Pumpkin patch
Fall on the Farm at Pope Farms
Knightdale, NC
One-day fall party at a Knightdale family farm with a kids zone, hayrides and free hot dogs.
- When
- Sat Oct 17, 2026
- Hours
- 11am–5pm
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Halloween for Kids Near Raleigh–Durham 2026
12 kid-friendly Halloween events near Raleigh–Durham with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 11 towns. The earliest to open is Holder Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch, on September 18. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 2 list free admission.
Pumpkin patch
Gross Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Sanford, NC
Sanford farm with a corn maze and pumpkin patch on weekends, plus weekday pumpkin sales in October.
- When
- Sept 26–Nov 1, 2026
- Hours
- Fri (Oct only) 4–8pm; Sat 11am–8pm; Sun 11am–5pm; patch-only weekdays in Oct 9am–6pm
Pumpkin patch
Hill Ridge Farms Fall Festival
Youngsville, NC
Old-fashioned family farm park with a free pumpkin for every admission, farm rides and play areas, a gem mine and apple cider doughnuts.
- When
- Wed–Sun, Sept 19–Nov 6, 2026
- Hours
- 9:30am–6:30pm
Pumpkin patch
Holder Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch
Durham, NC
Durham farm with thousands of pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, nature trail, hay mountain, corn pit and farm animals.
- When
- Opens Sept 18, 2026
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Naylor Family Farm & Corn Maze
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Farm with a 10-acre corn maze, shaded hayride with a free pumpkin, petting zoos, giant slides and 20-plus included attractions.
- When
- Sept 19–Nov 1, 2026
- Hours
- Sept & Nov: Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 1–6pm; Oct: Mon–Fri 11am–4pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm
Corn maze
Crossroads Corn Maze
Wendell, NC
Corn maze east of Raleigh with farm activities for families and groups.
- When
- Oct 2–Nov 1, 2026
Corn maze
Ken's Korny Corn Maze
Garner, NC
North Carolina's original corn maze, now in its 27th season, at a Garner garden center with a pumpkin house and weekend farm fun.
- When
- Fri–Sun, Sept 26–Nov 14, 2026
- Hours
- Fri 4–9pm; Sat 10am–9pm; Sun noon–8pm
Corn maze
McKee Cornfield Maze
Rougemont, NC
Family farm maze north of Durham running since 2001, with a cornfield maze, play areas, cornhole and shady picnic spots.
- When
- Sept 26–Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- Fri 3–7pm; Sat 10am–7pm; Sun 1–6pm
Family event
Halloween Boo Bash
Wake Forest, NC
Free downtown festival for young kids with business trick-or-treating, sponsor booths, carnival games and food trucks.
- When
- Sat Oct 17, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–1pm
- Price
- Free
Family event
Kooky Spooky Halloween Party
Raleigh, NC
Evening costume party at Raleigh's children's museum with playful, not-scary Halloween activities, experiments and crafts.
- When
- Fri Oct 23, 2026
- Hours
- 6–8:30pm
- Price
- $20 members, $22 general
Fall festival
HollyFest
Holly Springs, NC
Free town festival in Holly Springs on Halloween day, with artisans, food vendors and family activities at a lakeside park farm.
- When
- Sat Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–4pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
North Carolina State Fair
Raleigh, NC
The state's biggest fall tradition: midway rides and games, fair food, agricultural exhibits, livestock shows and free entertainment across the Raleigh fairgrounds.
- When
- Oct 15–25, 2026
Quick Answers
What kid-friendly Halloween events are open near Raleigh–Durham in 2026?
Crossroads Corn Maze, Fall on the Farm at Pope Farms, Gross Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Halloween Boo Bash, Hill Ridge Farms Fall Festival, Holder Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch, and 6 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do kid-friendly Halloween events open near Raleigh–Durham in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Holder Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch on September 18, 2026.
What Halloween events near Raleigh–Durham are not scary at all for little kids?
Crossroads Corn Maze, Fall on the Farm at Pope Farms, Gross Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Halloween Boo Bash, Hill Ridge Farms Fall Festival, Holder Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch, and 6 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Which pumpkin patches near Raleigh–Durham are good for kids?
Crossroads Corn Maze, Fall on the Farm at Pope Farms, Gross Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Hill Ridge Farms Fall Festival, Holder Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch, Ken's Korny Corn Maze, and 2 more, all suggested for all ages.
Are there free kid-friendly Halloween events near Raleigh–Durham?
Yes: Halloween Boo Bash and HollyFest list free admission on the official site.
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