9 things to do in Charlotte this Halloween weekend: Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

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Here’s a list of things to do the weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2026:

Tricks-N-Treats (The Arboretum), Friday 4 to 6 p.m.: Get an extra evening of Halloween at The Arboretum’s Tricks-N-Treats. Put on your costumes and enjoy the festivities by the pond including free pumpkins, face painting, candy and a DJ. There’s plenty of spooky fun for the whole family. Admission is free.

Candy Crawl and Monster Market (Urban District Market), Friday 4 to 8 p.m.: Get ready to fill up your candy buckets with a family-friendly crawl through the Urban District Market. Stop by each of the participating vendors to collect candy while dressed up in your favorite Halloween costume. You will also find music, games and rides. Admission is free and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tricks and Treats (Market on 7th Street), Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Families looking for some Halloween fun with the little ones can head to Market on 7th Street in Uptown for Tricks and Treats. Grab your little ghouls and goblins and make sure to bring a bag to collect candy all around the market. Plus, unleash your creativity at the spooky crafting station and enter for a chance to score awesome prizes at the costume contest. Admission is free.

Grateful Day of the Dead (Vaulted Oak), Saturday 2 to 8 p.m.: If you’re looking for a rockin’ Halloween, check out Grateful Day of the Dead at Vaulted Oak. Jam out with Grateful Dead cover band Redrum Society and shop at the Día de Muertos Market where you can find handcrafted goods by local Latina makers. Don’t forget to head inside Vaulted Oak for a seasonal beer like the Jacked-O-Lantern and grab a bite from the Central Sliders food truck. Admission is free.

sCarrie Prom (Carolina Theatre), Saturday 6 p.m.: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic horror film “Carrie.” Kick the evening off with the sCarrie Prom where guests can dance the night away to some haunted tunes. At 9 p.m., head inside the historic, and possibly haunted, Carolina Theatre to watch a late night screening of “Carrie.” Tickets are $18.50.

Boileryard Bash (Boileryard Camp North End), Saturday 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.: What better way to spend Halloween than under the light of the moon at Boileryard Bash. Head to Camp North End for a spooky party under the stars with live music, a Halloween movie marathon and plenty of drink specials. Do you have what it takes to win the costume contest? Admission is free.

Festival Dia de Muertos (Camp North End), Sunday 12 to 6 p.m.: Celebrate the Day of the Dead with a cultural festival for the whole family returning for its 22nd year. Enjoy live music, a parade of Catrinas, community altars, folkloric dances, arts and crafts, and of course, plenty of authentic food. Presented by the Latin American Coalition and Levine Museum of the New South, Festival Dia de Muertos is an immersive and electrifying event that honors those who have passed in a festive atmosphere. Admission is free.

Funny Bus Halloween Tour (First Ward Park), through Saturday: If you’re looking for something a little less spooky and a little more silly, then it’s time to hop on one of the Funny Bus’ Halloween Tours. Your tour guide Beetlejuice will show you some of the spookier sides of Charlotte with a comedic twist while playing Halloween music and trivia. Come dressed because there’s a best costume winner on every ride. Tickets are $35 each.

SCarowinds (Carowinds), through Nov. 7: Fearful fun arises at Carowinds. With six hair-raising mazes, five scare zones and hundreds of monsters lurking around every corner of the park, experience the Carolinas’ premier Halloween event which has extended for an extra weekend of scares. This year, experience the park’s newest maze: Jason: Blood Reign based off the Friday the 13th series. Admission to SCarowinds starts at $55 or purchase a haunted attraction pass as an add-on to your daily ticket or season pass. Check the Carowinds website for full details and schedules.

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