Enter to Win a Collection of Books for and About Babies

Enter to win this collection of books — plus a DVD — valued at $115

By Carolina Parent staff

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If you read "5 Ways to Create a Literacy-Rich Environment for Infants and Toddlers," you know the importance of exposing your little one to books at an early age. This collection includes books you can read to and about your baby. Valued at $115, they will bring a smile to your face, and your baby's! 

Enter to win by filling out the form below. We'll choose a random winner from all who enter Wednesday, Feb. 22. Good luck! 

Feb. 22 update: A winner is being contacted. Thanks to everyone who participated!

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8:00 AM - 11:00 PMN.C. State Fair

North Carolina's signature event features live music, carnival rides, delicious food, kids' entertainment and more. See website for hours and ticket prices.  

Cost: See website for fees

Where:
N.C. State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27607
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AMBabies On The MOVE - Mini Movers: 0-6 Months

Take part in a class that teaches individualized ways to foster motor development for your child. Learn about tummy time alternatives, best positions for your baby, how to help your child learn to...

Cost: $18

Where:
Open Arts
1222 Copeland Oaks Dr.
Morrisville, NC  27560
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Sponsor: Babies On The MOVE
Contact Name: Rebecca Quinones
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PMMindful Families of Durham

Join Mindful Families of Durham, a Buddhist-inspired spiritual community that supports area parents, caregivers, and their children in the practice of mindfulness and the understanding of the...

Cost: Free

Where:
Erwin Road
Durham, NC  27705
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Sponsor: Mindful Families of Durham
Contact Name: Adam, Laura, Josh, Sumi
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AMBabies on the MOVE - Master Movers: 7 months - new walkers

Take part in a class that teaches individualized ways to foster motor development for your child. Learn about carry positions, best positions for your baby, how to help your child learn to crawl,...

Cost: $18

Where:
Open Arts
1222 Copeland Oaks Dr.
Morrisville, NC  27560
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Sponsor: Babies On The MOVE
Contact Name: Rebecca Quinones
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM32nd International Festival of Raleigh

This annual celebration of multiculturalism brings together nearly 60 international groups who call the Triangle home. Explore the world through main stage performances, cultural exhibits, world...

Cost: $5-$15/person

Where:
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
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Sponsor: International Focus
Telephone: 919-782-0552
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12:00 PM - 5:00 PMTrick-or-Eat Food Truck Rodeo

Enjoy 14 food trucks, street music and artisans. Special crafts and games for kids provided by the Garner Police Athletics Activity League. Please note: Pets are not allowed at events sponsored by...

Cost: Free admission and parking

Where:
Main Street, downtown Garner
Garner, NC  27529


Sponsor: Garner Revitalization Association
Telephone: 919-773-4402
Contact Name: Mari Howe
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1:00 PM"Grace for President"

One day in class, Grace Campbell discovered that there has never been a female president. Frustrated by the lack of female faces in the White House, Grace decides she wants to be president and...

Cost: See website for fees

Where:
Raleigh Little Theater
301 Pogue Street
Raleigh, NC  27607
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2:00 PMCarolina Ballet Presents "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Haunted Tales"

Carolina Ballet presents a night of haunted stories and bewitching tales.

Cost: $32 and up

Where:
Fletcher Theater
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
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Website »

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PMJunior Naturalist: Fall Colors

Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature. Ages 5-8 with parent. Register online.

Cost: $8/resident, $10/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PMPine Cone Kid Jam at Marbles

Explore the science of sound and meet special guest musicians. Get an up close look at instruments, make a scrap-instrument to take home and enjoy the music. Everybody can get their...

Cost: $5 ages 1 and older

Where:
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
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3:00 PMTheatreworks USA Presents "Pete the Cat"

A blue cat is on his way to stay with a new family and he’s excited, but Jimmy Biddle is nervous about how their houseguest is going to shake things up. When Jimmy draws a blank in art...

Cost: $12

Where:
Stewart Theatre, N.C. State University
2610 Cates Ave.
Raleigh, NC  27695
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5:00 PM"Grace for President"

One day in class, Grace Campbell discovered that there has never been a female president. Frustrated by the lack of female faces in the White House, Grace decides she wants to be president and...

