Chapel Hill Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Chapel Hill and nearby
Chapel Hill launches Halloween 2026 around famous locations like Franklin Street with frightful attractions and ghostly events that echo campus lore.
Don't miss frightful experiences, seasonal tours, and family-friendly scares that blend collegiate energy with autumn tradition.
Editor's Picks
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Goatober Fest: Carving Pumpkins with Goats
Carve pumpkins alongside goats who enjoy the scraps.
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Chapel Hill Haunted History Tour
Walking ghost tour exploring the haunted history of Chapel Hill and UNC.
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Fall Pumpkin Door Leaner Workshop
Paint a custom wooden door leaner for your porch using stencils.
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Pumpkin Spice Painting Night
Guided step-by-step painting session with music, drinks, and snacks.
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Hello Pumpkin Stack Porch Leaner Workshop
Step-by-step painting workshop crafting a custom front porch leaner.
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Date Night Trick or Treat Painting Event
A partner painting session where one ticket covers two attendees.
Events Happening Soon
Browse Halloween Near Chapel Hill by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Carve pumpkins alongside goats who enjoy the scraps.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Community festival featuring live German band music, dancing, and kids' activities.
Haunted Experiences
Walking ghost tour exploring the haunted history of Chapel Hill and UNC.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Full-theatrical screening featuring special effects, fog, lighting, and audience call-backs.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Guided step-by-step painting session with music, drinks, and snacks.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in Chapel Hill
- Wilmington Area Sites Named Among NC's Spookiest Published: Wed, Oct 7, 2026
- UNC Chapel Hill Suicide Awareness Week Published: Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Chapel Hill Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
