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Double Feature on the Great Lawn: Monsters, Mystery & Movie Snuggles

Spooky-fun kids’ flick first, psychological thriller after dark.

HollyFest 2025: A Day of Art, Eats & Fall Fun

A free, family-friendly festival packed with local makers, music, and food trucks.

Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival — A Run With Heart (and Cookies)

Honor loved ones, earn a cookie, then fiesta ’til lunchtime.

Brains, Costumes & Short Films: Zombiepalooza Invades Downtown Cary

Short films, spooky costumes, and zombie-approved laughs.

Paint, Sip & Treat at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

A sweet, creative Halloween night with friends and caramel apples.

Autumn Sounds, 10 Stories Up: Rooftop Tunes & Wood-Fired Bites

Golden hour, good music, and sky-high snacks await at The Westin Rooftop.

Cary Night Market: Boozilla Takes Over Downtown

A fall evening of food, music, and four-legged fun.

Hocus Pocus Movie Night on the Patio

Free popcorn, cozy vibes, and one witchy classic under the stars.

Raise a Stein (and a Pretzel): Oktoberfest 2025 at Apex Town Campus

Brats, bands, and Bavarian vibes—all for a good cause.

🎃 Movie Night on the Great Lawn: The Nightmare Before Christmas

A spooky screening and pet-friendly night under the stars.

97th Annual Harvest Festival in Downtown Wendell

Parades, pumpkins and a band that’ll make you dance.

Cozy Panda’s Fall Kickoff Market: Sweaters, Snacks & Shopping

40+ vendors, tunes, and plenty of pumpkin-spice vibes.