Your go-to weekend cheat sheet for Raleigh. Think of it like having a well-informed friend pointing out the coolest shows, food popups, and reason-to-get-out-of-bed plans — all tailored to what’s happening locally this weekend.
Something stirs beneath the decks this Halloween—a night not meant for the living, yet made for you. Step into an otherworldly celebration at Boatman Spirits Co. filled with spine-tingling fun: dual DJs, basement art battle, afterlife costume contest, and 🍸 a portion of proceeds benefiting a local charity.
📍 Location: Boatman Spirits Co. – 713 Seaboard Station Drive
🗓 Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 31 • 8 p.m.–Midnight
💸 Cost: Free event / no cover charge
Head to Bowstring Raleigh on Friday, Oct. 31, from 8–10 p.m. for a hauntingly good Halloween Bash featuring Heineken Silver, spooky cocktails with Kraken Rum, and a $4 Heineken Silver special.
Dance the night away with beats from DJ Unique and a live band that will summon the perfect Halloween vibes. Show off your costume for a chance to win the $100 costume contest—because only the most ghoulishly creative outfits will survive the night!
📍 Location: Bowstring Raleigh – 1930 Wake Forest Road
🗓 Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 31 • 8–10 p.m.
💸 Cost: Free event / no cover charge
The legend returns to Raleigh! 👻 The Raleigh Boogeyman Bar Crawl is back for its 16th year with even more fiendish fun. This highly organized crawl includes five liquor shooters (one at each bar/dance club), a bonus beer for early arrivals, mix & mingle games with prizes, LED toys, and plenty of entertainment to keep the night alive. You’ll also score souvenir items like Jameson Irish Whiskey stadium cups, koozies, wristbands, and necklaces to keep the spooky spirit going. Featuring a $500 cash costume contest, themed games, and Raleigh’s hottest Halloween haunts, this is the Halloween party to be at. Costumes required • 21+ only.
📍 Location: Downtown Raleigh (multiple participating bars & clubs)
🗓 Date & Time: Saturday, Nov. 1 • 5:30 p.m.
💸 Cost: $40 through Oct. 31 • $45 day of event
Looking ahead to next week—yes, we have to make plans after Halloween! Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of fine dining and world-class wine. On Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., Sullivan’s Steakhouse Raleigh will host an exclusive five-course Duckhorn Wine Dinner, pairing expertly crafted dishes with some of California’s most celebrated vintages.
From crisp, elegant whites to rich, velvety reds, each pour tells a story—and every course complements it beautifully. This indulgent, one-night-only event is a must for food and wine lovers who crave something extraordinary.
📍 Location: Sullivan’s Steakhouse – 410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, Nov. 6 • 7 p.m.
💸 Cost: $115 per person (plus tax & gratuity)
From rooftop galas and Oktoberfest patios to sparkly trunk shows and spooky symphonies, Raleigh’s rolling into the weekend with plenty of ways to play. Scroll for your cheat sheet to the best events happening Friday through Sunday—plus one early holiday favorite to add to your November calendar.
Gabi’s Grounds and Gab’s PALS are back with their frightfully fun evening high above the city at the One Glenwood rooftop in Downtown Raleigh. Expect food, drinks, games, a costume contest, and even fire truck rides—all in support of inclusive employment opportunities.
📍 1 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
💸 Tickets start at $100 for two
🗓 Friday, October 24 • 6–10 p.m.
Grab your costume, rally your crew, and celebrate Halloween with heart at one of Raleigh’s most exclusive rooftop spots.
Diamonds Direct Raleigh hosts a two-day showcase of Tacori’s most stunning bridal and fine jewelry—with exclusive pieces you won’t find in stores every day.
📍 4401 Crabtree Valley Ave., Raleigh
💸 Free to attend
🗓 Friday–Saturday, October 24–25 • 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Explore an expanded Tacori collection featuring extended merchandise straight from the designer. (It’s also a perfect excuse to treat yourself or casually drop hints 😉.)
The North Carolina Symphony brings Halloween magic to the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts with a family-friendly Halloween Spooktacular led by conductor Sophie Mok. Expect musical tricks, treats, and plenty of costumes in the crowd.
📍 2 E. South St., Downtown Raleigh
💸 Tickets from $33.28
🗓 Saturday, October 25 • 4 p.m.
Enjoy haunted melodies, playful characters, and fantastical stories performed live. Pro Tip: This one-hour matinee is perfect for kids aged 3-12. Arrive early for pre-concert activities and a kids’ costume contest!
