Paint, Sip & Treat at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
A sweet, creative Halloween night with friends and caramel apples.
Shannon
October 17, 2025
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Skip the spooky this year and lean into cozy. At Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Brier Creek, you’ll paint your own Halloween wine glass (no pressure, just creativity), sip sparkling cider, and taste a flight of caramel apple slices topped with chocolate drizzle and candy. It’s the perfect midweek treat for anyone who loves chocolate and good company.
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🤝 Salsaween Dance Social + Dance Lessons @ Triangle Lebanese-American Center | October 22 | 7PM
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