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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Charlotte, NC
Top Halloween picks in and around Charlotte: SCarowinds, Museum of the Waxhaws Haunted Trail and Matthews Playhouse Haunted Trail. We've mapped 4 events and attractions in Charlotte and 3 more nearby (3 halloween festivals, 2 haunted trail / hayrides, 1 haunted house). 1 is free. 4 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Charlotte (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Charlotte: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Charlotte?
None are mapped in Charlotte yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.
What are the best haunted houses near Charlotte?
Haunted attractions near Charlotte include SCarowinds (2026: bundles with park admission from $55; mazes-only pass from $10 with admission), Museum of the Waxhaws Haunted Trail (2026: $10) and Matthews Playhouse Haunted Trail (2026: $10 per person per trail). Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.
What Halloween events in Charlotte are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Tricks & Treats at Carowinds, The Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall, Festival Dia de Muertos and The Ghouly Gala at Discovery Place Kids. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Are there free Halloween events in Charlotte?
Yes. Free options include Festival Dia de Muertos. Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Charlotte?
Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.
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