City Editor Anne here. This weekend, I’m looking forward to picking up Halloween-themed treats from Layered Croissanterie and choosing something green from one of these six local plant shops.
Are you still looking to make plans? Check out these nine events happening in Raleigh from Fri., Oct. 28 to Sun., Oct. 30.
Friday, October 28
American Aquarium & The Turnpike Troubadours | Fri., Oct. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Red Hat Amphiteater, 500 South Salisbury Street,
Raleigh | $25.00 - $77.50 | Profits from this benefit concert go toward Band Together’s $1 million goal to ensure Triangle residents and families have a safe place to live and thrive.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders | Fri., Oct. 28 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh | $32.00 - $267.00 | Watch the Canes take on the Islanders.
The Music of Harry Potter | Fri., Oct. 28 - Sat., Oct. 29 | 8 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East South Street, Raleigh | $40.00 - $70.00 | The North Carolina Symphony will perform enchanting music from the Harry Potter movies.
Saturday, October 29
Spellbound Square | Sat., Oct. 29 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Moore Square Park, 226 East Martin Street, Raleigh | Free | Enjoy a night of magic, mischief, and mayhem featuring events like having your fortune told, creating spooky crafts, and decorating a pumpkin to take home.
Pumpkin Picnic | Sat., Oct. 29 | 1-4 p.m. | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh | Free | Celebrate all things Halloween with carnival games, inflatable slides, and costume contests.
Fall Fest | Sat., Oct. 29 | 2-6 p.m. | Brookside Bodega, 1000 Brookside Dr., Raleigh | Free | The Optimist + Brookside Bodega are teaming up to host a day of family fun including food trucks, music, trick-or-treating, and games.
Sunday, October 30
Crank for a Cause | Sun., Oct. 30 | 12-5 p.m. | Crank Arm Brewing, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh | $35 - $250 | Support Oaks and Spokes during this 12-mile causal bike ride.
Neptunes Comedy Show | Sun., Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | Hartwell, 620 West South Street, Raleigh | $12 - $15 | Local comedian Helen Wildy is headlining.
Skeleton Show | Sun., Oct. 30 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Deadford Manor, 10839 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh | Free | This 15-minute show features five animatronic skeletons singing classic songs and chatting with each other.
Halloween is coming up this Mon., Oct. 31 and it’s not too late to make plans around the Triangle. Check out our roundup of ghostly gatherings, spooktacular family-friendly events, costume contests, and more. 🎃
Try This
Looking to cozy up with a good book this weekend? Add one of these 17 books with ties to Raleigh to your TBR pile. 📚
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Cassadaga, FL
Great Escapes: Our guide to Cassadaga, FL
Stay in this four-bed, two-bath dream house on the water. | Photo by Vrbo
If you love tarot cards and convening with the paranormal, we’re raising you a trip to Cassadaga, FL — from the town’s roots in Victorian-era spiritualism to its haunted “Devil’s Chair” structure where locals claim to have seen the red guy with horns himself, you won’t want to miss exploring this quiet Floridian town.
Why go?
The Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp community is comprised of psychics, mediums, and healers + it welcomes the curious for classes on metaphysics, spirit-seeking nighttime tours, and regular church services. Founded by spiritualist George Colby in 1875, the 57-acre camp is home to 55 households and is a location on the National Register of Historic Places.
Learn: Cassadaga Camp Bookstore. Deepen your understanding of mystical topics by perusing the largest collection of metaphysical books in the southeast.
Vrbo: Stay in this recently renovated, four-bed, two-bath home with a screened-in patio, pool, and hot tub. (~$289/night)*
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SHOP
Seasonal
Here’s a friendly reminder that Halloween is almost here. Have you bought your costume yet? What about the candy? And if you want to be thecoolest parent or grandparent on the block — while increasing your trick-or-treater’s nighttime visibility — grab this affordable100-pack of glow sticks.*
Outdoors
Don’t let chilly temperatures keep you from visiting the pumpkin patch or going to outdoor sporting events. Stock up on HotHands Hand Warmers + keep the feeling in your fingers all season long. Or try this rechargeable electric hand warmer with three different heat levels.*
Travel
The coastal village of Mystic, CT might just be the perfect getaway, especially if you stay in this secluded mid-century modern home near historic downtown. Enjoy the fall foliage on Mystic’s hiking trails, nearby beaches and coves, plus pop into the pizzeria that inspired “Mystic Pizza.”*
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