30
Raleigh · Family
Skate Night at Dix Park
6:45 PM–8:00 PM
Swap your usual evening for a roll around the Chapel with music and separate family and adult sessions.
Free admission · optional skate rental $10Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedOct30
Cary · Arts
One Tribe Drum Circle & Fire Show
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Start with community drumming, stay for fire spinning. An easy evening to try something different without an admission bill.
Free
Cary location archive · event not picturedOct30
Raleigh · Arts
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
7:30 PM · End time not published
An intimate theatre night with sharp comedy, theatrical surprises, and a fresh angle on Hamlet.
$33 adults · $30 concessions · tax/fees extra
Current production photographOct30
Raleigh · Family
Skate Night at Dix Park
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Swap your usual evening for a roll around the Chapel with music and separate family and adult sessions.
Free admission · optional skate rental $10Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedOct31
Durham · Food
Durham Farmers’ Market
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Make Saturday a little tastier: seasonal produce, locally made treats, and a browse through Durham’s farmer-run market.
Free entry
Archival market photographOct31
Raleigh · Outdoors
Bird Watching at Dix Park
8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Listen for calls and learn to identify resident and migrating birds with a guided park group.
Free admission · registration required
Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedOct31
Chapel Hill · Arts
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibitionOct31
Raleigh · Arts
Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Costumes, community altars, and a lively downtown celebration after the run.
Street festival free · 5K registration $45
Archival event photographOct31
Holly Springs · Family
HollyFest
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Spend Halloween daytime with local makers and live entertainment.
Free entry · purchases extra
Organizer publicity photographOct31
Raleigh · Arts
Ancient Nubia at NCMA
10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, BostonOct31
Raleigh · Family
Pumpkin Palooza at Pullen Park
10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Train rides, a little pumpkin and autumn play in one family outing.
Tickets $14Raleigh location archive · event not picturedOct31
Raleigh · Family
EgyptFest at St. Mary Cathedral
11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Taste Egyptian favorites, explore cultural exhibits, and turn an afternoon into a family discovery.
Free entry · purchases extraArchival event photographOct31
Raleigh · Food
FoodeesFest at Triangle Town Center
11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Follow your appetite through food trucks, artisan stalls, and a family-friendly fall weekend.
Free admission · food and shopping extraOrganizer festival photograph · location may varyOct31
Durham · Family
Book or Treat with Book Harvest
1:00 PM–4:00 PM
A Halloween afternoon where the treats include books to take home.
Free · register with the organizer
Book Harvest Family Space · location photographOct31
Raleigh · Arts
NCMA People’s Collection Public Tour
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Let a docent lead you beyond the labels and into a few stories from the museum’s collection.
Free admission
Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedOct31
Raleigh · Arts
Art on the Dot at NCMA
2:30 PM–4:30 PM
Spend half an hour looking closely at three works of art, then stay for another round if curiosity wins.
Free admission
Organizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedOct31
Raleigh · Family
Trunk-or-Treat & Pumpkin Parlor
3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Candy outside, pumpkin science and creative play inside.
Free · registration available
Raleigh location archive · event not picturedOct31
Raleigh · Arts
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
7:30 PM · End time not published
An intimate theatre night with sharp comedy, theatrical surprises, and a fresh angle on Hamlet.
$33 adults · $30 concessions · tax/fees extraCurrent production photographNov1
Raleigh · Outdoors
City of Oaks Marathon & Race Morning
7:00 AM · End time not published · Marathon start · other distances vary
Cheer on the city, find a spot along the course, and make a morning of Raleigh’s hometown race.
Spectating free · race registration paid
Archival event photographNov1
Chapel Hill · Arts
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibitionNov1
Raleigh · Arts
Ancient Nubia at NCMA
10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, BostonNov1
Raleigh · Family
Pumpkin Palooza at Pullen Park
10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Train rides, a little pumpkin and autumn play in one family outing.
Tickets $14Raleigh location archive · event not picturedNov1
Raleigh · Food
FoodeesFest at Triangle Town Center
11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Follow your appetite through food trucks, artisan stalls, and a family-friendly fall weekend.
Free admission · food and shopping extraOrganizer festival photograph · location may varyNov1
Raleigh · Arts
NCMA People’s Collection Public Tour
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Let a docent lead you beyond the labels and into a few stories from the museum’s collection.
Free admissionOrganizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedNov1
Raleigh · Arts
Art on the Dot at NCMA
2:30 PM–4:30 PM
Spend half an hour looking closely at three works of art, then stay for another round if curiosity wins.
Free admissionOrganizer archival photograph · upcoming session not picturedNov1
Raleigh · Arts
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
3:00 PM · End time not published · Audio-described performance
An intimate theatre night with sharp comedy, theatrical surprises, and a fresh angle on Hamlet.
$33 adults · $30 concessions · tax/fees extraCurrent production photographCalendar downloads add a reminder in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook. They do not book tickets or send invitations to other people.