Uncover the hidden horrors of Winston-Salem with our expertly crafted Halloween guide, your key to unlocking a world of frightful fun and bone-chilling adventures. Navigate Winston-Salem's web of Halloween happenings with our guide, perfect for resident spiders and flies just caught in the tangle.
Delve into the spine-tingling experience of Spooky Woods, where twisted trails and unsettling surprises await at every turn. With its immersive scare zones and haunting atmosphere, Woods of Terror provides an exhilarating journey into the supernatural. And the Lake Hickory Haunts is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring a collection of attractions designed to thrill and chill. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Winston-Salem
- Spooky Woods (Archdale)
- Woods of Terror (Greensboro)
- Lake Hickory Haunts (Hickory)
- Twisted Trails Halloween Light Show
- Scream Dreams Indoor Haunted Attraction (Thomasville)
- Hickory Grove Haunted Trail (Gastonia)
- Greensboro Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Greensboro)
- Midway Wicked Woods (Statesville)
- Hillside Horror (Roaring River)
- Halloween Bash w/Breaking the Chain at 8:00pm - Tribute to Stevie Nicks (Kernersville)
See these and even more events listed below!
Winston-Salem Area Haunted Experiences
Spooky Woods
What to Expect:
Immersive haunted experience with over 22 sets and a variety of attractions.
Description:
Kersey Valley Spooky Woods is a nationally renowned haunted attraction in Archdale, NC, celebrating 40 years of spine-tingling fear. With over 22 sets to experience on one ticket, it offers a hair-raising adventure filled with custom sets, monsters, and thrilling experiences. The event features a Midway with irresistible treats and devilish brews, a live DJ at Club Spooky, and a dark ride tram leading to the ominous pine forest. It is conveniently located near Charlotte and Greensboro, making it a must-visit for Halloween enthusiasts.
Where: Archdale | More Info: Spooky Woods
Woods of Terror
What to Expect:
Over 16 uniquely terrifying haunted attractions with a Monster Midway offering live entertainment and activities.
Description:
Woods of Terror is Greensboro's premier haunted attraction, featuring over 16 terrifying haunted attractions and a Monster Midway filled with games, food, and fun. With meticulously designed houses, professional makeup and costume design, and immersive details in sets, lighting, and audio, this event promises an unparalleled scare experience. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, meet iconic characters, and participate in various activities before entering the haunted trail.
Where: Greensboro | More Info: Woods of Terror
Lake Hickory Haunts
What to Expect:
Immersive storytelling and high-quality special effects create a unique and terrifying experience.
Description:
Lake Hickory Haunts is a premier haunted attraction in the Carolinas, featuring 13 unique haunted attractions. The event includes immersive environments, multi-dimensional special effects, and breathtaking scares. Visitors can explore haunted houses, trails, and interactive scare zones, all set amidst a large body of water. The event promises an unforgettable night of fright and entertainment.
Where: Hickory | More Info: Lake Hickory Haunts
Scream Dreams Indoor Haunted Attraction
What to Expect:
Over 50 rooms and hallways of terror and torture in a 23,000 square foot indoor haunted house.
Description:
Scream Dreams Indoor Haunted Attraction is a world-class, indoor haunted house located in the basement of an abandoned furniture factory near Winston-Salem, NC. This massive attraction features over 50 rooms and hallways of terror and torture, spanning more than 23,000 square feet. With state-of-the-art animatronics and live actors, you'll experience a nightmare you could never imagine. From rooms full of clowns to desperate escapes from the hunter’s den, whatever you’re afraid of, you'll find it here.
Where: Thomasville | More Info: Scream Dreams Indoor Haunted Attraction
Hickory Grove Haunted Trail
What to Expect:
A traditional Halloween experience featuring a dark winding path through eerie and deep woods.
Description:
Hickory Grove Haunted Trail is one of the original and oldest haunted attractions in the Charlotte, N.C. area. Settled in the backwoods of the South Fork River, this event offers a heart-pounding stroll through a dark winding path filled with uncertainty and suspense. It's a traditional Halloween experience without Hollywood aliens or make-believe monsters, focusing on the eerie and deep woods.
Where: Gastonia | More Info: Hickory Grove Haunted Trail
Midway Wicked Woods
What to Expect:
A 600ft totally dark maze and a spinning Tunnel of Terror.
Description:
Midway Wicked Woods is a 28-year-old haunted attraction in Statesville, North Carolina. This outdoor event features a trail through many scary buildings, a 600ft totally dark maze, and the spinning Tunnel of Terror. Visitors will also walk through the Haunted Graveyard where the dead are not always dead. During the Harvest Moon, be on the lookout for Wicked Willie. The attraction has been voted the number 1 haunt in the area by Fright Seekers.
Where: Statesville | More Info: Midway Wicked Woods
Hillside Horror
What to Expect:
Hillside Horror offers an immersive and intense haunted experience with a variety of terrifying attractions and activities.
Description:
Hillside Horror is an intense haunted attraction celebrating its 15th year, featuring live actors, pitch-black areas, uneven terrain, loud noise, and tight spaces. The event includes a spooky hayride, creepy corn maze, haunted woods, and activities like ax tossing and pitch fork tossing in the Midway of Madness.
Where: Roaring River | More Info: Hillside Horror
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Winston-Salem
Twisted Trails Halloween Light Show
What to Expect:
A unique blend of Halloween-themed trails, yard games, and festive food stations.