Cost: See website for fees

Where:
Raleigh Little Theater
301 Pogue Street
Raleigh, NC  27607
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10:30 AM"Poky Little Puppy Birthday Party" and Storytime

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Cost: Free

Where:
Quail Ridge Books
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27609
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AMKids Yoga for Homeschoolers

Enjoy a 45-minute class designed to strengthen and stretch the entire body, balance the nervous system, improve body awareness and more. Yoga classes for children incorporate breathing, music,...

Cost: $12/child; $10 for siblings

Where:
Yoga Garden PBO
184 E. Street
Pittsboro, NC  27312
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Sponsor: Kids Yoga with Emily
Telephone: 919-780-3516
Contact Name: Emily Behr
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10:30 AMStorytime at Read With Me

Kids ages 6 and younger enjoy stories. Take part in an optional arts and crafts session after storytime for $5.

Cost: Free

Where:
Read With Me Book Shop
111 E. Hargett St., $110
Raleigh, NC  27601
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AMToddler Time at Sky Zone Durham

Toddler Time is a special time for ages 5 and younger to bounce under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids. Purchase tickets online.

Cost: $7-$10

Where:
Sky Zone Durham
1720 Guess Rd., Ste. 90
Durham, NC  27701
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PMFall Homeschool Day

Students in grades K-5 take part in hands-on activities and learn about leaves and other fun fall topics. Hands-on learning stations will be open from 10 a.m.-noon. Stop by the Visitor Center...

Cost: $5/student

Where:
JC Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl Road
Raleigh, NC  27606
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Sponsor: JC Raulston Arboretum
Telephone: (919) 513-7011
Contact Name: Elizabeth Overcash
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWee Walkers: Nutty Buddies

Children delight in discoveries of shapes, colors and textures in nature. Ages 1 and older with parent. Registration required.

Cost: $8/resident, $10/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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10:30 AMStorytime at Read With Me

Kids ages 6 and younger enjoy stories. Take part in an optional arts and crafts session after storytime for $5.

Cost: Free

Where:
Read With Me Book Shop
111 E. Hargett St., $110
Raleigh, NC  27601
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWee Wetland Walkers

Join others for an easy-paced hike around the greenway accompanied by a naturalist. Register online. Choose course #209281.

Cost: Free

Where:
Walnut Creek Wetland Park
950 Peterson St.
Raleigh, NC  27610
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Sponsor: City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Telephone: 919-996-2760
Contact Name: Stacie Hagwood
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PMFamily Fun Night Spooktacular at Marbles

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Cost: Free

Where:
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWee Walkers: Nutty Buddies

Children delight in discoveries of shapes, colors and textures in nature. Ages 1 and older with parent. Registration required.

Cost: $8/resident, $10/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PMA Side of History: Great Ghostly Gourds

Learn about gourds, make a craft and go on a pumpkin hunt. All ages with adult. Registration required.

Cost: $1/person

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Rd.
Raleigh, NC
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Telephone: 919-856-6675
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4:00 PM - 8:00 PMFall Festival at Park West Village

Enjoy movies, trick-or-treating in the shopping district, a costume contest for kids and adults, free hayrides and more.

Cost: Free

Where:
Park West Village
Village Market Place, corner of 54 and Cary Pkwy.
Morrisville, NC  27560
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Telephone: 919-467-8880
Contact Name: Meghan
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4:30 PM - 6:30 PMPinewoods Montessori 5th Annual Fall Festival

Enjoy games, a costume parade, bounce house, balloon animals, pumpkin painting and a food truck.

Cost: Free

Where:
Pinewoods Montessori
109 Millstone Dr.
Hillsborough, NC
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM13th Annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield

Five characters from Johnston County’s past will be brought back to life October 26 during the Johnston County Heritage Center’s 13th annual Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s historic...

Cost: $3 for adults, $2 for students

Where:
100 E. Church St.
Smithfield, NC  27577
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Sponsor: Johnston County Heritage Center
Telephone: 919-934-2836
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6:30 PMDurham YMCA Trunk or Treat

Get the entire family into costume and enjoy a haunted bus, trunk-or-treat and a costume contest. Take two bags of candy to share with everyone visiting the event. 

