Here Are Five Fun And Spooky Moves To Make For Halloween
(Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)Written By: Intern Jasmine Woosley
Halloween is upon us in a few weeks and people will need things to do. Here are five fun and spooky things to do for Halloween.
First up is SCarowinds! Starting in early September, Carowinds made its transformation into SCarowinds and will stay spooky until October 29. During this time there will be ghouls and goblins in the yard of the amusement park and a few events such as The Great Pumpkin Fest on October 21. Right now you can get a 2024 Gold pass for unlimited visits & free parking for the rest of 2023 and all of 2024, including SCarowinds and Winterfest
that starts on November 17.
The next spooky move, we are sure you will love it! It's a Halloween Silent Disco! Get spooked in your best costume and come jam out with Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte as they host this year’s Silent Disco on October 27 at 7:30 pm. Headphones are limited so make sure you’re on time, you do NOT want to miss this! You can come sing your heart out to your favorite songs while switching between 3 different DJ channels. Tickets are on sale now for $10.
If you like to have a few drinks with your fun, then this next spooky move is for you. For the 21 and up crowd, there are some extra treats for you! Come enjoy a 3-day bar crawl with participating bars in the Charlotte Area. Registration is at Bowlero on Oct. 27 and 31 from 6 pm – 11 pm and also October 28 from 4 pm – 10 pm. Participating bars include Bowlero, Connolly’s On Fifth, The Local, Mortimer’s Café and Pub, Prohibition, RI RA, and SIP!
The Carolina History and Haunts is something that is super different. Even though tours are hosted all year long, what better time to take a haunting tour than this Halloween season! During this tour you will be guided by lantern light through some Uptown while being told stories and haunts of the local area. To sign up, log onto carloinahistoryandhaunts.com.
If fitness is your thing, then let’s get active this Halloween with NoDa NBA as they host the NoDaWeen Freaky 5k fun run! Run through one of Charlotte’s most historically spooky neighborhoods with your best costume. Prizes will be handed out for best costume and fastest runner. Now you don’t have to be the most athletic, this run
is walker friendly. Taking place on Oct. 28 at 5pm, bring all your friends and family to enjoy a fun and
spooky night! You can pre-register now at findarace.com.
6 Of The Most Terrifying Haunted Attractions In North Carolina
Scared yet? Spooky season is upon us which means it's time to plan your Halloween fun. And what is Halloween without visiting at least one Haunted House, trail, or attraction? Why watch a horror movie when you could experience it for yourself? There are many haunted attractions in North Carolina, so chances are there is one near you. Some are haunted houses or indoor mazes. Others are outdoors through corn mazes, woods, or perhaps lakeside. And the best part? Most of these haunted locations have a number of attractions so you get lots of scares for your money.
I've chosen to highlight six of the best-haunted attractions in North Carolina. These are all in the greater Charlotte region, within about an hour and a half drive from the Queen City. And even if some of these are a little far- they are worth the drive for sure! Each location on this list offers something unique and is either one I personally have visited or has come highly recommended by friends! As with any haunted experience, the goal of these attractions is to find any way to scare you. One even says if someone hasn't peed their pants by the end of the night well they didn't do their job. So these are not for the faint of heart. Most have restrictions and will not allow children under the age of 12 to visit.
So visit or enter at your own risk. If you dare. Keep reading to see 6 of the best haunted attractions in the Charlotte North Carolina region. Have an attraction you love that I missed? Be sure to reach out to us on social media to let us know! Happy Haunting.
13th Acre
Location: 3718 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC, 28112 (Awe Shucks Farm)
The 13th acre features 3 different haunted attractions- Coffin Creek, The Forbidden Acre, and Reeper's Row. Once you've had your fair share of scares (or while you are working up the courage!) you can relax with a beverage in the 1800's train car, shop at the general store, or enjoy the ambiance of the fire pits. Tickets are $25 and include access to all three attractions or you purchase a "fast pass" for an additional cost.
Boogerwoods
Location: 725 Phaniel Church Rd, Rockwell, NC 28138
Boogerwoods is a haunted trail that has been voted the best haunted attraction in North or South Carolina! For $30 you'll get admission a set time (aka no long lines!) to walk the trail which this year features sets including Booger Meat Packing, a ghost town, Boogerasic Park, and several more. The best part though? The profits from Boogerwoods go to research and a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
Lake Hickory Haunts
Location: 520 Carolina Ave, Hickory, NC 28601
Lake Hickory Haunts isn't just a haunted attraction it's an entire haunted theme park! Ticket prices vary based on the day and which level, ranging from $30 on less crowded nights to $70 for VIP tickets on the most crowded dates. Tickets get you access to all 13 locations that make up Lake Hickory Haunts including Lair of the Undead, Shipwrecked 2.0, and Aftermath.
Kersey Valley Spooky Woods
Location: 1615 Kersey Valley Road Archdale, NC 27263
Spooky Woods consists of a 50,000 square foot walkthrough Spookywoods maze, a cornfield laser maze, a haunted tram, and an additional haunted trail. There's also a club, drinks, character midway, outdoor laser tag and more!
Scarowinds
Location: 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273
Scarowinds is Carowinds after dark. The haunted theme park includes numerous indoor and outdoor mazes, scare zones, and access to many of Carowinds rides!
Scarrigan Farms
Location: 1213 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
On select October nights the 275 acre Carrigan Farms becomes Scarrigan Farms. The haunted trail is a walking trail, that is over one mile long. And the only goal- to terrify you! According to the website "If someone hasn’t peed in their pants by the end of the night we know we haven’t done our job."
