Halloween events 2016
Published 12:00 am Thursday, October 20, 2016
Boogerwoods Haunted Attraction — Five nights only: Oct. 21, 22, 27, 28, 29. Boogerwoods has been rated the #1 haunt in the Carolina’s for most entertaining. Tickets go on sale at 2 p.m. at Boogerwoods and are good for that night only. All proceeds to the cure of Cystic Fibrosis. Info at www.boogerwoods.org
Scarrigan Farms — Mooresville. Half-mile haunted walking trail. Never stand in line; enjoy bonfires, music, concessions. Trail open through Halloween night. Opens at sunset Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday evenings. $25. Dates, details, coupons at www.facebook/scarriganfarms
Salisbury Ghost Walk — 7 and 8:30 p.m. each weekend in October. Walk covers six-block area down town. Tales of shadow ghosts, apparitions, orbs in 1800s Salisbury. Bring camera, smart phone, flashlight. $5 students, $10 adults, 5 and under free. Salisbury Ghost Walk questions/reservations 704-798-3102.
Barks & Books benefits DogPAWs Inc. — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 21: Join DogPAWs for buffalo wings for the humans and dog treats for the canines. Plus pet costume contest, music and silent auction. Held at S. Main St. Book Company, 110 S. Main St. Info: Theresa Pitner 704-754-2536.
‘Costume Contest For You & Your Pooch’ — Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 22: Also trick contest, giveaways, prize drawing. At Gentle Dental, 125 W. Kerr St. Doggie Halloween event pictures will be posted on facebook.
Spencer Doll & Toy Museum Haunted Trolley Ride — 7:30-10 p.m. FridaySaturday, Oct. 28-29. $12 adults and $10 students.RSVP to Spencer Doll & Toy Museum, 108 Fourth St., Spencer, 704-762-9359 or SpencerDollAndToyMuseum@gmail.com
Hallowine: SD&TM Haunted Trolley Ride and Wine & Beer Tasting — 7:30-10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31: RSVP by Oct. 29. $25 per person. A Spencer Doll & Toy Museum fundraiser at Spencer Doll And Toy Museum, 108 Fourth St., Spencer, 704-762-9359 or SpencerDollAndToyMuseum@gmail.com
Downtown Halloween Fun Fest — 3-6 p.m. Oct. 29: Annual Downtown Halloween Fun Fest in the Salisbury Post parking lot with music, costume contests, Halloween crafts, bounce house, face painting, candy, more. $5 each. www.salisburync.gov
Dead Artists Halloween Party — Oct. 29: Don your favorite dearly-departed artist character’s spirit and enjoy food, prizes, music. Free. Mean Mug Coffee Company, 1024 S. Fulton St., 704-754-4615.
Spook-tacular Saturday at THD of Salisbury — Oct. 29: Trick-or-treating, adult and children’s costume contests, motorcycle decorating contest, kid games, free Cheerwine, entertainment by DJ Fast Freddie Thompson. Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, 704-638-6044, www.tilleyhdofsalisbury.com
Historic Gold Hill Village Trick or Treat in the Village Shops — 11 a.m.-5 p.m..Saturday, Oct. 29: Children age 12 and under. The merchants will even be dressed for the occasion. St. Stephens Church Road.
Gold Hill Park Ghost Walk — Saturday, Oct. 29: St. Stephens Church Road.
Trick or Treating in Downtown China Grove — 4-5 p.m. Oct. 31: Trick or Treating Downtown China Grove.
Halloween at Historic Rosedale Plantation — • Paranormal Grounds Investigation, Oct. 21-22 6:30-8 p.m. $20 • Paranormal House Investigation, Oct.22 9-11 p.m. $85 • Midnight In The Garden, Oct. 22 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Hear real tales and ghost stories of encounters and experiences of staff. $25 • Pre-registration at www.historicrosedale.org/events/ or 704-335-0325. 3427 N. Tryon St., Charlotte.
Halloween at Old Salem — Old Salem Museums & Gardens, 600 S. Main St., W-S • Legends and Lanterns Tours, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28 -29, $40, RSVP to 1-800-441-5305 • Halloween pumpkin carving contest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29, free • Trick or Treat in Old Salem Oct. 30, free. 6-7:30 p.m. • Details at oldsalem.org
Halloween at Latta Plantation — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29: Family trick-or-treat at the Latta Plantation with games, historical demonstrations, crafts, children’s costume awards. 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, 704-875-2312, For admission info, see www.lattaplantation.org
Church Fall Fests and Trunk-or-Treats — see this Saturday’s Faith section or www.salisburpost.com > faith