8 a.m.–park closing — StoryWalks of Wake County Parks — Various Wake County parks; free. Read a picture book along an outdoor trail. The county parks calendar lists StoryWalks during October. Fun 4 Raleigh Kids

10 a.m. and noon departures — Sensory-Friendly Fall Rides — New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill; $13.20–$16.45. Scenic train rides designed with sensory considerations, including no spooky music or actors and advance warning before the horn. Outside Wake County. New Hill, NC 27562

10:15–10:45 a.m. — Kids Storytime at HAVEN — HAVEN Farm Venue & Shoppe, 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale; free; RSVP required. Short outdoor storytime with songs and movement; the venue also has a coffee shop and petting zoo. HAVEN NC

10:30–11:15 a.m. — Storytime Stewards: “The Box Turtle” — So & So Books, 719 N. Person St., Raleigh; free; registration required. A reading and craft about North Carolina symbols, presented with the N.C. Museum of History. North Carolina Museum of History

10:45–11 a.m. — Live Animal Feeding: Ocean Habitat — N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh; free; no registration. Watch staff feed marine animals in the aquarium. Raleigh, NC 27601

11 a.m.–2 p.m. — Biodegradable Yard Waste Bag Giveaway — Lake Johnson Park Waterfront Center, 4601 Avent Ferry Rd., Raleigh; free. Pick up paper yard-waste bags and get information from city staff. Lake Johnson ...

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. — Medicare Open Enrollment Seminar — Morrisville Senior Center, 4117 Davis Dr., Morrisville; free; registration required. Medicare information session for adults 55 and older. raleighparent.com

Noon–1 p.m. — Centennial SoundBites: Live Music and Lunch — N.C. State, 930 Main Campus Dr., Raleigh; free. A lunchtime live-music event on campus. NC State University Calendar

1–2 p.m. — Seniors Without Walls: Medicare 101 with Humana — Rolesville Parks & Recreation, 502 Southtown Cir., Rolesville; free; registration required. Medicare information session for older adults and caregivers. raleighparent.com

1–3 p.m. — “Hoo’s Eating Hoo?” Homeschool/Track-Out Program — Lake Crabtree County Park, White Oak Shelter, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville; registration required; price not posted in the listing. Hands-on owl-pellet exploration for ages 6–14. Morrisville, NC October 14, 2026

2 p.m. — National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope — The Cary Theater, 327 S. Academy St., Cary; price listed as TBA. A filmed stage production shown at the theater; check the ticket page for current pricing. Cary, NC 27511

2:30–4:30 p.m. — Fall BioBlitz — Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh; free; preregistration required; ages 8+. Join a guided biodiversity survey and record observations. naturalsciences.org

5–7 p.m. — Western BRT Open House at Pullen Park — Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave., Raleigh; free. Drop in to learn about the Western Bus Rapid Transit project and share feedback. Raleigh, NC 27606

5:45–7 p.m. — Vino & Tap Run Club — Vino & Tap, 307 S. Academy St., Cary; free. Social run or walk, with options listed for different paces and distances. Cary, NC 27511

6–7 p.m. — Girls Night Out: Fall Mixology — AVA Rooftop Bar, 301 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary; $31.87; 21+. A guided session making fall cocktails. raleighparent.com

6–8 p.m. — “Art What You Eat” Artist Reception — Block Gallery, Raleigh Municipal Building, 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh; free. Reception for a photography exhibition about food and visual storytelling. Raleighnc.gov

6 p.m. — Perth, Vectors, Ocytic, Angels Cry & Celaris — Chapel of Bones, 658 Maywood Ave., Raleigh; ticketed; check event page for price. Multi-band heavy music show. Bandsintown

6:30–7:30 p.m. — Tai Chi at Downtown Cary Park — Gathering House, Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary; free. Gentle group movement suitable for a range of experience levels. Cary, NC 27511

6:30–8:30 p.m. — Bones & Botanicals — Academy Pavilion, Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary; $15 Cary residents / $20 nonresidents; ages 18+. A fall craft workshop combining skeletal imagery and dried florals. raleighparent.com

