State Fair

There’s still time to experience “A Whole Lotta Happy” at this year’s state fair. The fair runs through Oct. 25, so head on over to the fairgrounds to enjoy fun for the whole family, including midway rides and games, Kiddieland Fun Park and plenty of exhibits. And don’t forget to enjoy fair staples like funnel cake, turkey legs and the newest addition to the menu – chocolate covered bacon. For more information on the State Fair, including a daily calendar, ticketing and parking information visit www.ncstatefair.org.

House of Horrors

Come on out to the 4th Annual House of Horrors! There’s still plenty of time to get scared, with haunted house dates on Oct. 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31. The house will run from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night. The House of Horrors is located on Hwy 42 East, on the right, approximately 1/2 mile past the Old Stage Road intersection. There is a large sign at the entrance drive. We are convenient to Clayton, Garner, Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina, and Angier. Adults are $10, kids 12 and under are $5.

Reins from Above Fallabration

RFA will be hosting its 3rd annual Fallabration on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. There will be BBQ for $7, wagon rides, kids games, a DJ, face painting and a yard sale. Come out and have some family fun! Reins from Above is located at 12160 Hwy42 East, Kenly, NC. All proceeds benefit special needs children. For more information call 938-1556 or e-mail reinsfromabove@hotmail.com

Smith’s Nursery Fall Festival

The first annual Smith's Nursery Fall Festival is a community supported event. It will be a day of food and fun for the entire family. Hayrides and Pumpkin Picking will be available all day as well as the millet maze, hiking trails, goat walk, and fishing ponds. Music will be provided throughout the day by Drifting River Bluegrass Band and New Heritage: Country, Folk and Old Time Rock & Roll. The kids will love the Pumpkin Patch Tales: Frightfully Funny Stories by Claire Ramsey, followed by a Costume Contest for all ages (adults welcome)! The entire family can participate in the Team Relay Races and Pumpkin Carving Contests (bring your pre-carved pumpkins). Other activities will include face painting, a fire truck demonstration, pumpkin painting, and much more! The cost is $5 per person.

Ghost Walk

The fifth annual Ghost Walk through Smithfield's Riverside Cemetery is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Small groups will be guided through the cemetery grounds where they will encounter re-enactors portraying notable persons buried thereabouts over the past two centuries. The tours begin at the corner of South Second and Church streets near St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students in grades K-12 (no charge for preschoolers). No tickets are sold in advance as guided tours are offered first-come first-served until everyone is accommodated. For more information visit www.johnstonnc.com/heritage.

Fall Fest

The public is invited to shop for gifts and other items at Fall Fest, a crafts fair sponsored annually by Johnston Health at the Johnston Medical Mall in Smithfield. The free event takes place from 11:30 a.m. till 3 p.m. on Oct. 30 in the main hallway of the mall. For more information, call Kim Thompson at 938-7736.



GCCC Trunk or Treat

The Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Cleveland Fire Department will be hosting the 1st Annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 30 from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. located on Cleveland Road across from the JCC Campus. Cleveland Fire Department will be serving hot dogs donated by Carolina Packers. For more information and to participate as a “trunk” contact Marlene @ 919-773-8448 or email: info@greaterclevelandchamber.com

Goblins in the Park

Celebrate Halloween at Lake Benson Park with this free fall event! There will be crafts, carnival games with prizes, hay rides, a haunted trail and costume contest. The costume contest will begin at 7 p.m. sharp! Age groups are as follows: 2 & under, 3-5, 6-9, 10-18. In case of rain, goodie bags will be given out under the large shelter between 6 and 7 p.m. For more information about this event, visit www.GarnerParks.org.

Trick or Treat at Carolina Outlets

Costumed children (12 and under) escorted by an adult are invited to trick-or-treat at participating stores at Carolina Premium Outlets on Oct. 31. Look for the pumpkin sign in the window of participating stores from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Clayton Fear Farm

This year’s farm features seven scary haunted attractions including several haunted houses. Mess your underwear again this year in the Farm House, the Slaughterhouse, the Black Hole, Fear Forest Haunted Hay Ride, Phear Academy, and new this year - Seymour's House of Dreams, a fantastic 3D haunted house- the Triangle's ONLY 3D haunted house. Follow it all up with A Walk in the Dark. Back by popular demand - North Carolina's largest known corn maze with a "green" design for 2009!

Clayton Fear Farm is located at 1620 Loop Road in Clayton.

Visit claytonfearfarm.com for ticketing information, park hours and more.

Four Oaks Oaktober Fest

Four Oaks Oaktober Fest 2009 will be held Oct. 31 beginning at 6 a.m. with a town wide yard sale. There will be live entertainment, rides, games, contests, a car and tractor show, and many food and craft vendors. Come out for a fun filled day! The event will be held in downtown Four Oaks.

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat in the McGee’s Crossroads community at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Oct. 31 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Come out for candy, games, and safe Halloween fun.

Fall-oween Festival

From 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, Higher Heights Church of God in Clayton will have a Fall-oween Festival for kids of all ages. There will be a jumping gym, face painting, cake walks, and refreshments. For more information, call 553-7370.

Maze Days

Lazy O Farm Maze Days will be accepting visitors through Oct. 31 for farm education, as well as a hayride, pumpkins and farm animals. A picnic area is also available. Lazy O Farm is located at 3583 Packing Plant Rd. in Smithfield. Call 934-1132 for prices and an appointment.

Fall Heritage Day

The Tobacco Farm Life Museum will have Fall Heritage Day on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be living history demonstrations, heritage arts, children's games, antique cars and tractors, and much more. The museum is located off Highway 301 in Kenly and exit 107 off I-95. For more information, call 284-3431.

There will be a Holiday Shopping Spree at the Johnston Medical Mall sponsored by the Smithfield Junior Woman's Club, on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be vendors, live entertainment, and Santa will be available for pictures from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Fall Fruit & Nut Tree Sale will be held now through Friday, Nov. 13 at the Johnston County Cooperative Extension Service. Plants will be available for pick up on Friday, Dec. 11 between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pecan trees will be ready for pick up on Friday, Jan. 29. Available for purchase will be: apples, peaches, pears, blueberries, figs, muscadines, and pecans. For more information and prices, call 919-989-5380.

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