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Painting of a playground and trees on a wide green lawn.

Reels on the River: Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus screens free at the Neuse River Amphitheater; bring a blanket.

WHO Everyone

WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 7 PM

WhereNeuse River Amphitheater, 150 S Front St, Smithfield

CostSee organizer website for details

Painting of rows of folding chairs and bookshelves in a sunny room.

A Court of Splintered Harmony Midnight Release Party (Once Upon A Crime)

Once Upon A Crime hands out the new ACOTAR book at midnight.

WHO Everyone

WhenMon Oct 26 – Tue Oct 27, 2026 · Mon 11:55 PM – Tue 12:30 AM

WhereOnce Upon A Crime, 230 E Market Street, Smithfield

CostSee organizer website for details

Painting of a piano, upright bass and drums beside candlelit tables.

Live Music on South 3rd Street: BC Big Band

The BC Big Band plays a free concert on the Courthouse lawn.

WHO Everyone

WhenTue Oct 27, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM

WhereJohnston County Courthouse lawn, S 3rd St (Courthouse lawn), Smithfield

CostFree

A modern community building beside a walkway

JCC Trunk or Treat

JCC's student government hosts a trunk-or-treat with games and activities, open to everyone.

WHO Everyone

WhenWed Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM

WhereJohnston Community College (Smith & Health Buildings parking lot), 245 College Road, Smithfield

CostSee organizer website for details

Photo: Johnston Community College via events.johnstoncc.edu

Painting of a foggy old town square with a gazebo.

Downtown Smithfield Historical Ghost Walk

The Johnston County Heritage Center's 22nd Ghost Walk leads guided tours through historic Riverside Cemetery, where six figures from Smithfield's past come back to life.

WHO Everyone

WhenThu Oct 29, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM

WhereRiverside Cemetery (meet at Second & Church Streets beside St. Paul’s Episcopal Church), 218 S Second St, Smithfield

CostSee organizer website for details

Families in costumes walking a street lined with lit vendor stalls at dusk.

Smithfield Boo Bash

Halloween games, food, crafts and a costume contest for kids 3 to 13 at Sarah Yard Community Center.

WHO Family

WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · 4:30–6:30 PM

WhereSarah Yard Community Center, 909 E Lee St, Smithfield

CostFree

Painting of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins at dusk.

Smithfield Community Park Trunk or Treat

Smithfield Parks & Recreation's trunk-or-treat at Community Park.

WHO Everyone

WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM

WhereSmithfield Community Park, 600 Booker Dairy Rd, Smithfield

CostSee organizer website for details

An empty white band shell in a sunny park with a drum kit on stage and rows of empty benches.

Fall Fridays on Front Street: Soule & The Superband

Soule & The Superband play a free Fall Fridays concert on the river.

WHO Everyone

WhenFri Nov 6, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours

WhereNeuse River Amphitheater, 150 S Front St, Smithfield

CostFree

Painting of a stone building with a patio overlooking vineyards.

Fall Wine Walk

Sip 18 wines on a stroll through downtown Smithfield, with a stargazing demo from the NC Astronomy Club.

WHO Everyone

WhenFri Nov 6, 2026 · 5–8 PM

WhereDowntown Smithfield, 200 S Front St, Smithfield

Cost$25

Painting of drums and amplifiers on a stage against a brick wall.

We Are Messengers with Allison Eide: Halfway Home Tour

We Are Messengers bring the Halfway Home Tour to JCC, with Allison Eide.

WHO Everyone

WhenFri Nov 6, 2026 · 7 PM

WherePaul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, 269 College Rd, Smithfield

CostSee organizer website for details

A man stands beside a classic car at a car show

CARSTAR Cruise-In & Poker Run

A cruise-in and poker run at CARSTAR on Brogden Road.

WHO Everyone

WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · 1:00–5:00 PM

WhereCARSTAR (Brogden Road), 1195 Brogden Road, Smithfield

CostSee organizer website for details

Photo: Southland Car Club via southlandcarclub.com

An empty ballroom stage with drums, guitars, amps and keyboard under a mirror ball and colored party lights.

Covered In Jam at Raleigh Brewing JoCo

Covered In Jam play rock, funk and soul covers at Raleigh Brewing JoCo.

WHO Everyone

WhenFri Nov 20, 2026 · 7–10 PM

WhereRaleigh Brewing JoCo, 3174 US Hwy 70 W, Smithfield

CostSee organizer website for details

Painting of an inflatable arch and canopy on a park road in autumn.

Gobble Waddle 5K & 10K

Johnston Health's 18th Gobble Waddle 5K and 10K welcomes strollers and leashed dogs.

WHO Everyone

WhenSat Nov 21, 2026 · 9 AM–1 PM

WhereSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 218 S Second St, Smithfield

CostSee organizer website for details

13 Festival Gazette North Carolina Research Triangle Smithfield

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