Anyone in the triangle know of any good haunted houses in the area that’s hires scare actors?

I’ve seen lists online, but many were closed last year and would love to hear if any of them are actually good/scary

#Durham #Raleigh #ChapelHill #Carrboro #Mebane #Efland #NorthCarolina #Horror #HauntedHouses #GetFediHired

The Triangle Events Guide Monday November 10th Edition

Your all-day, all-fun roundup of things to do around the Triangle!

From Cary to Carrboro, Durham to Downtown Raleigh — explore free activities, family fun, food deals, and local happenings. Bookmark this daily guide from DoRaleigh.com to plan your perfect Monday.

🌟 All-Day Highlights

🛼 Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square at Fenton

📍 Fenton, Cary | 💸 $3 Off Admission | ⏰ All Day

Roll into the week with savings! Enjoy $3 off admission at Skate the Square. Bring your friends, grab your skates, and glide through the day at Cary’s coolest pop-up rink.

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🎅 Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops’ Santa’s Wonderland

📍 Multiple Locations | 💸 FREE | ⏰ All Day

Santa’s Wonderland is back! Stop by Bass Pro Shops for a free Santa photo, holiday crafts, and festive fun for all ages. Reservations recommended for photo times.

🥞 Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast

📍 Denny’s (participating locations) | 💸 FREE | ⏰ All Day

Rewards members enjoy a free Original Grand Slam at Denny’s! Sign up online, grab your breakfast favorites, and start Monday deliciously.

🪖 Military Appreciation Week at the NC Zoo

📍 North Carolina Zoo | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Active duty, reserve, veteran, and retired military members receive free admission plus a guest all week long. Explore wildlife, conservation exhibits, and more in Asheboro.

🧩 Morning & Midday Fun

🧩 Drop-in Puzzling & Puzzle Swap

📍 Downtown Cary Park | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Love puzzles? Bring one, swap one, or just relax with a challenge at Downtown Cary Park’s casual puzzle lounge.

👶 Total Tot Time: Free Play for Kids

📍 W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Little ones (up to age 5) can climb, play, and explore in this fun, safe environment for early learners.

🇺🇸 14th Annual Veterans Day Recognition & Celebration

📍 Durham County Social Services Building | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 11:00 a.m.

Honor those who served at Durham’s annual Veterans Day Recognition Program, featuring special guests, live music, and community fellowship.

🍗 Chicken Hut Community Meal Giveaway

📍 The Chicken Hut, Durham | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

400 pre-packaged meals will be distributed to community members facing food insecurity. First come, first served — one of Durham’s most heartwarming local traditions.

🍻 Afternoon & Evening Events

🏈 Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party

📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 3:00–7:00 p.m.

Catch the game with fellow fans at one of Raleigh’s favorite breweries. Enjoy craft beer, good vibes, and plenty of screen time.

🎲 Children’s Bingo

📍 Downtown Cary Park | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.

A family-friendly bingo session full of laughter, small prizes, and snacks. Great way to end the school day!

🍗 Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ Wings

📍 Durham Beer Garden | 💸 $0.75 each | ⏰ 5:00–10:00 p.m.

Grab your crew for Monday Wing Night — dine-in only, with drink specials and a full menu available.

🌙 Nightlife & Creative Meetups

🎤 Open Mic Night

📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 6:00–11:00 p.m.

Take the stage or cheer on local talent at Carrboro’s longest-running open mic series.

📚 Raleigh Brewing’s Smut Book Club

📍 Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Sip craft brews and discuss romance reads in a welcoming, no-judgment space.

😂 Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show

📍 Flying Saucer, Raleigh | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Laugh the night away with local comedians and surprise guests — perfect after-work entertainment.

🎨 Adult Coloring Night

📍 KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Unwind with brews and creativity at this laid-back art night.

🎲 Game Night

📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Board games, group laughs, and craft beer — your Monday social fix in the Warehouse District.

♟️ Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

📍 Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 7:00–11:00 p.m.

Play classics or new finds over mead and cider with fellow board-game lovers.

🕹️ Air Hockey Tournament

📍 Boxcar Bar & Arcade, Raleigh | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 8:00–10:00 p.m.

Show off your reflexes and score bragging rights in this weekly arcade showdown.

🎙️ Carrboro Open Mic at Speakeasy

📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 8:00 p.m.–Midnight

Wrap up the night with live performances and creative energy — an open mic that keeps Carrboro’s artistic spirit alive.

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I get to go vote for myself tomorrow, Thursday the 23rd of October, at the Drakeford Library Complex multipurpose room. Come out and vote! 🗳️🇺🇸

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Earlier this morning a gang of paramilitaries was observed in the Food Lion parking lot in #carrboro . They're gone now but everyone in Orange County and surrounding areas should be watchful.

Does anyone recognize their emblems?

Triangle Event Guide Monday and Tuesday Edition – July 21–22nd

By DoRaleigh.com

Looking to make the most of your Monday and Tuesday in the Triangle? Whether you’re into outdoor adventures, live music, creative escapes, or free community resources—there’s something for everyone. Here’s your full guide to two packed days of fun, free, and local events across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Cary, Apex, and beyond.

Monday, July 21, 2025

☀️ Daytime Delight

Little Explorers – Nature Program ⏰ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | 📍 Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh | 💸 FREE Bring the kids and explore Raleigh’s most scenic park with hands-on nature learning.

