Friday
OCTOBER 23
12:00 AM
food for purchase
South Line Brewing Food Truck: Stavi’s
South Line Brewing · 518 Old Apex Rd
Food truck at South Line Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
8:00 AM
FAMILY & KIDS
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Bats, Bugs and Beasts Nature Tour
Downtown Cary Park
Morning nature tour. Time confirmed on the town calendar.
12:00 PM
food for purchase
Bond Brothers Food Truck: The Shrimp Truck
Bond Brothers · 202 E Cedar St
Food truck at Bond Brothers Beer Company. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
5:00 PM
FAMILY & KIDS
Free
Trunk or Treat (WakeMed Cary Hospital Volunteers)
Koka Booth Amphitheatre · 8003 Regency Pkwy
Trunk or Treat sponsored by The Volunteers at WakeMed Cary Hospital — family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treating from decorated car trunks.
5:00 PM
FAMILY & KIDS
Free
Pumpkin Flotilla
Bond Park Boathouse · 190 Bond Park Drive
Watch jack-o'-lanterns float by on Bond Park Lake. Live music, food trucks, boat rentals (4-6:15 PM, last boat out 5:45 PM). Pumpkin drop-off for flotilla participants Oct 22, 4-6 PM,…
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Fortnight Food Truck: Mr Puebla Tacos
Fortnight Brewing · 1006 SW Maynard Rd
Food truck at Fortnight Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
6:00 PM
FILM
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Zombiepalooza
Downtown Cary Park Great Lawn · 327 S Academy St
The Cary Theater's 11th annual zombie short film competition. Local filmmakers' zombie shorts (5 min or less, family-friendly) screened on the Great Lawn. Kids costume contest at 7:30 PM (registration…
6:00 PM
food for purchase
Vino & Tap Food Truck: Off the Hog
Vino & Tap · 307 S Academy St
The Off the Hog food truck serves slow-smoked barbecue and North Carolina comfort food at Vino & Tap in downtown Cary, with the bar's wine, craft beer, and champagne cocktails…
7:00 PM
FAMILY & KIDS
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Haunted Walk Night 1
Downtown Cary Park
The Teen Council's haunted walk, night one of two.
7:30 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
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Me…Jane: Applause! Cary Youth Theatre
Downtown Cary Park
Cary Youth Theatre production.
Saturday
OCTOBER 24
12:00 AM
food for purchase
South Line Brewing Food Truck: DXT
South Line Brewing · 518 Old Apex Rd
Food truck at South Line Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
8:00 AM
Free
Cary Farmers Market
Downtown Cary Park
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Shop a wonderful lineup of vendors offering locally made and locally…
10:00 AM
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Carpenter Community Garden Open House
Carpenter Community Garden
Open house at the Carpenter community garden.
12:00 PM
food for purchase
Bond Brothers Food Truck: Cafe 301
Bond Brothers · 202 E Cedar St
Food truck at Bond Brothers Beer Company. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
12:00 PM
food for purchase
Fortnight Food Truck: Atlas Nomads
Fortnight Brewing · 1006 SW Maynard Rd
Food truck at Fortnight Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
12:30 PM
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McCrimmon Community Garden Open House
McCrimmon Community Garden · 10330 Green Level Church Road
Tour the community garden at McCrimmon Park, chat with an expert about gardening, and learn about the garden program and the plot rental lottery. All ages welcome; no pets.
2:00 PM
FAMILY & KIDS
Free
Downtown Scary Park: Haunted Hotel
Downtown Cary Park · 327 S Academy St
Full-day Halloween event: Family Pumpkin Carve (2-6 PM, Frantz Square Lawn), pre-movie activities (6-7:30 PM), then a hotel-themed movie double feature -- The Haunted Mansion (2003, PG) at 7:30 PM…
2:00 PM
FAMILY & KIDS
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Family Pumpkin Carve
Downtown Cary Park
Family pumpkin carving event.
