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Trick-or-treating or a spell in the park
Location: 191 Sims Pkwy. , Harrisburg, NC 28075
Time: 4:30 p. m. -9:00 p. m.
Free
Put on your best suit and head with your family to Harrisburg Park. Kids of all ages can enjoy free games, inflatables, candy, costume contests, and photo ops. There will be food trucks and street vendors on-site.
SCAREA – An Otherworldly Experience
Location: 209 E St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Hours: 6:00 p. m. to 10:00 p. m.
Cost: $10-20
Do you need to live an ordinary experience? Join SCAREA 51 for a night full of laughter and out-of-this-world adventures. There will be art, music, art, generation, and much more. Costumes are mandatory, so be sure to show it all when you come.
Owl-O-Ween
Location: Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Hours: 10 a. m. -3 p. m.
Cost: more than $20
Put on your dress and head out for some classy time at Owl-O-Ween, a spooky event at the Carolina Raptor Center that combines owl charm with Halloween excitement. Owl-O-Ween is ideal for families to add a touch of wildlife wonder to their Halloween festivities, with activities on offer such as costume contests, a candy trail, and educational tables.
Midwood Plaza Fall Tour
Location: 2100 Wilhelmina Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Time: A. M. – 6 P. M.
Free
It’s a culture that on the last Saturday in October, little ghosts and goblins parade through Midwood Plaza on their way to candy, games and entertainment in Midwood Park. The 17th annual Fall Crawl kicks off with a parade of children’s costumes through the community to The Vine for a “trunk or treat” occasion and lands at Midwood Park, where they’ll have music, food, adult beer, games, bouncy houses, street vendors and more.
NoDa Brewing Anniversary Party
Location: 150 W St, Charlotte, NC 28206
Time: 12:00-22:00 hours
Free
NoDa Brewing Company is celebrating its 12th anniversary, and it needs you to be there to celebrate. This birthday will have it all, adding limited beer outings, live music all day, brewery tours, food trucks, and a comedy show.
Charlotte’s Monster Walk
Location: Meet at N. Tryon St. and E. St.
Time: 6:30 p. m.
Free
Come hike with some demons, witches, and monsters on Charlotte’s first monster walk this Saturday. Bring your kids or fur toddlers and make sure to wear a party outfit.
Halloween Treat Route & Movie
Location: 11536 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Time: 5:30 p. m. -10:00 p. m.
Cost: Free for residents, $3 for non-residents
Join the Halloween Treat Trail and Movie event, where other people dress up in their favorite, silly or scary costumes, to collect candy at local businesses along the trail. Young monsters, fairies, witches, and other Halloween enthusiasts can also take part in a variety of activities. games and an area for spooky photographs. This year, a tractor-pulled hay walk will return starting at 5:30 p. m. at 7:30 p. m. , as well as a screening of the film “Hocus Pocus” at dusk.
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Open House & Autumn Spirit Day
Location: Hugh Torrance House & Shop, 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 1:00 p. m. -4:00 p. m.
Free
Take part in a fun-filled afternoon at the Hugh Torance House and Store for their fall open house and spiritual day, featuring historic crafts, games, activities and more, the best for kids ages four to 10. Learn about the origin stories of Halloween traditions and enjoy the nature and history of the site. Costumes are encouraged, so be sure to dress up.
Party in the Park
Location: Randolph Mint Museum, 2730 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
Time: 1:00 p. m. -5:00 p. m.
Free
Celebrate the opening of Looking for Angels Mermaid installations by artist Jackie Milos angelesd with free museum admission, food trucks, and live music through the Mike Strauss Band. In honor of Emotional Wellness Month, 3 local artists will also be present and will offer mindful painting exercises.
Matthews Theatre Haunted Trail
Location: One Hundred E McDowell St, Matthews, NC 28105
Time: 5:30 p. m. -10:00 p. m.
Cost: $10
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a spooky experience at Matthews Playhouse. In addition to its fifth annual Haunted Trail, Matthews Playhouse also features a candy party, food trucks, a bounce house, and much more.
Elizabeth Pumpkin Large Wall Lighting
Location: 2017 Greenway Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Time: Starts at 6:45 p. m.
Free
Come see Elizabeth’s 19th Great Pumpkin Wall. The giant demonstration of dozens of carved pumpkins has a beloved tradition, not only among Elizabeth’s residents, but also among many others in the community.
Dog Costume Contest
Location: Crafty Beer Guys, 114 S Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: p. m.
Free
Bring your pups to the annual Crafty Beer Guys dog costume contest.
Expect cute fur toddlers galore, The Chili Man hot dog food cart, Yappy Hour dog food truck, and Newday Veterinary Care on-site with puppy treats. Handmade leather baby scarves will also be on sale.
Halloween Events at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Location: 8181 Concord Mills Blvd. , Concord, NC 28027
Time: five o’clock in the afternoon to seven in the evening.
Free
Join a Halloween special at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s for free photo ops and trick-or-treating throughout the store.
Halloween Candy Trail at Cabarrus Brewing Company and Gibson Mill Market
Location: 329 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, NC 28027
Time: five o’clock in the afternoon to eight in the evening.
Free
Looking for a fun and position to take the kids out to eat treats this year?Bring the family to Cabarrus Brewing Company for treats for kids and adults alike. You can also bring any candy you’ve planned to hand out at home and hand them out. to the brewery. Then head to the Gibson Mill Market to see what they have in store for you.
Morehead’s Haunted Tavern
Location: Three Hundred E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Time: 7 p. m.
Cost: $20 or more
Head to the Morehead Haunted Tavern for the spooky final day of the season. This 13-day indoor area is decorated for photo ops, as well as dining and drinking, with a spooky Halloween twist. There will be quirky décor and spooky cocktails. Just be aware as there will be ghosts and goblins roaming around, as well as a DJ DJ mixing until morning.
Live at the Golden Owl Tavern
Location: 9041 Robert D. Snyder Road, Charlotte, NC 28262
Time: 6 p. m. -9 p. m.
Free
Spend Halloween night at Golden Owl Tavern listening to the songs of Vince Rivers. Right next to the UNC Charlotte campus, this dining spot in University City offers weekly live music with local artists and features a terrace. Enjoy food like a flatbread, margarita, or cocktails like a gold rush or Southern heat.
Wednesday Night Variety Show
Location: Starlight, Array 422E Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Opening hours: 7:00 p. m. to 10:00 p. m.
Free
Spend Wednesday night at Starlight on the 22nd to enjoy several open mics presented through Apostate. Enjoy one of their signature cocktails, such as Starlight Spritz or Galactica, and enjoy your evening with this open mic event.
Members Showcase at The Light Factory
Location: N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Free
If you’re looking for a wonderful date concept or just love the arts in general, head to the Members’ Show at The Light Factory. There will be an eventful exhibition showcasing the art and talent of the people.
Bluegrass Jam Night at Birdsong Brewing
Location: 1016 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28206
Time: 6:00 p. m. -9:30 p. m.
Free
Listen to live bluegrass tunes from the Charlotte Folk Society at Birdsong Brewing. It’s a wonderful time to hang out with friends after painting or if you’re in the mood for bluegrass music.
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