It's about to get a little spooky around here! The region is gearing up for Halloween and fall fun with all kinds of corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, movie series, trick-or-treat hot spots and a lot more.
Search our list by the name of the place, or by city or county. Expand an entry for the address, website links, hours, cost and age recommendations (especially for those haunted houses and trails). And remember that your favorite corn maze or haunted house might just be in the county next door.
| Name | Address | City | Features | Hours | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC Symphony: Halloween Spooktacular | 2 East South Street | Raleigh | Enjoy frightful fun from the movies, including music from E.T., Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, and more—plus a costume contest! | Shows Oct. 28 at 1 and 4 p.m. | https://www.ncsymphony.org/concerts-events/single-ticket-calendar/ |
| Fall Festival at Raleigh City Market | 300 Parham Street | Raleigh | Come celebrate fall at City Market with food, vendors, carriage rides and a pumpkin patch from 1 to 5 p.m. | Oct. 22, 1 to 5 p.m. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-festival-at-city-market-raleigh-tickets-665456166307 |
| Wendell Harvest Festival | 4th Street at Pine Street | Wendell | Parade begins downtown at 10 a.m. There will be food trucks, a kid's village with giant slide, obstacle course, face painting, games and activities, and live music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Oct. 7 all day | https://business.wendellchamber.com/events/details/95th-annual-harvest-festival-11654 |
| Grasshopper Farms | 8004 Poole Road | Knightdale | Pumpkin patch, 4-acre corn maze and ice cream and sweets shop | The corn maze is open Sept 23-Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | https://www.grasshopperfarmsnc.com/ |
| Vollmer Farm | 677 NC Hwy 98E | Bunn | Corn maze scavenger hunt, wagon rides, cow train, gem mining and more | Fall hours: Sept. 23-Oct. 29. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. | http://www.vollmerfarm.com/ |
| Hill Ridge Farms | 703 Tarboro Rd | Youngsville | Hayrides and pumpkins, a large playground, train rides and gem stone panning. | Fall hours: Sept. 27-Oct. 29. Open 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. | http://www.hillridgefarms.com/harvest.php |
| Gillis Hill Farm | 2899 Gillis Hill Rd | Fayetteville | Self guided walking tours, ice cream | Ice cream available 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. | http://www.gillishillfarm.com/ |
| Gross Farms | 1606 Pickett Rd. | Sanford | Pumpkin patch, giant corn maze, slide, inflateables and more | Fall hours: Sept. 16-Oct. 29 on Fridays (4 to 8 p.m.), Saturdays (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Sundays (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) | http://www.grossfarms.com/index.html |
| Ken's Korny Corn Maze | 3175 Benson Highway | Garner | Corn maze, adventure zone, wooden playground equipment, hayrides and more. | Fall hours: Sept. 23-Nov. 6, Fridays (4 to 9 p.m.), Saturdays (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sundays (12 p.m. to 8 p.m.) | http://www.kenskornycornmaze.com/ |
| Hubb's Corn Maze | 10444 US Hwy 421 North | Clinton | Corn mazes, giant slides, toddler town, train, jump pillow, air cannon and large sandbox. | Fall hours: Sept. 23-Nov. 4, open Wednesday-Friday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Closed Monday/Tuesday. | https://www.hubbsfarmnc.com/ |
| McKee's Corn Maze | 5011 Kiger Rd. | Hillsborough | Corn mazes, farm animals, hayride, barrel train ride, sand and grass play areas, giant slide, swings, corn play, hay bale climb, milk Bessie the cow, photos | Fall hours: Sept. 30-Nov. 4, Friday (3 to 8 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), Sunday (1 p.m. to 7 p.m.) | http://www.mckeemaze.com/ |
| Phillips Farms Corn Maze | 6701 Good Hope Church Rd | Cary | Corn maze, corn cannon, pumpkin launcher, tube swing, hay mountain, big slide and more. | Fall hours: Sept. 16-Oct. 29 on Thursdays (5 to 8:30 p.m.), Fridays (3 to 6 pm.), Saturdays (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sundays (1 to 6 p.m.) | https://www.phillipsfarmsofcary.com/fall |