Cost: Free

Where:
Durham Central Park
501 Foster St.
Durham , NC  27701
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Sponsor: Durham YMCAs
Telephone: 919-667-9622
Contact Name: Matthew McAulay
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PMTeens Halloween Party at Eva Perry Regional Library

Play spooky games and enjoy snacks. Costumes encouraged. Grades 6-10.

Cost: Free

Where:
Eva Perry Regional Library
2100 Shepherds Vineyard Dr.
Apex, NC  27502
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AMNature Nuts: Owls

Go nutty for nature as children satisfy some of their curiosity about the world around them and parents share in the joy of discovery. Ages 3-5 with parent. Register online.

Cost: $10/resident, $13/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM"Cotton Plays Here" at Raleigh Pump it Up!

A wonderfully kid-paced hour featuring music, play and dancing with toddler stars singing on the mic at Cotton's gently amplified & participatory music show. Children delight in...

Cost: Free with admission

Where:
Pump It Up Raleigh
10700 World Trade Blvd, #112
Raleigh, NC  27617
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Sponsor: Pump it Up
Telephone: 919-828-3344
Contact Name: Owner/manager Kellie Paterson McHugh
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PMPumpkins in the BOOtanical Garden

Wander the garden to see glowing pumpkins and follow a scavenger hunt. Make your own natural potions, meet live critters, design a candy catapult, and create leaf art. Enjoy treats and prizes. Take...

Cost: $5/person. Free for ages 3 and younger

Where:
NC Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC  27517
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Sponsor: NC Botanical Garden
Telephone: 919-249-8404
Contact Name: Andrew Torlage
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PMNature Programs: Going Batty With the Gourds

Kids spend a night out in nature making memories and new friends in an old-fashioned, camp-style program. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Cost: $17/resident, $22/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Raleigh, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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6:00 PM - 8:30 PMCostume Party

Wear a costume and show off your best dance moves at a free costume party for the Southeast Raleigh community hosted by Expressions in Rhythm Studio. Register online.

Cost: Free

Where:
Expressions in Rhythm Studio
918 Rock Quarry Rd.
Suite 105
Raleigh, NC  27610
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Sponsor: Expressions in Rhythm Studio
Telephone: 919-615-3088
Contact Name: Expressions in Rhythm Studio
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PMDinner and a Movie Series at Pullen Park

Take the family to view classic films. Games and activities will occur before the movie every Friday in October, 6-9 p.m. (The movie starts at dark.) Pullen...

Where:
Pullen Park and Pullen Place Café
408 Ashe Ave.
Raleigh, NC
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PMNight Out in Nature

Kids spend a night out in nature making memories and new friends in an old-fashioned, camp-style program. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Cost: $17/resident, $22/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Raleigh, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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6:00 PM - 11:00 PMHalloween Special Movie Night

Enjoy dinner, a costume contest, dance party and games and a haunted house. Ages 4-12. 

Cost: $25/child

Where:
Master Choi's Olympic Taekwondo
105 W. NC 54, Ste. 269
Durham, NC  27713
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Sponsor: Master Choi
Telephone: 919-544-2222
Contact Name: Master Oh
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7:00 PM - 11:00 PMThe Cary Theater Presents "Zombiepalooza"

Zombiepalooza features local filmmakers’ own zombie films, cosplay zombies and classic films, including "Dawn of the Dead."

Cost: Free

Where:
The Cary Theater
122 E. Chatham St.
Cary, NC  27511
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Sponsor: Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
Telephone: 919-462-2051
Contact Name: Town of Cary
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7:00 PM - 9:30 PMTeen Halloween Art Party

Teens enjoy a costume contest, dance contest and art projects. 

Cost: $25/person; additional guest is $20

Where:
Artopia
6109 Maddry Oaks Ct.
Raleigh, NC  27616
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Telephone: 919-307-8144
Contact Name: Debbie Hopper
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PMHerbert's Haunted House

Navigate through the building to experience all of the thrills that the Cary Teen Council has created to get your adrenaline rushing. All ages welcome; parental discretion...

