This story first appeared in CityView magazine’s October 2026 edition.
Mark your calendars! Here are the top 37 events in Fayetteville and Cumberland County this month.
Visit our calendar of events for more activities, additional information, and to post your event on our website. Events are subject to change. Check before attending.
October 1–4
USTA North Carolina Singles State Championships
Various tennis facilities in Cumberland and Moore counties
Fayetteville and surrounding area
nctennis.com
October 1–11
Macbeth
1897 Poe House at the Museum of the Cape Fear
801 Arsenal Ave.
sweetteashakespeare.com
October 3
Fayetteville Freedom Run: Money Box 5K
Fayetteville Technical Community College
2201 Hull Road
moneyboxacademy.org
Meat Masters: Award-Winning BBQ Ribs with Bobby Brinson
Lori’s Ace Home & Hardware
2800 Raeford Road
loris-ace.com
October 4
Healthy Kids Running Series—Week 1
E. Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School
4665 Lakewood Drive
runsignup.com
First Friday on Main
Main Street, Spring Lake
townofspringlake.com
October 7
They’re Here! Poltergeist Interactive Movie Experience
Spring Lake Community Library
101 Laketree Blvd., Spring Lake
cumberland.librarycalendar.com
October 10
Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library, Inc.
50th Anniversary Renaissance Faire
North Regional Library
855 McArthur Road, Fayetteville
cumberland.librarycalendar.com
Dogwood Nights: Street Dance Series
Oktoberfest Street Party
Downtown Fayetteville
thedogwoodfestival.com
Bombshell Bash Halloween Variety Show
North South Brewing Company
304 Williams St.
eventbrite.com
October 11
Healthy Kids Running Series—Week 2
E. Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School
4665 Lakewood Drive
runsignup.com
October 13
Candidates Forum
FTCC
2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville
faybiz.com
October 16–17
Methodist University Homecoming 2026
Methodist University
5400 Ramsey St.
methodist.edu
October 17
FSU vs. Elizabeth City State (Homecoming)
Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium
1200 Murchison Road
fsubroncos.com
Deerfly Trail Race
Carvers Creek State Park—Sandhills Access
995 McCloskey Road
runsignup.com
The Fall Showcase 2026
Segra Stadium
460 Hay St.
fallshowcase.live
Fayetteville Marksmen Opening Night
Crown Coliseum
1960 Coliseum Drive
marksmenhockey.com
Haunted Trail
Beckwith Lodge
1500 Howell St., Fort Bragg
bragg.armymwr.com
October 18
Healthy Kids Running Series–Week 3
E. Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School
4665 Lakewood Drive
runsignup.com
Future Fair: Free College Application Week
Cumberland County Public Library
Specific branch/address to be verified
cumberland.librarycalendar.com
October 21
S.T.E.A.M. at Throckmorton Library
Throckmorton Library
R. Miller St., Fort Bragg
bragg.armymwr.com
October 22
Greater Carolina Oyster Roast
Segra Stadium
460 Hay St., Fayetteville
faybiz.com
October 22–25
Halloween at the BOOtanical Garden 2026
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
capefearbg.org
October 23
October 4th Friday: District Fall Fest
Cool Spring Downtown District
Downtown Fayetteville
visitdowntownfayetteville.com
Facets: Rotating Exhibition Opening Reception
Fayetteville Regional Airport
400 Airport Road
wearethearts.com
October 24
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
Cameo Art House Theatre
225 Hay St.
fayettevillesymphony.org
October 25
Healthy Kids Running Series – Week 4
E. Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School
4665 Lakewood Drive
runsignup.com
October 29
Fayetteville Marksmen: Haunted Hockey
Crown Coliseum
1960 Coliseum Drive
marksmenhockey.com
October 30
The Vampire Ball of NC
Cameo Art House Theatre
225 Hay St.
cameoarthouse.com
Halloween Spooktacular
Headquarters Library
300 Maiden Lane
cumberland.librarycalendar.com
October 31
Fayetteville Fan Fest: FanQuest Day
SkyView on Hay
121 Hay St.
distinctlyfayettevillenc.com
Bookish Speed Friending: Horror Edition
Throckmorton Library
R. Miller St., Fort Bragg
bragg.armymwr.com
Fayetteville Pride Murder Mystery Gala
The Arts Council
214 Burgess Street, Fayetteville
fayettevillepride.org
FSU vs. Bowie State (Senior Day)
Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium
1200 Murchison Road
fsubroncos.com
Methodist University vs. Belhaven University
Monarch Stadium, Methodist University
5400 Ramsey St.
mumonarchs.com
Halloween in the District: Trick or Treat & Costume Contest
Downtown Fayetteville
visitdowntownfayetteville.com
The Vendor Loft: Halloween Event
Hope Mills
5270 Trade St.