6:30 p.m. — Raleigh Brewing Run/Walk Club — Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil St., Raleigh; free. Weekly group run or walk; the listing describes routes of roughly 3–4 miles and all paces. Meetup

6:45 p.m. — Five Finger Death Punch: 20th Anniversary World Tour — Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh; tickets from about $51. With Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire. Raleigh, NC 27610

7 p.m. — The Comedy Loft at The Davie — The Davie, 444 S. Blount St., Raleigh; $11.20–$21.40. Stand-up showcase as part of the Oak City Comedy Festival. Raleigh, NC 27601

7 p.m. — Southern Nights Comedy Tour with Landon Bryant & Mary Ryan Brown — Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary; $32.95–$108.18; 21+. Touring stand-up show. Cary, NC 27519

7 p.m. — The Phaeton Piano Trio — SECU Auditorium, N.C. Museum of Art East Building, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh; $32 general / $29 museum members / $25 college students. Classical piano-trio performance. NCMA Raleigh

7 p.m. — Thundercat: Distracted AF Tour with TiaCorine — The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh; ticket prices vary; see ticket page. Live show from the Grammy-winning bassist and singer. livenation.com

7 p.m. — SIX the Musical Live — The Cary Theater, 327 S. Academy St., Cary; price listed as TBA. Screened live capture of the musical; check the ticket page for current pricing. Cary, NC 27511

7:30–9 p.m. — Eva Evans — Goodnights Comedy Club, Room 861, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh; $25.99 general admission / $33.99 reserved. Oak City Comedy Festival stand-up show. Raleigh, NC 27605

7:30–9 p.m. — Oak City Comedy Festival Opening Night at Raleigh Times — Raleigh Times Bar, 14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh; $20. Festival stand-up showcase. Raleigh, NC 27601

7:30 p.m. listing — HIJACK Comedy Open Mic — Cannonball Music Hall, 2304 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh; free. Comedy open mic and variety-style show at Raleigh Iron Works; the host’s page describes an 8 p.m. show start, so check its event page before heading over. Raleigh Iron Works

8 p.m. — The Variety Show — ComedyWorx, 3801 Hillsborough St., Suite 121, Raleigh; $20. Mix of stand-up, improv, and filmed sketches; mature content. Raleigh, NC 27607

8 p.m. — Machine Girl with Portrayal of Guilt and yesterdayneverhappened — Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh; $37.95. Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. Lincoln Theatre

8 p.m. — Joshua Ray Walker — The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh; $23.53; 18+. Country/Americana singer-songwriter; under-21 attendees pay a door surcharge. Raleigh, NC 27601

8 p.m. — Rosy Nolan with Nordmoe & The Rodeo — Slim’s Dive Bar, 227 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh; $10 advance / $15 door. Live country and roots music. Downtown Raleigh, NC

8 p.m. — Atomic Life and Machine Baby — KINGS, 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh; $13 advance / $15 day-of. Live music show; event page lists doors at 7 p.m. raleighparent.com

8 p.m. — Rooftop Stargazing at The Willard — The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh; free admission; food and drinks for purchase. Telescope viewing with Raleigh Astronomy Club guides. The Willard Rooftop

8:30 p.m. — Oak City Comedy Festival at The Portal — The Portal, 3801 Hillsborough St., Suite 113, Raleigh; ticketed; check festival page for price. One of the festival’s Wednesday-night shows. o

9 p.m. — The Comedy Loft at The Davie, late show — The Davie, 444 S. Blount St., Raleigh; ticketed; check festival page for price. Late festival stand-up showcase.

2026 N.C. State Fair — State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. Noon–11 p.m. Opening day, with rides, food, exhibits, and entertainment. Admission: $10 adult advance / $13 at the gate; $5 youth ages 6–12 and seniors 65+; free for ages 5 and under. College Day: eligible North Carolina college students with ID can get in for $8 at the gate. Rides cost extra. The free Senior Citizens Day is Oct. 20, not Oct. 15.

ITA Carolina Regional Tennis Championships — Cary Tennis Park, Cary. The tournament begins Oct. 15 and runs through Oct. 19; daily times and admission were listed as TBA.

