Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25
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Oct 24
Apex Racing Lab, Cary
Families experience a full 24-hour race cycle in 90 minutes at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Solo drivers or teams compete in GT3 cars with practice, qualifying, and racing across high-definition simulators.
“October 24 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm”
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Oct 24
Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington
A community day event at Cameron Art Museum celebrating connection and shared experiences through art and cultural programming.
“CAM Community Day: Echoes of Us October 24, 2026”
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Oct 24
Carolina Renaissance Festival, Huntersville
Celtic Music Weekend! — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 9:30 AM.
“Sat, Oct 24, 2026 9:30 AM”
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Oct 24
The Ten Acre Garden, Canton
Live Music in the Garden with Chris Fraser — Saturday, October 24, 2026 3:00 PM. Chris Fraser blends electric Blues and dusty Americana for a musical experience anyone can enjoy. From his home in Swannanoa, he writes music with lyrical intention and a respect for the greats of the American music tradition. 🎶
“Saturday, October 24, 2026 3:00 PM”
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Oct 25
Peacehaven Farm, Whitsett
Harvest Celebration 2026 — October 25, 2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Live Music from the Queen Bees, Games, Art, Food, Beverages, and the best our community has to offer!
“October 25, 2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm”
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30 items running for a fortnight or less, so these are on now rather than on all year. Where the same place also has a longer run on, it is on the same card.
Oct 17 – 31Season
Echo Sierra Tactical, Indian Trail
A walk-through haunted house inside a veteran-founded tactical facility runs twelve nights in October. Visitors move through a 10,000 square foot building on foot in low light with fog and sound effects.
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“Every Friday and Saturday evening in October, plus Thursday the 22nd and Thursday the 29th”
Oct 24Event
Carolina Renaissance Festival, Huntersville
Celtic Music Weekend! — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 9:30 AM.
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“Sat, Oct 24, 2026 9:30 AM”
Oct 24 · 10:00 amEvent
Daniel Stowe Conservancy, Belmont
Families in pirate and sea creature costumes explore a Halloween celebration with adventures throughout the gardens on Saturday morning, requiring garden admission or membership.
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“Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Gardens | Garden Admission or Membership Ahoy, mateys! Halloween is making waves at Stowe!”
Oct 24Event
Monroe Science Center, Monroe
Practical Magic | Silver Screams October Movie Series — October 24, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:44 PM. Practical Magic | Silver Screams October Movie Series2026-10-24T17:00:00
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“October 24, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:44 PM”
1 more on in the Charlotte region this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in the Charlotte region
Ken's Produce and Garden Center, Garner
2 things on here this weekend
Oct 19 – 31Season
Ken's Korny Corn Maze's 27th season features getting lost in the maze, playing in the Adventure Zone, seeing farm animals, and enjoying hay rides.
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“October 2026”
Oct 19 – 31Season
Ken's Pumpkin House is filled with unique pumpkins and gourds of all colors, shapes, and sizes, along with fall decor, mums, vegetable plants, corn stalks, hay bales, Amish furniture, and garden flags.
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“October 2026”
Piney Town Playhouse, Fuquay-Varina
2 things on here this weekend
Oct 21 – 28Event
A Halloween costume party for children ages 2 and under on October 21st and 28th. Families enjoy 2 hours of play, pumpkin painting, a festive photo setup, and a goody bag in a calmer, limited-capacity setting.
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“Baby Boo Bash (2 years and under) - Oct 21st and 28th”
Oct 23 – 30Event
A spooktacular all-ages Halloween costume party on October 23rd and 30th. Families enjoy 2 hours of play, pumpkin painting, a festive photo setup, and a goody bag for every child.
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“Boo Bash (All Ages) - Oct 23rd and 30th”
Apex Racing Lab, Cary
2 things on here this weekend
Venue admission
From $30 published pricemilitary ratesOct 24 · 7:00 pmEvent
Families experience a full 24-hour race cycle in 90 minutes at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Solo drivers or teams compete in GT3 cars with practice, qualifying, and racing across high-definition simulators.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“October 24 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm”
Oct 25 · 3:00 pmEvent
Catch the live race surrounded by fellow motorsport fans. Watch every overtake and pit strategy live across 13 high-definition TV screens while enjoying the social, race-day atmosphere and craft bar.
