🌳Where to Trick-or-Treat Around Town This Weekend

Good morning, W.Y.R. neighbors! We’re in the home stretch of spooky season. The candy’s stocked, the costumes are ready, and every corner of town seems to have a trunk-or-treat or fall festival waiting for you. Check out all the trunk-or-treats happening around town this weekend. Oh, and it’s also the last weekend of the N.C. State Fair. Don’t miss out on the family fun (and candy)!

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NC State Fair – Hunger Relief Day | All Day | N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh | Free with 6-can donation
It’s the final week of the N.C. State Fair, and Thursday is Hunger Relief Day — bring six cans of food for free admission. The fair runs through Sunday with rides, deep-fried treats, concerts, and fun for all ages. Don’t miss this North Carolina tradition before it wraps up Oct. 26!
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Trunk-or-Treat at Gladwell Orthodontics (Rolesville) | 5:30–7:30 PM | 101 Redford Place Dr, Rolesville | Free

Join the orthodontic crew for a fun evening of decorated trunks, candy, and community cheer — a relaxed, family-friendly kickoff to Halloween weekend.
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Trunk-or-Treat at Forest Pines Drive Elementary School | 5:30–7:00 PM | 11455 Forest Pines Dr., Raleigh | Free
The school’s car loop transforms into a mini Halloween carnival with decked-out trunks, candy galore, and costumes encouraged.
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Trunk-or-Treat at Goldfish Swim School | 6:00 PM | Raleigh area | Free
Dive into a splashy Halloween celebration with themed activities and candy giveaways. Keep an eye on their site for final details.
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Trick-or-Treat Main Street (Youngsville) | 4:00–7:00 PM | Main Street & Luddy Park, Youngsville | Free
Join the Town of Youngsville for Trick or Treat Main Street, October 24, 2025, in downtown Youngsville. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a spooktacular evening of fun. Can’t wait to see you there!
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Mingle on Main (Rolesville) | 5:00–9:00 PM | Downtown Rolesville (Main & Young Streets) | Free

Downtown Rolesville transforms into a lively block party with music, food, and local shopping. Bring your family or a date and soak in the small-town vibe.
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Ghostly Spooktacular (North Raleigh) | 6:30–8:30 PM | Green Road Community Center | Free
Games, candy, music, and a costume parade make this an ideal kid-friendly (and weather-proof!) way to kick off Halloween weekend.
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Rolesville Trunk-or-Treat & Fall Festival | 4:00–6:00 PM | Rolesville Baptist Church (203 E. Young St.) | Free
Decorated car trunks, fall-themed games, and food trucks make this a can’t-miss family event.
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Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat at Neuse Baptist Church | 4:00–6:30 PM | 4444 Louisburg Rd., Wake Forest | Free
Enjoy food trucks, inflatables, face painting, and a trunk-or-treat lineup — a full afternoon of family fall fun.
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Trunk-or-Treat at North Raleigh United Methodist Church | 5:00–7:00 PM | 8501 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh | Free
Over 25 decorated trunks, s’mores, games, and community spirit make this one of North Raleigh’s most beloved Halloween gatherings.
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Step Into Halloween at Lafayette Village | 3:00–6:00 PM | Lafayette Village, North Raleigh | Free
This charming European-style village offers trick-or-treating, live music, pumpkin decorating, and a cozy fall market. Perfect for family photos and candy runs.
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Tricks-N-Treats at Brier Creek Commons | 5:00–7:00 PM | Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center | Free

Cap the weekend with store-to-store trick-or-treating, a kids’ dance party, face painting, and a costume contest. Arrive early for parking and check out the classic car Trunk-or-Treat display.
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Trunk-or-Treat at Wake Forest United Methodist Church | 3:00–5:00 PM | 905 S. Main St., Wake Forest | Free

Enjoy decorated trunks, music, a free hot-dog dinner, and plenty of candy at this easy Sunday afternoon community favorite.
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Harvest Festival at Covenant Hope Church | 4:00–7:00 PM | Wake County area | Free
Wind down Halloween weekend with hay rides, games, treats, and fall décor — a cozy, family-friendly event to close out the season.
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Open Play Basketball (35+) | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-7:45 AM

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 8-11:30 AM

Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 9:15 AM

Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15 AM

Felt Pie Craft (adults) | Youngsville library | 11 AM

Baby Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 11:15 AM

STEM Build (Lego) | Joyner Park CC | 12-5 PM

Homeschool Rec (basketball & volleyball) | Joyner Park CC | 12-2:30 PM

Open Paint Studio | The Makery WF | 1-3 PM

Incredible Science | NC Museum of Natural Sciences | 1:30 PM

Craft It: Card Making | Northeast Regional Library | 2:30 PM

Youth open play Basketball (17 and under) | Joyner Park CC | 3-5 PM

K-5th Adventures: Diwali | Wake Forest Community Library | 4:30 PM

K-2nd Adventures | Northeast Regional Library | 4:30 PM

La Katrina Food Truck and Live Music | Greenway Beer and Wine | 5-8 PM

Quarter Frenzy Fundraiser | Forks Cafeteria | 6 PM

Spirits of Wake Forest walking tour | 301 Brooks St. | 6:30 PM and 8 PM Tickets

University Theater presents Romeo & Juliet | 2241 Dunn Ave. | 7:30 PM

Super Karaoke with Wanda Thompson | Gatehouse Tavern | 8 PM

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-11:30 AM

Preschool Open Play (1-5yo) | Joyner Park Cc | 8 AM-4 PM

Little Bodies, Big Feelings | Wake Forest Community Library | 10 AM

Open Play Basketball (18+) | Joyner Park CC | 12-1:30 PM

Incredible Science | NC Museum of Natural Sciences | 1:30 PM

Huntrix Halloween Bash | Northeast Regional Library | 3:30-5 PM

Pumpkin Painting Party | Winebrary | 4:30 PM

Halloween Fall Fest | The Loving Miracle Learning Academy | 5 PM

Mingle on Main | Downtown Rolesville | 5-9 PM

Spirits of Wake Forest walking tour | 301 Brooks St. | 6:30 PM and 8 PM Tickets

Zombie Prom | Museum of Natural Science | 6:30-10 PM Tickets

University Theater presents Romeo & Juliet | 2241 Dunn Ave. | 7:30 PM

Kids Club | The Makery WF | 10 AM

ABC Craft & Learn: Kindergarten Readiness Program | Youngsville Library | 10:30 AM