Description:
Twisted Trails Halloween Light Show is a family-friendly event featuring two twinkling, Halloween-themed trails, yard games, a bonfire, chocolate fountain, and marshmallow roasting stations. The event includes complimentary parking and VIP tickets that grant entry to the event, 12 tasting tickets for the chocolate fountain and marshmallow roasting stations, hot chocolate, and small snacks at Twisted Tavern. Beer and wine are also available for purchase from Williamson Mead Brewing Company.
Where: Winston-Salem | More Info: Twisted Trails Halloween Light Show
Halloween Fairy Houses
What to Expect:
A magical day of crafting and building your own fairy houses out of clay to celebrate the spooky season.
Description:
Join us at the Surry Arts Council for a magical day of crafting and creativity. Let your imagination run wild as you design and build your very own fairy house to celebrate the spooky season. This in-person event is perfect for all ages, so bring your friends and family along for a day of enchantment. Create something special and embrace the Halloween spirit.
Where: Mount Airy | More Info: Halloween Fairy Houses
Stories from the Kitchen with Anne Byrn
What to Expect:
Experience the rich history and flavors of Southern baking through samples and personalized book signings.
Description:
Join Anne Byrn at Stories from the Kitchen for an afternoon of Southern baking. Explore the rich culinary traditions of the American South through 200 recipes and their untold stories. Enjoy samples made from the featured cookbook and get your books signed personally by Anne Byrn. This event is part of the Stories from the Kitchen series, featuring conversations with notable food writers and chefs.
Where: Winston-Salem | More Info: Stories from the Kitchen with Anne Byrn
AN EVENING OF CORKS AND CRAYONS
What to Expect:
An evening dedicated to supporting future children and early childhood education through wine tasting and gourmet desserts.
Description:
Join us for an evening of Corks and Crayons on Thursday, September 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Mansion on Main in Winston-Salem. This special event supports future children and early childhood education in our community. Enjoy an exclusive wine selection curated by Old Homeplace Vineyard, participate in wine tasting, savor exquisite wines, and delight in gourmet desserts from Deweys Bakery. The evening also features live music by Galvin C. Crisp Jr. and provides an opportunity to connect with fellow advocates and see firsthand the difference your support makes.
Where: Winston-Salem | More Info: AN EVENING OF CORKS AND CRAYONS
Halloween BINGO & Costume Contest
What to Expect:
A fun-filled evening of bingo, music, costumes, food, and drinks with a silent auction and costume contest.
Description:
Halloween BINGO & Costume Contest is a festive and fun-filled event hosted by the Junior League of Winston-Salem. It promises a bewitching blend of spooky fun and engaging activities, including bingo, music, costumes, food, and drinks. The event will take place at The Hawthorne Inn on Thursday, October 24, from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring a silent auction, costume contest, and DJ entertainment.
Where: Winston-Salem | More Info: Halloween BINGO & Costume Contest
Jack Skellington Class
What to Expect:
Step-by-step guidance from talented instructors to create a unique Jack Skellington masterpiece.
Description:
Join Amanda Gullatt Ceramics for a spooktacular Jack Skellington Class at the Surry Arts Council. Learn to create your very own Jack Skellington masterpiece with step-by-step guidance from talented instructors. This event is perfect for all ages and skill levels, making it a fun-filled day of creativity and Halloween spirit.
Where: Mount Airy | More Info: Jack Skellington Class
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Winston-Salem
Greensboro Official Halloween Bar Crawl
What to Expect:
A night of bar-hopping with exclusive drink and food specials, a social media costume contest, and live music at select venues.
Description:
Join us for a spooktacular night of bar-hopping at the Greensboro Official Halloween Bar Crawl. This event promises a frightfully fun night with over 4+ venues, including Hidden Gate Brewing Company, Lewis and Elm, Cabana Lounge, Mellow Mushroom, and Little Brother Brewing. Enjoy free entry into the best bars, 2-3 vouchers for drinks or shots, a Halloween goodie bag, and a free after-party. The event also features a $2,000 prize value social media costume contest, live music and DJs at certain venues, and a photographer and videographer to capture the best moments.
Where: Greensboro | More Info: Greensboro Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Halloween Bash w/Breaking the Chain at 8:00pm - Tribute to Stevie Nicks
What to Expect:
A captivating tribute to Stevie Nicks with a blend of mesmerizing costumes and captivating storytelling.
Description:
Experience an enchanting Halloween celebration with Breaking the Chain’s electrifying tribute to Stevie Nicks. Enjoy a captivating blend of mesmerizing costumes, captivating storytelling, and exceptional musicianship. The event features a chili and cobbler cookoff, Stevie Nicks trivia, and costume contests. Food trucks and beverages will be available, and adoptable pigs from Eastern Snouts Pig Rescue might be on site.
Where: Kernersville | More Info: Halloween Bash w/Breaking the Chain at 8:00pm - Tribute to Stevie Nicks
Other Halloween Activities Near Winston-Salem
Witch, Vampire, and Franken Gnomes
What to Expect:
A hands-on clay-making workshop where participants can create their own witch, vampire, and Franken gnomes.
Description:
Join Amanda Gullatt Ceramics for a spooktacular event at the Surry Arts Council. Create your own witch, vampire, and Franken gnomes out of clay, perfect for those who love all things creepy and kooky. This event is a great opportunity to make your very own spooky and cute Halloween decor.