Halloween in Charlotte 2025: Your Guide to Spooky, Festive, and Family-Friendly Fun

Charlotte transforms every October into a city of pumpkins, costumes, and community spirit. Whether you are bringing little ones for safe trick or treating, chasing jump scares on haunted trails, or planning a night out with friends, the Queen City has something for everyone this Halloween season.

 

Here is your ultimate roundup of Halloween 2025 events in Charlotte, from family favorites to haunted thrills and adult nightlife.

 

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly Halloween Events

Halloween does not have to be all fright. Charlotte shines with festive, kid friendly fun.

• Hodges Family Farm Pumpkin Patch
  Open daily from late September through October 31. Admission is free and hayrides are available for a small fee.

 

• Tricks & Treats at Carowinds (weekends, Sept. 14–Oct. 27)
  A family friendly daytime event with costumes, live shows, and interactive games.

 

• Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge (Sept. 26–Oct. 31)
  A family getaway featuring indoor trick or treating, parades, crafts, and waterpark fun.

 

• The Ghouly Gala at Discovery Place Kids
  Perfect for young children, with costumes, crafts, and fun science experiments.

 

 

👻 Haunted Attractions and Spooky Experiences

For thrill seekers, Charlotte offers some of the best haunted houses in the region.

• Queen City Ghosts
  Haunted walking tours in Uptown mixing spooky legends with Charlotte history.
• SCarowinds
  On select nights the park transforms into a haunted wonderland filled with scare zones and haunted mazes.
• The 13th Acre Haunted Trail (Monroe)
  A creepy forest trail where the dark comes alive with monsters and jump scares.
• Nearby Haunts
  Classics like Booger Jim’s Hollow, BoogerWoods, and The Haunted Pyramids deliver extra chills just outside the city.

 

 

🎃 Community Traditions and Unique Celebrations

• The Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall (Oct. 27–Nov. 1)
  A neighborhood tradition featuring hundreds of glowing pumpkins in one of Charlotte’s most beloved fall displays.
• Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights at the Carolina Renaissance Festival
  Kids in costume get free admission, and the festival celebrates with contests and themed entertainment.

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🍸 Bar Crawls, Parties, and Adult-Only Fun

Charlotte’s nightlife embraces Halloween with plenty of style.

• Boneyard Bash at Discovery Place (Oct. 24)
  A 21+ event featuring themed cocktails, immersive exhibits, and costume contests.
• Charlotte’s Official Halloween Bar Crawl (“Horroween”) (Oct. 25–Nov. 1)
  Explore Uptown bars with drink specials, group costumes, and spooky fun.
• South End Halloween Bar Crawls
  Crawl through some of South End’s most popular bars with live music and entertainment.

 

 

✅ Tips for Enjoying Halloween in Charlotte

• Plan ahead. Haunted houses and adult events sell out quickly.

 

• Choose your scare level. Many events are clearly labeled “family friendly” or “scary.”

 

• Check neighborhood guides. Many churches and community centers host free trunk or treat events.

 

Charlotte knows how to celebrate Halloween, and 2025 is shaping up to be one of the best yet. From pumpkin patches and family festivals to terrifying haunted trails and Uptown bar crawls, there is truly something for everyone.

So grab your costume, share this guide with your friends, and dive into the spooky season. We would love to see your costumes, pumpkins, and favorite haunted spots.