Cornelius Halloween Events 2026

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CorneliusFamily-Friendly Fall Activities39 family events

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CorneliusHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties16 parties & tastings

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CorneliusHaunted Experiences16 haunted attractions

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CorneliusHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment2 shows & screenings

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CorneliusUnique Halloween Events12 unique events

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Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Fall Festival at Almond Farm)

Fall Festival at Almond FarmConcord · Sep 26 – Nov 1Features weekend candy drops from an excavator, corn maze, and hayrides.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Fall Fest at the McGill Family YMCA)

Fall Fest at the McGill Family YMCAGastonia · Fri, Oct 30Free community celebration with trunk-or-treat, DJ, bonfire, and games.

Illustration of a toy tractor pulling a wagon of costumed figures past pumpkins, autumn trees and a red barn (Carrigan Farms Pumpkin Picking)

Carrigan Farms Pumpkin PickingMooresville · Oct 1 – Oct 31Pick pumpkins directly from the vine.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (13th International Fall Fest)

13th International Fall FestCharlotte · Sat, Oct 17Cultural festival featuring global food, live music, dance, and family activities.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Cramerton Fall Festival)

Cramerton Fall FestivalCramerton · Sat, Oct 17Free community festival featuring games, cakewalks, costume contests, and artisan shopping.

Illustration of a small stage with red curtains, a witch and a ghost performing, glowing lanterns and pumpkins in front (Cirque du Biere: A Spooky Aerial Show)

Cirque du Biere: A Spooky Aerial ShowCharlotte · Fri, Oct 2Features choreographed aerial routines and improv acts driven by audience requests.

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Sun25Oct Halloween in HuntersvilleHuntersville

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Halloween in Huntersville)

Fri30Oct Bollyween - Charlotte's Largest Bollywood Halloween PartyCharlotte

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a decorated barn stage with ghosts, a trophy table and pumpkins in front (Bollyween - Charlotte's Largest Bollywood Halloween Party)

Fri30Oct The Annual Upscale Halloween Costume PartyCharlotte

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a stage with a ghost, witch, robot and golden trophies (The Annual Upscale Halloween Costume Party)

About Halloween in Cornelius

Cornelius builds toward the Halloween season with trick or treat events, classic trick or treat fun, and spirited fright nights. Halloweekend gives residents and visitors a reason to dress up, explore local gatherings, and enjoy the playful side of October near the community’s residential heart.

Close to Jetton Park and Lake Norman, families can find activities, costume moments, and glowing lights along an easygoing autumn outing. From daytime treats to evening scares, Cornelius offers a cheerful setting for making seasonal memories together.