Cost: $2/person

Where:
Herbert C. Young Community Center
101 Wilkinson Avenue
Cary, NC  27513
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Sponsor: Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department
Telephone: 919-469-4061
Contact Name: Town of Cary
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7:30 PMCary Town Band Presents "Spooky Music"

Get into the Halloween spirit as the Cary Town Band performs spooky music accompanied by dancers from Graceful Expressions.

Cost: Free

Where:
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Ave.
Cary, NC
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8:00 PM - 11:00 PMCrafterDark Twisted Tales at Kidzu

Adults enjoy museum activities, food trucks, a costume contest, candy apple bar and more. An Escape Room Challenge is $5 extra. Advance ticket purchase recommended.

Cost: $18/person

Where:
Kidzu Children's Museum
201 S. Estes Dr.
Chapel Hill, NC  27514
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AMToddler Time at Sky Zone Durham

Toddler Time is a special time for ages 5 and younger to bounce under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids. Purchase tickets online.

Cost: $7-$10

Where:
Sky Zone Durham
1720 Guess Rd., Ste. 90
Durham, NC  27701
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PMBentonville Fall Festival and Living History

Take the family and celebrate fall with hayrides, 19th-century carnival games, corn shucking contest, townball (old-fashioned baseball) and more. Learn about 19th-century farm life,...

Cost: Free

Where:
Bentonville Battlefield
5466 Harper House Rd.
Four Oaks, NC  27524
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PMTip Top to Bottom: A Mill Technology Tour

Explore all four levels of the mill and learn about its preserved machinery. Ages 10 and older. Registration required.

Cost: $10/adult, $6 ages 10-16

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Rd.
Raleigh, NC
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Telephone: 919-856-6675
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AMNature Nuts: Owls

Go nutty for nature as children satisfy some of their curiosity about the world around them and parents share in the joy of discovery. Ages 3-5 with parent. Register online.

Cost: $10/resident, $13/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PMTown of Cary's Action Sports Contest

Skateboard, BMX and scooter riders compete. Beginners start the day off at 10 a.m., moving on to the intermediate level at 1 p.m. The advanced level begins at 4 p.m., finishing up with the...

Cost: Free for spectators

Where:
Sk8 Cary
2040 N.W. Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC  27513
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Sponsor: Town of Cary
Telephone: 919-380-2970
Contact Name: Veronica Thring
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PMHollyFest

Live entertainment, a kids' zone, cornhole competition, food trucks, and arts and crafts vendors highlight this annual festival in Holly Springs.  

Cost: Free

Where:
Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park
2401 Grigsby Ave.
Holly Springs, NC  27540
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AMRecreational Adventures: Paddle the Pond

Learn basic canoeing skills and explore the pond's features as only seen from the water. Sessions are 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Ages 5 and older with adult. Register online.

Cost: $10/boat

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Rd.
Raleigh, NC
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Telephone: 919-856-6675
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PMSTEM Saturdays: Halloween Special - Dress Up Day

Take part in fun, hands-on science experiments, which include chemistry, physics, materials and an engineering experiment. See website for ages and times. Register online. 

Cost: $55/child

Where:
SMILE Camp
6301 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC  27606
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Sponsor: SMILE Camp
Telephone: 919-538-5278
Contact Name: Sheila Marsh
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PMTouch-A-Truck

Join us in Downtown Smithfield on October 28 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for the Junior Women's League of Smithfield's 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck event! This is a unique...

Cost: Free

Where:
Downtown Smithfield
Downtown Smithfield
Smithfield, NC  27577
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Sponsor: Junior Women's League of Smithfield
Contact Name: Dana Peterson
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWeave It Wild Workshops! Woven Skeletons for Halloween and Day of Dead Dioramas

Learn about fiber, knots and weaving on a loom made from household materials to make a woven skeleton for Halloween. Materials provided. Register online.

Cost: $27 plus materials fee

Where:
Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St.
Durham , NC  27701
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Sponsor: Durham Arts Council
Telephone: 919-560-2726
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11:00 AMStorytime at Read With Me

Kids ages 6 and younger enjoy stories. Take part in an optional arts and crafts session after storytime for $5.