| Phillips Farms Haunted Farm | 6701 Good Hope Church Rd | Cary | Haunted farn and corn maze. Come wander through the Field of Lost Souls and Rebellion Trail, The Gore House and Big Top Terror. | Fall hours: Haunted farm opens Sept. 29. Admission is $25. | http://phillipsfarmsofcary.com/haunted-farm/ |
| Morrisville's Trick or Treat the Trail | Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway | Morrisville | Children can wear their costumes and walk along the decorated trail, trick-or-treating for candy and other treats. | 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 21. Register for a 2-hour time slot online. | https://www.morrisvillenc.gov/government/departments-services/parks-recreation-cultural-resources/special-events/trick-or-treat-the-trail-trunk-or-treat |
| Downtown Clayton Trick or Treat | 348 E. Second St. | Clayton | Costumed kids 12 and under load up on goodies from participating Clayton merchants. Then stop by Town Square to snap a festive picture and play some games! | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 31 | https://www.johnstoncountync.org/event/downtown-clayton-trick-or-treat/206/ |
| Garner's Trick-or-Treat the Trails | White Deer Park, 2458 Aversboro Rd. | Garner | Local businesses will be passing out treats around the trail, a creepy crawlies exhibit will be featured in the Nature Center, and food trucks will be available for purchase. | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 31 | https://triangleonthecheap.com/trick-or-treat-the-trails-in-garner/ |
| Carrboro's Halloween Carnival | Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. | Carrboro | Carnival games for all ages and a wickedly good prize bag. Popcorn, sodas, hot chocolate, apple cider and coffee will be sold at the concession booth. Free. No registration required. | 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 27 | https://townofcarrboro.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=7201&month=10&year=2023&day=19&calType=0 |
| Haunted Mordecai Festival | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St. | Raleigh | Enjoy an afternoon of Halloween themed fun including food, music, games, and crafts on the lawn at Mordecai Historic Park. There will be costume contests for kids up to 16 years old beginning at 1pm. | 2023: TBD | https://raleighnc.gov/places/mordecai-historic-park |
| Haunted Mordecai Ghost Tours | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St. | Raleigh | Some believe that the Mordecai House is the most haunted home in North Carolina. Do you? | 2023: TBD | https://raleighnc.gov/places/mordecai-historic-park |
| Haunted Trolley | Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St. | Raleigh | Hop on board the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late night tour of downtown Raleigh's most haunted places. | 2023 tours: Oct. 27-28, 6:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Cost is $15. | https://raleighnc.gov/parks/news/haunted-trolley-tour |
| Harris Spook-tacular: Don't Feed Your Fears | Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr. | New Hill | Join us for some fun activities in person and online during the month of October to celebrate all things spooky while overcoming your fears! | 2023 dates: Oct. 5 Pumpkin Circle (ages 2 to 5), Oct. 9 Super Spiders (all ages), Oct. 14 Spooky Soiree, Oct. 22 Pumpkin carving wagon ride | https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/parks-recreation-open-space/all-parks-trails/harris-lake-county-park/harris-lake-programs-events/harris-lake-major-events/harris-spook-tacular-dont-feed-your-fears#:~:text=Join%20us%20for%20some%20fun,offerings%20which%20are%20coming%20soon!&text=%22Don't%20Feed%20Your%20Fears,a%20Spooky%20Soiree%20mini%20event! |
| Clayton Fear Farm | 1620 Loop Rd. | Clayton | Scary haunted attractions, including haunted houses, hayride and a spinning vortex (not haunted, a terrifying experience). | Open Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 6-28. Open Oct. 29-31 from 7 to 9 p.m. | http://www.claytonfearfarm.com/ |
| Darkside Haunted Estates | 11875 NC 222 W. | Middlesex | The 1 mile haunted walking trail features a Witch Doctor's Emporium, Insane Asylum, Clown Town, The Slaughterhouse, The Bundie Hotel, The S. S. Sea Hag, the Rottenkor Cemetery and many more. | Every Friday & Saturday from Sept. 22 - Nov. 4 | http://www.darksidehauntedestates.com |
