Usher in spooky season with Halloween vendors, local breweries, a DJ, food trucks and plenty of Halloween activities. Purchase tickets online.

Run a half-marathon or a 5-miler through downtown Durham. Runners will start and finish at the American Tobacco Campus. Register online.

Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever with his favorite pals Minnie and Goofy, Ariel and the Puppy Dog Pals, but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can.

October 26, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; October 27, noon and 4 p.m.  The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has.

Take your furry friend for an afternoon of treats, music and animal-friendly vendors, or adopt one on-site from a local rescue shelter.

Take the family for a tail-wagging celebration for dogs and their humans, bringing the community together for a day of canine fun, festive activities and delicious treats. The event features dog.

Dress up in your Halloween best (costumes encouraged for the audience and performers) and get ready for the ultimate girls' night out! You'll bond like never before, laughing your heads.

November 1–2, 8–9, 14–16. Enjoy a nighttime lighting exhibition designed to showcase the internationally acclaimed garden, as well as food trucks, live music and roasted marshmallows. Visit the website for timed-entry.

November 6–17. The setting is a farmhouse in the American West, inhabited by a family who has enough to eat but not enough to satisfy the other hungers that bedevil.

Through December 8. Sculpture in the Garden unites the work of local artists with the native plant landscapes of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. This year’s show features over 80.

Enjoy horse and carriage rides, face painting, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and a tree lighting at 6 p.m. in the courtyard.

Gather your crew, share stories and indulge in comfort food with a seasonal twist. Relax, enjoy great food and connect with friends over a family-style feast in a laid-back, welcoming.