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Good morning, Wake County!
The feedback on our new community calendar has been amazing—and we’re thrilled you’re enjoying it! With nearly 3,000 Wake County events listed through the end of the year, there’s plenty of fun waiting to fill your calendar.
Take a look, make some plans, and spread the word to friends and family! Everyone’s looking for something fun to do—and your next great outing could be just a click away
Thank you so much for being part of this community!
Visit: https://events.wakenewsandevents.com 📍
Watch for our NEW Holiday Guide coming soon!
See you out there in beautiful Wake County,
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A Harvest of Horrors at Clayton Fear Farm 🎃
Some farms grow pumpkins. Clayton Fear Farm cultivates goosebumps.
Just outside Wake County, this Halloween destination trades pastoral charm for sinister surprises. Board the Fear Forest Haunted Hayride, venture through the unsettling rooms of The Farmhouse, and test your nerve inside The Slaughterhouse. For a different kind of disorientation, The Black Hole spinning vortex adds a dizzying twist to the evening. One ticket includes all four attractions—making this a getaway measured in screams rather than miles.
Gather your bravest friends, lace up comfortable shoes, and prepare to discover who in your group has the loudest survival instinct.
Plan your visit
Location: 1620 Loop Road, Clayton, NC.
Halloween weekend: October 30–31, 2026, from 7–10 p.m. The haunted hayride begins around dusk.
Admission: $25 per person for all attractions; parking is free. Concessions are available.
Recommended ages: 12 and older, at parents’ discretion.
Before you go: Attractions include uneven ground, darkness, loud sounds, and tight spaces. Operation is weather dependent; check the website for updates.
Details and tickets: claytonfearfarm.com | 919-553-0016.
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Wake County’s Big News This Week
Halloween Weekend: Have Fun, Stay Aware 🎃
As Wake County prepares for a weekend of costumes, candy, and community celebrations, Sheriff Willie Rowe offered a reassuring update on October 26: his office had identified no credible threats or planned Halloween “takeovers.” Following violent gatherings in Raleigh this summer, law enforcement agencies are monitoring social media and planning a heightened presence throughout the holiday weekend, according to ABC11.
A little preparation can help everyone enjoy the festivities. Stay with your group, arrange check-in times with teens, and keep phones charged. If a gathering becomes disruptive or feels unsafe, leave the area and seek help. Call 911 for an emergency.
Drivers, slow down and watch carefully for children. Families, carry flashlights, choose visible costumes, and plan your trick-or-treating route before heading out.
Look out for one another—and help keep Halloween full of happy memories.
Wake County, Preserving Its Roots
As Wake County grows, a new investment will help ensure its farming roots have a future.
Approximately $10 million in state funding has been awarded to the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District, including nearly $8 million for 12 farmland preservation projects and $2 million to support local agricultural growth. The preservation projects are expected to permanently protect more than 600 acres of working farmland from development.
For our community, this is about more than keeping fields green. It’s about keeping land available for farming and preserving a connection to the agricultural heritage that helped shape Wake County.
As new neighborhoods take root, this investment helps make room for the roots already here.
Wake County Voters Are Showing Up Early
The election excitement is showing up at the polls. During the first eight days of early voting, Wake County recorded 70% higher turnout than during the comparable period in the 2022 midterm election, according to County Elections Director Olivia McCall.
It’s a strong start, though election officials caution that busy early voting sites don’t necessarily predict record turnout overall—some residents may simply be casting their ballots sooner.
Still planning your trip to the polls? Early voting continues through October 31. It’s an opportunity to make your voice heard before Election Day arrives.
🎃 Candy, Costumes & Community
Halloween Fun in Wake County
Grab your candy buckets and gather your favorite little ghosts! These upcoming celebrations offer plenty of ways to enjoy Halloween with friends, family, and neighbors.
RALEIGH
Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat at Holy Trinity
Enjoy pumpkin painting, crafts, face painting, games, live music, sweet treats, and trunk-or-treating at this community celebration welcoming all ages.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 3–5 p.m.
Where: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2723 Clark Avenue, Raleigh
Admission: Free
Party on the Block at Open Door Church
Celebrate with trunk-or-treating, free food, lawn games, inflatables, and face painting. A sensory-friendly session runs from 12:30–1 p.m., with quieter activities and special trunk-or-treating at 12:40 p.m.
When: Saturday, October 31, 1–3 p.m.
Where: 9801 Durant Road, Raleigh
Admission: Free
St. Paul’s Community Trunk or Treat
Decorated cars, costumes, and treats await! Hot dogs will be served from 6–6:30 p.m., with light refreshments throughout the evening. A treat exchange is available for participants with food allergies. In case of rain, festivities move into the fellowship hall.
When: Friday, October 30, 6–8 p.m.
Where: St. Paul’s Christian Church, 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
Biltmore Hills Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat
Little revelers can enjoy inflatables, carnival games, candy-bag crafts, free pizza, candy, and age-appropriate prizes. Stop by the fall photo backdrop to capture those costume memories.
When: Friday, October 30, 5–7 p.m.
Where: Biltmore Hills Community Center, 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh
Ages: 3–13
Admission: Free; no registration required
GARNER
Trunk or Treat at The Capital Church
Bring your superheroes and candy collectors for an evening of food, games, treats, and creatively decorated trunks.
When: Friday, October 30, 6–8 p.m.
Where: 1308 US 70 West, Garner
Admission: Free; registration requested
KNIGHTDALE
YMCA at Knightdale Station Trunk or Treat
Explore decorated trunks, try spooky crafts, and—if you dare—tour the haunted bus. There’s also a prize for the best-decorated trunk. Everyone is welcome, and each family is asked to bring a bag of candy.
When: Thursday, October 29, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Where: 494 Knightdale Station Run, Knightdale
Participation: Bring a bag of candy; trunk hosts should sign up through the event page.
Kick or Treat the Trail
Soccer meets spooky season at this celebration hosted by the Town of Knightdale and Neuse River Futbol Alliance. Expect trick-or-treat stations, games, activities, food trucks, and music.
When: Friday, October 30, 6–8 p.m.
Where: Knightdale Station Park, 810 North First Avenue, Knightdale
ROLESVILLE
Halloween in the Village
Put on your favorite costume and explore Cobblestone Village for trick-or-treating, music, entertainment, and community fun. Local shops and food and drink options add to the evening’s festivities.
When: Friday, October 30, 5–7 p.m.
Where: Cobblestone Village, 108 South Main Street, Rolesville
Before heading out: Check the linked event pages for weather updates and any last-minute changes. Bring your costumes, your candy bags, and your community spirit!
For a complete list of events, explore the NEW Wake News & Events Calendar with over 3000 events:
https://events.wakenewsandevents.com
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Get your FREE Wake News & Events Halloween Guide featuring more than 66 spooky, silly, and family-friendly things to do around Wake County. Find pumpkin patches, trunk-or-treats, festivals, and plenty of Halloween fun—all in one handy guide. Pick your favorites, gather your goblins, and let the fun begin! 👉 Get your free guide here
Plan your day, week, and all your FUN right here! . Open our NEW full events calendar for concerts, markets, festivals, and things to do in all of Wake County. Wake Forest, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, and nearby towns. We now feature 35 to 60 events each day. Wake News & Events is your place to know where the events are!
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