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October Local Events 2024

Jacksonville, NC (Onslow County) and Surrounding Areas

**Events are added throughout the month so be sure to come back and see if anything’s been added!**


Onslow County Public Library Renaissance Faire

Immerse yourself in stories of knights and dragons, pirates, and princesses, or discovery the art of bookbinding. Enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, leather crafting, candle dipping, yarn spinning, or try your hand at calligraphy. Get up close with a live owl from Possumwood Acres and enjoy a performance by Jacksonville Performing Arts, featuring scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream!

When? Sunday, October 13th, from 1:00 PM – 4:000 PM

Location: Onslow County Public Library

58 Doris Ave E, Jacksonville, NC 28540


Onslow County Fair: Fireworks Night

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Onslow County Fair! Come out and enjoy local entertainment, rides, fair games, and all your fair food favorites! Local vendors and animals will also be present and end a fun filled day with fireworks on Thursday!

Regular admission: $7 per person
Children 4 and under: FREE
Adults 65 and above: FREE

When? Thursday, October 17th, from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Location: Onslow County Fairgrounds

146 Broadhurst Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546


Monster Bash

Celebrate Halloween with thrills, chills, and creativity for all ages! Unleash your inner artist with an exciting array of Halloween-themed crafts where you will be able to leave with at least three creations! Enjoy spooky refreshments, music, games, and more!

When? Saturday, October 19th, from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Location: Artworks Studio

228 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540


Monster Bash – Trunk or Treat

Come out to Onslow Pines Park for a spooktacular evening of games, music, and plenty of Halloween spirit at the Monster Bash Trunk or Treat! Bring your best costume and trick-or-treat through creatively decorated trunks! 

When? Saturday, October 26th, at 5:00 PM

Location: Onslow Pines Park

1250 Onslow Pines Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540


pOpsehlf Jacksonville NCs Trunk or treat

Welcome to pOpshelf’s 1st FREE Trunk or Treat. This is a family event! Dress up your trunk with the spookiest/cutest Halloween decor or just come out and grab some goodies! Try Taste of Vietnam and music, fun, and free gifts!

When? Thursday, October 31st, at 5:30 PM

Location: pOpshelf

550 Yopp Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540


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