3:00 PM
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Oktoberfest at Vino & Tap
Vino & Tap · 307 S Academy St
Vino & Tap's Oktoberfest celebration, rescheduled from October 10 due to weather.
6:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC
No cover (drinks for purchase)
Wolfpack Sound Polka Band at Vino & Tap
Vino & Tap · 307 S Academy St
An Oktoberfest-inspired evening in downtown Cary with the Wolfpack Sound Polka Band: upbeat brass, traditional polka tunes, and crowd-pleasing melodies, paired with Vino & Tap's rotating craft drafts, wine, and…
6:30 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
$20
Haunting at the Old Hotel
Page-Walker Arts & History Center · 119 Ambassador Loop
Spooky swirl of historic intrigue and haunted humor with eerie legends recreated by Cary Players ghosts and storytellers. Recommended for age 11+. Light refreshments served. Two showtimes: 6:30 PM and…
7:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC
Ticketed
Gavin Adcock: The Day I Hang It Up Tour
Koka Booth Amphitheatre · 8003 Regency Pkwy
Country artist Gavin Adcock brings his tour to Cary with special guests Pecos & The Rooftops and Tyler Nance.
7:00 PM
FILM
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Movie Night: Haunted Mansion
Downtown Cary Park · 327 S Academy St
Outdoor movie night at Downtown Cary Park.
7:00 PM
FAMILY & KIDS
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Haunted Walk Night 2
Downtown Cary Park
The Teen Council's haunted walk, night two of two.
7:30 PM
LIVE MUSIC
Ticketed
Legacy of Jazz: Divine and Dexterous
The Cary Theater · 122 E Chatham St
The Cary Theater's Legacy of Jazz series — a celebration of the Sarah Vaughan and Dexter Gordon songbooks, live on stage.
Sunday
OCTOBER 25
12:00 PM
food for purchase
Bond Brothers Food Truck: Baton Rouge Cuisine
Bond Brothers · 202 E Cedar St
Food truck at Bond Brothers Beer Company. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
12:00 PM
food for purchase
Fortnight Food Truck: The Shrimp Truck
Fortnight Brewing · 1006 SW Maynard Rd
Food truck at Fortnight Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
2:00 PM
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Tricks & Treats: Dog Training
Downtown Cary Park
Celebrate spooky season with this 4-week 'Tricks & Treats' series from All Dogs Allowed at Downtown Cary Park. Teach your dog fun new tricks in a safe, enrichment-based outdoor setting…
3:30 PM
LIVE MUSIC
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Legacy of Jazz: Divine and Dexterous
The Cary Theater · 122 E Chatham St
Extra 3:30 PM showtime added for the Legacy of Jazz concert.
Monday
OCTOBER 26
9:00 AM
$395
Solo Together Summit
Chatham Station
The Solo Together Summit is a two-day conference for self-employed people and solo founders. The program includes interactive general sessions and 15 hands-on workshops focused on the business side of…
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Fortnight Food Truck: BareBakedPizza
Fortnight Brewing · 1006 SW Maynard Rd
Food truck at Fortnight Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
6:00 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
$40
The Last Toast at Pasmore House (Murder Mystery)
Vino & Tap · 307 S Academy St
Interactive 1920s murder mystery inside the historic Pasmore House. Guests act as lead investigators across six character stations, questioning suspects and submitting a final verdict. 1920s attire encouraged. $40 per…
6:00 PM
$30
Hex Your Ex Full Moon Party
RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar · 210 East Chatham Street, Suite 10
6:30 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
Free
Downtown Cary Park Diwali Celebration
Downtown Cary Park · 327 S Academy St
Festival of Lights celebration with music, dance, and community: opening remarks from Councilmember Sarika Bansal, performances by Ishana Dance Co, Dhol Tasha, and Leela Dance Co at the Great Lawn…
Tuesday
OCTOBER 27
10:00 AM
ARTS & CULTURE
Free
Art Cart
Downtown Cary Park
Let your creativity bloom with the Art Cart in the Park! Enjoy free art offerings including Park Art crafts for everyone and Art Your Way supplies for kids to unleash…
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Bond Brothers Food Truck: Beef Street and a Pig
Bond Brothers · 202 E Cedar St
Food truck at Bond Brothers Beer Company. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Fortnight Food Truck: Baton Rouge Cuisine
