B-town Special Events

10/26/2026

10/24/2026

🎃⚾ Dark at the Ballpark - Burlington NC IS TODAY! ⚾🎃

📆 Saturday, October 24th
📍 Burlington Sock Puppets Stadium (1450 Graham St., Burlington NC)
⏰ 5pm-8pm
🎇 Fireworks at 8pm

The wait is over! 👻 Get ready for a night of spooky fun, exciting thrills, and Halloween vibes at the ballpark! 🦇🕸️

Event Features:
🍬 Trick or Treating from over 25+ local businesses & non-profits
🪀 Games at the Burlington Recreation & Parks Park & Play Van
🎸 Live Music from The Fandinos (6pm-8pm)
🧙‍♀️🧙 10th ANNUAL Alamance Arts Dancing Witches performance (7:45/7:50pm)
🎇 FIREWORKS SHOW @ 8pm
🧟‍♂️🧛‍♂️ The Burlington Sock Puppets will also host a Haunted Clubhouse tour again this year! $10 per person- card only (features live scare actors-- suggested for ages 8+)
🌭🍕 Concessions available! Card only.

We can’t wait to see you there! Come ready for a frightfully good time! 🖤🎃

10/21/2026

The 79th Annual Burlington Christmas Parade is ONE MONTH AWAY!

Due to Downtown construction, the parade route has slightly changed for this year- please view the map to plan out the best parade-watching spots. 🗺👀

Want to be in the parade? We've simplified our registration process!

1️⃣Register online: Securely upload copies of your Driver's License, Registration & Proof of Insurance to your CivicRec account during registration.

2️⃣Register in person: Visit the Main Office at 1333 Overbrook Road and bring your Driver's License, Registration & Proof of Insurance with you.

For more information, please visit: https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/2271/Parade-Applications

10/20/2026

Calling all handmade artisans! 🧶🎨🕯️

We’re excited to announce that applications are OPEN for a second round of handmade artisan vendors for the Downtown Burlington Holiday Market & Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 28th, from 2–6 PM! 🎅🎄

We’ve expanded the event layout, which means we have room for more talented makers to join us! If you create handmade goods and would love to be part of this festive downtown celebration, we’d love for you to apply.

🗓️ Application Deadline: November 1st
APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/FfAdbwRRmsSuAs9x8

✨ Please Note: This opportunity is open to handmade artisans only. Be sure to review the application for full details and requirements.

Know a local maker who should be part of the market? Tag them below or share this post! ❤️

Calling all local artists, makers & crafters! 🧑‍🎨🎁

We’re accepting applications for the Holiday Artisan Market at the Downtown Burlington Holiday Market & Tree Lighting on Friday, November 28th from 2–6 PM in Downtown Burlington! 🎅🏼

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/LqF2G9ieZdG5NTMZ6

🗓️ Event: Saturday, November 28 | 2–6 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Burlington
⏰ Applications close: September 25th

A few important rules:
1️⃣ All items must be handmade. No third-party or multi-level marketing vendors will be accepted.
2️⃣ All arts and crafts items at the festival must be represented by the original artist or craftsperson.

📋 See the full application for all rules, fees & additional details.

SCAM PREVENTION - Do not submit any payment until you receive notification of acceptance from Burlington Recreation Special Events team (using an .gov email address!). We will never request payment through CashApp, Zelle, Paypal, Venmo, etc.

10/20/2026

Get ready for some Halloween fun at Dark at the Ballpark - Burlington NC this Saturday (10/24)! ⚾🕸️

🎃 NEW for 2026: Trick-or-Treating on the Ballfield!
All vendors will be set up on the ballfield this year. Staff and signage will guide guests through the main gates to the field entrance near 3rd base. From there, you’ll follow a path around the field to visit all the vendors before exiting the field near 1st base.

🍬 Please plan accordingly! Trick-or-treating will end promptly at 7:40–7:45 PM so everyone can safely exit the field before the fireworks show begins. 🎆

Participating Organizations:
Burlington Recreation & Parks
Burlington Police & Communications
Burlington Fire
Burlington Sock Puppets
Alamance Children's Theater
Alamance County 4-H
Alamance County Department of Social Services
ArchWell Health
Autism 360
Culver's of Burlington NC
Down Home Harley Davidson
Glen Hope Baptist Church
Grace Church
Impact Alamance
Keller Williams
Macon's Martial Arts
Quality Service Today
Scouting America
SERVPro of Burlington
Sheetz Distribution Center
Skillz4Kidz
Snapology of Burlington
Spire at Darrowby Ridge
Studio1
Sylvan Learning of Burlington
Texas Roadhouse
Trifecta Health & Wellness
Vossers Orthodontics
Xout Elite Allstars

10/19/2026

Dark at the Ballpark - Burlington NC is THIS SATURDAY and we're fully in the spooky swing of things! 🎃👻💀

📆 Saturday, October 24th
📍 Burlington Sock Puppets Stadium (1450 Graham St., Burlington NC)
⏰ 5pm-8pm
🎇 Fireworks at 8pm

Event Features:
🍬 Trick or Treating from over 25+ local businesses & non-profits
🪀 Games at the Burlington Recreation & Parks Park & Play Van
🎸 Live Music from The Fandinos (6pm-8pm)
🧙‍♀️🧙 10th ANNUAL Alamance Arts Dancing Witches performance (7:45/7:50pm)
🎇 FIREWORKS SHOW @ 8pm
🧟‍♂️🧛‍♂️ The Burlington Sock Puppets will also host a Haunted Clubhouse tour again this year! $10 per person- card only (features live scare actors-- suggested for ages 8+)
🌭🍕 Concessions available! Card only.

