Looking for fun things to do in Greenville, Ayden, Farmville, and the surrounding Pitt County area this week?
You're in luck! The final week of October brings a wonderful mix of fall activities, family-friendly Halloween celebrations, live music, community events, and ECU football.
Whether you're looking for something to do with the kids, an evening of music, or an opportunity to enjoy our local community, there's something happening every day this week.
Here are seven events happening in Pitt County from October 25 through October 31, 2026.
Sunday, October 25: Halloweeni Jamboreeni at the Greenville Museum of Art
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Greenville Museum of Art, 802 S. Evans Street, Greenville, NC
Admission: Free
Kick off Halloween week with a fun-filled afternoon at the Greenville Museum of Art!
Halloweeni Jamboreeni is a family-friendly celebration featuring seasonal activities for children and adults.
Visitors can look forward to trunk-or-treating, festive games, arts and crafts, inflatables, dance activities, STEAM experiences, and animals, including adoptable pets.
Food and beverages will also be available for purchase.
Although admission is free, the museum encourages advance registration. Optional donations help support the museum's educational programs and community activities.
Planning tip: The museum's parking lots will be used for event activities. Nearby street parking and the Five Points parking lot are recommended.
Event information: Greenville Museum of Art — Halloweeni Jamboreeni
Monday, October 26: Interactive Corn Maze at Simply Natural Creamery & Jersey Farm
Time: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 1265 Carson Edwards Road, Ayden, NC
Admission: Wristband purchase required for the main maze; check with the farm for pricing.
Looking for a fall adventure outside Greenville?
Head to Simply Natural Creamery & Jersey Farm in Ayden for an interactive corn maze experience.
The farm offers two mazes: a smaller maze designed for younger children and a larger detective-themed maze where visitors follow clues to solve a mystery.
Participants in the main maze receive a detective booklet and can collect a prize after completing the challenge.
It's a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, spend time with family or friends, and visit one of Pitt County's local farm businesses.
And while you're there, you might want to enjoy some of Simply Natural Creamery's locally made ice cream!
Event information: Interactive Corn Maze — Visit Greenville NC
Tuesday, October 27: Pitt Community College Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Farmville Community Arts Council, 3723 N. Main Street, Farmville, NC
Admission: Free
If you enjoy live music, Tuesday evening offers an opportunity to experience a local orchestral performance.
The Pitt Community College Symphony Orchestra will present its annual fall concert at the Farmville Community Arts Council.
This free performance gives residents an opportunity to enjoy live instrumental music while supporting the talented musicians and arts programs connected with Pitt Community College.
It's also a wonderful reason to spend an evening in Farmville and appreciate the arts in one of Pitt County's smaller communities.
For more information, contact Pitt Community College Music and Drama Coordinator R. Michael Stephenson at 252-493-7493.
Event information: Pitt Community College — Fall Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, October 28: Heroes of the Night
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Community Center at Pitt County Office Park, 415 Government Circle, Greenville, NC
Admission: Free
Wednesday evening brings another family-friendly community celebration!
Heroes of the Night, organized by the Pitt County Sheriff's Office, invites local families to enjoy an evening of activities and entertainment.
The event includes games, hayrides, music, candy, hot dogs, popcorn, vendors, and other activities for children and families.
It's an opportunity for residents to come together, have fun, and connect with others in the community.
Event information: Heroes of the Night — REAL Crisis Center Event Calendar
Thursday, October 29: Trunk or Treat Spooktacular at Greenville Mall
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Greenville Mall overflow parking lot, 714 Greenville Boulevard SE, Greenville, NC
Admission: Free and open to the public
Get the Halloween costumes ready!
The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children and Greenville Mall are hosting the second annual Trunk or Treat Spooktacular.
Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, kid-friendly activities, and opportunities to connect with local community organizations.
But this event is about more than candy.
The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children works to support early childhood development, family resources, early literacy, and access to quality child care.
This celebration combines Halloween fun with opportunities for families to learn about valuable community resources.
Event information: Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children — Trunk or Treat Spooktacular
Friday, October 30: Freeboot Friday at Five Points Plaza
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Five Points Plaza, Fifth and Evans Streets, Uptown Greenville
Admission: Free
Friday night is a great time to head downtown!
The final Freeboot Friday of the 2026 season brings live music, food, and Pirate spirit to Five Points Plaza.
This week's musical lineup features Barefoot Wade and Should've Been Cowboys.
Freeboot Friday is a popular community tradition that brings residents, ECU fans, families, and visitors together before Pirates home football games.
Attendees can enjoy live entertainment, local food vendors, and the lively atmosphere of Uptown Greenville.
It's also a great opportunity to visit nearby restaurants and support downtown businesses.
Whether you're an ECU fan or simply enjoy live music, Freeboot Friday offers a fun way to begin the weekend.
Event information: Downtown Greenville Partnership — Freeboot Friday
Saturday, October 31: ECU Pirates vs. Temple — Fan Appreciation Day
Kickoff: 3:00 PM
Location: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, NC
Admission: Game ticket required
What better way to celebrate Halloween in Greenville than with Pirate football?
East Carolina University takes on Temple on Saturday, October 31, during Fan Appreciation Day.
And this year, Halloween brings extra activities for fans and families.
ECU Athletics has announced several special events, including:
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12:45 PM: Pirate Walk, with candy distributed along the route
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1:00 PM: Trick-or-treating with ECU student-athletes near TowneBank Tower
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2:00 PM: Kids costume contest at Charley's Kids Zone
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Pregame: Live music from The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
Fans are also invited to participate in a Halloween costume parade and enjoy the festive game-day atmosphere.
Whether you're cheering from the stands or taking part in the pregame festivities, Halloween promises to be a memorable day for Pirate Nation.
Event information: ECU Athletics — Halloween Game Day Activities and Tickets
Discover More of What Makes Pitt County Special
One of the things I appreciate about living in Pitt County is the variety of experiences available throughout our communities.
In just one week, you can visit a museum in Greenville, explore a corn maze in Ayden, enjoy a concert in Farmville, attend a neighborhood celebration, listen to live music downtown, and cheer on the ECU Pirates.
These events also give us opportunities to support the local businesses, nonprofit organizations, artists, and community groups that help make Pitt County a wonderful place to call home.
If you'd like to learn more about the area, explore these Pitt County Living resources:
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If you're organizing a public event, fundraiser, nonprofit activity, or community celebration in Greenville, Winterville, Ayden, Farmville, Grimesland, Bethel, Grifton, Fountain, or elsewhere in Pitt County, we'd love to hear about it.
We're happy to consider local events and organizations for free community promotion.
Visit our Pitt County Living website and connect with us to share your upcoming event.
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Event information is based on published schedules as of October 24, 2026. Dates, times, activities, and admission details are subject to change. Please check with the event organizer before attending.