Downtown Clayton comes alive for four days of fall festivities as the Clayton Harvest Festival celebrates its 75th anniversary! This community favorite brings carnival rides, midway games, live entertainment, a classic car show, BBQ competitions, local vendors, and a vibrant Latin American Festival. With plenty of food, family fun, and autumn traditions, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season before Halloween. Festival admission is free, with additional costs for select attractions.
Get into the Halloween spirit with an evening of decorated trunks, candy, and community fun! Families can enjoy a festive fall gathering, while volunteers are invited to decorate a trunk or contribute candy to the celebration.
Watch glowing jack-o’-lanterns drift across Bond Park Lake in one of Cary’s most charming fall traditions! Before sunset, enjoy live music, food trucks, and the festive lakeside atmosphere as everyone gathers for the illuminated pumpkin display.
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a free, all ages evening of colorful dance performances, traditional music, and community spirit. Enjoy performances by Ishana Dance Co, Dhol Tasha, and Leela Dance Co, alongside music from DJ Rang.
Bring your four-legged friends for a festive afternoon of dog costume contests, a pumpkin patch prize hunt, local vendors, and plenty of tail-wagging fun. This free, family-friendly celebration supports Beyond Fences and its mission to help pets and their families in need.
Holly Springs’ beloved fall festival returns on Halloween with local art, food vendors, entertainment, and kids’ activities. Discover local businesses, support talented makers, and enjoy an autumn afternoon with family and friends. Free admission.
Get creative with pumpkin painting and carving, lawn games, friendship bracelets, and seasonal treats while enjoying live music from Triadic Vocals. This family-friendly fundraiser also features a silent auction and photo booth. Ticketed admission.
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with an afternoon of vibrant cultural performances, music, and community festivities, followed by a fireworks finale at 8 PM. This family-friendly Diwali celebration welcomes guests of all ages. Ticketed admission.
Downtown Durham transforms into a creative playground for this inaugural arts festival! Discover original theater, music, dance, visual art, and experimental performances as local artists bring unexpected spaces to life. Ticketed event.
Welcome the fall season with a free festive afternoon at Catawba Trail Farm! Explore a pumpkin patch, enjoy farm activities and food trucks, and shop from 20+ local vendors at this community celebration supporting a Black- and women-owned farm.