Your skeleton key to Charlotte's macabre Halloween events is here! Discover spooky spots, no matter your ghostly status.
Popular Events: One of the highlights this season is The 13th Acre, a haunted attraction that promises a chilling adventure through its eerie landscapes. You can also enjoy the electrifying atmosphere at Tricks and Treats at Carowinds, where thrilling rides meet festive Halloween fun. And the 2024 Official Halloween Bar Crawl is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a chance to explore the city's nightlife with a spooky twist. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Charlotte
- 2024 Official Halloween Bar Crawl
- Pinhead's Graveyard (Canton)
- Tricks and Treats at Carowinds
- The 13th Acre (Monroe)
- The Haunted Farm (Hendersonville)
- Scream Dreams Indoor Haunted Attraction (Thomasville)
- Hickory Grove Haunted Trail (Gastonia)
- Fall South End Wine & Hops Festival
- Family Friendly Halloween Events
- Spooky SZN Halloween Crawl Charlotte
See these and even more events listed below!
Charlotte Area Haunted Experiences
The 13th Acre
What to Expect:
Two large, separate haunted attractions with a unique blend of eerie trails and a lively midway.
Description:
The 13th Acre is a haunted event located just east of Charlotte, NC, in Monroe. It features two large, separate haunted attractions: Coffin Creek and the Forbidden Acre. These eerie trails are filled with unknown creatures and unspeakable atrocities, making it a thrilling experience for those brave enough to enter. The event also includes a Monster Midway with food, beverages, and activities like a 1800's train car and a general store.
Where: Monroe | More Info: The 13th Acre
Pinhead's Graveyard
What to Expect:
Interactive haunted house experience featuring horror movie characters and professional animatronics.
Description:
Pinhead's Graveyard is North Carolina's best haunted house, located in a truly haunted 100-year-old building in Canton, NC. Voted #1 Haunted House in North Carolina multiple times, it features everyone's favorite horror movie characters and professional animatronics. The event is family-friendly and offers a highly interactive experience with opportunities to take pictures with the characters.
Where: Canton | More Info: Pinhead's Graveyard
Hickory Grove Haunted Trail
What to Expect:
A traditional, immersive Halloween experience in a natural setting.
Description:
Hickory Grove Haunted Trail is one of the oldest haunted attractions in the Charlotte, N.C. area, settled in the backwoods of the South Fork River. It offers a thrilling experience with guides leading visitors through a dark winding path filled with uncertainty and suspense. The event is a traditional Halloween experience without Hollywood aliens or make-believe monsters, providing a heart-pounding stroll on a brisk autumn night.
Where: Gastonia | More Info: Hickory Grove Haunted Trail
Scream Dreams Indoor Haunted Attraction
What to Expect:
Over 50 rooms and hallways of terror and torture, spanning more than 23,000 square feet.
Description:
Scream Dreams Indoor Haunted Attraction is a world-class indoor haunted house located in Thomasville, near Greensboro and Winston-Salem, NC. This massive attraction features over 50 rooms and hallways of terror and torture, spanning more than 23,000 square feet. Visitors can expect to encounter various frightening scenarios, including rooms full of clowns and desperate attempts to escape the hunter's den. The event promises an immersive and terrifying experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Where: Thomasville | More Info: Scream Dreams Indoor Haunted Attraction
The Haunted Farm
What to Expect:
Immersive haunted experience with a self-guided and self-paced walkthrough.
Description:
The Haunted Farm is Western North Carolina's scariest attraction, voted best haunted house in NC. Located in rural farmland near Hendersonville, it features a haunted history with curses, derangements, undead, ghosts, and terrible bloodshed. The event promises thrills, scares, and terrifying fun for all ages.
Where: Hendersonville | More Info: The Haunted Farm
The Original Hollywood Horror Show
What to Expect:
The event's unique feature is its production by Emmy-Award Winning Make-Up Artists, creating a highly realistic and terrifying experience.
Description:
The Original Hollywood Horror Show in Snow Camp, NC, is a haunted attraction renowned for its realistic movie-quality sets, props, and special effects. Produced by Emmy-Award Winning Make-Up Artists Dean and Starr Jones, this event features creepy and thrilling attractions like the Hellraiser Vortex, The Last Ride, and the Ghost Pirates of the Caribbean. It is voted as one of the scariest haunted attractions by the Travel Channel and has been a Halloween tradition since 1989.
