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Wilmington spots Halloween 2025 across the Riverwalk and historic downtown, offering eerie celebrations and frightful festivities by the waterfront. Offerings include horror mazes, harvest markets and trick-or-treat trails alongside spooky boat tours and family events.
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Top Halloween In and Around Wilmington
- The Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington
- Zombie Fest 2025 with The Phantom AD
- Haunted Battleship North Carolina
- Haunted Pub Crawl
- Wilmington Riverfest
- Spook or Treat (Southport)
- Eek! Week Festival
- Halloween Fun 2025 at Wilmington KOA Holiday
- Carolina Beach Pier Pumpkin Patch (Carolina Beach)
- Silent Phantom of the Opera Concert
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Wilmington Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Join the Southport Parks & Recreation Department for a 'Spook or Treat' event filled with Halloween crafts and delightful treats. This family-friendly gathering features a costume contest for children in various age brackets, with special prizes for the scariest and cutest ensembles. It's a perfect opportunity for young ones to celebrate the season.
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Get ready for a spooky and kooky morning at the Eek! Week Festival! This family-friendly event at The Children's Museum of Wilmington offers hands-on holiday fun with crafts like decorating 'BOO!-kmarks', creating potions, and exploring pumpkin slime. It's the perfect way to kick off Halloween celebrations with treats and experiments.
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Get ready for a spooktacular weekend at Wilmington KOA Holiday's Halloween Fun 2025! This family-friendly event features a packed schedule including ceramic painting, festive costume train rides, and a site decorating contest. Little ghouls and goblins can enjoy trick-or-treating around the campground, while everyone can test their skills at the pumpkin carving contest. Cap off the fun with live music and karaoke.
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Celebrate the autumn season with a seaside twist at the Carolina Beach Pier Pumpkin Patch. This month-long event offers family-friendly Halloween fun right on the coast. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, purchase pumpkins, and catch live music on select Friday and Saturday evenings. It's the perfect way to experience fall by the sea.
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Trask Family Farms invites visitors to immerse themselves in autumn fun with their legendary corn maze, opening September 20th. This expansive 10-acre maze offers over 4 miles of trails with three difficulty levels. Beyond the maze, enjoy a classic pumpkin patch, scenic hayrides, and vibrant 'you-pick' flower fields. Bring the family to explore local produce, handmade treats, and create lasting fall memories.
Wilmington Haunted Experiences
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Step into the shadows of history on The Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington, the city's premier haunted attraction. This award-winning 90-minute tour guides you through actively haunted locations, sharing chilling tales of paranormal encounters. Led by costumed professional storytellers, you'll explore historic alleys and graveyards, uncovering the eerie secrets that make Wilmington one of the east coast's most haunted cities. Get your camera ready for potential spectral sightings!
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Step aboard the legendary Battleship North Carolina for a terrifyingly unique Halloween experience. This historic World War II vessel transforms into a haunted attraction, offering a chilling journey through its decks and compartments. Explore the ship's storied past and encounter spine-tingling surprises as you navigate its eerie corridors after dark. It's a hauntingly unforgettable adventure for those brave enough to board.
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Dare to enter Phobia Haunted Trail, a terrifying Halloween attraction in Leland, NC. This immersive experience features two distinct trails designed to tap into your deepest fears with live actors. Brave the CarnEvil, where angry clowns seek revenge, or face your phobias on The Institute trail under the watchful eye of Dr. Von Witz. It's not for the faint of heart – proceed with caution!
Wilmington Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Prepare for the undead to rise at Zombie Fest 2025, Wilmington's premier Halloween party hosted at The Eagle's Dare. This electrifying event features live performances by The Phantom AD, The Phantom Playboys, and Mark Sinnis & 825, promising a night of dancing and spooky fun. Don your most creative undead attire for a chance to win the $200 cash prize in the costume contest.
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Discover Wilmington's dark history on a haunted pub crawl. This two-and-a-half-hour adventure takes you to extraordinary pubs, sharing true ghostly tales of murder, mayhem, and more. Featured on major TV channels, it's the perfect way to enjoy spirits and stories.
Wilmington Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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Prepare for a hauntingly unforgettable Halloween night as Maestro Cameron Carpenter presents a live pipe organ accompaniment to the iconic 1925 silent horror film, The Phantom of the Opera. This immersive experience takes place within the majestic Thalian Hall, promising a journey through sound, spectacle, and sheer musical innovation.
Wilmington Other Halloween Activities
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Wilmington Riverfest transforms Historic Downtown Wilmington into a vibrant celebration along the Cape Fear River. This free, family-friendly event draws tens of thousands with its lively street fair, featuring local artisans and diverse food vendors. Enjoy live music, a dedicated Kidz Zone, a classic car display, and a dazzling fireworks show on Saturday night. It's a cherished annual tradition showcasing the community's spirit.
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