Friday, Oct. 4

• First Friday Spooky Fall Block Party | Friday, Oct. 4 | 5 p.m. | Smoky Hollow | Free | Get in the spooky spirit at this autumn block party to kick off the season.
  
• Raleigh Film and Art Festival | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | NC State University Centennial Campus — Engineering Building III | Free, RSVP required | Connect with local filmmakers, watch 200+ independent films, and more at NC’s largest film and art festival.
  
• “The Addams Family” — A New Musical | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Cary Arts Center, Cary | $10+ | Watch the musical interpretation of this spooky family classic.
  
• Special Event: Zarna Garg | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Goodnights Comedy Club | $29+ | Laugh along with this nationally recognized comic.
  

Saturday, Oct. 5

• The Market at NCMA | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11 a.m. | NC Museum of Art | Free | Browse the galleries of local artists, explore the museum park, and shop local.
  
• Raleigh Foodie Fare | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11 a.m. | Raleigh Iron Works | Free | Show up hungry to this mini food truck rodeo featuring food + art vendors, drinks, and more.
  

Sunday, Oct. 6

• Rooftop Jazz Brunch | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge | Price of purchase | Indulge in rooftop brunch accompanied with tunes from jazz pianist Jonathan Markow.
  
• Sunday Football Watch Party | Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Sports & Social Cary, Cary | Price of purchase | Experience Sunday football on a 42-ft screen with lots of game day bites + camaraderie.
  

Friday, Oct. 25

• Adult Nights: Magic & Monsters | Friday, Oct. 25 | 6:30-10 p.m. | NC Museum of Natural Sciences | $15+ | Beware + prepare for a fantasy-themed Halloween celebration for adults 21+ only. Look forward to food + drink, interactive science stations, music, games, and lots more. Costumes encouraged.*