Oktoberfest Celebration at the Growler
When:  Sept. 20th & 27th, Oct. 4th, 11:00am-10:00pm
Where:  Southern Pines Growler Co., 160 W New York Avenue
Come enjoy 5 German Biers on tap, American Fest Biers, food trucks serving brats, pretzels, and test your strength in a Stein holding contest. Prost!
 
Oktoberfest at The Buggy Factory
When:  Saturday, September 27th, 12:00pm-6:00pm
Where:  106 S Ray Street, Carthage
Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate Oktoberfest! They're serving up the best brews with live tunes, fun contests, and yummy food. 

Sandhills Scarecrow Stroll 
When:  October 2nd-31st, 7:00am-8:00pm
Where:  Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, 3245 Airport Rd, Pinehurst
Celebrate the fall season by strolling through the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens’ creative scarecrow collection. This stroll will consist of 10 scarecrows throughout the Gardens, each with a theme and name chosen by its creators.  Come on through to see the scarecrows amidst the beautiful seasonal changes and vote for your favorite! Make sure to pick up the specially made map and brochure for this event to find the scarecrows throughout the gardens and vote through the QR code. This event is free.
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Outdoor Movie in Vass
When:  Sunday, October 4th, 7:00-9:00pm
Where:  3600 US HWY 1N
Bring a blanket, chair, and spooky attitude to a showing of Hocus Pocus!  This is a free showing for your family to enjoy. 

Harvest Festival
When:  Sunday, October 5th,  1:00pm-4:00pm
Where:  West End UMC, 4015 Hwy 73, West End
You are invited to the Harvest Festival at West End UMC, to enjoy an afternoon of Food Demos, Bounce House,  Live Music, Garden Tours, and a free food box giveaway (while supplies last).

Fall Fest
When:  Sunday, October 5th,  3:30pm - 5:00pm
Where:  Pinehurst UMC, 4111 Airport Road, Pinehurst
Come join the fun with games, crafts, pumpkins, and more!

Spooktacular Lights
When:  Nightly during October, 6:30pm- 10:00pm
Where:  135 Fox Run Rd, Pinehurst 
Load up the family in the car and enjoy Spooktacular Lights, brought to you by the same family who puts on Holly Jolly Lights at Christmas time.  Tune your radio to98.9 and enjoy the lights & music from the comfort of your car.  It's fun and free!

Oktoberfest/ PAWtoberfest at Red's
When:  October 11th, 11:00am  
Where:  Red's Corner, Southern Pines
Put on your best lederhosen and enjoy German food trucks, fun Oktoberfest activities, and some fantastic festive beers on tap!

14th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
When:  October 11th, 11:00am until...
Where:  Railhouse Brewery, 105 E South Street, Aberdeen
Enjoy brats, food, music, and all the traditional Oktoberfest games! DJ at 1pm and The Simpletones will play live at 7pm. Sign up for games starts at noon and the contests start at 2pm. Games include:  Masskrugstemmen Stein/ Mug-Holding Contest,  Stein/ Mug Carrying Race ,  Pretzel Eating Contest,  and Hammerschlagen Nail-Driving Feats of Skill. 
 
Ashley Heights Baptist Church
When:  Saturday, October 11th, 12:00pm
Where: 10351 Aberdeen Rd, Aberdeen
Come have fun at a fall festival!! Hot dogs bouncy house, hay rides, carnival games and so much more!! You won’t want to miss this!

Oktoberfest Mini-Market
When:  October 12th, 11:00am-4:00pm  
Where:  Hatchet Brewing Company, Southern PinesEnjoy a taste of fall fun at Hatchet Brewing Co! Shop local vendors, feast on German food, sip your favorite craft beers, and enjoy music from Clark Bennett.
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Downtown Candy Crawl & Movie by the Lake
When:  Friday, October 17th, 4:00pm-6:00 pm
Where:  Downtown Aberdeen
Explore participating downtown businesses from 4-6pm for delicious treats and special surprises. This sweet event is perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves a good candy haul! After, head over to Aberdeen Lake Park for the 7pm showing of "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice."

Frights & Pints: Smile
When:  October 24th, 5:30pm
Where:  Aberdeen Lake Park
Adults can enjoy Frights & Pints movie night with yard games and brews. Good for a date night out or a night away from the kiddos. Yard games, beer, and concessions will be out before the movie begins. Don’t forget your lawn chairs or blankets! Rain date will be the same time, the following day.

