Whether you are hitting the town with a bunch of friends or bringing the whole family along for a weekend of fright-filled fun in the Queen City – we have something for everyone this week! Take a haunted tour, spend a spooky evening Uptown, dress up your pup, practice trick-or-treating and candy-eating with the kids and much more.
Halloween + Fall Fun for the Adult Crowd:
Ghosts of Davidson Walking Tour
On-Going
Learn the creepy truth about Davidson – its history, its stories, and its ghosts. Starting at the corner of Main Street and Concord Road, the tour takes visitors on a 1.8-mile stroll through beautiful downtown Davidson, with multiple spots to sit down and listen to stories. Please note: the tour is creepy and meant to scare, but the content is suitable for audiences of all ages, as long as they can handle the topics of death and ghosts.
Halloween SPOOK-tacular at Cloud Bar
Saturday, October 29, 8:00p
You know what they say – ghouls just want to have fun! Head to Cloud Bar for Halloween party high above Uptown at the rooftop bar and enjoy a costume contest, giveaways, DJ, spooky specials and more. This event is for 21+.
Nightmare on Church Street at Church & Union
Saturday, October 29
Who says you need to sleep to have a nightmare? Visit Church & Union for an evening of frights, with the soundtrack provided by DJ Chopstickz. Dress your best for a chance to win $200 in the costume contest.
Charlotte’s Spooky SZN Bar Crawl
Saturday, October 29, 4:00p – 10:00p
Stroll the streets of Historic South End, NoDa, and Plaza-Midwood neighborhoods with other members of the walking dead for a haunting bar hop experience. Tickets include admission to 25+ bars and breweries, giveaways, map of locations, exclusive drink specials, and entry into a $500 Instagram costume contest.
Halloween at Trolley Barn in South End
Saturday, October 29, 1:00p – 3:00p
If an evening out sounds a little to scary this weekend, check out CLT Social’s Halloween-themed Day Party and spend the holiday making friends + meeting new people! Vendors, a DJ, custom cocktails, and a costume contest will keep you busy all afternoon.
Howl-o-ween with Lucky Dog Bark & Brew
Saturday, October 29, 2:00p
Follow your favorite four-legged friend to Lucky Dog for a Howl-o-ween fun! Meet the next furry member of your family and grab a “Doggie Bags” full of treats for you and your pets (while supplies last). Local Food & vendors will be on-site.
Lake Norman Boo & Brew
Saturday, October 29, 12:00p
Spend some spooky time at the Lake visiting Lost Worlds, Eleven Lakes, D9 and Primal Breweries! Complimentary GhostFace Pizza will be served from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM followed by the tour. Registration is required an includes two souvenir pint glasses. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded to the best of the best.
Double Stack of Burger Specials at Mariposa
Every Wednesday
Mark your calendar for Wednesday’s at Mariposa where they will be offering a double stack of burger specials, available exclusively at the bar!
The special includes a Lamb Burger (sun dried tomato jam, smoked gouda, arugula, white onion, tzatziki, served with fries) and Double All American Burger (fresh ground beef, cheddar cheese, 100 gardens bibb lettuce, shaved white onion, house-made mayo, served with fries).
Family-Friendly Fun & Frights:
Candy Crawl & Monster Market with Upcycle Arts
Friday, October 28, 5:30p
Goblins and Ghouls, join Upcycle Arts for a free, family-friendly, Halloween-inspired Candy Crawl! Come dressed in your best costume and ready to collect some of your favorite treats. Local volunteers and merchants will provide trick-or-treating.
FrightFest at Victoria Yards
Friday, October 28 through Monday, October 31
Make sure to check out the full slate of Halloween-inspired events all weekend at Victoria Yards. The schedule includes: yoga, family-friendly events for kids, wicked workout classes, live music and much more!
Kids Go Free at NASCAR Hall of Fame
Friday, October 28 through Monday, October 31
Experience racing excitement from start to finish with interactive activities, 18 historic cars on Glory Road, the Hall of Honor and experience what it takes to be a NASCAR driver at the Pit Crew Challenge or with iRacing simulators. And don’t forget to grab a photo with Disney·Pixar’s Lightning McQueen, on display now! Use promo code BOO and purchase your tickets online.
D9 Anniversary Halloween Party
Saturday, October 29, 12:00p
Help D9 Brewing celebrate 9 years in Cornelius with a Halloween-themed Anniversary Party! There will be beer specials, a food truck, music, costume contest, family friendly Trunk-or-Treat and more.
Monster Bash at Waverly
Saturday, October 29, 3:00p – 10:00p
Bring the whole family to Waverly for Monster Bash including a costume contest, Pet Parade, and DJ spinning spooky tunes!
The first 500 guests will receive a mini-pumpkin and $1 JJ’s Red Hots Hotdogs.
Trick or Treating at Birkdale Village
Saturday, October 29, 10:00a – 12:00p
Join Birkdale Village for a SPOOK-tacular Halloween celebration for the little goblins! Come dressed in your costumes and trick or treat at Birkdale Village’s participating retailers and restaurants. Be sure to check-in at Concierge starting at 10 AM to grab a map of participating restaurants & retailers.
Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights at the Carolina Renaissance Festival
Saturday, October 29 & Sunday, October 30
Carolina Renaissance Festival becomes the place to celebrate Halloween this weekend with FREE Child Admission (no coupon required) for all kids ages 12 and under. Free child tickets are available online at www.carolina.renfestinfo.com/buy-tickets with date selection of October 29 or October 30. Families can enjoy the fun and safe trick or treating experience with free treats to be found at over 100 locations throughout the Festival Village.
Boo Bash at Discovery Place Nature
Saturday, October 29, 1:30p – 4:30p
Get outside at Discovery Place Nature for Boo Bash – a day of spooky (but not too scary) science-inspired fun! Get your costumes ready and search for creepy crawlies on the haunted Paw Paw Nature Trail, snap a fall-themed family photo and collect Halloween goodies along the way.
Charlotte ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk
Saturday, October 29, 8:30a
Gather with members of the Charlotte community and celebrate prostate cancer survivors and caregivers and honor those that have been lost to the disease. All ages are welcomed and kids can enjoy the special Kids Superhero Dash for Dad. Registration is open now.
Biketoberfest
Sunday, October 30, 12:00p
Sustain Charlotte’s annual fundraising event sends participants on a scavenger hunt on two wheels equipped with a passport to support local businesses, visit new destinations, see the infrastructure available to support safer riding, and collect stamps in their passports along the way. Don’t miss the after-party at Triple C Brewing, where participants can exchange those stamps for raffle tickets to win prizes.
Party in the Park at Mint Museum
Sunday, October 30, 1:00p – 5:00p
Spend some chill time in the park before the Trick-or-Treating chaos begins! Enjoy free admission to the museum, food trucks, live music, hands-on art activities to celebrate fall, and a cash bar on the front terrace (weather permitting).