Where: Snow Camp | More Info: The Original Hollywood Horror Show
Queen City Ghosts
What to Expect:
A guided walking tour that delves into Charlotte's most haunted locations and shares authentic, spine-tingling stories.
Description:
Explore Charlotte's dark past and haunted present on a 1-hour ghost tour through the city's historic streets. Visit sites like the Old Settlers' Cemetery and the First Presbyterian Church, where tales of tragedy and death come alive. Discover the city's rich, eerie history and the legends that haunt its landmarks.
Where: Charlotte | More Info: Queen City Ghosts
Hexed Haunted Attraction
What to Expect:
Experience 5 different terrifying attractions with immersive environments and special FX.
Description:
Hexed Haunted Attraction is a thrilling Halloween event in Elliston, Virginia, offering immersive environments, special FX, and film-level animatronics. Visitors can experience 5 different attractions, including Scarecrow's Harvest, The Witch House, Manner's Meats, 1984: All Hallow's Eve, and the Freakshow. This event promises a night filled with terror and excitement for those who dare to enter.
Where: Elliston | More Info: Hexed Haunted Attraction
BoogerWoods
What to Expect:
A fast-paced, themed haunted attraction experience with a unique group size limit and cash-only ticket sales.
Description:
BoogerWoods Haunted Attraction is a North Carolina tradition celebrating its 47th year. Located in Rockwell, NC, this haunted attraction offers a fast-paced, entertaining experience with themed sets and a cash-only, no online sales policy. The event supports the cure of cystic fibrosis, with Old Mountain BBQ serving all-beef hot dogs and nacho cheese. Each night features a limited number of groups, ensuring a unique experience for all attendees.
Where: Rockwell | More Info: BoogerWoods
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Charlotte
Tricks and Treats at Carowinds
What to Expect:
An immersive trick-or-treating event with costumed characters and a variety of spooky, kooky activities for all ages.
Description:
Experience Carowinds like never before at Tricks and Treats, our all-new, family-friendly Halloween event. Celebrate the season with mischievous tricks, tasty treats, and spooky, kooky Halloween activities for kids and adults. Enjoy your favorite family rides, seasonal crafts, themed games, and a Halloween costume contest. Plus, indulge in delicious seasonal treats and drinks, and participate in an immersive trick-or-treating event.
Where: Charlotte | More Info: Tricks and Treats at Carowinds
Fall South End Wine & Hops Festival
What to Expect:
The event offers boundless sampling of wines, ciders, and craft brews paired with live music from local bands.
Description:
The Fall South End Wine & Hops Festival is a delightful event featuring wonderful wines, ciders, and craft brews paired with live music. Attendees can enjoy 4 hours of boundless sampling of these beverages, all while enjoying the lively tunes of local bands like The Abraham Staten Experience. This event is held at Lenny Boy Brewing in Charlotte, NC, and promises a fun-filled afternoon regardless of the weather.
Where: Charlotte | More Info: Fall South End Wine & Hops Festival
Family Friendly Halloween Events
What to Expect:
Halloween celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
Celebrate two weekends of daytime, family-friendly Halloween fun at the North Carolina Zoo This annual event features trick-or-treating, fun activities, and festive games. Dress your little ones in their favorite costumes and enjoy sweet treats. The event will be held in the Africa Amphitheatre, Hippo Beach, and Oak Hill. It's a howling good time perfect for kids aged 4-12.
Where: Charlotte | More Info: Family Friendly Halloween Events
Trunk or Treat
What to Expect:
A festive and interactive Halloween celebration with activities and games in a school setting.
Description:
Join the PTSO at the first Lab Trunk or Treat event Enjoy activities, games, decorations, and plenty of candy in a fun-filled atmosphere at Charlotte Lab School Main Parking Lot.
Where: Charlotte | More Info: Trunk or Treat
Pineville Fall Fest
What to Expect:
The event includes a variety of activities and entertainment options suitable for all ages.
Description:
The 26th Annual Pineville Fall Fest is a family-friendly event that takes place at Jack D. Hughes Park in Pineville, NC. It features live music, arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides, and various activities like a pie eating contest and chili cook-off. The festival is free to attend, with ride tickets available for purchase.
Where: Pineville | More Info: Pineville Fall Fest
Hollow Acres “The Field of Misfits”
What to Expect:
A haunted experience with hayrides and festive attractions.
