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Get your scares in at Halloween events around Raleigh

From drag shows and trick-or-treating to zombies prowling Cary, we’ve got all you need to know on local Halloween events — plus an interactive map to plan your holiday.

RALtoday Heights House Halloween

Just hanging out with my boo-tiful friend

Photo courtesy of Heights House Hotel

Whether you have trick-or-treaters at home or are looking for a party for grown-up goblins and ghouls, we’ve curated a list of local Halloween events taking place at the end of October.

Here are some highlights — our interactive map has even more.

Zombiepalooza, Downtown Cary Park | Friday, Oct. 25 | Free to attend | Local filmmakers have used their brains to concoct short zombie films that will be screened in the park. Plus, enjoy zombie-themed activities and a costume contest for the entire family.

Haunted Trolley Tour, Mordecai Historic Park | Friday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 26 | Hop on the Raleigh trolley for a ride through Oak City’s most haunted places with some ghastly visitors along the way.

Historic Oakwood Cem

This historic cemetery is host to many Dia de los Muertos events | Photo by RALtoday

Dia de Oakwood, Oakwood Cemetery | Saturday, Oct. 26-Saturday, Nov. 2 | This historic cemetery has got it all for Dia de los Muertos — a 5K, free screening of “Coco,” and a Catarina Parade to cap the celebrations.

Heights House Halloween, The Parlor at Heights House | Thursday, Oct. 31 | 4-8 p.m. | Have a haunted time at this spooky shindig with themed cocktails, tarot card readings, mini pumpkin painting, food trucks and more. Can’t stay the whole time? Stop by for a quick bev while trick-or-treating.

Halloween Adult Skate Party, United Skates of America | Thursday, Oct. 31 | 7-10 p.m. | Come dressed to kill — not literally, of course — in your best costume at this party on wheels. Plus, the best costume wins a prize.

Explore the map below. Pro tip: Use the tags to narrow your map search by date and activity. Each event has a link to more information. Heads up: Not all family-friendly or adults-only events are marked as such.

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