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“October 25 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm”
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Chapel Hill
3 things on here this weekend
Venue admission
From $10.95 per personstudent & EBT ratesOct 24 · 4:30 pmEvent
A planetarium show at 4:30 pm featuring the night sky visible from North Carolina. Families learn to identify constellations and stars above the region.
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“Carolina Skies Dates: October 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm”
Oct 24 · 3:00 pmEvent
A planetarium show at 3:00 pm taking audiences on a journey from Earth through the cosmos. Families experience the scale and wonder of the universe.
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“From Earth to the Universe Dates: October 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm”
Oct 25 · 1:30 pmEvent
A planetarium show at 1:30 pm exploring the planets and moons of our solar system. Families journey through space to discover each world's unique features.
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“Solar System Odyssey Dates: October 25, 2026 at 1:30 pm”
1 more on in Raleigh–Durham & the Triangle this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in Raleigh–Durham & the Triangle
Oct 19 – 31Season
Salisbury Ghost Walk, Salisbury
A walking tour through downtown Historic Salisbury covers six blocks of haunted locations and ghost stories. Tours depart at 7:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October, including Halloween night.
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“Ghost Walk Tour dates -- Oct. 2026 Tours Fri. & Sat. 7:00 PM”
Oct 21 – 31Season
Liberty Acres Animal Haven & Equine Rescue, Liberty
Families carve pumpkins throughout October while capybaras help eat the scraps. Visitors feed, pet, and photograph the animals, then explore other farm attractions.
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“Join us on the farm throughout October to carve a pumpkin with our capybaras!”
Oct 24Event
Muse Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem
A guided historical walk through Winston-Salem led by MUSE Winston-Salem staff, exploring the city's heritage and landmarks on October 24.
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“October 24, 2026 [Semiquincentennial Stroll—A Guided Historical Walk with MUSE Winston-Salem (October 24)]”
Oct 24 · 11:30 amEvent
Single Sisters' House Museum, Winston-Salem
Gardens educators lead a guided tour about Asters, one of the largest families of flowering plants, their global origins, and uses in Old Salem. Included with standard admission.
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“October 24 | 11:30 am - 12:00 pm”
2 more on in Greensboro & the Triad this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in Greensboro & the Triad
Lady Swan Boat Tours, Swansboro
2 things on here this weekend
Venue admission
Tickets from $40 per adultOct 17 – 30Event
Sunset cruises featuring a guest speaker from Ward Cemetery sharing tales of pirates, murder, and Swansboro's haunted past, with glowing skies and local legends departing on select October dates.
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“Haunted History Sunset Cruises departing Oct 17, 23, 25, 30.”
Oct 25*Sunset Cruises - Wednesday through Sunday beginning Oct 8Regular dates
Sunset cruises departing Wednesday through Sunday, offering views of the water and sky as the sun sets over Swansboro's backwaters and surrounding areas.
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“*Sunset Cruises - Wednesday through Sunday beginning Oct 8”
Oct 23 – 31Season
Planet Fun & Starz Grille Family Entertainment and Bowling Center, Shallotte
Families bowl under the stars with Cosmic Bowling at Planet Fun & Starz Grille. The special lighting effects create an immersive bowling experience for all ages.
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“Cosmic Bowling Bowl "under the stars" with Cosmic Bowling! ... 23 Oct”
Oct 24Event
Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington
A community day event at Cameron Art Museum celebrating connection and shared experiences through art and cultural programming.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“CAM Community Day: Echoes of Us October 24, 2026”
Oct 24 · 7:00 pmEvent
Haunted Zombie Shoot, Jacksonville
A scary Halloween haunted house and interactive paintball zombie shoot in Jacksonville, NC with timed tickets and family activities.
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“Haunted Zombie Shoot — Saturday, October 24, 2026 Dates: October 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm”
1 more on in Wilmington & the Coast this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in Wilmington & the Coast
Oct 24 – 25Event
Darnell Farms, Bryson City
The farm's largest fall harvest festival features themed activities, seasonal food, crafts, demonstrations, local vendors, pumpkins, hayrides, and family fun.