Cost: Free

Where:
Read With Me Book Shop
111 E. Hargett St., $110
Raleigh, NC  27601
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PMCanine Contests

Take your four-legged friend to Crowder District Park for the fifth annual Canine Contests for dog tricks. Costumes optional. No registration required.  

Cost: Free

Where:
Crowder District Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd.
Apex, NC
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Telephone: 919-662-2850
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1:00 PMNorth Carolina Symphony Presents "Peter and the Wolf"

The North Carolina Symphony and the Triangle Youth Ballet bring Prokofiev's timeless story of bravery to life on stage through playful music, colorful costumes, and beautiful dance. 

Cost: $13-$26

Where:
Meymandi Concert Hall
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PMLazy O Farm Trick or Treating in the Maze

Wear your costume and go trick-or-treating in a maze. Visit with farm animals and get a family photo with Silas and Sadie Scarecrow, Spookley, the Square Pumpkin and the Minions. Stroll...

Cost: $10/person; cash only

Where:
Lazy O Farm
3583 Packing Plant Road
Smithfield, NC  27577
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Sponsor: Lazy O Farm
Telephone: 919-934-1132
Contact Name: Tami Thompson
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PMSaturdays at the Old Mill Tour

Take a 30-minute tour to view the main power drive and milling machinery. Tickets available inside the park's visitor center. Online registration encouraged.

Cost: $5/adult, $3 ages 7-16. Free for ages 6 and younger

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Rd.
Raleigh, NC
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Telephone: 919-856-6675
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PMPumpkin Carving Wagon Ride

Celebrate the season with a wagon ride out to the back areas of the park to search for a hidden pumpkin, then return to the Longleaf Shelter to carve a Halloween masterpiece with your family....

Cost: $2/person

Where:
Harris Lake County Park
2112 County Park Dr.
New Hill, NC  27562
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Sponsor: Harris Lake County Park
Telephone: 919-387-4342
Contact Name: Joanne St. Clair
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PMCostume Dance Party

Dress up in a favorite costume creation for a party that includes light refreshments, an art activity, dancing and costume awards.

Cost: $1/person

Where:
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Ave.
Cary, NC  27511
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Sponsor: Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Dept
Telephone: 919-469-4069
Contact Name: Town of Cary
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2:00 PMCarolina Ballet Presents "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Haunted Tales"

Carolina Ballet presents a night of haunted stories and bewitching tales.

Cost: $32 and up

Where:
Fletcher Theater
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PMHistoric Tours at Leigh Farm

Explore the historic nature of Leigh Farm Park with a friendly guide. Venture inside the historic farmhouse while being captivated by tales about life at Leigh Farm throughout the years.

Cost: Free

Where:
Leigh Farm Park
370 Leigh Farm Rd.
Durham, NC  27707
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Sponsor: Durham Parks and Recreation
Telephone: 919-560-1116
Contact Name: Natalya Buckel
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2:00 PM - 6:00 PMHeart of Cary Harvest Festival

The Heart of Cary Association hosts family-friendly activities including trick-or-treating at local businesses, a petting zoo, bounce house, local musicians, pumpkin carving, cookie...

Cost: Free

Where:
Downtown Cary
Academy and W. Chatham St.
Cary, NC  27511
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Sponsor: Heart of Cary Association
Contact Name: Leah Campbell
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PMHalloween Hack-A-Thon

Be challenged to designed a graphical animated game and add a Halloween surprise. Choose either the 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. session. Register online.

Cost: Free

Where:
The Coder School
201 Davis Grove Circle
Cary, NC  27519
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Sponsor: The Coder School - Cary
Telephone: 919-234-5193
Contact Name: Nidhi Joshi
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2:00 PM - 8:00 PMCary's Great Pumpkin Carve

Stop by the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin to carve at one of the carving stations or take your own. Pumpkins will be lit for display and judged in a variety of categories. Stay for...

Cost: Free; pumpkins cost extra

Where:
Cary Downtown Park
319 S. Academy St.
Cary, NC  27511
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Sponsor: Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Dept
Telephone: 919-469-4061
Contact Name: Town of Cary
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PMFall Harvest Festival

Enjoy lots of fun activities for children and families: bounce house, trunk or treat, games, crafts, and more. Non-scary costumes welcome.

