Looking for the best things to do across the Triangle this Thursday? Whether you want to honor culture and community, enjoy live music, or kick back with spooky fall fun — today’s lineup has something for everyone. Here’s your curated list of free and ticketed events happening on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from Raleigh to Durham and beyond.

💀 Día de los Muertos Ofrenda

📍 Duke University Chapel | FREE

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a traditional altar display at Duke University Chapel. Honor loved ones and experience this beautiful cultural tradition of remembrance and reflection.

☕ Veteran’s Coffee and Connection

🕗 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | 📍 Fainting Goat Brewing Company (Fuquay-Varina) | FREE

Veterans and supporters are invited for a morning of coffee, camaraderie, and community connection at Fainting Goat Brewing.

🌿 Sculpture in the Garden

🕘 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 📍 North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill | FREE ($5 suggested donation)

Wander through art and nature with an open-air exhibit of sculptures by local artists surrounded by autumn blooms at the NC Botanical Garden.

⚰️ Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tours at Historic Oakwood Cemetery

🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | 📍 Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh | FREE

Learn about Raleigh’s early residents, architecture, and untold stories during this guided historic cemetery walk.

🔬 Incredible Science

🕜 1:30 p.m. | 📍 North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh | FREE

Kids and curious minds will love this hands-on science program exploring fun, mind-bending experiments at the museum.

🥕 Parktown Food Hub Open Distribution Day

🕟 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | 📍 Parktown Food Hub, Durham | FREE

Community members are invited to pick up fresh groceries and produce during Parktown Food Hub’s weekly open distribution.

👻 Victorian-Era Séance (Registration Required)

🕔 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 West Point on the Eno, Durham | $4.50–$9.50

Experience a historically inspired Victorian-era séance inside a candlelit setting. Spots fill quickly — registration required!

🎶 Live Music on the Rooftop

🕠 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | 📍 Westin Raleigh-Durham | FREE

Unwind with rooftop views and smooth live tunes atop the Westin Raleigh-Durham.

🎥 Movie in the Garden: Hocus Pocus

🕕 6:00 p.m. | 📍 Raleigh Little Theatre | $5–$10

A fall favorite! Bring your blanket or lawn chair for a spooky outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus in the beautiful RLT gardens.

🎤 Open Mic (Music + Poetry)

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 📍 The Common Market, Durham | FREE

Local artists take the mic for an evening of soulful poetry and live music at The Common Market.

🎲 Game Night

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner | FREE

Grab a drink and roll the dice — join this relaxed game night filled with fun, laughter, and community vibes.

🍺 Live Music at Blackbird Brewery

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest | FREE

Enjoy craft brews and live local music in a family-friendly setting.

🎧 Vinyl Nights

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 Gizmo Brew Works, Durham | FREE

Spin classics and discover rare records during this throwback vinyl night at Gizmo Brew Works.

🎵 Crossroads Plaza Weekly Fall Music Series: XOXOK

🕡 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 📍 Crossroads Plaza, Cary | FREE

Catch soulful indie artist XOXOK performing live as part of Cary’s Fall Music Series — bring a chair and enjoy!

👻 Spirits of Wake Forest: Ghost Walks

🕡 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 📍 Wake Forest Town Hall | $20

Step into the shadows on a guided ghost walk through downtown Wake Forest filled with history, haunts, and eerie tales.

🎨 Ghosts Craft Night

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 📍 Ment Beverage Co., Durham | $10

Get crafty with ghost-themed art while enjoying your favorite drink. Materials included!

🎬 Spooky Outdoor Movie Night: Halloweentown

🕖 7:00 p.m. | 📍 Fenton Square, Cary | FREE

Bring the family for a cozy outdoor screening of Disney’s Halloweentown in Fenton Square.

🎵 Music Bingo

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 Fortnight Brewing, Cary | FREE

Test your musical knowledge while enjoying great brews and prizes.

🎮 Level Up and Sip

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 📍 Crank Arm Brewing, Durham | FREE

Video games, local beer, and chill vibes — a perfect Thursday night hangout spot.

🎲 Board Game Night

🕖 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | 📍 Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham | FREE

Challenge your friends to classics and new favorites at this weekly board game meetup.

🏒 Air Hockey Tournament

🕗 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 📍 Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham | FREE

Compete in Boxcar’s air hockey showdown for fun and bragging rights.

🎷 Jazz Jam Open Mic

🕗 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | 📍 Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary | FREE

Bring your instrument or just listen in — this open jazz jam welcomes musicians of all levels.

Make It a Night to Remember

From art and history to live music, spooky movies, and community fun — there’s no shortage of things to do this Thursday. The Triangle comes alive with creativity, connection, and a little October magic.

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