Fall & Halloween Festivities Through Thanksgiving in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Youngsville, and Franklinton

As autumn colors sweep across our local towns, there’s still plenty of fall fun to enjoy! From pumpkin patches to Thanksgiving markets, Raleigh, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Youngsville, and Franklinton offer a warm, festive spirit right through November. Here’s your friendly, local guide to what’s still happening this season—and what you can look forward to every year!

Family Events 🎃

• Hill Ridge Farms Pumpkin Patch (Wake Forest) – Open daily through Halloween, 9am–6:30pm. Enjoy hayrides, a corn maze, and pumpkin picking. Admission: $15 (includes pumpkin and activities).
• Franklinton Holiday Market & Turkey Trot – Saturday before Thanksgiving, 9am–1pm. Holiday shopping, local vendors, and a festive 5K. Free to attend; race entry $20.

Pet-Friendly Events 🐾

• Barktoberfest (Millbrook Exchange Park, Raleigh) – Annually in late October, 11am–3pm. Pet costume contests, agility demos, and adoptable pets. Free.

Adults-Only Events 👻

• Raleigh Haunted Pub Crawl – Every Friday & Saturday in October, 7pm–10pm. Guided tours with local brews and ghost stories. Tickets $25.
• Franklinton Fright Night (Franklinton Community Center) – October 30, 8pm–midnight. Live DJ, haunted maze. Tickets $15.

Kids Eat Free – Nightly Guide 🍽️

• Monday: Denny’s (Raleigh & Wake Forest) – Kids eat free 4pm–10pm with adult entrée.
• Tuesday: Moe’s Southwest Grill (Multiple Locations) – Kids eat free after 4pm with adult purchase.
• Wednesday: Jason’s Deli (Raleigh) – Kids eat free 5pm–9pm with adult meal.
• Thursday: Chick-fil-A (Wake Forest) – Kids eat free 5pm–8pm with adult combo (check local participation).
• Friday: IHOP (Raleigh & Wake Forest) – Kids eat free 4pm–10pm with adult entrée.
• Saturday: Pizza Inn (Garner) – Kids eat free all day with adult buffet.
• Sunday: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit (Raleigh & Wake Forest) – Kids eat free all day with $10 adult purchase.

From pumpkin patches to haunted nights and cozy family dinners, there’s still so much to savor in our local towns this fall. Wishing you a magical, memory-filled season!