Cost: Free

Where:
Epworth United Methodist Church
3002 Hope Valley Rd
Durham, NC  27707
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Sponsor: Epworth UMC
Telephone: 919-489-6557
Contact Name: Amanda Wilson
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4:00 PM - 10:00 PMFall Festival With Haunted House

Enjoy a fall festival with games, a cornhole tournament, barbecue, a haunted house and more.

Cost: Fees vary by activity

Where:
North Raleigh Swim Club
8105 Haymarket Ln
Raleigh, NC  27615
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PMTrick or Treat on Salem Street

Wear a costume and enjoy trick-or-treating along Salem Street in historic downtown Apex. Allergy free treats available at teal-colored pumpkin stations. Learn more at...

Cost: Free

Where:
Historic Downtown Apex
Salem Street
Apex, NC  27502
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Sponsor: Apex Downtown Business Association
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4:00 PM - 5:30 PMHalloween Mall Crawl

Dress in your best Halloween costume and join us for an afternoon of trick-or-treating, storytelling, and a magic show.  

Cost: Free

Where:
Cary Towne Center
1105 Walnut St.
Cary, NC  27511
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Sponsor: Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Dept
Telephone: 919-469-4061
Contact Name: Town of Cary
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4:00 PMNorth Carolina Symphony Presents "Peter and the Wolf"

The North Carolina Symphony and the Triangle Youth Ballet bring Prokofiev's timeless story of bravery to life on stage through playful music, colorful costumes, and beautiful dance. 

Cost: $13-$26

Where:
Meymandi Concert Hall
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
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4:30 PM - 8:30 PMA Walk in the Dark

Take part in a live theater experience by following pirates, pilots, and pioneers as they twist and turn throughout a lantern-lit tour of the exhibit "The Story of North...

Cost: $8/member, $10/nonmember

Where:
NC Museum of History
5 E. Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
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Sponsor: NC Museum of History Associates (MOHA)
Telephone: 919-870-7853
Contact Name: Kara Meyer
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PMTrunk or Treat 2017

Enjoy trunk-or-treating from decorated car trunks, trunk decorating contest, food and beverages, free games with prizes, crafts, strolling performers and family-friendly music in a safe...

Cost: Free

Where:
New City Church
8015 Creedmoore Rd Suite 101
Raleigh, NC  27613
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Sponsor: New City Church
Telephone: 919-434-1900
Contact Name: Dylan Dodson
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PMSpooktacular Durant

Families play spider games to learn about creepy crawly spider adaptations, make spider crafts, and carve a jack-o-lantern. Take a walk in the dark woods to look and listen for what goes...

Cost: $6/participant

Where:
Durant Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Rd.
Raleigh, NC
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PMTales and Trails: Stories Around the Campfire

Discover what's happening in the forest as the sun sets, and listen to stories and enjoy s'mores around a campfire. All ages with adult. Register online.

Cost: $18/resident, $24/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PMTrunk or Treat

Enjoy a night of truck or treat. All ages.

Cost: Free

Where:
New Hope Baptist Church
4301 Louisburg Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27604
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Sponsor: New Hope Baptist Church
Telephone: 919-876-5250
Contact Name: Lori Welborn
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PMFamily Naturalists Series: Nocturnal Nature

Discover which animals are active in the wetland at night, and go for a night hike.  Ages 5 and older. Register online. Choose course #209316.

Cost: $2/person

Where:
Walnut Creek Wetland Park
950 Peterson St.
Raleigh, NC  27610
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Sponsor: City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Telephone: 919-996-2760
Contact Name: Stacie Hagwood
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PMGhost Walk in Downtown Cary

Spooky stories and ghostly legends are dramatized by Cary Players in a macabre walking tours of historic downtown Cary. Suitable for ages 10 and older. Purchase tickets online.

Cost: $15/person

Where:
Page-Walker Arts & History Center
119 Ambassador Loop
Cary, NC  27513
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Sponsor: Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Dept
Telephone: 919-469-4061
Contact Name: Town of Cary
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8:00 PMCarolina Ballet Presents "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Haunted Tales"

Carolina Ballet presents a night of haunted stories and bewitching tales.

Cost: $32 and up

Where:
Fletcher Theater
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
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