Fortnight Brewing · 1006 SW Maynard Rd
Food truck at Fortnight Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
6:00 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
$20
Don’t Curl Up and Die – Curling Hair 101
RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar · 210 East Chatham Street, Suite 10
7:00 PM
FOOD & DRINK
$20
Natural Wine Tasting: Domaines Paul Mas
Vino & Tap · 307 S Academy St
Guided tasting of five bottles from Domaines Paul Mas and their Cote Mas collection, covering sparkling Cremant de Limoux, a white blend, rose, skin-contact orange wine, and a Syrah-Grenache red,…
Wednesday
OCTOBER 28
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Bond Brothers Food Truck: Jolly’s Catering
Bond Brothers · 202 E Cedar St
Food truck at Bond Brothers Beer Company. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Fortnight Food Truck: Kao Thai
Fortnight Brewing · 1006 SW Maynard Rd
Food truck at Fortnight Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
6:30 PM
FOOD & DRINK
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Harvest Cooking Demo
Downtown Cary Park
Cooking demonstration with a harvest theme.
6:30 PM
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Mahjong 101
Downtown Cary Park
Join the Cary Mahjong Club for a welcoming introduction to American-style Mahjong. Perfect for beginners or those wanting a refresher, expert instructors guide you through tile meanings, setup, turns, and…
7:00 PM
FILM
Ticketed
The Spider Labyrinth
The Cary Theater · 122 E Chatham St
Gianfranco Giagni's 1988 Italian horror film about an American professor in Budapest caught in a web of occult carnage. Screening includes an introduction and post-film discussion with guest host Dr.…
7:00 PM
$99
Uncover the paranormal: The Pasmore Files live investigation at Vino & Tap
Vino & Tap · 307 S Academy St
Thursday
OCTOBER 29
9:30 AM
See event
Move Green: Exploring Sustainable Mobility in Cary
Downtown Cary Park
Learn about sustainable transportation options in Cary.
11:30 AM
LIVE MUSIC
Free
Live at Lunch: Mysti Mayhem
Downtown Cary Park · 327 S Academy St
Free lunchtime concert at Downtown Cary Park. Bring your own lunch.
2:00 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
Free
Art Cart
Downtown Cary Park
Let your creativity bloom with the Art Cart in the Park! Enjoy free art offerings including Park Art crafts for everyone and Art Your Way supplies for kids to unleash…
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Bond Brothers Food Truck: Cheesesteak Factory
Bond Brothers · 202 E Cedar St
Food truck at Bond Brothers Beer Company. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Fortnight Food Truck: Baltic Bites
Fortnight Brewing · 1006 SW Maynard Rd
Food truck at Fortnight Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
5:30 PM
FAMILY & KIDS
Free
Cary Police Department Trunk or Treat
Downtown Cary Park · 327 S Academy St
Pre-Halloween trick-or-treating hosted by the Cary Police Department (Downtown Team) along Park Street. Wear a costume. Family-friendly.
7:00 PM
FILM
Ticketed
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
The Cary Theater · 122 E Chatham St
Part of The Cary Theater's History of Horror Comedy series — the horror-comedy cult hit.
7:00 PM
FILM
$15
It’s Cullen Back to Me Now – New Moon P2 Rewatch
RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar · 210 East Chatham Street, Suite 10
Friday
OCTOBER 30
10:30 AM
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PONDER Program: Spooky Season
Downtown Cary Park
Celebrate spooky season with PONDER, a welcoming program for people with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy a gentle stroll through the park's spooky décor, a dress-up photo station, pumpkin…
12:00 PM
food for purchase
Bond Brothers Food Truck: Blu Lotus
Bond Brothers · 202 E Cedar St
Food truck at Bond Brothers Beer Company. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Fortnight Food Truck: Merkato Cafe Ethiopian
Fortnight Brewing · 1006 SW Maynard Rd
Food truck at Fortnight Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
6:00 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
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Meet the Artist: Sarah Gatilogo
Cary Arts Center · 101 Dry Ave
Meet artist Sarah Gatilogo, whose work is on display in the Cary Arts Center display cases (exhibition runs September 30 to December 6, 2026).
