🌿 Morning Adventures in the Triangle

Start your day surrounded by art and nature at Sculpture in the Garden — open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. Enjoy stunning outdoor sculptures with free admission and a $5 suggested donation.

In Durham, locals can take advantage of Durham Community Day at the Museum of Life + Science, offering free admission for Durham County residents from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Families with little ones can head to Total Tot Time at W.D. Hill Recreation Center from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or enjoy Halloween-themed storytelling fun at Durham County Library’s Halloween Storytime on the Roof at The Durham Hotel (10:30 AM).

Meanwhile in Raleigh, Highland United Methodist Church hosts a cozy Storytime in the Pumpkin Patch at 10:30 AM — perfect for kids and parents to celebrate the season.

🎃 Midday Family Fun & Community Support

From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Boxyard RTP will host an Emergency Distribution Event for furloughed federal workers, providing free diapers and essential supplies.

Gamers can enjoy Board Game Night all day long — noon to 10:00 PM at Gizmo Brew Works in Durham, and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at PourWorks Beer and Wine Shop in Raleigh.

Tech learners can join Wednesdays at One: Computers & Technology Q&A at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham (12:30 PM) for hands-on digital support.

Science lovers will enjoy two great free programs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh — Incredible Science (1:30 PM) and Window on Animal Health (1:30 PM) at the Nature Research Center.

Families can head to the Carrboro Farmers’ Market for Market Bunch Kids’ Activities (3:00–6:00 PM), or support local sustainability with the “Pay What You Can” Farm Stand at Raleigh City Farm (4:00–7:00 PM).

🐶 Evening Events, Festivals & Halloween Fun

As the sun sets, the Triangle lights up with Halloween and fall-themed festivities!

Spooky Tails: Halloween Event for Dogs 🐾 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Apex Nature Park Fall Festival 🎃 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Centenary United Methodist Church, Smithfield Trunk or Treat + Free Hot Dog Dinner 🌭 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Highland United Methodist Church, Raleigh Free Acro Yoga at Pullen Park 🧘 | 5:30–8:30 PM | Pullen Park, Raleigh

In Durham, join the Trunk or Treat at Holton Center (6:00–8:00 PM) or swing by Emmanuel Baptist Church in Raleigh for the Five Points Fall Festival (6:00–8:00 PM).

If you’re curious about plants and agriculture, don’t miss Wine + Weed: Learn About Plants & Farming at Raleigh City Farm (6:00–7:00 PM) — an engaging, educational (and adult-friendly!) event.

Creative minds can unwind at Bring Your Own Craft Night at Raleigh Brewing (6:30–9:30 PM).

🎭 Nightlife, Music & Late-Night Fun

Get spooky with literature and live performance at (Dis)connected: Tales of Poe, Shelley, Fears and Fury — a darkly creative show at the Cary Arts Center (7:00 PM, $12–$18).

At Pullen Park, the Raleigh Drum Circle & Hoop Jam runs from 7:00–8:30 PM, blending rhythm, movement, and community.

Trivia and craft nights fill the evening too — Hammered Trivia at Sneaky Penguin Brewing (7:00–9:00 PM) and Stitch N’ Bitch Craft Night at Steel String Brewery in Carrboro (7:00–11:00 PM).

If you’re ready to sing the night away, join one of several karaoke nights across the Triangle:

🎤 The Backyard Bar, Apex – 8:00–10:30 PM 🎤 Moon Dog Meadery, Durham – 8:00–11:45 PM

And don’t forget the Weekly Skee Ball Tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade in Durham (8:00–10:30 PM) for a classic throwback night.

✨ Explore the Triangle Every Day

From farm stands to festivals, yoga to trivia, and science to storytime — Wednesday, October 29, 2025, is packed with free and family-friendly fun all across the Triangle.

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