9:30–10:30 a.m. — Bingo, Books and Bagels for Adults — East Regional Library, Knightdale. Free social for adults 60+, with bingo and a book discussion; registration required.

10 a.m. — Golden Years Club Open House — Durant Nature Park, Campbell Lodge, Raleigh. For adults 50+; learn about Raleigh’s social clubs and activities. No fee is listed; preregistration is encouraged.

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. — Live at Lunch: Chris Overstreet — Academy Pavilion at Downtown Cary Park. Free live guitar and vocal music.

1–2 p.m. — Public Tour — North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh. Free, approximately 50-minute tour of the collection.

1:30–2:30 p.m. — Seniors Without Walls: Fire Prevention — Rolesville Parks & Recreation Department. Free senior-focused safety program; registration required.

2 p.m. — SIX: The Musical Live! — The Cary Theater, Cary. A cinema screening of a recorded stage production, not a live performance. Ticketed; check the theater for current price.

4–7 p.m. — Raleigh Small Business Summit — Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dix Park, Raleigh. Free summit for small businesses; preregistration required.

5–7 p.m. — Free Wine Tasting on the Rooftop — 10th & Terrace at Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown. Free tasting; drinks and venue purchases may cost extra.

5–8:30 p.m. — Garner Rotary Club’s 21st Annual OysterFest — Agri-Supply of Garner. $50. Seafood dinner; children’s food is listed. Band of Oz plays 6–8:30 p.m. Beer and wine cost extra.

5:30–6:30 p.m. — Garden Gourmet: Apple Crumble — Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh. Family cooking activity; included with museum admission.

5:30 p.m. — Film Night: 2001: A Space Odyssey — Rebus Works, Raleigh. Free screening; listed through about 8 p.m.

6–7 p.m. — Bingo Night at Fenton — Fenton Square, Cary. Free, all ages, no sign-up required; prizes offered.

6–8 p.m. — Jazz in the Square with Jasmine Best & The Jazz Xperiment — Moore Square, Raleigh. Free outdoor jazz; food trucks and drinks available for purchase.

6–9 p.m. — FM2FV Concert Series: Spare Change — Centennial Square Parking Lot, Fuquay-Varina. Free outdoor concert.

6–9 p.m. — NC Run Club — Bottle Theory, Apex. Free community run; all paces welcome. The listing gives a 6–9 p.m. window; check with the club for the meet-up time and route.

6–9 p.m. — Live Music: Grant Paxton — Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest. Free live music.

6 p.m. — Live Music — Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell. Free; the calendar listing doesn’t name the performer.

6:30–8:30 p.m. — Raleigh Uke Jam — Church of the Nativity, Raleigh. Free ukulele gathering; beginners and experienced players are welcome.

6:30 p.m. — Ty Myers: The Legal Tour with Brent Cobb and Benny G — Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary. Ticketed country concert; the venue says doors open at 5:30 p.m. The venue and Visit Raleigh list different start times: Koka Booth says 6:30 p.m.; Visit Raleigh says 7:30 p.m. Confirm the time with Koka Booth before leaving. Children 2 and under are free on the lawn.

7–8 p.m. — Science Café: Planning for Flooding in the Neuse River Basin — Daily Planet Café at the Nature Research Center, Raleigh. Free public science talk.

7–8:30 p.m. — IYKYK Comedy Showcase — The Haymaker, Raleigh. Oak City Comedy Festival; $11.20–$16.30.

7–8:30 p.m. — Rooftop Comedy — Hartwell Raleigh. Oak City Comedy Festival; $11–$20.

7 p.m. — Cameron Court Concert Series: Relay Relay — Cameron Court, Raleigh. Live music; no admission price is listed.

7 p.m. — Michael Blakey — Aviator TapHouse, Fuquay-Varina. Live music; admission price not listed.

7 p.m. — Opinionation — Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh. Free survey-style audience game; listed 7–9 p.m.

7 p.m. — Music Bingo — Fortnight Brewing, Cary. Free; listed 7–9 p.m.

7 p.m. — Basquiat (Black & White version) — The Cary Theater, Cary. Film screening; $4.66 listed, and the theater marks it all ages.

