Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Goldsboro 2026

34 family-friendly fall activities near Goldsboro

Halloween Safe Night

Sat, Oct 31

Wilson 24 mi Free

Free games, fun, and treats for kids ages 12 and under.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Sonlight Farms Fall Activities)

Sonlight Farms Fall Activities

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Kenly 17 mi $

Family farm featuring an eight-acre corn maze, hayrides, and outdoor attractions.

Illustration of a miniature carnival at dusk with a glowing ferris wheel, a small carousel, game booths and jack-o'-lanterns (Lenoir County Agricultural Fair)

Lenoir County Agricultural Fair

Oct 6 – Oct 10

Kinston 24 mi $

Five days of midway rides, demolition derbies, magic shows, and family contests.

Hubb's Farm Fall Festival

Sep 19 – Nov 7

US 30 mi

Features a 15-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, and over 40 farm attractions.

Halloweeni Jamboreeni

Sun, Oct 25

Greenville 38 mi Free

Free carnival-style family event with trunk-or-treat, crafts, and inflatables.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Fall for Five Points Festival)

Fall for Five Points Festival

Sat, Oct 10

Raleigh 47 mi

Annual community festival celebrating the neighborhoods of Five Points.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Skeletons for St. Jude)

Skeletons for St. Jude

Holly Springs 51 mi

Nationwide network of home Halloween displays raising funds for St. Jude.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park)

Pumpkin Flotilla at Bond Park

Fri, Oct 23

Cary 54 mi

Carved jack-o’-lanterns set sail across Bond Park Lake at twilight.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Marbles Kids Museum Kooky Spooky Halloween Party)

Marbles Kids Museum Kooky Spooky Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 23

Raleigh 45 mi $$

Family-friendly evening featuring science experiments, Frankentoys, and a costume parade.

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (NCDAC's Candy & Cars Trunk or Treat)

NCDAC's Candy & Cars Trunk or Treat

Wed, Oct 28

Raleigh 45 mi Free

Trunk-or-treat with decorated vehicles, food trucks, and a food drive.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Sturgeon City's Spooktacular)

Sturgeon City's Spooktacular

Fri, Oct 16

Jacksonville 55 mi $

Spooky science, trick-or-treating, interactive STEAM stations, and a children's cake walk.

Scarecrows on the Square

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Raleigh 50 mi

Community scarecrow displays competing to win donations for local charities.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (2nd Annual Monster Mash Trunk Dash: Trunk or Treat)

2nd Annual Monster Mash Trunk Dash: Trunk or Treat

Thu, Oct 29

Fayetteville 59 mi Free

Free trunk-or-treat with costume contests, games, and food trucks.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Goblin's Groove Family Dance)

Goblin's Groove Family Dance

Sat, Oct 24

Apex 54 mi $

Parent-child Halloween dance featuring music, games, creepy-cute crafts, and treats.

Spellbound at Mordecai

Sat, Oct 24

Raleigh 46 mi Free

Children's Halloween market with crafts, pumpkin decorating, and a costume parade.

SARDUC x RDUAE Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 17

Raleigh 47 mi Free

Celebration of local Asian-owned businesses with food, crafts, performances, and mahjong.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat)

Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat

Sat, Oct 17

Cary 55 mi Free

Decorated trunks, crafts, games, and a quiet zone for all abilities.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Fall Fun at Page Farms Pumpkin Patch)

Fall Fun at Page Farms Pumpkin Patch

Sat, Oct 10

Raleigh 57 mi Free

Client appreciation gathering with pumpkin picking, warm drinks, and giveaways.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Harvest Fest at LC Brier Creek)

Harvest Fest at LC Brier Creek

Sat, Oct 17

Durham 58 mi Free

Fall festival with live bluegrass music, games, inflatables, and local vendors.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Little Explorers: From Tiny Seed to Giant Pumpkin!)

Little Explorers: From Tiny Seed to Giant Pumpkin!

Tue, Oct 13

Raleigh 46 mi Free

Preschool nature program exploring how tiny seeds become giant pumpkins.

Teens: Trick or Treat Bags

Thu, Oct 29

Raleigh 49 mi Free

Craft custom Halloween candy bags for grades 6 through 12.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Teens: Haunted Mushroom Terrariums)

Teens: Haunted Mushroom Terrariums

Thu, Oct 22

Raleigh 49 mi Free

Craft mini haunted terrariums using mushrooms and spooky creatures.

Mummy & Son Masquerade Ball

Tue, Oct 20

Cary 50 mi $

Costume evening with games, spooky stories, and fireside s'mores.

Illustration of small cars parked at sunset with orange balloons, tiny houses on their roofs, a pumpkin and string lights (Cary 1st Ward Fall Celebration & Trunk or Treat)

Cary 1st Ward Fall Celebration & Trunk or Treat

Fri, Oct 30

Cary 51 mi Free

Features food, games, and trunk-or-treating in the parking lot.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Not So Spooky Halloween Party 2026)

Not So Spooky Halloween Party 2026

Fri, Oct 23

Jacksonville 54 mi $

Features a costume contest, trick-or-treating, and crafts for young children.

Mini Pumpkin Painting

Sun, Oct 4

Raleigh 46 mi Free

Decorate small pumpkins using provided paints and stencils.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book in an orange armchair beside pumpkins, a lamp and black cats (Carrie Williford | Please Don't Scare the Ghost Storytime)

Carrie Williford | Please Don't Scare the Ghost Storytime

Sat, Oct 24

Raleigh 48 mi Free

Saturday morning Halloween picture book storytime with author Carrie Williford.

Rocky Mount Spooktacular Oktoberfest

Rocky Mount 40 mi Free

Free family fun with hayrides and treat bags

Step Into Halloween Village

Raleigh 50 mi Free

European-style village Halloween celebration

Illustration of a toy tractor pulling a wagon of costumed figures past pumpkins, autumn trees and a red barn (Mike's Farm Pumpkin Patch and Hayrides)

Mike's Farm Pumpkin Patch and Hayrides

Beulaville 41 mi $$

Extensive Christmas light displays and themed hayrides

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Falling for Local at Dorothea Dix Park)

Falling for Local at Dorothea Dix Park

Raleigh 46 mi $$

Over 180 local makers and 50+ food trucks

Dogwood Fall Festival

Fayetteville 55 mi $$

Live music, car show, and kids' zone activities.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (4th Annual Pawsitively Spooky Pet Fest)

4th Annual Pawsitively Spooky Pet Fest

Cary 51 mi $

Free pet-friendly Halloween festival with costume contests.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Hill Ridge Farms Fall Festival)

Hill Ridge Farms Fall Festival

Youngsville 50 mi $$

Free pumpkin with admission during the Fall Festival.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Sturgeon City's SpooktacularJacksonville

Sat17Oct SARDUC x RDUAE Fall FestRaleigh

Sat17Oct Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-TreatCary

Sat17Oct Harvest Fest at LC Brier CreekDurham

thru7Nov Hubb's Farm Fall FestivalUS-421

thru31Oct Sonlight Farms Fall ActivitiesKenly

Other Halloween categories near Goldsboro

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

GoldsboroHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties12 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

GoldsboroHaunted Experiences13 haunted attractions

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GoldsboroHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment2 shows & screenings

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon

GoldsboroUnique Halloween Events15 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Goldsboro

Goldsboro is hosting over a dozen family-friendly Halloween events this year. From vibrant community gatherings and unique farm experiences to dedicated kids' parties, there's something for every family seeking seasonal entertainment. If you're considering a short drive, you might explore events further afield, while many local celebrations offer free admission for all.

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34 family-friendly fall activities near Goldsboro

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