Pumpkin Decorating Party*
When:  Friday, October 24th, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Where:  My Gym Sandhills, 1343 N Sandhills Blvd, Aberdeen 
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! 

Southern Pines Autumnfest
When:  October 24th, 9:00am-4:30pm
Where:  Downtown Southern Pines Park
Head to Downtown Southern Pines for the 45th Annual Autumnfest. There will be lots of vendors, live music & entertainment, the annual 5k, youth sprint races, and fair food galore!  
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Downtown Southern Pines Trick-or-Treating and Boofest 
When:  Friday, October 24th, 5:00pm-7:30pm
Where:  Downtown Southern Pines
Ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat at the local downtown businesses in Southern Pines at 5pm, then head to Downtown Park at 5:30pm for Halloween-themed games, crafts, activities, the best dog costume raffle, and magic show from 7-7:30pm.  All children must be accompanied by a guardian.
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Fall-O-Ween
When:  Saturday, October 25th, 11:00am- 2:00pm
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/treat vendors on site. Costumes are encouraged. This event is for children ages 15 and under. Admission: $5 for ages 2-15, all others free.
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The Bewitching Bazaar
When:  Saturday, October 25th, 2:00-6:00pm
Where:  Made & Found, 206 N Sandhills Boulevard, Aberdeen
 This spooktacular artisan market is brewing with handmade magic, eerie treasures, and wickedly good deals. Family fun will include free face painting, trick-or-treating, and a costume contest at 5pm.

Village of Pinehurst Oktoberfest
When:  Saturday, October 25th, 4:00pm-9:00pm
Where:  Tufts Memorial Park, Village of Pinehurst
Kick off a fun afternoon with Kinderfest from 4:00pm-6:00pm. 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; however, outside picnic baskets are allowed. 
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WMF Trick and Treat Trail Ride
When:  Sunday, October 26th, 9:00am-4:00pm
Where:  Lyell's Meadow, 225 Mile Away Lane, Southern Pines
Dig out your horse paint and monster masks and join us for a Trick-and-Treat Trail Ride through The Walthour-Moss Foundation. Gallop like a ghoul, trot along like Ichabod Crane, or walk and wander. There will be no time limit. Costumes are optional. Entry fee: $30 per adult and $20 per child through October 21. Registration accepted day of $40 per adult and $25 per child.
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Spooky Stories with the Carthage Museum
When:  Sunday, October 26th, 2:00pm-5:00pm
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.

Trick-or Treat at Maison & MCL Realty
When: Friday, October 31st, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: 160 N Ashe St. Southern Pines
Bring the kids to Maison Realty Group for a safe and spooky night of Halloween Fun!  Join them for trick-or-treating, candy, and lots of smiles. Costumes are encouraged – the sillier, spookier, or sweeter the better! 

Fall Festival 
When:  Friday, October 31st, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where:  Red Branch Baptist Church, 1748 Old River Rd, Carthage
Come take part in a fun night of games, food, and a trunk-or-treat with lots of candy!

Haunted House Dance Party
When: Friday, October 31st, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Where:  Carolina DanceWorks, 716 SW Broad St. Southern Pines
Enjoy a spooky night on the dancefloor at Carolina DanceWorks! Dress to impress and enter the costume contest, there will be a wine bar, and Miss Debbie's devilish delicacies to enjoy.  Adults: $25.00, Kids: $15.00. RSVP at: 910.725.1846

Spooky Halloween Costume Party
When:  Friday, October 31st, 7:00pm 
Where:  Railhouse Brewery, 105 E South St, Aberdeen
It’s time to get spooky! Get ready for a night full of costumes, live music, and Halloween fun. Prizes for best couple, women, men, and kids costumes. The Grey Abbey Band starts playing at 7pm. Costumes encouraged, tricks allowed, and treats guaranteed.  

3rd Annual Fall Fest 
When:  Saturday, November 1st, 10:00am-4:00 pm
Where:  Nomad Jax and Gulley's Garden Center, 455 SE Broad StreetEnjoy a day of family fun with something for everyone! You'll find a petting zoo, local vendors, live music, locally brewed beer, face painting, craft, a scavenger hunt, and more!