No matter your position on trick or treating, if your kids are like mine - dressing up in costumes is THE JAM in our house! So, whether you are headed out for a candy-grab or you are doing a small to-do at home, Halloween events are BACK.
So, go grab your broomsticks (and face coverings!) and fly off to some of these amazing Halloween happenings around town!
STEAM-O-WEEN
Let IdeaLab Kids Marvin is bringing the fun to you with these curated STEAM parties focused on all things Halloween! For $25 per ghost, your ghouls and goblins will participate in three STEAM activities and enjoy a snack in a 2-hour party. This is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your kids of all ages.
Halloween Light Show in Lincolnton
Ever year some families go all-out for their Christmas Light extravaganza. This year, they’ve brought that same magic to Halloween. Isenhour Lights will be running every night, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, through Halloween.
411 E Dixon Street, Lincolnton, NC
Halloween Light Show in McAddenville
The Hammond Family, at 508 Chamberlain Court, McAdenville, is hard at work planning their Halloween light show. It’s free - but they ask you to be respectful of their neighbors
October 16th - 29th, 6 - 9 p.m.; October 30 & 31st from 6 -10 p.m.
508 Chamberlain Court, McAddenville, NC
Drive-Thru Carolina Pumpkin Spelltacular
Get the whole family in the car and check out this Pumpkin Spelltacular that includes over 5,000 pumpkins. There is fun from the safety of your car for everyone, light displays, pumpkin carvings, and theatrical scenes.
October 22,23,24, 29, 30, 31 2020 7PM-10PM
4066 Pea Ridge Rd, Mill Spring, NC (Next to Tryon International Equestrian Center )
HalloWINGO with the town of Indian Trail
BINGO!! - Wait, no, HalloWINGO!! We may not be able to do Spooktacular, but we CAN still get lots of candy and prizes! Join us on October 24th as we do drive-in Halloween Bingo!*Pre-registration is REQUIRED*
Free Event!! Times will vary - see the session times below. Sign up for your time slot at: www.itsparksandrec.com - click on Events!
October 24, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Session 1- 9am: TinyURL.com/9amSession1
- Session 2- 11am: https://tinyurl.com/Session2-11am
- Session 3- 1pm: TinyURL.com/1pmSession3
- Session 4- 3pm: https://tinyurl.com/3pmSession4
Spirited Sprout Spookfest
This is a SENSORY FRIENDLY SPOOK FEST! Let your little sprouts rock their costumes while enjoying a safe and festive playtime! Photo Opportunity, Play Pass Rafflex2, Halloween Goody Bags to take home (NUT FREE). A fun alternative to trick-or-treating or crowded events! Caregivers are required to wear a protective facemask. Costumes very much encouraged, but not required!
Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st. ~ times vary
136 Waxhaw Parkway, Waxhaw
Zombies and Dinosaurs Drive-Through Event
Get the kids in the car and check out this fun drive-through adventure back into the time of the dinosaurs WITH ZOMBIES TOO. Stay in your car and see at least 10 dinosaurs. Want to kick it up a notch? Upgrade to the Dino&Zombie-Hunt activity and use a nerf gun to hunt from your car.
October 30 & 31, 12PM-10PM
Rowan County Fair Grounds ~ 1560 Julian Road Salisbury, NC
Halloween in Downtown Monroe
Many of the stores in Downtown Monroe will be out infront of their shops with candy. This daytime event is great for the whole family.
October 31, 2020, 10AM-5PM
Downtown Monroe
Keller Williams Indian Trail at Sun Valley Commons Trunk or Treat
Join agents from Keller Williams Indian Trail (in the Sun Valley Commons) for a socially-responsible Trunk or Treat. Masked (and costumed) agents will be handing out treats to all the ghosts and goblins who show up. Costumes recommended, but not required!
October 27, 2020, 5 - 7 PM
Sun Valley Shopping Center / 6555 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail, NC
Big Blue Marble Academy, Waxhaw Trunk or Treat
Cars will be set up with social distancing in mind, a large field at the back for carnival style games and even a large screen showing kid-friendly Halloween movies.
Friday October 30th, 6:30 to 8:30PM
3930 Providence Rd S. | Waxhaw, NC
Trunk-or-Treat at Revival Church
Put on your best costume the night before Halloween and check out this event.
October 30th, 2020 | 7PM-9PM
705 E Franklin Street, Monroe, NC
Drive-Thru Trunk & Treat at Weddington United Methodist Church
Put your costumes on and stay in the car for this version of trunk & treat.
October 31st 2020 4PM-6PM
13901 Providence Rd | Weddington, NC
Mineral Springs UMC Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat
Make sure to be in your best costume and check out this trunk or treat. There will be prizes for the best costume in many age groups.
October 31st 4PM-6PM
5915 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Road | Waxhaw, NC