Description:
Hollow Acres “The Field of Misfits” is a family-friendly event featuring a unique blend of fall festival activities and Halloween-themed fun. The event includes a haunted experience, hayrides, and other festive attractions suitable for children and adults alike. It promises to be an exciting and memorable experience for all attendees.
Where: Fairmont | More Info: Hollow Acres “The Field of Misfits”
Boo Bash
What to Expect:
A best costume contest with $1,800 in cash prizes.
Description:
Boo Bash 2024 at Coyote Joe's is a spooktacular Halloween party featuring a best costume contest with $1,800 in cash prizes. The event includes live entertainment by Out of the Blue and offers a fun-filled evening with a variety of activities.
Where: Charlotte | More Info: Boo Bash
Sonlight Farms
What to Expect:
Unique combination of farm activities and interactive fun for families.
Description:
Sonlight Farms offers a variety of fall activities for all ages, including navigating through corn mazes, taking hayrides, and enjoying a giant slide, bouncin' barnyard, and playground. Visitors can also pick out pumpkins, climb a rock wall, jump on a bungee bounce, participate in fall games, and take advantage of family photo props. The farm is home to many animals, and there is even a new Ninja Warrior Course to try.
Where: Kenly | More Info: Sonlight Farms
Harvest Ridge Corntacular Adventure
What to Expect:
Offers two giant corn mazes and a variety of kid-friendly attractions.
Description:
Harvest Ridge Corntacular Adventure offers a fun-filled experience for families. The event features two giant corn mazes, a barrel train, hay ride, giant jumping pillow, corn cannon, and a hay mountain where kids can climb traditional round bales of hay. It's a great place to create memories with plenty of attractions suitable for all ages.
Where: Ruffin | More Info: Harvest Ridge Corntacular Adventure
October Paint & Brew @ Primal Brewery Huntersville
What to Expect:
A step-by-step Halloween-themed painting class hosted by a local artist, paired with Primal Brewery's selection of beers.
Description:
Join us for a Halloween-themed instructional painting class at Primal Brewery Huntersville. Local artist Aimee-Rose will guide you through creating a spooky masterpiece on an 11x14 canvas while you enjoy some fantastic Primal Brewery brews. All painting supplies are provided, and aprons will be available to keep your clothes clean.
Where: Huntersville | More Info: October Paint & Brew @ Primal Brewery Huntersville
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Charlotte
2024 Official Halloween Bar Crawl
What to Expect:
Enjoy exclusive drink specials and a diverse bar scene with professional photographers capturing your most Instagrammable moments.
Description:
Join us for the 2024 Official Halloween Bar Crawl in Charlotte, where you'll experience a night filled with thrills, drinks, and unforgettable memories. This Halloween bar crawl takes over the best bars in Charlotte, offering exclusive drink specials, a diverse bar scene, and professional photographers capturing your most Instagrammable moments. Whether you're in it for the horror or here for the party, this event is where Charlotte's night owls will flock for the most epic celebration.
Where: Charlotte | More Info: 2024 Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Spooky SZN Halloween Crawl Charlotte
What to Expect:
The unique feature of this event is its comprehensive bar hopping experience with themed activities and exclusive drink specials across multiple haunted neighborhoods.
Description:
Join us for a spine-chilling bar hopping adventure through the historic neighborhoods of South End, NoDa, and Plaza-Midwood. The Spooky SZN Halloween Crawl offers a themed wristband, access to over 30 participating venues, exclusive drink specials, a check-in party with DJ and welcome treats, awesome swag and giveaways, live entertainment at select bars, a digital map of locations, a free NFT collectible, photographer and videographer to capture the best moments, and a spooky scavenger hunt for cash and prizes.
Where: Charlotte | More Info: Spooky SZN Halloween Crawl Charlotte
Halloween Silent Disco at Hi-Wire Charlotte
What to Expect:
A unique feature of this event is the ability to switch between multiple music channels using wireless headphones.
Description:
Join us for a frightfully fun Halloween Silent Disco at Hi-Wire Brewing Co. in Charlotte. Grab your wireless headphones and tune into your favorite DJ or playlist, with multiple channels to choose from. Dress up in your best costume, sip on Hi-Wire's brews, and dance the night away. This event promises a hauntingly good time with spooky vibes and great music.