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October 17th, 2026 | 4pm-11pm
Join The MAKRS Society for our 5th annual Halloween Festival at Durham Central Park!
Our Halloween Festival features Halloween performances, live DJ’s, breweries, food trucks, performances, activities and more!
Market Address:
501 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
Tickets
Ticket prices will be lowered to $5/kid and $10/adult this year!
Cool People. Cool Stuff.
The Food and Drinks
No good festival skimps on the the food and drinks. We have selected some of the best food trucks, bakeries, desserts and drink vendors in the area!
10-15 local food trucks
5-6 local breweries/cideries
Domestic beer and wine
Tito’s Signature cocktails
And more food vendors!
The Performances
What’s a Halloween Festival without awesome performances? Dakota Fox Entertainment will be providing many performances throughout the night.
Aerialists
Magicians
Fire & LED performers
Juggler
Roaming Stilt Walkers
The Music
2026 will feature DJ K Stones keeping the party alive all night!
The Experience
Get ready for the ultimate Halloween experience
Lasers and fog
Stilt Walkers
Tarot Card Readers
Kids costume contest and adult costume contest
2026 look-alike contest: Pitbull!
Kids Zone
This year’s kid zone will be produced by Joy Worthy Co.
Harry Potter theme with crafts, activities and Harry Potter characters.
DIY Slime Bar
Face painters and balloon twister
Savvy Scales Reptile Show: Creatures of the Night: Separating Fact from Fiction
Ticket prices will be lowered to $5/kid and $10/adult this year!
Schedule
2026 COMING SOON
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On the main stage
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Side Stage
chase & blow bubbles with real live mermaid
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Kids zone/Side Stage
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Kids zone/Side Stage
animals, crowns, and more twisted live by a balloon artist
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On the main stage
1st Band
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On the main stage
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Main Stage
1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes
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On the main stage
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Roaming
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Main Stage
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
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Main Stage
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Main Stage
2nd band
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Side Stage
LED, Juggler and Fire Performers
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Main Stage
Headliner Band
Thank you to our sponsors!
Support our non-profit partner!
A percentage of proceeds from alcohol sales will go to Durham Central Park!
Ticket prices will be lowered to $5/kid and $10/adult this year!
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Durham has plenty of parking decks and lots to choose from.
The closest lot to the park is the Hunt/Foster St parking lot. This lot is open to the public on Sundays. Address: 400 Foster St. Durham, NC 27701
Street parking is available along Foster Street, Hunt Street, Rigsbee Street, Roney Street and Corporation. Evening and weekend parking is available in the lots surrounding the park. The Durham Centre Deck at 300 Morgan Street is two blocks away.
Morris Street deck rates are:
-$2 hourly, $14 Max
-after 5pm, $5 Max
Weekend rate is $5 max
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Due to a large crowd and loud music, we ask that you keep your furry friends at home.