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.
Halloween fun takes over MOSAIC with an evening of costumes, candy, and a spooky movie under the stars! Families can enjoy trunk-or-treating at 6 PM before settling in for a free drive-in screening of Hocus Pocus 2 at 7 PM. Free tickets are required.
Celebrate Halloween with a lively evening of costumes, local vendors, and festive entertainment! Browse the Bazaar Night Market, join the costume parade, compete in the costume contest, and enjoy live music by Vinnie’s Garage. Admission is free.
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.
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.
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.
Zombies take over Downtown Cary for a frightfully fun evening of locally made short films, Halloween costume contests, and themed activities! Watch creative zombie films compete for audience awards, with games and prizes adding to the excitement. Free admission; costume contest registration is required.