7:30 p.m. — Lauren Moore live, with Emma-Elaine — Nash Hall at Church on Morgan, Raleigh. Live concert; ticket price is shown on the ticket page.

7:30 p.m. — Carolina Ballet: Dracula — Fletcher Opera Theater at Martin Marietta Center, Raleigh. Ticketed ballet; This Is Raleigh lists tickets from $60. Its gothic subject may not suit every child.

7:30 p.m. — David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour — Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh. Stand-up; tickets from $33. Check the club’s age and minimum-purchase rules.

7:30 p.m.–midnight — Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam — Pullen Park, Raleigh. Free community drum and hoop gathering; the calendar lists the event as 7–8:30 p.m.

7:30–10 p.m. — NCMA After Hours: Ancient Nubia — North Carolina Museum of Art, East Building, Raleigh. Free evening event with art, music, a DJ, and live screen printing; food and drinks available for purchase. Corrected time: 7:30 p.m., not 7 p.m.

8 p.m. — LaMP — Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh. Live music; Visit Raleigh lists tickets at $29.55–$222.25, with day-of pricing shown separately.

8 p.m. — Invasion of the Body Snatchers — Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh. Halloween-themed comedy; $25.99–$33.99.

8 p.m. — Gaelic Storm — The Rialto Theatre, Raleigh. Concert; listed tickets $53–$83.

8–11 p.m. — Jazz: The Session — Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary. Free live jazz session.

8:30–10 p.m. — Reg Thomas Live — Cannonball Music Hall, Raleigh. Oak City Comedy Festival stand-up; $11–$21.

9–10:30 p.m. — Against the Grain: A Solo Show by Shari Díaz — ComedyWorx, Raleigh. Oak City Comedy Festival; $20. Ages under 18 should attend with a parent or guardian.

9–11:30 p.m. — The Comedy Loft at The Davie — The Davie, Raleigh. Oak City Comedy Festival stand-up; $11.20–$21.40. An earlier show runs 7:30–9 p.m.

9 p.m. — Skee Ball Tournament — Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh. Free entry listed; arcade play may cost extra.

North Carolina State Fair — NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. The fair runs Oct. 15–25; Friday is its second day. Gates open at 9 a.m.; admission and attraction prices vary.

SAS Championship — Prestonwood Country Club, Cary. The golf tournament runs Oct. 16–18; the event listing says $30+ and directs visitors to its site for daily hours.

Ancient Nubia member preview — North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free, for museum members.

Excavating Ancient Nubia opening lecture — NCMA, SECU Auditorium, Raleigh, noon–2 p.m. General admission is free; a reception is listed for 11 a.m.–noon.

North Carolina Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue — Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Performances at noon (shorter program) and 8 p.m.; tickets start at about $41.

Free wine tasting — Bottle Theory, Apex, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

Powell Drive Fall Festival — Powell Drive Park, Raleigh, 5–7 p.m. Free; listed for children ages 4–11.

Fall Harvest Night — The Depot parking lot, 220 N. Salem St., Apex, 5–8 p.m. Free; fall vendors, photo spots, downtown promotions, and live polka music from North Carolina Polka Time Allstars. The music is at the Depot, not the Apex Farmers Market.

Live music and mini pop-up market — Oak City Brewing Company, Knightdale, 5–8 p.m. Free; Jeffrey Kriz performs, with local vendors and food available for purchase.

Cary Night Market — Downtown Cary Park, 5–9 p.m. Free; local vendors, food, and entertainment. The 2026 calendar lists it as the regular Cary Night Market; I couldn’t confirm the Boozilla theme or the pet contest and Bach2Rock details from your draft.

Garner Diwali Celebration — Garner Recreation Center, 215 W. Main St., 5–9 p.m. Free; cultural performances, music, vendors, a kids’ zone, and food trucks.

Front Porch Friday — Haven Farm Venue & Shoppe, 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, 6–8 p.m. Free and family-friendly, with rotating vendors, activities, and food trucks. This is the verified Friday event listing; I’d use this title and schedule instead of the conflicting Haven Harvest Days hours in the draft.

321Coffee Movie Night: Hoppers — Fall For Five Points, 615 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, 6–9 p.m. Free outdoor movie night.

