Lake Norman Halloween Events

Family and friends get festive for Halloween around the lake

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Ghouly Gala: A Science SPOOKtacular 

October 17, 2025 | 5-8PM
Discovery Place Kids | More Details

Bring your little goblins, princesses, and superheroes to Discovery Place Kids for the annual family-friendly Halloween bash. The Ghouly Gala is packed with hands-on activities, playful science tricks, and just the right amount of “spooky” fun—perfect for kids of all ages. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed for frightful fun and festive photo ops! 🎃 Tickets are limited

 

Owl-O-Ween on the Raptor Trail

October 18, 2025 | 10AM-3:30PM
Carolina Raptor Center | More Details

Get your costume on and come out for a hootin’ good time at Owl-O-Ween. This spooktacular event at the Carolina Raptor Center combines the enchantment of owls with the thrill of Halloween! Activities include a trick-or-treat trail, costume contests, and educational tables.

 

Halloweekend

October 24, 2025 | 5PM
Main Street | More Details

This year’s Halloweekend festivities begin on Friday with trick-or-treating down Main Street for the annual Halloween March. Line up is at 5pm in front of the Davidson Public Safety Building horseshoe at 216 S. Main Street. End the Halloween March on the Town Green where you can carve a pumpkin to enter into the Jack-O-Lantern Walk!

 

Tricks-N-Treats 

October 26 | 6-8PM
Northcross Shopping Center | More Details

Get ready for an evening of spooktacular fun! Northcross will have free pumpkins, tons of candy, and exciting Halloween activities that the whole family can enjoy! This event is free and open to everyone, so grab your friends and family, put on your best costumes, and join them for a spooktacular evening!

 

Trick-or-Treat at Birkdale Village

October 25 | 10AM-12PM
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 through two fun-filled trick-or-treating hours!

 

Halloween Treat Trail

October 25, 2025 | 5:30-8PM
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. Families can also enjoy festive games and activities. Registration required.

 

Lake Norman Halloween Brew-Boo Tour

November 1 | 12-6:30PM
Starts at Lost Worlds Brewing Company | 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 WorldsPrimal, Southern Strain, and Cabarrus Brewing Co. 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. at Lost Worlds, so be sure to plan accordingly! 

 

Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights

October 25-26, 2025 | 9:30AM-5:30PM
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! Free child tickets are made available online at www.carolina.renfestinfo.com/buy-tickets with date selection of October 25 or October 26. Enjoy the fun and safe trick-or-treating experience with free treats at over 100 locations throughout the Festival Village.

 

Halloween in Huntersville

October 26, 2025 | 4-7PM
Huntersville Athletic Park | More Details

Get ready for a spooktacular evening filled with live music & entertainment, food & beverages available for purchase, trick-or-treat booths for the kids, costume contest with prizes and so much more. Don’t forget to stay until 7:00 PM as we light up the night sky with a special surprise!

Parking for the event can be found at: Lake Norman Charter High School and Central Piedmont Community College. A trolley shuttle will be available from Lake Norman Charter High School for those that need it. Event admission, parking and activities are FREE to the public.