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.
The countdown is on for one of NC’s biggest fall traditions! With the N.C. State Fair wrapping up October 25, there’s still time to enjoy thrilling rides, classic fair food, live entertainment, and seasonal festivities before the gates close for another year. Don’t miss your final chance to experience the fair this fall! Admission is ticketed.
Spend Halloween exploring downtown as the annual Street Fair brings together over 100 vendors, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities! Enjoy local shopping, delicious bites, and the popular Trike Race. Admission is free, with shuttle service available.
Welcome November with an afternoon of local art, handmade treasures, live music, and delicious food in downtown Pittsboro! Browse artisan booths featuring jewelry, crafts, textiles, and more while enjoying a relaxed, family-friendly gathering.
Spend a cozy fall evening outdoors with interactive games, nature education, and delicious roasted s’mores! This free community gathering brings neighbors together for hands-on activities and a chance to explore the natural world.
Put on your costumes for a spooktacular family dance featuring festive games, creepy-cute crafts, Halloween treats, and plenty of dancing! Tickets are $5 per person or $2 for children ages 2 and under.
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.
A Halloween twist awaits at the Holly Springs Farmers Market! Browse more than 40 local vendors offering farm-fresh produce, baked goods, handmade products, and seasonal favorites, and enjoy a festive morning downtown. Free admission.
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.