| Tweetsie Railroad's Ghost Train | 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane | Blowing Rock | At night the park gets a full makeover complete with costumed characters, decorations, music and Halloween-themed attractions. Younger children will love the dance parties, trick-or-treat stations, themed photo opportunities, and the Palace Spooktacular Show. | Open Sept. 22-Oct. 28 beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets sold in advance are $60 for adults, $40 for children. | https://tweetsie.com/special-events/ghost-train |
| Porter Farms and Nursery pumpkins | 3525 NC Highway 42 | Willow Spring | Farm stand, pumpkins and homemade ice cream. | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays; noon to 9 p.m., Sundays; and 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays through Halloween | http://www.porterfarmsandnursery.com |
| Raleigh Farmers Market | 1201 Agriculture St. | Raleigh | Large farmers market with lots of pumpkins, mums, apples and other fall fare. Great for a pumpkin photo opportunity. | 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday | http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/raleigh/ |
| Fuquay-Varina Trick or Treat | North Main Street | Fuquay-Varina | Visit merchants that display a Trick or Treat poster in their windows! | Oct. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. | https://fuquay-varinadowntown.com/annual-events/ |
| Boo at the NC Zoo | 4401 Zoo Parkway | Asheboro | Dress up your little ones to enter fun costume contests, enjoy trick or treating, and have a howling good time with festive games. | Saturdays and Sundays: Oct. 21-22 and Oct. 28-29. Cost is $10 for non-members. | https://www.nczoo.org/events/boo-nc-zoo |
| Track or Treat Halloween Express | New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Road | New Hill | A Halloween ride on New Hope Valley Railway's diesel powered trains. | 2023: Oct. 14, 21 and 28. Train departures are 2:15 p.m, 3:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:45 p.m. | https://triangleonthecheap.com/track-or-treat-halloween-express/ |
| Pumpkin Patch Express | Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave. | Durham | A Halloween train ride at the Museum of Life and Science, along with special games, crafts and more. | 2023: Every Saturday and Sunday in October (starting Sept. 30). Kids 2 and under free. | https://www.lifeandscience.org/explore/pumpkin-patch-express/ |
| Hallow-Eno | West Point Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Road | Durham | The annual Halloween event includes fun the whole family, particularly ages 12 and under. It includes campfire stories, songs, hayrides, treats, crafts and games. | 2023: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 31 | https://triangleonthecheap.com/hallow-eno-celebrate-halloween-west-point-eno/ |
| Scare-olina Skies | Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E. Franklin St. | Chapel Hill | A Halloween-themed version of Morehead's classic star show. Come learn about stars, constellations and celestial events through legends from ancient cultures, featuring monsters, mayhem and madness! | Oct. 28: Family-friendly edition is at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29: Adult program at 6 p.m. | https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/ |
| Deans Farm Market | 4231 NC Highway 42 W | Wilson | The farm offers hayrides, playground, picnic area and more on Saturdays and Sundays. | 2023: Weekends in October. | www.deansfarmmarket.com |
| Odom Farming Co. Maze | 1426 Claridge Nursery Rd. | Goldsboro | Special events, corn mazes, playground, wagon rides, sunflowers, punkin' chunkin' and more. | 2023 Harvest Market is Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Trunk-or-Treat is Oct. 29, 3 to 6 p.m. Farm hours: Open weekends | http://www.odomfarmingcompany.com/ |
| Ragan and Holly's Pumpkin Patch | Corner of HWY 751 and Lewter Shop Rd. | Apex | Large selection of gourds and pumpkins, plus corn stalks and other fall decorating items. | 2023: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. | https://www.jeansberrypatch.com/ |
| Original Hollywood Horror Show | 8333 Bass Mountain Rd. | Snow Camp | The show is produced by award-winning Hollywood filmmakers Dean and Starr Jones, whose credits include "Day of the Dead," "Night of the Living Dead 3D," "Pirates of the Caribbean," Train," and "Star Trek." | Sept. 28-30, Fridays-Sundays Oct. 1-29, Nov. 3-4 | https://hollywoodhorrorshow.com/ |