Trunk or Treat — Lightbridge Academy, 1075 Newland Ave., Apex, 6–8 p.m. The academy invites the community for a family event; check with the center about any registration or space limits.

Blacklight Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda — Daughter’s Soft Serve, 6 N. Main St., Wendell, 6–7:30 p.m. Ticketed pottery activity; ice cream is available for purchase.

Poetry in the Park — House of Many Porches Market at Dix Park, 701 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, 6–8 p.m. Family-friendly; listeners are welcome.

An Evening with Mike O’Donnell — Crooked Hammock Brewery, Raleigh, 6–9 p.m. Listed as free live music; food and drinks are available for purchase.

Rene Vaca — Raleigh Improv, Cary. Friday shows at 7 and 9:15 p.m.; listed as 21+. Tickets are paid.

Avery Anna: Blood Runs Thicker Tour — The Ritz, Raleigh, 7 p.m. Ticketed concert.

An Evening with Brad Benson of Rebel Armada — Abbey Road Tavern & Grill, Cary, 7–10 p.m. Listed as free live music; food and drinks are available for purchase.

Larry Stephenson — Lorraine’s Coffee House and Music, Garner, 7–9 p.m. Bluegrass show; tickets listed around $27–$32.

Carolina Ballet: Dracula — Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh, 7:30 p.m. Ticketed performance.

North Carolina Opera: Carmen — Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh, 7:30 p.m. Ticketed opera.

An Evening with Alexa Rose, with Josh Oliver — Wake Forest Listening Room, Wake Forest, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.; ticketed.

Dance with Jenny and Eduardo’s Paco Band — Cannonball Music Hall, Raleigh, 7:30–11 p.m. Latin dance, live band, and a dance tutorial; tickets listed at $28.

ComedyWorx Show — ComedyWorx, 3801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, 8–9:30 p.m. Improv competition; ticketed.

Ryan Erwin and Don Garrett — The Cary Theater, Cary, 8 p.m. Stand-up comedy; ticketed.

Fo Daniels with Emerson Bruno & The Undercurrents — The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh, 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m.; 18+, ticketed.

Bring Out Yer Dead — Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh, 8 p.m. Ticketed live music.

Rebellion Comedy, part of the Oak City Comedy Festival — Rebellion Media, Downtown Raleigh, 8:30–10 p.m.

The Harry Show — ComedyWorx, Raleigh, 10–11:15 p.m. Adult-oriented late-night improv; ticketed.

8:00 a.m.–noon — Cary Farmers Market — East Park Street, Cary. Free to browse; pay for purchases. Local produce, meat, and artisan goods, with a market passport activity for kids. Downtown Cary, NC

8:00 a.m. — SAS Championship 5K — Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary. Registration required; race-day prices are $40 for adults and $25 for children 17 and under. Run or walk the tournament course; family registration is also available. hawkindoormarathon.itsyourrace.com

8:30 a.m. — Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk — Forest Pines Elementary School, Raleigh. Registration and fees apply. Community 5K honoring fallen and injured first responders and military members. Tunnel to Towers Foundation

9:00 a.m. — ZERO Prostate Cancer Raleigh Run/Walk — Lake Raleigh, NC State, Raleigh. Registration required; check the event page for the current fee. Includes a 5K, one-mile walk, kids’ dash, and post-race activities. ZERO Prostate Cancer

9:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m. — North Carolina State Fair — NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. Admission and ride tickets cost extra. The fair has rides, exhibits, agriculture competitions, food, and entertainment. NC Agriculture

9:00 a.m. — Haunted 5K & 13.1M — Green Hills County Park, Raleigh. The organizer’s listing shows the races as sold out; prices were $30 for the 5K and $45 for the half marathon, plus fees. runsignup.com

9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. — SARDUC x RDUAE Fall Fest — The Corner at NC State Centennial Campus, 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh. Free with registration. Asian cultural performances, vendors, live music, and open-play mahjong. Raleigh, NC 27606

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. — Halloween Boo Bash — Downtown Wake Forest. Free; geared toward children 12 and younger. Inflatables, games, food vendors, a DJ, and sensory bags available to borrow. Town of Wake Forest, NC

