Oktoberfest at the Rec Room Southern Pines
When:    Friday, October 6th, 12:00pm-12:00 am
Where:  750 SW Broad Street, Southern Pines
The Rec Room is celebrating Oktoberfest ALL day with beer specials, games, and German food from  the new Pinewurst Food Truck. And a costume contest kicks off at 8pm complete with prizes! 

Farley Family Lights
When:    Tuesdays and Saturdays, October 6-31st   7:30pm- 9:30pm
Where:  95 Farley Rd, Cameron
With more than 6,000 synchronized lights and special effects-- this has been described not as a light show, but an experience!  Tune your radio to 92.7 and enjoy the lights from the comfort of your car, or venture out for a closer look and enjoy the show over the PA system.  This is a free event. 
(There is NO show if there is rain or other inclement weather.)

Southern Pines Autumnfest
When:    October 7th, 9am - 4pm
Where:  Downtown Park, Southern Pines
Head to Downtown Southern Pines for the 44th Annual Autumnfest. There will be
lots of vendors, live music & entertainment, the annual 5k, youth sprint races, and
fair food galore!  

White Hill Farms Fall Festival
When:    Saturday, October 7th, 9am-4pm
Where:  5020 S Plank Road, Cameron  
Enjoy a day on the farm! There will be antique tractors, petting zoo, kids activities, plowing demo, bluegrass music, food vendors, pick your own pumpkin, and more.  Admission is $10.00.  Kids under 2 are free.  Purchase your tickets HERE.

Oktoberfest / Pawtoberfest at Red's
When:    October 7th, 11am - 8pm
Where:  Red's Corner, Southern Pines
Enjoy a signature pint glass with an Oktoberfest beer and your choice of a Pretzel, an Oktoberfest cookie or a dog cookie for just $12. Kid tickets will be $8 and include a  root beer, a choice of a kids cookie or a dog cookie.  There will also be fun events throughout the day including:  costume contest (for people and paws), live music, vendors, and more! For every ticket sold, a donation will be made to Cared for Canines' #buidthebuilding fund. Purchase your tickets HERE. 
 
Father Vincent Capodanno H.S. Octoberfest
When:    Saturday, October 7th, 4:00pm-8:00 pm
Where:  4364 US HWY 1, Vass
Your family will love this outdoor event complete with games, bounce house,
food, and more!  Tickets are available HERE for a dinner plate that includes brats, sauerkraut, potato salad, roll, and bottled water.  You can also sign up for a 2-person corn hole tournament!
 
Fall Carnival at Dunrovin
When:    Friday, October 13th, 2:00pm-7:00pm
                    Saturday & Sunday, October 14th -15th,  12:00 pm-7:00pm
Where:  5456 US 1, Vass 
Kids will love the the Fall Carnival at Dunrovin Exotic Animal Sanctuary! Enjoy games, animal encounters, concessions, face painting, photo ops, and more!  All proceeds will support the care of the many furry friends at Dunrovin. 

Pumpkin Decorating Party
When:    Friday, October 13th, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Where:  My Gym Sandhills, 262A Pinehurst Avenue, Southern Pines
Kids ages 3-10 can enjoy an evening of games, spooky stories, pizza, and decorating pumpkins! Make sure to schedule your kiddo's time slot so you and your boo can have a night out! 

Layers of Fear Haunted Trail
When:    Friday & Saturday, October 13-14; 7-10pm
Where:  Campbell House Grounds, Southern Pines
From the moment you enter along a dark, winding road, surrounded by haunted grounds, you are fair game to each and every haunted creature. This event is open
to folks of all ages. There is a $5 entry fee.
 
Customer Appreciation Day at Karefree Produce
When:    Saturday, October 14th, 9am-3pm
Where:  4680 US HWY 15/501, Carthage 
Head down for a day full of fun for everyone! There will be games, a bounce house,
a special kid's area, craft vendors,  music,  and pumpkin carving/decorating for the kids. The holiday menu will be out and there will be  food for sampling!

