2013 Halloween Events In Charlotte

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2013 Halloween events taking place in & around the Charlotte area. Haunted houses, hay rides, costume contests, Halloween parties, trick or treating, & more!

Ongoing Haunted Attractions
Amazing Maize Maze Approximately two and a half miles of pathways in an operating cornfield. The Amazing Maize Maze challenges folks to think strategically as they search clues that lead to the maze exit. Day maze and night (flashlight) maze tickets available. For more information, visit www.ruralhill.net/amazingmaizemaze.asp. $7-$15. Fridays-Sundays through Nov. 3. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. 704-875-3113. www.ruralhill.net.

Camp Fear The multi-attraction event features a haunted trail, a maze, “Clown Chaos”, an “Insane Asylum”, a “Living dead Dollhouse,” and a “Freak Show.” $14-$18. Oct. 11-12; Oct. 18-19; Oct. 25-26; Oct. 31; Nov. 1-2. Camp Fear, 601 Princess Lane, Hiddenite. For more information, visit www.campfearnc.com.

Campground Massacre Haunted attraction with more than three acres of terror for brave visitors who dare to explore the campground. $20. Fridays-Sundays. Through Nov. 2. The Charlotte/Fort Mill KOA RV Park and Campground, 940 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill. For more information, call 866-752-7437 or visit www.themassacre.com.

Ghost Tales in the Dark Tour Explore the plantation by candlelight and hear real ghost stories from staff and volunteers. RSVP is required. To register, call 704-875-2312. $15. Oct. 11, 8, 9 and 10 p.m.; Oct. 12, 7, 8, 9 and 10 p.m.; Oct. 18, 8, 9 and 10 p.m.; Oct. 19, 7, 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. 704-875-2312. www.lattaplantation.org.

The Haunted Mill One of the Charlotte-area’s scariest haunted attractions with a special “mature”-themed shows offered. $10-$50. Oct. 11-13; Oct. 17-20; Oct. 24-31; Nov. 1-2. The Haunted Mill, 6325 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont. For more information, call 704-829-6455 or visit www.thehauntedmillnc.com.

The Scarepark The Speedpark at Concord Mills has transformed into a haunted park including haunted mini-golf, a haunted hay ride, fun slide, spider web bungee, go-karts and more. Open every Friday and Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Open every night starting Oct. 24 through Oct.31. $5-$25. The Speedpark, 8461 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord. 704-5278-464. www.speedpark.com.

Davidson Ghost Walk Walk around the city of Davidson and hear stories of the town’s spooky history. $10 for adults, $5 for children. Every weekend in October. Walks begin at 7 p.m. Reservations recommended. 704-928-5454. www.ghostwalknc.com

Queen City Ghost Tours Explore the darker side of Charlotte on this tour around the city. Hear ghost stories about Charlotte’s haunted past. $8-$15. Oct. 9-31. Times: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., & 9 p.m. www.queencityghosttours.com

Hickory Grove Haunted Trail Annual haunted attraction in Gastonia. $12. Oct. 11-12; Oct. 17-19; Oct. 25-31. Mountain View Golf Center, 4064 Mountainview St., Gastonia. For more information, visit www.hghaunts.com.

The Old Haunted School Annual haunted attraction sponsored by Bethany Volunteer Fire Department in Albemarle. $6. Oct. 11-12; Oct. 18-19; Oct. 25-26; Oct. 28-31. 37627 Mountain Creek Road, Albemarle. For more information, visit www.bethanyvfd.org/hauntedhouse/default.htm.

Scarowinds Every year Carowinds transforms the park into a terrifying adventure filled with mazes, monsters, and madness. $26.99-$49.99. Weekends through Oct. 27. Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd. 704-588-2600. For more information, visit www.carowinds.com/haunt.

Scarrigan Farms The annual haunted trail attraction and walking tour includes a “Maniac Maze,” a “40-Foot Double Barrel Drop,” a “Vomit-Inducing Vortex,” a “Purple Haze 3-D Experience,” a “Fright Town,” a “Tragic School Bus,” a “Haunted Moon-Lit Corn Maze” and more. Ticket sales begin nightly at 6:30 p.m. (visitors may enter at dark) and end at 10 p.m. $20. Oct. 4-5; Oct. 11-13; Oct. 18-20; Oct. 25-27; Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Carrigan Farms, 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville. 704-664-1450. For more information, visit www.scarriganfarms.com.

Latta Haunted Trail Enjoy a haunted trail on horseback every Friday and Saturday in October at the Latta Equestrian Center. $15 per person. Rides offered from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Call ahead for reservations. Latta Equestrian Center, 6201 Sample Road, Huntersville. 704-992-1550. www.lattaequetraincenter.com.

Dracula Bites Starving Artist Productions presents this production about a playwright who adapts Bram Stoker’s Dracula. What happens next is a horror story of its own. $15-$25. Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 11, 8 p.m.; Oct. 12, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Oct. 16-17, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 18, 8 p.m.; Oct. 19, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Duke Energy Theater, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.

A Guide For The Newly Dead Blumenthal Performing Arts Center presents this dark theatrical experience about the transition between life and death. Performed by the ensemble Machine. October 24-Nov. 2. $20-$25. Duke Energy Theater at Spirit Square, 345 North College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.

Retro Horror Movie Showings Ongoing horror movies screenings. Oct. 4-10: The Shining; Oct. 11-17: A Nightmare on Elm Street; Oct. 18-24: The Exorcist; Oct. 25-31: Halloween. $5. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. show times. Ayrsley Grand Cinema, 9110 King Parade Blvd. 980-297-7540. www.ayrsleycinemas.com.

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