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. — Autumn Art & Plant Festival — Wake Forest Historical Museum Gardens, 414 N. Main St., Wake Forest. Free. Local art and plant vendors, food trucks, classic cars, and live music; My Cousin Skinny is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Wake Forest, NC 27587

10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. — North Carolina Home Show — Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh. Free with online registration; $10 at the door. Home improvement exhibitors, ideas, and product demonstrations. North Carolina Home Show

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Triangle Children’s Business Fair — Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Ave., Knightdale. Free to browse; shopper RSVP is available. Kids ages 6–14 sell products and services at this youth-run marketplace. October 2026

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Fire Prevention Week: Lowe’s Community Event and Workshop — Lowe’s, 4831 Grove Barton Road, Raleigh. No admission price is listed. Kids can build a model rescue plane; the event also has a fire truck, bounce house, and fire-safety activities. Raleighnc.gov

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Ancient Nubia — North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. The new special exhibition is ticketed; check the museum for prices and any age-based rates. Hands-on and digital exhibits explore the history of the Kingdom of Kush. NCMA Raleigh

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. — 3rd Annual Dance for the Cure — Biltmore Hills Community Center, Raleigh. $5. Family-friendly line dancing and community activities honoring cancer survivors and those still in treatment. Raleighnc.gov

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — Pets and Pumpkins — Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh. Free and open to all ages. Pet parade, pumpkin patch, crafts, vendors, food trucks, and the new dog park’s grand opening. Raleighnc.gov

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — FRESH Family Day — Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh. Free. All-ages art event with artist demonstrations, hands-on art-making, and refreshments while supplies last. Downtown Raleigh, NC

11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. — Haven Harvest Days — Haven Farm Venue & Shoppe, 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale. $15–$50. Pumpkin patch, goats, petting zoo, scavenger hunt, pumpkin bowling, and bounce houses; the family-of-four package is $50. Haven Farm

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Pope Farms Fall on the Farm — Pope Farms Country Store, 1008 Bethlehem Road, Knightdale. The listing I found doesn’t give an admission price, so check with the farm. Fall activities, kids’ area, hayrides, vendors, and food. popefarmsnc.com

11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. sessions — Kitten Yoga — SAFE Haven for Cats, 8431-137 Garvey Drive, Raleigh. Admission is a donation supporting the shelter; reserve a one-hour session. Yoga with kittens. SAFE Haven for Cats

11:00 a.m. — Global Rhythms: Of Love — NC Museum of Art, East Building, Level B, Raleigh. Free. Modern dance performance by Big Red Dance Project, followed by a conversation with the artists. NCMA Raleigh

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. — Gospel Melodies Day Party & Brunch — The Venue Raleigh, 327 W. Davie St., Raleigh. Ticketed; check the event page for current prices and age requirements. Gospel music, culture, and a live day-party format. Eventbrite

Noon–8:00 p.m. — Raleigh International Wine & Beer Festival — City Plaza, downtown Raleigh. Free admission; RSVP requested. International wine and beer, food, live music, and a costume contest; tastings and purchases cost extra. internationalwineandbeerfestival.com

1:00–2:00 p.m. — NCMA Public Tour — NC Museum of Art, West Building, Raleigh. Free. A docent-led tour of the People’s Collection; all ages welcome. NCMA Raleigh

1:30, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:30, and 7:45 p.m. departures — Track or Treat Halloween Express — New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill. $18.61 per ticket; children under 2 ride free. Halloween train ride through the woods, with spooky characters, a haunted caboose, and food trucks. Tickets may sell out. New Hill, NC 27562

2:00–5:00 p.m. — Monster Mash Paddle Bash — Lake Wheeler Park, 6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh. $5 with your own watercraft or $15 for a park watercraft. Costume paddle on the lake; under-14s must ride tandem with an adult. Raleighnc.gov

2:00–8:00 p.m. — Tappin’ the Gourd Pumpkin Extravaganza — Tap Yard Raleigh, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh. Free admission; food and drinks cost extra. Pumpkin contests, seasonal drinks, and live music; Counterclockwise String Band plays 6:00–9:00 p.m. Raleigh, NC 27604

