Duke Homestead’s Halloween Phantasmagoria takes place Friday, Oct. 25, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets required, $5 in advance at eventbrite .com, $10 at door.
Calling all dog fans, Barktoberfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, 3:30 to 6:30 rain or shine at Durham Central Park with a costume contest, canine food drive, 20+ pet vendors, pet adoptions info, photo booth, beer and food sales.
Festifall arts markets are Oct. 26, celebrating N.C. and Tar Heel Nation, and Nov. 2, Dia de les Muertos saluting the Latina community. Hours are 12-5 at 140 West Franklin, downtown Chapel Hill. Park below the building.
Carolina Tiger Rescue marks 50 years in Pittsboro Sat., Nov. 2, 5-9 p.m. at Havoc Brewing with food trucks, music, games, dancing.