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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Matthews, NC
Top Halloween picks in and around Matthews: Matthews Playhouse Haunted Trail, The 13th Acre and Museum of the Waxhaws Haunted Trail. We've mapped 1 event and attraction in Matthews and 6 more nearby (3 haunted trail / hayrides, 3 halloween festivals, 1 haunted house). 1 is free. 3 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Matthews (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Matthews: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Matthews?
None are mapped in Matthews 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 Matthews?
Haunted attractions near Matthews include Matthews Playhouse Haunted Trail (2026: $10 per person per trail), The 13th Acre (2026: $35.54 standard), Museum of the Waxhaws Haunted Trail (2026: $10) and SCarowinds (2026: bundles with park admission from $55; mazes-only pass from $10 with admission). 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 Matthews are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Tricks & Treats at Carowinds, 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 Matthews?
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 Matthews?
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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