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Popular Events: One standout attraction is the Sturgeon City Spooktacular, where you can immerse yourself in festive frights with family-friendly activities and spooky exhibits. Featuring a lovely pumpkin patch and hayrides, Mike's Farm Pumpkin Patch provides an idyllic backdrop for capturing seasonal memories. And the Wilmington Official Halloween Bar Crawl is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a chance to experience the city’s nightlife with a spirited twist. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Jacksonville
- Sturgeon City Spooktacular (Jacksonville, NC)
- Wilmington Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Wilmington)
- Mike's Farm Pumpkin Patch (Beulaville, NC)
- Fishstrong Fright Nights Pumpkin Patch (Hubert, NC)
- Monster Bash @ Onslow Pines Park
- Not So Spooky Halloween Party @ Zing Zumm Museum
- Tricks, Treats, and Good Eats Halloween Lunch
- Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and Pet Costume Contest @ North Topsail Beach (North Topsail Beach)
- Trunk or Treat and Costume Party @ Juniper Creek Outfitters (Chinquapin)
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Jacksonville Area Haunted Experiences
Fishstrong Fright Nights Pumpkin Patch
What to Expect:
Annual haunted hayride and walking trail event with new scares and attractions to support North Carolina families.
Description:
Fishstrong Fright Nights is an annual haunted hayride and walking trail event hosted by the Fishstrong Foundation. This year, the event features new scares and frightful attractions, including a concession stand, carnival games, and a pumpkin patch. Proceeds from the event will support North Carolina families dealing with life-altering illnesses. The ticket booth opens at 6 PM, and the show begins around 7 PM. Tickets for the hayride are $12 per person, while children under 5 ride free with parental discretion. Tickets for the walking trail are $9 per person, with children also allowed at parental discretion. Combo tickets for both attractions are available at $18.
Where: Hubert, NC | More Info: Fishstrong Fright Nights Pumpkin Patch
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Jacksonville
Sturgeon City Spooktacular
What to Expect:
An evening of educational science stations and spooky surprises that's perfect for all ages.
Description:
Join Sturgeon City for a Halloween event that combines education and entertainment. The Spooktacular features science stations, treats, and spooky surprises perfect for all ages. This family-friendly event is an unforgettable experience filled with science and fun.
Where: Jacksonville, NC | More Info: Sturgeon City Spooktacular
Mike's Farm Pumpkin Patch
What to Expect:
The hayride takes a stop at the Pumpkin Patch, allowing visitors to walk through the fields and select their perfect pumpkin.
Description:
Experience the joy of Mike's Farm Pumpkin Patch Hayride, a beloved year-round event that transforms into a festive fall activity in October. Enjoy a relaxing hayride through the farm, stopping at the Pumpkin Patch where you can select the perfect pumpkin to bring home. The hayrides run from October 2nd to October 31st, offering a fun-filled experience for both kids and adults.
Where: Beulaville, NC | More Info: Mike's Farm Pumpkin Patch
Monster Bash @ Onslow Pines Park
What to Expect:
A combination of trunk or treating and a haunted trail makes this event unique.
Description:
Join us for a spooky yet family-friendly Halloween celebration at the 2024 Monster Bash at Onslow Pines Park. Enjoy trunk or treating, explore a haunted trail, and participate in various activities. This event promises to be a fun-filled evening with something for everyone, making it an ideal fall festival activity.
Where: Jacksonville | More Info: Monster Bash @ Onslow Pines Park
Not So Spooky Halloween Party @ Zing Zumm Museum
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration designed for young children with creative crafts and fun activities.
Description:
The Not So Spooky Halloween Party at Zing Zumm Museum is a kid-friendly celebration filled with dancing, trick-or-treating, and ghoulishly creative crafts. Costumes are a must, and the event promises to be a bewitching evening of fun and imagination.
Where: Jacksonville | More Info: Not So Spooky Halloween Party @ Zing Zumm Museum
Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and Pet Costume Contest @ North Topsail Beach
What to Expect:
The event includes a goody bag for pre-registered pets from Pet Supplies Plus.
Description:
The Second Annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and Pet Costume Contest in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, is a family-friendly event celebrating Halloween with furry friends. The event features a pet parade, costume contest, and activities to support local charities like Share the Table and Paws 4 Purpose. All pre-registered pets will receive a goody bag from Pet Supplies Plus.
Where: North Topsail Beach | More Info: Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and Pet Costume Contest @ North Topsail Beach
Trunk or Treat and Costume Party @ Juniper Creek Outfitters
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with trunk-or-treating and costume contests in a scenic natural setting.
Description:
Join us at JCO Campground at Lee Baysden Pond for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat and Costume Party. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with trunk-or-treating, costume contests, and family-friendly activities amidst the scenic 84-acre property. The event promises to be a memorable experience for all ages.
Where: Chinquapin | More Info: Trunk or Treat and Costume Party @ Juniper Creek Outfitters
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Wilmington Official Halloween Bar Crawl
What to Expect:
A night of eerie excitement with free entry into the best bars and generously low drink specials.
Description:
Join us for a spooktacular night of bar-hopping this Halloween The Wilmington Official Halloween Bar Crawl on October 26th, 2024, will transform the town into a haunted adventure filled with ghoulish venues and eerie excitement. Enjoy free entry into the best bars, generously low drink specials, and a Halloween goodie bag. Don't miss out on this thrilling evening with thousands of crawlers and a $2000 prize value social media costume contest.
Where: Wilmington | More Info: Wilmington Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Tricks, Treats, and Good Eats Halloween Lunch
What to Expect:
A Halloween-themed lunch with a costume contest and festive games.
Description:
Join us for a fun-filled Halloween-themed lunch where we will be serving a delicious, spooky meal, playing Halloween-themed games, and conducting a costume contest. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with fellow participants while exploring your creative side.