2:00 p.m. — CatVideoFest — Marbles IMAX, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. Ticketed; check Marbles for current prices. Family-friendly cat-video collection; proceeds benefit a local cat rescue. Downtown Raleigh, NC

2:00 p.m. — Draft Horse Pull — Main Arena, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. Arena admission is $10, with children under 5 free; fair admission is separate. NC Agriculture

3:00–8:00 p.m. — Pinktober Festival — Raleigh Outside Complex, 1900 Poole Road, Raleigh. $15; under-21 attendees must be with a parent or legal guardian. Food trucks, vendors, desserts, music, and dancing. Raleigh, NC

4:00–6:00 p.m. — Laurel Hills Haunted Hallow — Laurel Hills Park, Raleigh. Free. Spooky trail with a scarier route and a milder option; open to all ages. Raleighnc.gov

4:00–5:15 p.m. — ComedyWorx Matinee — ComedyWorx, 3801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. $10. Family-friendly improv competition based on audience suggestions. ComedyWorx

5:00–8:00 p.m. — Morrisville Diwali Festival — Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway. Free. Community celebration with cultural performances, food, and family activities. Town of Morrisville NC

5:30 p.m. — Light The Night — Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary. Fundraising walk; participants raise money through the event page. Community walk supporting blood-cancer research and patient services. Cary, NC 27518

6:00–9:00 p.m. — Counterclockwise String Band — Tap Yard Raleigh, as part of Tappin’ the Gourd. Included with free festival admission; food and drinks cost extra. Live string-band set. Eventbrite

6:30 and 9:00 p.m. — Rene Vaca — Raleigh Improv, Cary. Ticketed; prices vary by show. Stand-up comedy; the venue lists two Saturday performances. improv.com

7:00 p.m. — North Carolina Courage vs. San Diego Wave — WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary. Ticketed; see the team’s ticket page for prices. NWSL match. Town of Cary

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Triangle Roast Battle — Transfer Co. Ballroom, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh. Ticketed; price is on the event’s ticket link. Local comics compete in roast-battle matchups, with music by Invading Space. Transfer Co. Food Hall

7:00–9:00 p.m. — Certified Fresh: A Stand-Up Comedy Benefit — Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh. $11–$20. Comedy showcase and benefit presented by the Oak City Comedy Festival. Raleigh, NC 27601

7:00–10:00 p.m. — Mr. Fahrenheit: A Tribute to Queen — Bowstring Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. Ticketed; see venue page for current price. Outdoor Queen tribute concert. Bar and Music Venue

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Longform Night — ComedyWorx, Raleigh. Ticketed; check the show page for price. Improv team performances built around an audience suggestion. Raleigh

7:00 p.m. — High School Rodeo — Main Arena, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. Arena admission is $12, with children under 5 free; fair admission is separate. NC Agriculture

7:30–9:30 p.m. — CaryLIVE! Harvey Street — Downtown Cary Park. Free; bring a blanket or chair. Outdoor indie and alternative rock concert. Downtown Cary, NC

7:30 p.m. — Conor Janda — Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh. Ticketed; see venue page for prices. Stand-up comedy. Room 861 At Goodnights: Conor Janda

8:00 p.m. — North Carolina Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue — Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Ticketed; price varies. Classical concert featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue; a free Concert Insights talk starts at 7:00 p.m. Ticketmaster

8:00 p.m. — Pure Prairie League — The Rialto, Raleigh. $51.50–$86.50. Country-rock concert. Music & Movies

8:00–9:45 p.m. — Evil Dead 2 — The Cary Theater, Cary. Ticketed; see theater page for price. R-rated horror-comedy screening. Cary Theater

8:00 p.m. — Next Stop Comedy — Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Drive, Raleigh. $27 general admission. Touring stand-up lineup. Next Stop Comedy

9:00–10:30 p.m. — Fresh Baked: A Stand-Up Showcase — ComedyWorx, Raleigh. $13 general admission; $11 for college students, seniors, and military. Local comics; mature show. ComedyWorx

10:00 p.m. — Conor Janda — Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh. Ticketed; see venue page for price. Late stand-up performance.