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.

Experience Halloween with a historical twist at Duke Homestead! Wander the atmospheric grounds, discover mysterious encounters, and explore 19th-century spiritualism through an unforgettable outdoor evening of surprises. 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.

Bring the family out for a festive evening of Halloween fun hosted by Durham Parks and Recreation! Explore creatively decorated car trunks, collect candy, and enjoy a community celebration offering a playful twist on traditional trick-or-treating.

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.

Halloween night comes alive with live music, a DJ, costume contests, tarot readings, specialty cocktails, and food trucks! Brave the haunted trail or enjoy chilling cemetery stories for an extra dose of fright. Ticketed admission and events.

Halloween fun takes over historic Mordecai with pumpkin decorating, mysterious characters, handmade markets, crafts, live performances, and a festive costume contest! Enjoy a free, family-friendly celebration with plenty of seasonal activities.

Enter a mysterious world of immersive theater, haunting music, and ghostly storytelling inspired by North Carolina folklore and Edgar Allan Poe. This free atmospheric outdoor performance offers a creative way to embrace Halloween week.

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!