Costumes and candy take over downtown as local businesses welcome trick-or-treaters for a free, all-ages festive Halloween afternoon! Families can wander the historic streets, collect treats, and enjoy a fun seasonal tradition in Hillsborough.
Celebrate the final Last Fridays gathering of the season with local art, live music, and Halloween-inspired activities! Browse the Makers Market, paint pumpkins, enjoy a witches’ flash mob, and explore downtown galleries as Hillsborough comes alive for a festive fall evening. Admission is free.
Sesame Street comes to life in this interactive family show featuring Elmo and his friends! Sing, dance, and move along to favorite songs while enjoying an evening of laughter, playful activities, and fun for little ones. Tickets required.
Get ready for a Halloween throwback with an ’80s- and ’90s-inspired trunk-or-treat! Bring the family for decorated cars, costumes, candy, nostalgic music, and tasty bites from Big T’s Tacos at this festive neighborhood gathering.
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.
Bring the whole family for a Halloween celebration filled with spooky science, creepy crafts, costume fun, and hands-on activities! Explore themed challenges, watch bursting pumpkins, and show off your best Halloween look on the costume catwalk.
Spend Halloween afternoon enjoying pumpkin painting, face painting, yard games, treats, and a bounce house! With food from Pana’s Flavors and a special puppet performance by Jeghetto, this family-friendly fall celebration is free for guests under 21; adults pay $10, including a beverage.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a community 5K, traditional performances, colorful altars, live music, and delicious local food. This meaningful cultural gathering honors loved ones while bringing neighbors together. Free street festival.
Gather the family for a free afternoon of Halloween treats, festive trunk-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, and hands-on seasonal activities. A fun, welcoming way for little ones to celebrate Halloween!
Enjoy Halloween under the stars with a special outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus! Come dressed for the costume contest and enjoy festive activities, food vendors, treats, and family fun before the movie begins. Tickets required.