Charlotte Embraces Halloween with Thrilling Events for All Ages!
Charlotte is diving headfirst into the Halloween spirit, and it’s shaping up to be a spook-tacular season filled with excitement! If you’re in the mood for some thrills and chills, this city has got you covered with an array of haunted mazes, ghost tours, and festive parties, making the most of the spooky season. After all, as the classic line from “Halloween” goes, “Everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” So, grab your friends, put on your favorite costume, and prepare for a month filled with all things frightful!
Kersey Valley Spookywoods
Located at 6948 Cecil Farm Rd, Archdale, NC, Kersey Valley Spookywoods runs every Friday night from 8 to 11 p.m. through October 27. With a general admission price of only $35, a VIP experience for $65, or $99 for immediate access, you can start your Halloween adventure with some tasty treats and live DJ beats at Club Spooky. Don’t miss out on exploring the original farmhouse from 1985 and jumping onto the dark ride tram to “ICONS,” an R-rated experience that promises plenty of graphic scares along the way.
The Hickory Grove Haunted Trail
Over in Gastonia, you can find the beloved Hickory Grove Haunted Trail at 4064 Mountain View St. Open every Friday and Saturday throughout October from dark until midnight, this 30-year-old tradition will take you deep into the eerie woods, where frightful surprises await. Tickets are just $20. Hold on tight as the winding path leads you through the haunted backwoods of the South Fork River!
Matthews Playhouse Haunted Trail
Mark your calendars for October 25-27! The Matthews Playhouse at 100 E McDowell St, Matthews, NC, is hosting its 6th annual haunted trail, with regular tickets priced at $10 and access to the Halloween Fun Zone included. Families can enjoy the “Not So Spooky Trail” for little ones, while fear-loving teens and adults can dive deep into the “Full-Fright” experience. Don’t forget to explore fun family activities like trunk-or-treats and tasty food trucks!
Rich & Bennett’s Halloween Pub Crawl
Fester excitement on October 26 with Rich & Bennett’s 23rd Annual Halloween Pub Crawl in **Uptown Charlotte!** With over 25 participating venues, tickets ranging from $10 to $25 offer a fantastic night of drink specials, costume contests, and more—along with a chance to win exciting prizes! A percentage of ticket sales will also support Carolina Breast Friends.
Corn Maze at Country Daze
If you’re in the mood for a bit of fall fun, head to the Country Daze Corn Maze at 416 Joe Lee Helms Rd, Indian Trail, NC. Open through November 2nd, you can join in on corn cannons, jumping pillows, and more! Prices start from $24 for the Little Ears Maze with wristband perks.
Fear Farm and Hillside Horror
Take a scary trip to Fear Farm at 2122 Hoots Rd, Roaring River, NC, featuring six haunted attractions all for $30. See what frightful surprises await you as you navigate through attractions like “The Coven” and “Farm House”! Meanwhile, not too far away, Hillside Horror offers a combination of a haunted house, hayride, and corn maze for a thrilling time.
SCarowinds Like No Other!
Of course, you can’t mention Halloween in Charlotte without mentioning the legendary SCarowinds! Located at 14523 Carowinds Blvd, it’s open every Friday and Saturday through November 10. Gear up for a heart-pounding experience exploring haunted sections and live performances including a murder mystery musical that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Ghost Tours and Haunted History
As spooky as Halloween gets in Charlotte, don’t forget to also explore the city’s haunted history. Carolina History and Haunts offers lantern-led ghost tours around local landmarks, while Nightly Spirits Charlotte provides an exciting combination of ghost tours and pub crawls. Tickets are readily available, keeping your pocket happy!
So whether it’s chilling in a haunted maze or shaking in fright from a ghostly tale, Charlotte has all kinds of thrills lined up for October. Get ready to embrace the Halloween spirit proudly—the heart of spookiness is calling you!
