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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Waxhaw, NC
Top Halloween picks in and around Waxhaw: Museum of the Waxhaws Haunted Trail, The 13th Acre and SCarowinds. We've mapped 1 event and attraction in Waxhaw and 5 more nearby (3 haunted trails and hayrides, 2 Halloween festivals, 1 haunted house). 1 is free. 2 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Waxhaw (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Waxhaw: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Waxhaw?
None are mapped in Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw?
Haunted attractions near Waxhaw include Museum of the Waxhaws Haunted Trail (2026: $10), The 13th Acre (2026: $35.54 standard), SCarowinds (2026: bundles with park admission from $55; mazes-only pass from $10 with admission) 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 Waxhaw are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Tricks & Treats at Carowinds and Festival Dia de Muertos. 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 Waxhaw?
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 Waxhaw?
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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