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Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds

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December 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

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North Carolina State Fairgrounds

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Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

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Visual and performing arts events across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

Sat, Oct 17, 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Spooky Pottery Painting

at HighCraft, Apex

369.6 mi • $23.71

Sat, Oct 17, 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Autumn Goat’s Milk Soap Workshop

at The Workshop, Cary

369.9 mi • $36 — Create One Artisan Goat’s Milk Soap $43 — Create Two Artisan Goat’s Milk Soaps

Sat, Oct 17, 02:00 PM

Carolina Ballet presents Dracula

at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh

374.5 mi

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Community fairs featuring rides, vendors, entertainment, and cultural showcases in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

October 15-25, 2026 ,

NC State Fair

at NC State Fairgrounds,

371.1 mi • Adults $10 advance, youth $5, 5 and under free

Oct 17-18, 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM

North Carolina Home Show

at Raleigh Convention Center, Downtown Raleigh

374.4 mi • Free with online registration; $10 at the door

Sun, Oct 18, 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Hillsborough Really Really Free Market

at Gold Park, Hillsborough,

342.1 mi • FREE

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More Family Events

Family-friendly events, activities, and programs suitable for all ages.

October 17, 2026 , Sat., all day

Halloween Boo Bash Wake Forest 2026

at Downtown Wake Forest, Wake Forest

367.9 mi • Free

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Firefighting Plane Workshop at Lowe's

at Garner Lowe's , Garner

301 mi

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saving Grace Supply Company: Tricks and Treats Shopping Pawty

at Saving Grace Supply Company, North Raleigh

362.2 mi • Free

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More Festivals

Festivals of all types happening across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

October 17, 2026 , Sat., all day

Halloween Boo Bash Wake Forest 2026

at Downtown Wake Forest, Wake Forest

367.9 mi • Free

Sat, Oct 17, 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM

SARDUC x RDUAE Fall Fest

at The Corner, NC State Centennial Campus,

373.2 mi • FREE

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saving Grace Supply Company: Tricks and Treats Shopping Pawty

at Saving Grace Supply Company, North Raleigh

362.2 mi • Free

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More Theater & Performing Arts

Stage productions, plays, and performing arts shows happening at venues across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

Sat, Oct 17, 02:00 PM

Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

at DPAC, Durham

353.4 mi

Sat, Oct 17, 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

The Carolina Theatre of Durham Presents: Cirque Kikasse (10/17 @ Garland Hall, Durham)

Garland Hall & Salem Street (Behind Claymakers)

• FREE

Sat, Oct 17, 04:00 PM

An Evening with Brett Cooper

at Goodnights Comedy Club, Midtown Raleigh

372.8 mi • $40.04 - $197.07

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A Halloween Mail Adventure for Triangle Families

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