| Haunted Forest of Panic Point | 2808 Cedar Creek Rd. | Youngsville | Walk the haunted forest or dark trail, take a howling hayride. Other attractions include Killers in the Corn, Stalkers Farm and Carny Crypt. | 2023: Sept. 16-Nov. 4. Buy tickets online. | http://www.raleighhauntedhouse.com/ |
| Pumpkin Flotilla | Bond Park Boathouse, 801 High House Road | Cary | Bring your carved pumpkins Oct. 26 (day before) from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy a discounted boat ride and a boathouse snack on the deck while you see your pumpkin float Oct. 27 on the lake. | 2023: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 27 | https://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/special-events/pumpkin-flotilla-at-bond-park |
| Huckleberry Trail Farm | 143 Pleasant Hill Church Road | Siler City | Huck and Tom's Corn Maze Adventure and Hay Ride, a bonafide pumpkin patch, a cotton patch and a family farm yard filled with old-timey games. | 2023: Saturdays (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sundays (1 to 6 p.m.) Sept. 30-Oct. 28. | http://www.huckleberrytrailfarm.com |
| Marbles Kooky Spooky Halloween Party | 201 E. Hargett St. | Raleigh | Come in costume for a ghoulish good time! Experience the magic of Marbles after dark at this family-friendly Halloween spooktacular. | 2023: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 27 | https://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/KookySpooky |
| Cary's Great Pumpkin Carve | 310 South Academy Street | Cary | Stop by the pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin and carve it at one of the stations. Stay for outdoor screenings of Halloween favorites such as "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown." | 2023: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 28. | https://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/holiday-events/halloween-events |
| Witches' Night Out | Salem Street | Apex | Wear your witches' hats for special discounts and treats at downtown shops. | 2023: Oct. 27, 5 to 9 p.m | https://www.facebook.com/events/795266718805355?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D |
| Gallberry Corn Maze | 5991 Braxton Rd. | Hope Mills | Corn maze, hayride, farm animals, jumping pillow, tube slide, more. | 2023: The season runs Sept. 22 to Oct. 29. Open every Friday (5 to 9 p.m.), Saturday (noon to 9 p.m.) and Sunday (1 to 6 p.m.) | http://gallberrycornmaze.com |
| Herbert's Haunted House | Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave. | Cary | Let the Cary Teen Council take you on a spooky walk through their house of horrors! | 2023: TBD | https://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/holiday-events/halloween-events |
| Creepy Crabtree | Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway | Morrisville | The free park-wide event explores the darker side of nature. Enjoy scavenger hunts, crafts, more. Costumes welcome. | 2023: Oct. 28. Sign up for 1 of 3 session from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. | https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/parks-recreation-open-space/all-parks-trails/lake-crabtree-county-park/lake-crabtree-programs-events/lake-crabtree-major-events/creepy-crabtree-2023 |
| Granville Haunt Farm and Corn Maze | 4534 U.S. Highway 15 | Oxford | A drive-thru haunted attraction | 2023: Open the last 4 Fridays and Saturdays in October, plus Oct. 29-31 | http://www.granvillehauntfarm.com/ |
| Naylor Family Farm and Corn Maze | 6016 U.S. Highway 401 N | Fuquay-Varina | Corn maze, gem mining, jump pad, farm animals, pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn crib play barn, farm tower fort, barrel train and more. | October hours: Monday-Friday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Saturday (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) | http://www.naylorfamilyfarm.com/ |
| Page Farms | 6100 Mt. Herman Rd. | Raleigh | Pick your own pumpkin, corn maze, hayride, corn crib, hay stack slide, cow train, farm animals and more. | 2023: Tuesday-Thursday (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Sunday (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Closed Mondays. | http://www.pagefarmsraleigh.com |