6:00 PM
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Blood on the Clock Tower
Downtown Cary Park
A social deduction tabletop game comes to the park! In Blood on the Clock Tower, work with fellow townsfolk to discover who has secretly been the traitor. Often compared to…
7:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC
Free
One Tribe Drum Circle and Fire Show
Downtown Cary Park
Join One Tribe Rhythms & Friends for a free, family-friendly drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleeena & Friends, part of the Cary Art Loop Final Fridays. The drum circle…
7:30 PM
LIVE MUSIC
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Cary Town Band presents
Downtown Cary Park
Concert by the Cary Town Band.
8:00 PM
FILM
Ticketed
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Cary Theater · 122 E Chatham St
Spotlight on Tim Curry — the midnight-movie classic on the big screen for Halloween weekend.
Saturday
OCTOBER 31
12:00 AM
$20
67th sCary Band Day (Oct 31, 10:00 AM)
Cary High School · 638 Walnut Street
Gates open 10:00 AM; field show starts 11:00 AM. Tickets: $20 general admission; $12 students, military, ages 6-10 and 65+; kids 5 and under free.
8:00 AM
Free
Cary Farmers Market
Downtown Cary Park
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Shop a wonderful lineup of vendors offering locally made and locally…
12:00 PM
food for purchase
Bond Brothers Food Truck: Tashi’s Kitchen
Bond Brothers · 202 E Cedar St
Food truck at Bond Brothers Beer Company. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
12:00 PM
food for purchase
Fortnight Food Truck: Momomandu
Fortnight Brewing · 1006 SW Maynard Rd
Food truck at Fortnight Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
Monday
NOVEMBER 2
1:00 PM
Free
Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet
Downtown Cary Park
Find the missing piece of your day at this drop-in puzzle program featuring a lively swap meet. Bring your favorite puzzles, trade with fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy a casual day…
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Bond Brothers Food Truck: Bulkogi Korean Tacos
Bond Brothers · 202 E Cedar St
Food truck at Bond Brothers Beer Company. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Fortnight Food Truck: Tashi’s Kitchen NC
Fortnight Brewing · 1006 SW Maynard Rd
Food truck at Fortnight Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
Tuesday
NOVEMBER 3
12:00 AM
FAMILY & KIDS
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Thanksgiving Centerpiece Masterpiece
Town of Cary (Family Fun Times program)
A Town of Cary Family Fun Times program. Time and fee details TBA.
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Bond Brothers Food Truck: Stavi’s Sandwiches
Bond Brothers · 202 E Cedar St
Food truck at Bond Brothers Beer Company. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
5:00 PM
food for purchase
Fortnight Food Truck: Tombachi Restaurants
Fortnight Brewing · 1006 SW Maynard Rd
Food truck at Fortnight Brewing. See the source page for the menu and any schedule changes.
Thursday
NOVEMBER 5
12:00 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
Free
Art Cart
Downtown Cary Park
Let your creativity bloom with the Art Cart in the Park! Enjoy free art offerings including Park Art crafts for everyone and Art Your Way supplies for kids to unleash…
6:30 PM
FOOD & DRINK
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Friendsgiving! Festive Dishes Demo
Downtown Cary Park
Explore your creative side at this weekly hands-on workshop at Downtown Cary Park. This Friendsgiving edition features a festive dishes demo — a delightful way to learn new skills and…
6:30 PM
Free
Trivia Night
Downtown Cary Park
Trivia at the Bark Bar hosted by Hammered Trivia. Free, ages 18 and up.
