Frightful Festivities: Your Guide to Halloween Happenings this Weekend!
The crisp autumn air, vibrant leaves, and a hint of pumpkin spice in the breeze - it can only mean one thing: Halloween is right around the corner. If you're looking for a ghoulishly good time in the heart of North Carolina's capital, we’ve gathered a list of thrilling Halloween events to spooky tours and delightful dining experiences. This weekend promises a bewitching adventure.
Halloween Raleigh DIY Punk Rock Flea Market at Rebus Works - Saturday, Oct. 28, 12-7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 29, 10-3 p.m. - Immerse yourself in a vibrant showcase of local artists, DIY enthusiasts, and makers offering quirky creations at Rebus Works in Boylan Heights this weekend! Explore a world of oddities, rare finds, vinyl records, and hauntingly good food and brews. There’ll also be live music and a costume contest with fantastic prizes up for grabs. This event is family-friendly and pet-friendly, ensuring a fun-filled experience for everyone! Vendors include SKP Ink, Brutal Squid, New Moon Leather & Oddities, Super Stuff Records, and many more. 301 Kinsey St.
Bands and Babes, Heavy Metal Halloween at The Pour House - Friday, Oct. 27 - This one’s for you, metalheads. Experience the raw power of heavy metal music brought to life by The Wild Ones and Rust in Pieces, all while reveling in the spooky spirit of the season with Pour House’s crazy creepy cocktails (like their “Drop of Poison''). There will also be a few burlesque performances throughout the evening. Get ready for spine-tingling tunes and devilish delights! Check out additional scary good shows at The Pour House this weekend here. 224 S. Blount St.
Movies on the Lawn at Dorothea Dix Park - Saturday, Oct. 28 - Double, double toil and trouble! Get hyped for a Halloween Double Feature Movie event at Dix Park this Saturday night (along with food trucks and Halloween festivities galore!) Here’s the details:
Date: Saturday, Oct. 28
Location: Flowers Field at Dix Park
Event Schedule
6 p.m. - Halloween Activities and Food Trucks
7 p.m. - Casper (Rated PG, 1995)
9 p.m. - Us (Rated R, 2019)
The event is free but registration is requested. Click here to register and learn more about what to bring and which food trucks will be available! 1030 Richardson Dr.
Haunted Trolley Tour with The Great Raleigh Trolley - Monday, Oct. 30, and Tuesday, Oct. 31 - Why walk when you can hop on a Haunted History trolley tour?! Embark on a bone-chilling journey through time with the fine folk of The Great Raleigh Trolley. Discover the city's secrets and untold tales as you travel down the streets. Led by knowledgeable guides, this eerie expedition unveils the ghostly legends and haunted landmarks that lurk behind Raleigh's historic facades. It will be a frightful night to remember! 1610 Automotive Way
Devilish Decor at The Raleigh Times/The Morning Times - Grab an apple brown sugar latte at The Morning Times and admire the spooky aesthetic created by their pastry chef, then hop over to The Raleigh Times! Cure what ales you with a few pumpkin ales and hang out in “Charlie bar” where skeletons watch your every move (can you find them all?) Check out their draft list here. 14 E. Hargett St.