Looking for free Halloween events in Raleigh? This weekend’s City of Raleigh government guide highlights two community celebrations: the Biltmore Hills Fall Festival: Trunk-Or-Treat on Friday, October 30, and Trunk-or-Treat and Pumpkin Parlor on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

These Raleigh Parks events give families opportunities to celebrate close to home with costumes, candy, and seasonal activities.

Friday, October 30: Biltmore Hills Fall Festival and Trunk-Or-Treat

Kick off Halloween weekend at Biltmore Hills Community Center, where the center and Raleigh Police Advisory Board are hosting their fourth annual trunk-or-treat celebration.

Children can dress up for an evening featuring candy-bag crafts, inflatables, carnival games, and a fall photo backdrop. The City also lists free pizza, candy, and age-appropriate prizes, plus an opportunity to learn about the Police Advisory Board.

• Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
• Time: 5–7 p.m.
• Location: Biltmore Hills Community Center, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
• Ages: 3–13
• Admission: Free
• Registration: Not required. 

For families seeking an early-evening Halloween outing, this festival offers a Friday option before Halloween night. View official Biltmore Hills event details⁠.

Saturday, October 31: Trunk-or-Treat and Pumpkin Parlor

Celebrate Halloween afternoon at the John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center with a free event open to all ages.

Start with parking-lot trunk-or-treating alongside NC Black Women Empowered 50+ club, then head inside for three pumpkin activity stations. Children can investigate pumpkin seeds, practice tapping golf tees with a mallet, and give a pumpkin a creative makeover.

• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: 3–6 p.m.
• Location: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27601
• Ages: All ages
• Admission: Free
• Registration: The City provides a RecLink registration link on its event page; review it before attending. 

The afternoon schedule makes this an option for families planning additional Halloween activities later in the evening. View official Pumpkin Parlor details and access registration⁠.

Plan Your Raleigh Halloween Weekend

Before heading out:

• Check official event pages for weather notices or schedule changes.
• Review registration information for the Pumpkin Parlor event.
• Bring a bag for treats and choose comfortable costumes for walking and activities.
• Contact the venue about accessibility accommodations or food-allergy questions.

From Friday’s fall festival to Saturday’s pumpkin activities, these City of Raleigh Halloween events provide two ways to connect with neighbors and enjoy the season.

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