11 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week · October 29–November 1, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Halloween Bar Crawl on Glenwood Ave

A Glenwood South pub crawl with DJs, packed dance floors, exclusive drink specials, and themed cocktails, with a costumed crowd all night.

Friday, October 30, 2026 6:00 PM · Glenwood Ave, Glenwood South

The Harry Show

Late-night adult-oriented improv that plays like Whose Line is it Anyway? in the form of a party.

Friday, October 30, 2026 10:00 PM – 11:15 PM · ComedyWorx, Raleigh

Halloween Rave at the Portal HQ

A Halloween rave at The Portal HQ on Hillsborough Street, a venue the post describes as hosting live music and raves. Last year's show sold out before Halloween.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · The Portal HQ

Outdoors & Active

Neon Nightmares Yoga

A UV-lit yoga flow under the night sky with neon vibes, upbeat music, and costumes encouraged. Free for ages 16 and up.

Friday, October 30, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · DCP Great Lawn Pavilion, Downtown Cary Park

Urban Run Club Oaks Marathon Shakeout

An easy 1-mile shakeout run before the Oaks Marathon, followed by Boxing Fundamentals or Total Body Strength Training.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Knuckle Up Raleigh

Free Events

Halloween Adult Book Fair

A free adult book fair with tons of local authors and bookish businesses, offering books and bookish accessories.

Friday, October 30, 2026 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Tap Yard Raleigh

Food & Drink

Midtown Farmers' Market - Boos & Brews

A special Halloween edition of the Midtown Farmers Market with 35+ local vendors offering produce, baked goods, crafts, and on-site cooking demos.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · The Commons, North Hills

Family-Friendly

Trick-or-Treat at North Hills

Trick-or-treating at North Hills on Halloween afternoon.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · North Hills

Arts & Culture

SPOOOKY Mad Lab Series Finale Night

The ComedyWorx Show, a competition between two teams for points and laughs.

Friday, October 30, 2026 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM · ComedyWorx, Raleigh

Lynne Koplitz

Stand-up comedy with two shows at Raleigh Improv over the weekend.

Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Raleigh Improv

Festivals & Special Events

Skate the Square at Fenton

Seasonal ice skating at Fenton, running from November 6 through February 7.

Friday, November 6, 2026 (runs through February 7) · Fenton