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“October 24th & 25th 2026”
Oct 24Event
The Ten Acre Garden, Canton
Live Music in the Garden with Chris Fraser — Saturday, October 24, 2026 3:00 PM. Chris Fraser blends electric Blues and dusty Americana for a musical experience anyone can enjoy. From his home in Swannanoa, he writes music with lyrical intention and a respect for the greats of the American music tradition. 🎶
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Saturday, October 24, 2026 3:00 PM”
Oct 25Event
Greenville Museum of Art, Greenville
A free carnival-style family event featuring trunk-or-treat, games, crafts, inflatables, bounce houses, animals, dance performances, and STEAM activities. The event runs from noon to 4pm on Sunday, October 25.
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“Sunday, October 25, 2026, 12:00 - 4:00pm”
30 longer runs — exhibitions and seasons open across the weekend but on for more than 14 days. Closing soonest first.
Sep 28 – Oct 29 · 9:00 amEvent
Cabarrus Arts Council, Concord
The Bridge Gallery showcases handmade ceramic works from current students and alumni, exploring the intersection of art and everyday life through experiments in form, color, texture, and functionality.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “visitors can enjoy free admission to explore a diverse array of artistic expressions”
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“Dates: September 28, 2026 – October 29, 2026 at 9:00 am”
Oct 10 – 31
Boogerwoods Haunted Attraction, Rockwell
A haunted trail attraction operating select October nights. Visitors choose a timed entry, walk through themed sets with 10 people per group, and experience scares. Food available on-site.
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“2026 DATES ARE OCTOBER 10,16,17,23,24,30,31st.”
Oct 2 – 31Season
Shelby Corn Maze, Shelby
A nighttime haunted corn maze attraction featuring brand-new scenes, horrifying decorations, and unexpected scares. A safe section is cleared for all ages. Families navigate the dark maze on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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“Dates: October 2, 2026 – October 31, 2026”
Oct 1 – 31Season
Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Hickory
Halloween fun takes over Sky Zone all month long with themed games, music, costumes, GLOW experiences, and family fun throughout October.
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“October 1st – 31st Halloween fun is taking over Sky Zone all month long. Enjoy themed games, music, costumes, GLOW experiences, and more family fun throughout October.”
3 more on in the Charlotte region this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in the Charlotte region
Oct 1 – 29Season
Hidwell Family Farms, Apex
Hidwell Family Farms hosts its 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch with admission including a pumpkin or mum. Families can ride the barrel train, purchase apple cider, and select pumpkins during scheduled hours.
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“October 1st-29th Hidwell Family Farms will be hosting its 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch this year!”
Oct 3 – 31Season
Firefly Farm, Hillsborough
A family-friendly haunted barn with spooky attractions, a pumpkin patch, and farm animals. Children receive candy at the end. Open most Fridays and every Saturday in October, noon to 7 pm on Saturdays, noon to 5 pm on select Fridays.
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“All Saturdays & most Fridays in October 2026…”
Sep 26 – Oct 31Season
McKee CornField Maze, Rougemont
The cornfield maze opens for the fall season with a 12-acre adventurous maze, smaller interactive maze for children, hayrides, pumpkin patch, animals, barrel train ride, play areas, corn hole, ice cream, and picnic areas.
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“Opening September 26th through October 31st”
Oct 1 – 31Season
Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Apex
Halloween fun takes over Sky Zone all month long with themed games, music, costumes, GLOW experiences, and family fun throughout October.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“ALL IN ON HALLOWEEN October 1st – 31st Halloween fun is taking over Sky Zone all month long. Enjoy themed games, music, costumes, GLOW experiences, and more family fun throughout October.”
2 more on in Raleigh–Durham & the Triangle this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in Raleigh–Durham & the Triangle
Oct 1 – 31
Harvest Ridge Corntacular Adventure, Ruffin
The attraction features two giant corn mazes, a hillside double slide, jumping pillow, corn cannon, barrel train, hay ride, and playground. One admission price covers all activities and attractions for the whole family.
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“We will be open this fall from October 1st thru the 31st.”