| Tractors Corn Maze | 13912 Bold Run Hill Rd. | Wake Forest | A daytime and after-dark corn maze, corn pit, hayride, pumpkins and other fall attractions. | 2023 season begins Sept. 23. After dark corn maze is Saturday nights Sept. 23 and 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. $15 cash only. Free pumpkin with purchase. | https://www.tractorscornmaze.com/ |
| Holder Hill Farms | 4822 Holder Rd. | Durham | Pumpkins, walking trails, play areas and more. | 2023: Opens Sept. 23 | https://www.holderhillfarmllc.com/ |
| The Witch's Haunted Barn | Firefly Farm, 4911 Hunt Road | Hillsborough | The witch's haunted barn is fun for kids of all ages - not so scary! | 2023: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays in October | https://www.fireflyfarmnc.com/hauntedbarn |
| Carving Pumpkins with Goats | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road | Chapel Hill | Carve pumpkins with goats | 2023: Select days Sept. 28-Oct. 31 | https://www.springhaven.farm/ |
| Crossroads Corn Maze | 5712 Watkins Rd. | Wendell | Corn maze, hay mazes, hayrides and pumpkins, lawn games and s'mores | 2023: The maze will be open Oct. 6-29. | https://www.crossroadscornmaze.com/ |
| Zombiepalooza | The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St. | Cary | Local filmmakers and hobbyists are invited to get creative and tell their zombie stories in 1 to 5 minutes. | 2023: Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. | https://thecarytheater.com/zombiepalooza/ |
| Mummy & Son Ball | Harold D. Ritter Park, 301 Lochmere Drive West | Cary | Dance the Monster Mash, play eerily fun games, and roast a ghost over an open fire for a tasty s'more treat! Registration is required. | 2023: Oct. 25, 6:30-8pm | https://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/holiday-events/halloween-events |
| Ghostly Legends at the Old Hotel | Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop | Cary | Ages 12 and up only! Professional storytellers will scare your socks off this Halloween with spooky stories and eerie anecdotes at the old hotel. | 2023: Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. | https://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/holiday-events/halloween-events |
| Falling for Local Festival | Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive | Raleigh | Local makers and vendors, craft beer and cider, food trucks, live music, kids zone and free pumpkins! | 2023: Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | https://dorotheadixpark.org/event/falling-local-2023 |
| Park West Village Fall Festival | 3400 Village Market Pl. | Morrisville | Enjoy free center-wide trick-or-treating, hay rides, costume contests, entertainment from Imagine Circus, and an outdoor showing of Despicable Me starting at 6:30pm! We will also have three food trucks. | 2023: Oct. 26, 4 to 8 p.m. | https://parkwestvillage.com/events/fall-festival/ |
| Farmers Fall Festival | South Academy Street | Cary | There will be live music on the main stage, a kids performance area, fun games and interactive exhibits, local food and craft beer, art & crafts and a mid-day pie-eating contest. | 2023: Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | https://www.caryfarmersmarket.com/fff-2023/ |
| Sonlight Farms Corn Maze | 293 Bunn Rd | Kenly | Come find your way through the corn maze (we even have a kid maze), take a hayride around the farm, slide down the giant slide, and even meeting some animals | 2023: Sept. 23 and 30 and Saturdays in October 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | https://www.sonlightfarmsnc.com/ |
| Wake Forest Halloween Boo Bash | 701 Harris Rd | Wake Forest | This year’s festivities will include balloon animals, inflatable slides, and a variety of other ghostly games and activities. Small pumpkins will be available to the first 300 children. | 2023: Oct. 26, 4:30 to 7 p.m. | https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/meetings-events/halloween-boo-bash |
| Fall Fest Block Party | 1000 Brookside Drive, Ste 119 | Raleigh | This family-friendly event will celebrate the neighborhood with food trucks, a Halloween costume contest, vendors, games and more! Plus, Gouge Wrestling will perform and Crank Arm Brewing will be pouring beers. No tickets required. | 2023: Oct. 28, 2 to 6 p.m. | https://www.brooksidebodega.com/ |
This list will grow over time so check back. If your favorite Halloween event or venue isn't listed or you have questions, let us know.
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