Date: Fri, Sep 4, 2026
Time: Sun., 1-4pm
Venue: Bloom Collective, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
It’s almost spooky season, y’all! And we’re celebrating October with a super awesome mythical Cryptid themed market. Join us for a cozy fall market celebrating our fave mythical creatures, the fall season, Halloween, and more. Shop from 30 local artists and makers curating special themed Halloween art.
Family · Raleigh
“Arrive right at 1 PM to grab the closest street parking before the crowd builds.”
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Cozy Cryptid Fall Market runs Fri, Sep 4, 2026, Sun., 1-4pm.
Bloom Collective is at 8604 Falls of Neuse Rd. Ste 105, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.
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