A family-friendly Halloween market with a costume contest, parade, spooky crafts, magic, pumpkin decorating, and vendor goods, part of the Wonderstruck Children's Festival.
Spellbound comes to Mordecai Historic Park on Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM to 2 PM. It's a family-friendly Halloween market run by Paper & Stars Studio as part of their Wonderstruck Children's Festival, presented in partnership with Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources. The whole thing leans into spooky fun rather than frights, so it's the kind of Halloween outing that works for kids and adults together.
There's a lot to do across the morning and early afternoon. You'll find a costume contest and parade, spooky crafts, magic and fortune-telling, and pumpkin decorating to take home. There are handmade goods from vendors, mysterious creatures to meet, stage performances and inflatables. It's a full day of activities rather than a single show, so you can drift between the different stations at your own pace.
One thing to keep in mind is the family-oriented code the organizers stick to: no horror, gore, weapons or full-face masks are allowed. It's a good rule of thumb for how to approach your costumes—think whimsical and spooky rather than scary. If you're bringing kids, that's exactly the vibe you can expect.
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Admission is free, and registration isn't required to attend, though they do recommend it if you want to secure your spot. You'll find the event at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC 27604, on Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
