It's almost that time of the year again! Halloween is the holiday everyone looks forward to. It is full of cheap scares, hayrides, horror movies, jack-o-lanterns, and candy! These Halloween events are guaranteed to have something fun for every member of the family to enjoy. What better way to spend the year's spookiest holiday than near the lake?


 

Ghosts of Davidson: Davidson After Dark

September 13 - October 26
Main Street, Davidson | More Details

Experience the spooky side of Davidson with a Halloween activity the whole family can enjoy! This 90-minute walking tour will teach you about the town's history, ancient folklore, and the ghosts who haunt Davidson today.

Beginning at the corner of Main Street and Concord Road, your group will take a 1.8-mile stroll through the heart of Downtown Davidson while taking multiple stops to sit down and listen to the guide's eerie ghost stories. Reservations are recommended! The tour is creepy and meant to be a little scary, but the content is suitable for audiences of all ages. Tickets are available throughout the year, with a few breaks between seasons.


Ghosts of Davidson

 

Rural Hill Corn Maze


Rural Hill Corn Maze

September 20-October 27
Rural Hill | More Details

Mark your calendars for weekends from September 20th through October 27th and prepare for an experience that will challenge and delight visitors of all ages (also open on Halloween). Navigate through the sprawling cornfield maze, carefully weaving your way through the towering stalks.

With twists and turns at every corner, this corn maze is no ordinary stroll. Test your problem-solving skills, unraveling the intricate pathways and seeking out hidden clues that will guide you toward the ultimate triumph of finding your way out. Food and dessert trucks are on-site every day that the maze is open!

Halloween Decorating Contest

Registration October 1-14 | More Details

How do you "boo"? Is your house fun and festive or spooky and scary? Enter the Cornelius Halloween Decorating contest and show off your best outdoor Halloween decorations. The public will vote on their favorites, and you can win both pride and prizes!

The two decorating categories are "Spooky & Scary" and "Fun & Festive".



Discovery Place Kids

Ghouly Gala: A Science Spectacular

October 18
Discovery Place Kids | More Details

Prepare your costumes for a ghoulishly good time at Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville. This family-friendly Halloween bash will have Spooky STEM Activities, Witch's Brew Potion Games, a "Get Your Ghoul On" Dance Party, and a Baby Bonanza Scavenger Hunt! Don’t miss out on this "boo-tiful" opportunity to celebrate Halloween at their museum. Get your tickets now!

Owl-O-Ween on the Raptor Trail

October 19
Carolina Raptor Center | More Details

Pick out your best costume and plan for a hootin' good time at Owl-O-Ween, a spooktacular Halloween event at the Carolina Raptor Center Trail that combines the enchantment of owls with the thrill of the season. Enjoy Halloween activities like trick-or-treating, costume contests, critter tables, and owl-themed crafts!


 

Halloween March

Halloween March

October 25
Davidson Public Safety Building | More Details

Join in on the Halloween fun at the Town of Davidson’s annual Halloween March! Families are invited to line up at the Davidson Public Safety Building to parade along Main Street in their best costumes, where merchants and local organizations will hand out treats. After the march, enjoy a pumpkin-lit walk through Roosevelt Wilson Park and cast your vote for the best Jack-O-Lantern. It's a delightful way to kick off a weekend of local Lake Norman Halloween events.

Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights

October 26-27
Carolina Renaissance Festival | More Details

Already the Carolinas' largest costume party, the Carolina Renaissance Festival is the place to celebrate Halloween! All kids 12 and under get FREE admission; no coupon is required! Children and parents enjoy the fun and safe trick-or-treating experience with free treats at over 100 locations throughout the Festival Village. And don't miss the children's Halloween Treasure Hunt with Treasure Chest filled with prizes!
 

 

Halloween Daze & Spooky Nights

Halloween
 

Halloween Treat Trail & Outdoor Movie

October 26
Bailey Road Park | More Details

Join Bailey Road Park for this seasonal event, where participants dress up in their favorite silly or spooky costumes to collect pre-packaged candy from local businesses along the trail. Various activities, games, and concessions will be available for purchase as a spooktacular photo area! Returning this year will be a tractor-pulled hayride running and a showing of the movie Hocus Pocus at dusk. Don't forget chairs or blankets to watch the film!

Halloween Brew Boo Tour

October 26
Starts at Lost Worlds | More Details

The annual tour features deluxe VIP transportation and complimentary pizza before you depart to four unique breweries. Take in the beer scene at Lost Worlds, Primal, Southern Strain, and Cabarrus Brewing. Each guest will receive two free souvenir pint glasses. Start thinking about what you're wearing beforehand, as prizes for the best costumes will be available. The tour starts at noon and will end around 6:30 p.m., so be sure to plan accordingly!

 

Primal Brewery

 

Trick or Treat in Birkdale Village

October 26
Birkdale Village | More Details

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. Check in at the Concierge at 10 a.m. for some ghastly goodies and a map to guide you and the kiddos through two hours of fun-filled Halloween activities!

Halloween in Huntersville

October 27
Huntersville Athletic Park | More Details

Spend an evening full of Halloween fun at Huntersville Athletic Park! There will be many costume competitions with prizes awarded to the best in categories such as Cutest Baby, Best Kid's Costume, Best Homemade Costume, Best Adult Costume, and Best Family Costume. Food trucks will be onsite and available for purchase. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and end the night by watching a family-friendly Halloween movie, FREE of charge.

 

Halloween in Huntersville


 

Ghouls, goblins, and family fun await! This year will undoubtedly be a spooky one in Lake Norman, and with so many activities to choose from, we'll have plenty to do in October. What's your favorite Halloween event on the lake? Make sure to tag @visitlakenorman in any of your Halloween events or festivities!