Cosplay and Candy Durham Truck Or Treat Fan Festival (FREE HALLOWEEN EVENT)

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This Halloween, Durham gets a festival the whole family can enjoy.

Cosplay & Candy combines the energy of a fan convention with a free, community-centered Truck or Treat experience. Kids and teens can arrive in costume, collect candy from participating food trucks, meet artists and fellow fans, play games, enjoy live entertainment, and compete for prizes and cash prizes throughout the day.

Whether your family loves anime, comics, gaming, creative art, music, costumes, or simply wants a safe place to celebrate Halloween together, there will be something waiting for you.

What to Expect

• Truck-to-truck candy collecting
• Cosplay and costume contests
• Prizes, giveaways and cash prizes
• Bounce houses and family attractions
• Gaming Zone and basketball Hoop Shot
• Artist Alley, vendors and live art
• Comic and character-creation activities
• Face painting and creative workshops
• Food trucks and drinks available for purchase
• Live entertainment and music
• Professional photography with on-site prints
• A separate Adults Only Lounge with a bar for guests 21 and older

Main Cosplay Showcase

The festival builds toward its biggest stage experience at 4:00 PM, featuring individual costumes, group looks, family costumes and contestants across multiple age divisions.

Select contest winners will receive cash prizes and other special prizes.

Costume participation is encouraged, but never required.

Event Information

Saturday, October 31, 202612:00 PM–6:00 PM506 Ramseur Street, Durham, NC

Free admission for all ages.

Candy will be distributed throughout the festival while supplies last. Early arrival is recommended for families who want time to explore the attractions, eat, take photographs and register for the cosplay showcase.

Important for Parents

Children and teenagers must remain supervised by a parent or legal guardian throughout the event. The Adults Only Lounge does not provide childcare or supervision.

Cosplay & Candy is produced by NC’s Top Promoters in partnership with Durham Art Guild, bringing together local artists, families, food trucks, performers, businesses and creative communities for a Halloween experience built specifically for Durham.

Come for the candy. Come dressed as somebody else. Leave with prizes, pictures and a Halloween memory that feels completely your own.

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