Get ready for a festive and spooky lineup of fall events happening across our community this season! From Halloween fun for all ages to scenic autumn activities, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re paddling with witches, enjoying family-friendly festivals, or braving haunted tours, these events will fill your October with excitement and thrills. Check out the schedule below and mark your calendars for the ones you don’t want to miss:
• HOWL-O-Ween! at Carolina Pines Park kicks off the festivities with free fun for all ages.
• Witches on the Water at Lake Wheeler brings a bewitching kayak experience for families and adults.
• Take a ride through history with the spooky Haunted Trolley Tour at Mordecai Historic Park.
• Dark Raleigh Walking Tours offer eerie tales of the city’s past, perfect for thrill-seekers.
• Celebrate autumn with free and affordable activities like the Fall Festival at Worthdale Community Center, Trunk-or-Treat and Fall Festival at Biltmore Hills, and the Ghostly Spooktacular at Green Road.
• Don’t miss the educational yet spooky City Cemetery Walking Tour or the enchanting Spellbound at Mordecai.
• For a touch of whimsy, join the Magic and Mischief Festival at Fred Fletcher Park or explore the seasonal Fall Youth Programs at Forest Ridge Park.
From haunted happenings to cozy fall festivals, enjoy these unique community events this autumn! And follow DoRaleigh for all Raleigh Events.
HOWL-O-Ween!
Saturday, Oct. 19
Carolina Pines Park
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Ages: *All
Cost: Free
Witches on the Water
Saturday, Oct. 19
Lake Wheeler Park
Time: 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: Family & Adults (an adult must accompany children)
Cost: Personal launch -$5/ Reserved kayaks – $15
Haunted Trolley Tour
Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26
Mordecai Historic Park
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Ages: 6+
Cost: $15
Dark Raleigh Walking Tours
Thursday, Oct. 24 and Friday, Oct. 25
City of Raleigh Museum
Time: 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Ages: 16+
Cost: $20-25
Fall Festival at Worthdale Community Center
Thursday, Oct. 24
Worthdale Community Center
Time: 6 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages: School Age
Cost: Free
Fall Foliage Greenway Ride
Friday, Oct. 25
Forest Ridge Park
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Ages: 14 and up
Cost: $30 Resident/$45 Non-Resident
Trunk-or-Treat and Fall Festival
Friday, Oct. 25
Biltmore Hills Community Center
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Ages: School Age
Cost: Free
Fall Fest at Barwell Road
Friday, Oct. 25
Barwell Road Park
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Ghostly Spooktacular
Friday, Oct. 25
Green Road Community Center
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
City Cemetery Walking Tour
Saturday, Oct. 26
City Cemetery
Times: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Ages: Highschool and up
Cost: Free – No registration required
Trunk or Treat at Sanderford
Saturday, Oct. 26
Sanderford Road Park
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Ages: Family-Friendly
Cost: Free
Spellbound at Mordecai
Saturday, Oct. 26
Mordecai Historic Park
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Amazing Halloween Alphabet
Monday, Oct. 28
Hill Street Neighborhood Center
Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m
Ages: 2 – 5
Cost: $8
Ghoul Time with Grandkids
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Kiwanis Park
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free for Grandparents, $3 per Child
Fall in Love With Your Job
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Millbrook Exchange Park
Time: 3-7 p.m.
Ages: 16+
Cost: Free
Transportation and Treats
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Marsh Creek Park
Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
The Haunted at the Pines
Thursday, Oct. 31
Carolina Pines Park
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Ages: 10+
Cost: $5 per participant
Magic and Mischief Festival
Saturday, Nov. 9
Fred Fletcher Park
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Fall Youth Programs at Forest Ridge Park
Various Dates
Forest Ridge Park
Time: Varies
Ages: Youth
Cost: Varies
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