Calling all ghouls and goblins!
Here’s a town-by-town look at all the Halloween fun happening this week in Western Wake:
Friday, Oct. 27
Pumpkin Flotilla, 4 to 7 p.m.
At Bond Park Boathouse: Sail your carved pumpkin across the lake!
Herbert’s Haunted House, 7 to 9 p.m.
At Herb Young Community Center: A spooky walk through a house of horrors!
Zombiepalooza, 7 p.m.
At The Cary Theater: 14 local filmmakers’ own zombie films, costume contest and a free screening of “Dawn of the Dead.”
Saturday, Oct. 28
Costume Dance Party, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
At Cary Arts Center: Dress up in your favorite costume, and dance!
Cary’s Great Pumpkin Carve, 2 to 8 p.m.
Downtown: Get help carving your pumpkin, then enjoy outdoor showings of favorite Halloween specials.
Harvest Festival, 2 to 6 p.m.
At Academy and West Chatham Streets: Trick-or-treat at local businesses, a petting zoo, plus food trucks.
Herbert’s Haunted House, 7 to 9 p.m.
At Herb Young Community Center: Night two of this house of horrors.
Mall Crawl, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
At Cary Towne Center: Costume up for trick-or-treating, storytelling and a magic show.
MORRISVILLE
Thursday, Oct. 26
Fall Festival, 4 to 8 p.m.
At Park West Village: Hayrides, movie night and costume contest!
Saturday, Oct. 28
Trick or Treat the Trail, 4 to 7 p.m.
At Morrisville Community Park: Costumed characters, bounce houses and trunk or treat.
APEX
Saturday, Oct. 28
Goblin’s Groove Family Dance, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
At Halle Cultural Arts Center: Dance and costume contests, games and treats.
HOLLY SPRINGS
Saturday, Oct. 28
HollyFest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At Sugg Farm Park: Live entertainment, fire trucks, rides and vendors.
Haunted Hayride, 7 p.m. to midnight
At Sugg Farm: Monsters, zombies and scary clowns!
FUQUAY-VARINA
Friday, Oct. 27
Trick or Treat in Downtown, 2 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 29
Food Truck Rodeo, 1 to 4 p.m.
On Broad Street: Good food, craft beverages, live music and children’s activities.
NEARBY
Saturday, Oct. 28
The Halloween Express, All day
At New Hope Valley Railway: Take the Track or Treat Halloween Express for a spooky, kid-friendly ride!
Sunday, Oct. 29
Fall Fest & Fashion Show, 1 to 4 p.m.
Head to GiGi’s Playhouse Downs Syndrome Achievement Center for Halloween fun and celeb guests!