Sep 21 – Oct 31Season
Ingram Farm, High Point
Families pick their own fresh buckets of strawberries from rotating daily fields of Chandler strawberries. Humans of all ages are welcome to visit the farm during the season.
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“Available May - October”
Sep 26 – Oct 31Season
McLaurin Farms, Greensboro
Families visit the pumpkin patch on weekends for hayrides to the field, a free mini pumpkin, bounce houses, fall games, chalk painting, playground access, and thousands of pumpkins to purchase.
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“Weekends September 26 – October 31 Hours 10 am – 3pm”
Oct 1 – 31Season
Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Greensboro
The park celebrates all month with Halloween-themed games, music, costumes and experiences for the whole family throughout October.
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“October 1st – 31st Celebrate all month with Halloween-themed games, music, costumes and experiences for the whole family.”
5 more on in Greensboro & the Triad this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in Greensboro & the Triad
Sep 13 – Oct 25Season
Creasman Farms, Hendersonville
The U-Pick orchard opens for the fall season, offering families the chance to pick fresh apples from over 40 varieties of heirloom and new apple trees on Sunday afternoons.
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“U-Pick opens Sunday Sept. 13th, 2026! We will be open Sundays only 12 - 5 pm thru October 25th.”
Oct 9 – 30Event
The Adventure Center of Asheville, Asheville
An 18-scene live outdoor theatrical haunt with magical lights and spooky sounds, geared toward families with kids ages 3–12. Guests encounter cowboys, a mad doctor, clowns, and characters along the trail. A Sweet Peek Tour at 6:30 pm offers an actor-free preview.
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“The 2026 Haunted Trail Oct 9-10, 16-17, 22-25, 29-30 2026”
Oct 3 – Nov 12Event
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, Blowing Rock
A juried exhibition on view in the Alexander Community Gallery from October 3 through November 12, 2026.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “Admission to the museum is always FREE.”
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“October 3 - November 12, 2026 | Alexander Community Gallery”
Sep 26, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027Season
The North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville
An exhibition of National Geographic photographer Ronan Donovan's images and videos of wild wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and Canadian Arctic, exploring the relationship between wolves and humans.
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“Dates: September 26, 2026 – January 10, 2027”
Oct 1 – 31Season
Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Fayetteville
Halloween fun takes over Sky Zone all month long with themed games, music, costumes, GLOW experiences, and family fun throughout October.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“October 1st – 31st Halloween fun is taking over Sky Zone all month long.”
Oct 3 – 31Event
Sweet Valley Ranch, Fayetteville
Harvest Fest combines animals, dinosaurs, interactive adventures, family entertainment, rides, carnival games, fall food and treats, and the original Shivers and the Legend of the Harvest Crow experience. Operating select days 11am–4pm.
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“Harvest Fest opens Saturday, October 3rd! Operating Days: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 25 & 31 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.”
Sep 11 – Nov 12 · 8:00 amSeason
Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation, Fayetteville
The 19th Annual Field of Honor is a living display of flags, each with its own story, serving as a patriotic tribute to the strength and unity of Americans and honoring all who serve.
Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.
The venue: “While admission is free, donations are greatly needed and appreciated.”
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“Dates: September 11, 2026 – November 12, 2026 at 8:00 am”
Oct 3 – 31Season
Island Farm, Manteo
Island Farm hosts its 15th annual Pumpkin Patch on the first four Saturdays in October—October 3, 10, 24, and 31—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families can pick pumpkins and enjoy seasonal activities.
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“On the first four Saturdays in October, Island Farm will host its 15th annual Pumpkin Patch event, taking place on October 3, 10, 24, and 31 from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M.”
Everything above is a dated item a venue published itself, quoted word for word and linked back. Nothing is a listing anyone paid for, and no price appears here that the venue did not print.
The pick of this weekend is 5 of the 30, one to a region and one to a kind of day out, chosen for being on this Saturday or Sunday rather than on all year, shortest runs first, and each at a place with a photograph of its own. Everything else is listed above.
This page moves on to the next weekend on its own, from what North Carolina attractions publish on their own websites.
Looking further ahead? Every attraction’s own page carries its full what’s on list.
