Fall Family Fun in the Triangle

Scroll down for my autumn event picks, Halloween happenings, and easy costumes for kids!

Hillridge Farms, Youngsville : This is my family’s favorite year-round. Train, carousel, giant bouncy pad, tractor rides, and *not to be missed* - fresh donuts.
Take a hike! My favorite trail in North Raleigh - Shoreline Trail in Forest Ridge Park. It’s an easy 4 miles, mostly on the water.
Page Farms, 6100 Mt. Herman Road, Raleigh: Pick your own pumpkin, corn maze, hayride, corn crib, hay stack slide, cow train, farm animals and more.
Phillips Farms Corn Maze, Cary: Corn maze, corn cannon, pumpkin launcher, tube swing, hay mountain, big slide and more.
KEN’S Korny Corn Maze in Garner: Bball throw, giant slide, tire mountain, hook & ring, tug of war, straw maze, hay ride, corn tunnel, pirate ship, rope maze, duck races, miniature golf, skills games, peg board, play fire truck, slide tower, swing set.

Historic Oakwood - This classic ITB neighborhood goes all-out for Halloween. Center your tour around the famous 504 Oakwood Avenue. Walk to Burial Beer Co. for a beverage.
Boo at the NC Zoo in Asheboro: Costume contests, trick or treating, and festive games.
Pumpkin Patch Express, Museum of Life and Science, Durham: A special Halloween train ride at the museum along with games, crafts and more.
Marbles Kooky Spooky Halloween Party: Come in costume! A family-friendly Halloween party. Event is Oct. 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Haunted Trolley, Mordecai Historic Park, Raleigh: Hop on board the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late night tour of downtown Raleigh's most haunted places.
Clayton Fear Farm, 1620 Loop Road: Scary haunted attractions, including haunted houses, hayride and a spinning vortex.
Scare-olina Skies, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Chapel Hill: A Halloween-themed version of Morehead's classic star show. Come learn about stars, constellations and celestial events through legends from ancient cultures, featuring monsters, mayhem and madness!

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, Koka Booth Cary Nov. 17 through Jan. 14, 2023
A not to be missed spectacle! As it returns for its’ 9th year, you can enjoy 20 new glowing displays, each with thousands of LED lights, plus nightly performances.

Scarecrow: Overalls, a plaid shirt, and a straw hat with some loose straw sticking out make for a cute scarecrow costume.
Superhero: Many kids already have superhero pajamas or t-shirts. Add a cape, a mask, and they're ready to save the day.
Princess or Prince: Dress your child in their fanciest clothes or a costume, add a tiara or crown, boom.
Vampire: A white shirt, black pants, and a homemade cape with a popped collar can easily transform your child into a little vampire. Add some fake fangs for extra flair, or little red lipstick “blood”
Pumpkin: An orange shirt or dress paired with a green hat (for the pumpkin stem) is perfect. You can also add a jack-o'-lantern face using a sharpie.