The Heart of Cary will be hosting its annual Fall for Cary Festival on October 27th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m on S. Academy Street and throughout the walkable Downtown Cary area.

The festival is partnering with the Town of Cary’s “Great Pumpkin Carve” to bring a host of free events open to the public that include: food trucks; local craft beers; a petting zoo; costume contests for adults and pets; trick or treating at downtown businesses; a hay ride; bounce house; children’s arts and crafts; balloon artistry, face painting and a treasure hunt with more than $3,000 in prizes. Admission is free and there will be plenty of free parking.