🎤 Evening Adventures

Open Mic Night ⏰ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm | 📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro | 💸 FREE Sing, strum, or simply sip—local talent takes the stage in this creative, low-key setting. Cornhole Tournament ⏰ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | 📍 Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh | 💸 FREE Toss, cheer, and grab a brew at one of the city’s most beloved local breweries. Disc Golf Putting League ⏰ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | 📍 The Glass Jug Beer Lab, RTP | 💸 $6 Think darts meets frisbee. Fun, active, and beginner-friendly! Adult Coloring Night ⏰ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 📍 KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary | 💸 FREE Zen out with coloring books, craft beer, and good conversation. Carrboro Open Mic at Speakeasy ⏰ 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm | 📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro | 💸 FREE Another round of musical magic—Carrboro stays lit with talent into the night. Monday Karaoke Night ⏰ 8:00 pm | 📍 Raleigh Beer Garden | 💸 FREE Belt your heart out at one of Raleigh’s most iconic beer destinations. Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show ⏰ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm | 📍 Flying Saucer, Raleigh | 💸 FREE Need a laugh? Local comedians bring the absurd and the hilarious to close out your Monday.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Morning & Midday Must-Dos

Free Food Giveaway ⏰ 9:00 am – 11:00 am | 📍 Saint Augustine University Athletic Complex, Raleigh | 💸 FREE Drive-through food distribution by the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC. Free Summer Movies: The Wild Robot & Sonic 3 ⏰ 9:30 am | 📍 Marquee Cinemas Wakefield 12 | 💸 FREE Cool down with a double dose of animated fun. Despicable Me 2 – Kids’ Movie ⏰ 10:00 am | 📍 Triangle Cinemas @ Six Forks | 💸 FREE Gru is back! A great family outing option. Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll ⏰ 10:30 am | 📍 Durham Central Park | 💸 FREE Whimsical storytelling magic for little ones in the heart of Durham. Free Yoga @ Frontier RTP ⏰ 12:00 pm | 📍 The Frontier, RTP | 💸 FREE De-stress, stretch, and recharge with this all-levels outdoor session. Incredible Science + Window on Animal Health ⏰ 1:30 pm | 📍 NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh | 💸 FREE Hands-on STEM fun for the whole family, plus a deep dive into animal health research. Pet Photo Day ⏰ 3:00 pm | 📍 Passmore Center, Hillsborough | 💸 FREE Smile with your furry friend! Free pet portraits for all ages.

Tuesday Night Energy: Music, Art & More

Book Club: Home is Where the Bodies Are ⏰ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | 📍 Southern Peak Brewery, Apex | 💸 FREE Murder mystery meets hops—join the literary fun with a cold one. Adult Coloring Night ⏰ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | 📍 Hi-Wire Brewing, Durham | 💸 FREE More creativity, more beer, more zen. Bond Brothers Run Club ⏰ 6:00 pm | 📍 Cary | 💸 FREE Casual 5K, great company, and beers afterward. Free Yoga in Durham Central Park ⏰ 6:00 pm | 📍 Durham Central Park | 💸 FREE Breathe deep under the open sky. Art Night at Hair Undone ⏰ 6:00 pm | 📍 Wake Forest | 💸 FREE Local artists, live demos, and inspiration galore. Board Game Night ⏰ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | 📍 Bearded Bee Brewing, Wendell | 💸 FREE Ditch the screen and roll some dice with new friends. Craft & Draft Tuesdays ⏰ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | 📍 Crank Arm Brewing, Raleigh | 💸 FREE Hands-on DIY meets local brews—what’s not to love? Beer & Banjos (Raleigh & Carrboro Editions) ⏰ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | 📍 Bowstring Pizza & Speakeasy | 💸 FREE Two towns. Two banjo-fueled music nights. Pure bluegrass bliss. Live Music: Just Us ⏰ 6:30 pm | 📍 Local 919, Raleigh | 💸 FREE Chill vibes and great tunes in downtown Raleigh. Square Dance Open House ⏰ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | 📍 St. James UMC, Raleigh | 💸 FREE No experience needed—just bring your energy and swing your partner. Music Bingo ⏰ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 📍 Gizmo Brew Works, Durham | 💸 FREE Tap your foot, guess the tune, win fun prizes. Barrelhouse Blues: Jook Joint Review ⏰ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | 📍 Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, Durham | 💸 FREE Classic blues meets local soul in an unforgettable music revue. Ruckus Open Mic w/ Brian Jones ⏰ 7:00 pm | 📍 Mission Valley, Raleigh | 💸 FREE Fresh voices, fresh pizza—need we say more? Open Mic @ Yonder ⏰ 7:30 pm – 10:30 am | 📍 Hillsborough | 💸 FREE (Yes, it really goes all night.) Backyard Bar Comedy Night ⏰ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm | 📍 Apex | 💸 FREE Grab a patio seat and laugh the evening away. Open Mic w/ Live Band ⏰ 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm | 📍 Slims, Raleigh | 💸 FREE Not your typical open mic—jam with a full band behind you. A Good Time: Stand-Up Comedy ⏰ 9:00 pm | 📍 Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary | 💸 FREE Big laughs, small brewery, 100% fun.

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