Downtown Southern Pines Trick-or-Treating and Boofest
When:   Friday, October 20th, 5:00-9:00pm
Where:  Downtown Southern Pines
Ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat at the local downtown businesses in Southern Pines at 5 pm, then head to Downtown Park at 5:30 pm for Halloween-themed games, crafts, activities, and the best dog costume raffle. Stay afterward for the showing of Hotel Transylvania starting at 6:45 pm. All children must be accompanied by a guardian.
 
Fall-O-Ween
When:    Saturday, October 21st, 11am- 2pm
Where:  Malcolm Blue Farm
Grab the kiddos and head down to Malcolm Blue Farm for fun carnival games, inflatables, pony rides, a climbing wall, and more! There will be food vendors and yummy ice cream for you to enjoy. Costumes are encouraged. (no horror, gore, or
full face masks please.)This event is for children ages 15 and under. 
Admission: $5 for ages 2-15, all others free

Fall Festival Halloween Horse Camp
When:    Saturday, October 21st, 11:30am-Sunday, October 22nd, 2:30 pm
Where:  Refugio Farm Equestrian Center, 896 Yadkin Road, Southern Pines
Nothing says Halloween like 2 full days of face painting, bouncy houses, hay rides, haunted houses, trick or treating, relay races, food trucks, horse and pony rides, camp fires, and SO much more! Click here for more details and how to reserve your spot.

Meet and Treat
When:    Saturday, October 21st, 5-9pm
Where:  Twigg & Co., 206 N Sandhills Boulevard, Aberdeen 
Kids and adults are invited to wear your costumes for this fun shopping event.  Your favorite vendors will be handing out goodies. There will be $3 drinks, live music, and a costume contest! 

Fall Movie in Vass Park
When:    Saturday, October 21st, 7-9pm
Where:  Sandy Ramey Keith Memorial Park 
Bring a blanket, chair, and spooky attitude to Vass Park for a showing of Hocus Pocus!  This is a free showing for your family to enjoy. Popcorn will be provided!
 
Trick and Treat Trail Ride
When:   Sunday, October 22nd, 9am-3pm
Where:  Lyell's Meadow, 225 Mile Away Lane, Southern Pines
The Trick-and-Treat Trail Ride through The Walthour-Moss Foundation. This will be open to riders from 9am-3pm and carriages are welcome from 1pm-3pm.  Participants will love this marked trail decorated Halloween style!  Plan to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in Lyell's Meadow or purchase food at the on-site concession stand. Costumes are encouraged, but optional. You can purchase your ticket HERE.
 
The Festival D'Avion
When:  Friday , October 27th, 6:00pm-11:00pm,
                Saturday, October 28th, 10:00am-4:00 pm
Where:  Moore County Airport, 7825 Aviation Dr, Carthage
The Festival D’Avion offers a unique collection of special events/activities, displays/exhibits, entertainment and food and beverage options for the entire family to enjoy. Enjoy a classic car show, aircraft tours, skydiving, the Army Gold Knights Jump Team, 5k, concerts, NEW Costume Carnival fundraiser on Friday night, and more.  Click HERE for a full schedule of events.

Village of Pinehurst Oktoberfest
When:    Saturday, October 28th, 4pm-9pm
Where:  Tufts Memorial Park, Village of Pinehurst
Kick off a fun afternoon with Kinderfest from 4pm-6pm. This will feature a fun family festival with crafts and a Halloween costume show-off. Traditional Oktoberfest activities will follow with German music for all to enjoy. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the day. Outside beverages are not permitted. 

Spooky Stories with the Carthage Museum
When:    Sunday, October 29th, 2pm-5pm
Where:  Carthage Historical Committee & Museum
Join the Carthage Museum for an afternoon of spooky (and not-so-spooky) stories. They'll be in costume and they hope you will be, too! Challenge yourself to see if you can find all of the ghosts they have hidden.