2025 | Family-Friendly Fall & Halloween Events in Chapel Hill & Pittsboro
- Governors Club Realty
- Oct 1
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 14
As fall settles in and the Halloween spirit takes over, families in the Triangle area are in for a treat! Whether you’re looking for festive pumpkin patches, spooky ghost tours, or arts and crafts, there’s no shortage of family-friendly fall and Halloween events across the Triangle!
Below is a roundup of some of the best seasonal events that will provide fun for all ages.
Chapel Hill
Hargraves Fall Carnival
When: Friday, October 10, 5:00–7:00 PM
Where: Hargraves Community Center, Chapel Hill
Free family carnival with games and fall fun.
More info here.
Cozy Panda Presents Glow Crazy Night Market
When: Friday, October 17, 5:30–9:30 PM
Where: Southern Village, Chapel Hill
Glow-themed night market with vendors and live music.
More info here.
Haunted Hill Halloween: Trunk or Treat, Ghost Stories, & Movie (The Addams Family)
When: Friday, October 24, 5:00–7:00 PM
Where: Chapel Hill Community Center Park
Family trunk-or-treat and spooky stories followed by a movie.
More info here.
3rd Annual Chelsea Theater Halloween Horror
When: Friday, October 24, 7:00 PM–12:00AM
Where: Chelsea Theater, Chapel Hill
Horror film event with live music, costume contest, and more.
More info here.
Morehead Planetarium: Scare-o-lina Skies (Family Edition)
When: Saturday, October 25, 12:00–1:00 PM
Where: Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill
Family-friendly Halloween tour of the night sky.
More info here.
Chapel Hill Halloween Pub Crawl
When: Saturday, October 25, 4:30–9:00 PM
Where: Downtown Chapel Hill
Adult Halloween pub crawl through participating venues.
More info here.
Halloween at the Farm (1870 Farm)
When: Oct 16–31
Where: 1870 Farm, Chapel Hill
Kid-friendly trick-or-treating, animal meet-and-greets, gemstone mining, and more.
More info here.
Carve Pumpkins with Goats (Spring Haven Farm, Oct 1–31)
When: Daily except Monday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Where: Spring Haven Farm, Chapel Hill
Pick-and-carve pumpkins in the goat pasture; fall activities on site.
More info here.
Wine & Design: Drink Up Witches
When: Friday, October 31, 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: Wine & Design, Chapel Hill
Guided Halloween paint-and-sip class; no experience needed.
More info here.
Pittsboro
“Spirits of Pittsboro’s Past” Walking Tour
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 (see schedule)
Where: Historic downtown Pittsboro
Guided evening tour with local lore and historic stops.
More info here.
Trail & Treats
When: Saturday, October 18, 2:00–4:00 PM
Where: Knight Farm Park, 362 Vine Parkway, Pittsboro
Children of all ages are invited to wear costumes and trick-or-treat along a decorated, accessible trail while collecting goodies from local businesses and community organizations.
More info here
Halloween Yappy Hour with Chatham Animal Rescue
When: Monday, October 20, 2025, 5:00–7:00 PM
Where: Carolina Brewery, Pittsboro
Bring your pup; $10 benefitting CARE.
More info here.
Halloween @ The Plant
When: Friday, October 31, 4:00–9:00 PM
Where: The Plant, Pittsboro Costume contest, Bazaar Night Market, parade, live music, and more.
More info here.
Drive-In Movie Night & Trunk or Treat: Hocus Pocus 2
When: Friday, October 31, 7:00 PM
Where: Philip H. Kohn MOSAIC Family Commons, Pittsboro
Free drive-in screening with trunk-or-treat.
More info here.
Pittsboro Farmers Market: Halloween Market
When: Thursday, October 30, 3:00–6:00 PM
Where: The Plant, Pittsboro
Festive market with local vendors in costume and seasonal goods.
More info here.
Halloween Story Time
When: Friday, October 31, 9:30–10:00 AM
Where: Kiwanis Park, 309 Credle Street, Pittsboro, NC
Listen to stories about Halloween and create a themed craft! All ages are welcome, but the event is geared toward ages 0–5. Free admission. Registration is open online.
Happy Fall, Ya'll!