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Oct 1-3 Highland Games Don a kilt, toss a caber or go simply to enjoy the Scottish dancing, food, bagpipes and competitions at Scotland County’s annual Highland Games at the John Blue Home and Historical Complex. Adult tickets are $8 each and tickets for children ages 2 - 12 are $2. www.schgnc.org
Oct. 2-3 & 9-10 Parade of Homes If you’ve always wondered what some of Fayetteville’s finest homes look like on the inside, look no further than the Fayetteville Home Builders Association’s annual Parade of Homes, two weekends when dozens of residences go on display. Information: 910.826.0648 or www.fayhba.org
Oct. 2 Blue Jean Ball Pull out your denim for the annual Blue Jean Ball and Chair-ity Auction. Highlights include a silent auction featuring hand-painted chairs plus other items decorated by local artists. Information: 910.486.9700 or www.childadvocacycenter.com
Oct. 3 Heritage Festival The Cape Fear Botanical Garden rewinds the clock for a celebration of life, 19th century style. Information: 910.486.0221 or www.capefearbg.org
Oct. 6 NBA Classic The NBA comes to Fayetteville with the Charlotte Bobcats and the Oklahoma City Thunder, featuring Fayetteville’s own Eric Maynor. Information: 910.483.4100
Oct. 9 Jazz on the River Some of the best jazz can be heard every fall at Campbellton Landing. This year’s lineup includes Art Sherrod, Oli Silk, David Wells and Matt Marshak. Information: 910.672.1381, 910.672.2650 or www.wfss.org
Oct.14-16, 21-23 Historic Hauntings This haunted hayride gives you a glimpse into Fayetteville’s spooky side. Stay late for the Boo & Brew party. Information: 910.323.1934 or www.faydogwoodfestival.com
Oct. 23 Ole Mill Days Hope Mills celebrates its history with a day full of family events. Information:910.424.4555
Oct. 29 Trunk or Treat The Fayetteville SwampDogs and Operation Ceasefire team up for the annual Halloween bonanza and movie night. Information: www.goswampdogs.com
Nov. 4-7 Holly Day Fair The largest holiday gift and craft show in eastern North Carolina returns to the Charlie Rose Agri-Expo Center. Tickets are $8 or $12 during Super Shopper hours. Information: 910.323.5509 or www.jlfay.org
Nov. 12 Animal House It’s a toga party at Huske Hardware House to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society. Information: 910.864.2077 or www.FAPSpet.org.
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