Dark in the Ballpark
Join us for a fun-filled evening of Halloween festivities!
Our Events
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, find something to do or discover a new vacation destination
12th Annual Emerald Isle Marathon Half Marathon & 5K
The annual Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K brings the scenic North Carolina coast to life with breathtaking oceanfront views, inspiring athletic achievement, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Lexington Barbecue Festival
Serving and celebrating one iconic style of barbecue: Lexington-style.
Fall Heritage Festival
To enter Hart Square Village on festival day is to enter the early 1800s.
Early Bird Christmas Bazaar
A shopper’s delight, pre-season Christmas Bazaar featuring local artists and crafters.
Brunswick County Parade of Homes
The wait is over! The Brunswick County Parade of Homes returns October 16–18 and October 23–25, with homes open Noon to 5:00 p.m. each day.
39th Annual Carolina Kite Festival
Look to the skies during Carolina Kite Fest XXXIX for a colorful weekend of high-flying fun on the Crystal Coast!
There and Back
Playfully illustrative pottery by Bernadette Januska, vibrant landscape paintings by Marcy Lansman and abstracted botanical paintings by Ellie Snow.
Pamlico Musical Society Presents Solomon Eichner
Solomon Eichner, an American concert pianist celebrated for his commanding technique, expressive depth and imaginative programming, brings both intellectual insight and emotional intensity to the stage as he celebrates the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
CoMMA presents Kevin Nealon
Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, comedian, and author Kevin Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series Weeds.
Of Blood & Bone by Donna Washington
Not for the faint of heart, this spine-tingling evening features bone-chilling tales from master storyteller Donna Washington.
Pumpkin Fest
A beloved local tradition since 2015, Pumpkin Fest returns to Brevard’s historic Silvermont Park for a family-friendly Halloween celebration during five weekends in October.
Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament
The Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Fishing Tournament is more than just a fishing competition – it’s a coastal celebration packed with excitement for anglers, families and visitors alike!
Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree
Ocracoke Island will celebrate colonial life in the 1700s with a living history encampment and battle reenactment during Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, on the Berkley Manor grounds.
Annual Fall Fest
Gather your friends, family, neighbors, and loved ones and join us for a memorable celebration of the season!
Ghost Train®
All Aboard for Tweetsie Railroad’s Family-Friendly Halloween Celebration!
Tweetsie Ghost Train
Spooky fun for the whole family with night train rides, haunted house, special rides and attractions.
Blowing Rock Halloween Festival
Fun for families with downtown trick-or –treating, games and the costumed Monster March where everyone can participate. Free.
12th Annual Garner’s Fall Festival
Celebrate the magic of fall at the 12th Annual Graner’s Fall Festival, a fun filled autumn tradition packed with activities for the whole family!
12th Annual Garner’s Fall Festival
Celebrate the magic of fall at the 12th Annual Graner’s Fall Festival, a fun filled autumn tradition packed with activities for the whole family!
Day of the Dead Festival
Come celebrate life, love, and the memories that live on at the Día de los Muertos Festival on Middle Lane in Beaufort, NC!
Rock the Dock – The Michael Stephenson Jazz Trio
Set against the scenic Beaufort waterfront, this family-friendly event offers the perfect mix of live entertainment, coastal charm, and small-town hospitality.
Triangle Weaving Guild Annual Fiber Arts Show & Sale
The Annual Fiber Art Show and Sale showcases members’ crafts including hand woven wearables, baskets, felted wearables, hand spun yarn, hand dyed yarns, jewelry, Shibori-dyed wearables, and home products.
Beaufort Wine & Food Shuckapalooza 2026
Get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate the coast at Shuckapalooza!