Looking for fun events to celebrate with ghouls and ghosts this Halloween? Charlotte has a ton of great events for old and young alike. Whether you’re looking to be spooked or for some not-so-scary family-friendly events, there is something for everyone!
Spooktacular
Located at Morrison at Southpark, Spooktacular is a free event for the whole family! It includes free kids meals (with the purchase of an adult meal) at Earth Fare, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, free train rides, face painting, and a balloon artist. It even includes fun for your pets with a pet costume contest. Events begin at 5:00pm on October 24. For more information be sure to visit their website
Pumpkin Patch
Looking for something more pumpkin oriented this Saturday? At Romare Bearden Park there is a family-focused event that includes numerous pumpkin-themed activities. Pumpkin carving stations, contests and child-friendly games. There will also be a hula hoop show as well as balloon artists and face painters. The hours for the event are 11am to 3pm so bring the whole family for an afternoon of pumpkins and fun! For more information check out their website.
Halloween at The Haven
Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary is having a Halloween event this Saturday for all ages. A spooky Saturday in The Garden includes games, ghost stories in the woods, and goblin cookies! Located at Myers Park this Saturday October 25 from 10am until noon. Come for an afternoon of fun and spooks!
Spook-Tacular Night at the Museum!
On Thursday October 30th the Carolinas Aviation Museum is hosting a family-friendly trick-or-treating event from 5-9pm. There will be several fun events such as a costume contest, Halloween games, arts and crafts, candy, and a scavenger hunt. For more information click here.
SCarowinds Halloween Haunt
Carowinds in Charlotte offers a fun and spooky Halloween event for the pg-13 crowd! While it might be too intense for the younger spooks it’s a lot of fun for those looking to be scared this Halloween! Purchase a separate ticket on their website for any weekend up until Halloween.
No matter what type of Halloween fun you’re looking for this October there is something for everyone in the Charlotte area.