Halloween Hoot Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15 AM

Family Storytime: Halloween | Wake Forest Community Library | 11:00 AM

Incredible Science | NC Museum of Natural Sciences | 2 PM & 3 PM

STEAM Free Play | Youngsville Library | 2-3 PM

ABC Craft & Learn | Wake Forest Community Library | 2:30 PM

Zinchouse 3 Year Anniversary | Zinchouse | All Day

Spirits of Wake Forest walking tour | 301 Brooks St. | 6:30 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM, and 8:30 PM Tickets

University Theater presents Romeo & Juliet | 2241 Dunn Ave. | 7:30 PM

🏈NC State football will be playing away against the University of Pittsburgh. Watch on TBD

Diwali Performance Rehearsals | Joyner Park Amphitheater | 8 AM-11 AM

Yoga by Serenity Farms | Zinchouse | 11:30 AM

University Theater presents Romeo & Juliet | 2241 Dunn Ave. | 2 PM

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-9:30 AM

Preschool Open Play (1-5yo) | Joyner Park CC | 8 AM-4 PM

Baby Storytime: Halloween | Wake Forest Community Library | 9:30 AM

Family Storytime: Halloween | Wake Forest Community Library | 11 AM

Open Play Basketball (18+) | Joyner Park CC | 12-1:30 PM

Teen Time: Escape Room | Youngsville library | 4 PM

STEM for Teens | Northeast Regional Library | 5:30 PM 

Drop-In Zumba | Joyner Park CC | 6:30 PM

Open Play Basketball (35+) | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-7:45 AM

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 8-11:30 AM

Halloween Hoot Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 9:15 AM

Halloween Hoot Family Storytime | Northeats Regional Library | 10:15 AM

Family Story Time | Youngsville Library | 10:30 AM

STEM Build (Lego) | Joyner Park CC | 12-5 PM

Homeschool Rec (basketball & volleyball) | Joyner Park CC | 12-2:30 PM

Incredible Science | NC Museum of Natural Sciences | 1:30 PM

Youth open play Basketball (17 and under) | Joyner Park CC | 3-5 PM

K-5th Adventures: Slime Time | Wake Forest Community Library | 3:30 PM

STEAM K-5th Adventures | Youngsville library | 4 PM

3rd-5th Adventures | Northeast Regional Library | 4:30 PM

Teen Program: Spooky Cookie Houses | Wake Forest Community Library | 6:30 PM

Open Play Pickleball | Joyner Park CC | 6:15-11:30 AM

Preschool Open Play (1-5yo) | Joyner Park CC | 8 AM-4 PM

Halloween Hoot Family Storytime | Northeats Regional Library | 9:15 AM

Halloween Hoot Family Storytime | Northeats Regional Library | 10:15 AM

Toddler Storytime: Halloween | Wake Forest Community Library | 9:30 AM

Family Storytime: Halloween | Wake Forest Community Library | 11 AM

Baby Halloween Story Time | Northeast Regional Library | 11:15 AM

Spooky Science | Northeats Regional Library | 4:30 PM

The Art of Wine | Zinchouse | 7 PM Tickets

University Theater presents Romeo & Juliet | 2241 Dunn Ave. | 7:30 PM

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Jeffrey Kriz | Greenway Beer and Wine - Rolesville | 5-8 PM
Just Us | Blackbird Brewery | 6-9 PM
Kris Hitchcock | ZincHouse | 6:30-9:30 PM
Killing The Void | The Cardinal WF (new) | 9 PM - Midnight

Eric Tubbs | ZincHouse | 4-7 PM
Scarlett Tantrum | Lonerider WF | 6-8 PM
Don’t Fret | Artisan Beer and Cheese | 6-9 PM
Grace Lucia | White Street Brewing | 7-9:30 PM
Snapback | ZincHouse | 7-10 PM
Live Music | Carolina Ale House WF | 7-10 PM
Live Music | Wakefield Tavern | 7-10 PM
Live Music | Burnt Barrel | 7 PM
Live Music | Gatehouse Tavern | 7-10 PM
Raleigh Assassins | Tonic, Bar and Social Club WF | 7-10 PM
Dawn Landes | The Wake Forest Listening Room | 7:30 PM ($)
Partly Rowdy | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM-Midnight
The Cheeze Factor | The Cardinal WF (new) | 9 PM - Midnight

Band Next Door | ZincHouse | 4-7 PM
JT Parrothead | Fortnight Brewing WF | 6-9 PM
Shane Maecom | Lonerider WF | 7-9 PM
Jim DiBattista | White Street Brewing | 7-9:30 PM
8-Track Minds | ZincHouse | 7-10 PM
Live Music | Wakefield Tavern | 7-10 PM
Grace Lucia | Tonic, Bar and Social Club WF | 7-10 PM
Night Brew | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM-Midnight
Crucial Fiya | The Cardinal WF (new) | 9 PM - Midnight

Juney B | Artisan Beer and Cheese | 1-4 PM

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