10/13/2026

👻🎃 Downtown Monster Mash IS THREE DAYS AWAY! 🎃👻

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Downtown Burlington
🎟️ FREE family fun!

📍 Start at the Historic Depot to pick up your event map, then make your way through downtown for an evening full of treats, tunes, and Halloween fun!

EVENT FEATURES:
🍬 Trick-or-treating and games/activities at participating downtown businesses
🎨 FREE face painting by Painted Grape - Burlington NC
📸 Photo booth fun with Fun 360°Cam
🎶 LIVE MUSIC on Main Street with Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse from 6–8 PM
🎪 Live DJ, Visits with our pal Socksquatch & Bouncy Fun at Burlington Food Hall

🛍️ MEET YOUR MONSTER MASH PARTICIPANTS!
Our amazing participating businesses and community partners are helping bring the Halloween magic to life!

🚂 HISTORIC DEPOT
Burlington Recreation & Parks • Burlington Fire, NC • Burlington Police Department-NC • Food Lion • Impact Alamance • May Hosiery Lofts

🧡 FRONT STREET
Tanner's W**e Bar • Burlington B**r Works • Smitty's Homemade • The Blend Burlington • 216 Marketplace • Alamance Therapeutic Massage & Yoga • Downtown Yoga • United Way of Alamance County • Bella's House Consignment Furniture • NaturaLee You Beauty Spa • Exhale Studio • WALKERDANCE • Miles Of Sweetness

🕷️ DAVIS STREET
Brothers Vintage Toys And Games • Burlington Nutrition • The Kitcheneez Store

🦇 MAIN STREET
Burlington Woman's Club Thrift Shop • Main Street Vinyl, LLC • Sursy • Labcorp

🎃 SPRING STREET
Alamance County Public Libraries May Memorial Library • XtraSolutions

🚧 A QUICK PARKING & TRAFFIC HEADS-UP
Main Street and Front Street will be closed to vehicle traffic throughout the event, so plan to park nearby and explore on foot.

🅿️ Free public parking is available in downtown municipal lots, including Lot 1 near Webb Avenue and Front Street, Lot 2 beside the Historic Depot, and other downtown public lots. Limited on-street parking is also available where permitted. Please follow posted signs and all barricades, and allow a little extra time to find your spot.

10/12/2026

WHEW! We've got a busy month ahead of us. Make plans to join us!

🎃Downtown Monster Mash👻
THIS FRIDAY!
Friday, October 16th
5pm-8pm
Downtown Burlington
(212 N Worth St.)

🤖Dark at the Ballpark - Burlington NC💀
Saturday, October 24th
5pm-8pm
Burlington Sock Puppets Stadium
(1450 Graham St.)

🎅79th Annual Burlington Christmas Parade⛄
Saturday, November 21st
10am
Downtown Burlington to City Park
*registration open through 11/8*

10/07/2026

We’re getting closer to Downtown Monster Mash next Friday, and we want to give a BIG thank-you to all of our amazing downtown businesses who are joining in on the fun! 🧡

These local businesses are opening their doors for an evening of trick-or-treating, games, and Halloween fun for the whole family! 🍬🎲👻

Historic Depot
Burlington Recreation & Parks
Burlington Fire, NC
Burlington Police Department-NC
Food Lion
Impact Alamance
Fun360 Photobooth

Front Street
Tanner's W**e Bar
Burlington B**r Works
Smitty's Homemade
The Blend Burlington
216 Marketplace
Alamance Therapeutic Massage & Yoga
Downtown Yoga
United Way of Alamance County
Bella's House Consignment Furniture
NaturaLee You beauty spa
Exhale Studio
WALKERDANCE
Miles Of Sweetness

Davis Street
Brothers Vintage Toys And Games
Burlington Nutrition
The Kitcheneez Store

Main Street
Burlington Woman's Club Thrift Shop
Main Street Vinyl, LLC
Sursy
Labcorp

Spring Street
Alamance County Public Libraries - May Memorial Library
XtraSolutions Tutoring

It takes a community to make an event like this possible, and we are so grateful for every downtown business that is participating and helping make Monster Mash a night to remember!

🧡 And a very special THANK YOU to Food Lion for sponsoring the Downtown Monster Mash! 🛒🎃 Their generous support includes providing gift cards to local businesses so they can purchase candy for all of our little monsters IN ADDITION to a booth full of fun during the event. That’s community support at its sweetest! 🍭

10/05/2026

🎃👻 WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOUR COSTUMES! 👻🎃

Get ready for a night of spooky fun, sweet treats, and plenty of Halloween magic at Downtown Monster Mash! 🧟‍♀️🧛‍♂️🕸️

📅 Friday, October 16th
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Downtown

👻 Trick-or-Treating with Downtown Businesses & at the Historic Depot
🍬 Grab your candy as you visit participating downtown businesses!

🎃 Activities
🕷️ Enjoy Halloween-themed fun and activities throughout Downtown!

🍭 🗺 Event Info
There will be maps (and candy!) available at the Depot, so be sure to stop by! A map will also be shared on social media and our website next week 👀👀

And, of course… WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOUR COSTUMES! 🎃 Whether you’re spooky, silly, scary, cute, or completely creative, come dressed to impress!