7:00 PM
FOOD & DRINK
$20
Rhone Valley Wine Tasting (Nov 5, 7:00 PM)
Vino & Tap · 307 S Academy St
Friday
NOVEMBER 6
11:00 AM
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Veterans Luncheon
Prestonwood Country Club · 300 Prestonwood Pkwy
The Town of Cary's annual veterans luncheon with a patriotic program, lunch, and entertainment. Reserve a spot at carync.gov/register or (919) 469-4081.
7:30 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
Ticketed
Old North State Storytelling Festival
The Cary Theater · 122 E Chatham St
The Old North State Storytelling Festival comes to The Cary Theater with multiple showcases of live storytelling, including a sensory-friendly performance.
7:30 PM
FILM
Free
Movie Night: Minions
Downtown Cary Park
Wrap up the 2026 movie series in the park with Minions (PG)! In this prequel to Despicable Me, a trio of small yellow minions ventures forth to discover a new…
7:30 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
$25
2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 1
The Cary Theater · 122 E Chatham St
Saturday
NOVEMBER 7
9:00 AM
Free
Cary Farmers Market
Downtown Cary Park
Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Shop a wonderful lineup of vendors offering locally made and locally…
10:00 AM
ARTS & CULTURE
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2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Sensory Friendly Showcase
The Cary Theater · 122 E Chatham St
11:00 AM
FOOD & DRINK
Free
Taste of China Food and Culture Festival
Downtown Cary Park
Join the Chinese-American Friendship Association of North Carolina for the 6th Annual Taste of China — Chinese Food and Culture Festival. Experience Chinese culinary delights, traditional performances, and cultural exhibits…
1:30 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
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2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 2
The Cary Theater · 122 E Chatham St
Marked sold out on The Cary Theater's page.
7:30 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
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2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 3
The Cary Theater · 122 E Chatham St
Sunday
NOVEMBER 8
1:00 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
See event
Paint the Page
Page-Walker Arts & History Center · 119 Ambassador Loop
Teen artists ages 13-18 capture Cary's historic 19th-century railroad hotel in the medium of their choice, following a tour of the Page-Walker. Registration deadline November 4. Bring your own supplies;…
2:00 PM
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Speed Puzzling in the Park
Downtown Cary Park
Put your puzzle skills to the test! Gather a team of up to 5 and race the clock to complete a 1,000-piece puzzle provided by the park. The first team…
2:00 PM
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Grateful for Good Dogs: Dog Obedience
Downtown Cary Park
Build a stronger bond with your pup in this 4-week obedience mini-series with All Dogs Allowed. Learn essential skills like loose-leash walking, polite greetings, and coming when called in a…
Tuesday
NOVEMBER 10
12:00 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
Free
Art Cart
Downtown Cary Park
Let your creativity bloom with the Art Cart in the Park! Enjoy free art offerings including Park Art crafts for everyone and Art Your Way supplies for kids to unleash…
6:30 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
See event
Handmade in Clay for the Holidays
Downtown Cary Park
Explore the basics of hand-built pottery while crafting a meaningful holiday-ready piece by hand. This relaxed beginner workshop introduces simple clay techniques for creating a functional or decorative gift with…
7:00 PM
Free
Music BINGO
Downtown Cary Park
Get ready to sing, dance, and BINGO your way to victory at Music Bingo in Downtown Cary Park! Your favorite tunes become the soundtrack to an epic bingo game with…
Sunday
NOVEMBER 15
2:00 PM
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Grateful for Good Dogs: Dog Obedience
Downtown Cary Park
Build a stronger bond with your pup in this 4-week obedience mini-series with All Dogs Allowed. Learn essential skills like loose-leash walking, polite greetings, and coming when called in a…
4:00 PM
ARTS & CULTURE
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Paint the Page Reception
Page-Walker Arts & History Center · 119 Ambassador Loop
Public reception honoring all Paint the Page participants, with a $100 best-in-show prize and five $50 judges' choice prizes awarded. Friends, family, and the public are invited.