Cabarrus Magazine's 2018 Halloween Guide
Oct 01, 2018 08:08PM
● By Melanie Heisinger

Cabarrus County really knows how to get into the Halloween spirit! From local hayrides to spooky tours, we put together some of our favorite events happening in the area.
Read on to find out about local-area pumpkin patches and corn mazes that would be great to visit. Also, included are some exciting upcoming events that you won't want to miss, sponsored by the Committee to Elect Juanita Boger-Allen Judge and the Committee to Elect Jim Demay District Court Judge.
Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Fall Events
Looking to pick your own pumpkin this year? Or maybe you've finally mustered up the courage to head to a haunted house? Have no fear, we've compiled it all here for you.Cabarrus County
The Harris Farm

As stated on their website, "From 2007-2017 the farm transformed into "Scary Dairy" hosting a haunted hayride and in the later years a haunted walking trail. After 10 fun and thrilling years the ghosts and goblins have left the property and the Harris family can't be thankful enough to all the visitors and support they had. "We are sad to disappoint those that made it an annual tradition to come visit or work with us. We enjoyed putting on the family fun event in the fall for 10 years, but all good things have to come to an end. Everyone is always welcome to visit our farm, it just won't be scary anymore," says farmer Joe Harris who turned 70 this year."
Photos and information courtesy of The Harris Farm.

Their fields display a choice of different varieties of pumpkins and gourds for you to choose from, with 4 large wagons that go to and from the fields on the weekends for optimum unlimited pumpkin-picking-time.
Visit them at 12150 McManus Road, Midland, NC 28107. For more information about hours and pricing, you can visit their website.
Photos and information courtesy of Riverbend Farm.
Cabarrus County Events
Grab your costume and head to these fun events!
Trick or Treat at the Museum - Oct 31, 2018 6:00PM
3rd Annual Trick or Treat at ECHS. Don't be scared, come on out and have some fun. Goblins will give you candy. This is a free event. Read More »

Foxtoberfest - Oct 11, 2018 9:00AM
Foxtoberfest will host over 500 Fox-Body Mustangs in 2018! Foxtoberfest is not your traditional car show; we welcome all Fox-Bodies regardless of their restoration stage. You'll see beau... Read More »

Duke Dash 5K & Healthfest - Oct 13, 2018 9:00AM
Join us for the fifth annual Duke Dash 5K & Healthfest at the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis! Register online now at https://murdock-study.com/dukedash5k/ or register the day of the... Read More »

CHECKERED BAG CHALLENGE CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT - Oct 20, 2018
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 2018 CHECKERED BAG CHALLENGE CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT HOSTED BY CABARRUS BREWING COMPANY LOCATED AT 329 MCGILL AVE NW, CONCORD, NC 28027. Registration Fee is $50 per Te... Read More »

2018 Kannapolis Fall Festival - Oct 20, 2018 3:00PM
Join us on Saturday, October 20 , from 3-6:30 pm for a day of family fun at Village Park for the Fall Festival! Come dressed in your costumes and enjoy several games, treats, crafts and m... Read More »

Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt - Oct 20, 2018 4:00PM
Join us in Downtown Concord on Saturday, October 20 for the Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt!Downtown detectives gather in Red Hill. A murderer is hiding in the group, who will they kill? A ... Read More »

Trick or Treat in the Park - Oct 26, 2018 5:30PM
Games * Candy * Food * Inflatables * Costume Contests * and More! Hundreds of costumed trick-or-treaters gather at Harrisburg Park for costume contests, games, trick or treating with loc... Read More »

"Thriller" Masquerade Ball - Oct 26, 2018 6:00PM
This event celebrates the fun tradition of the carnival season. Attendees are invited to dress up in costume, or just come as yourself. Music will be provided by a DJ playing all of you... Read More »

Trunk or Treat - Oct 28, 2018 4:30PM
Please join us for our annual Trunk or Treat at St. James! We will have games, cookies, candy, a bounce house and more! Wear your costumes and come ready for fun! Read More »

Candy Crawl - Oct 31, 2018 3:00PM
Local merchants provide trick-or-treating and family-friendly entertainment on Union Street in Downtown Concord. Proudly presented by the City of Concord and the Concord Downtown Developm... Read More »

Sweet Street at the Park - Oct 31, 2018 5:00PM
Sweet Street is a family-friendly trunk or treat festival. There will be food, games, activities, live music, lots of candy and fun! Event is free and open to all ages. Read More »
Union County
Aw Shucks Farms

The Corn Maze at Aw Shucks® is never haunted but always lots of fun at night with a flashlight! With a new design each year, the maze at Aw Shucks® is their most popular attraction. The maze is never overwhelming and even young kids do well. Most visitors take 25 minutes to emerge from the corn! Be sure to bring a flashlight for the maze at NIGHT!
For their haunted trail, check out The13thAcre.com.
Visit them 3718 Plyler Mill Rd., Monroe, NC 28112 or their website for more information on times and attractions.

Iredell County
Carrigan Farms

Visit the farm at 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville, NC 28115 or their website to learn more.
Mecklenberg County
Hodges Family Farm

Hall Family Farm

Visit them at 10713 Providence Rd West, Charlotte, NC 28277 or their website for more information.
Hunter Farm

Hunter Farm's Fall Pumpkin Patch is a great place for the whole family to enjoy the thrill of the hunt for the perfect pumpkin. Join them for a hay wagon ride to the milk barn, petting barn, where you can feed the animals, then head to the pumpkin patch.
Mecklenberg County Events

THE GLOW: A JACK O’LANTERN EXPERIENCE - Oct 4, 2018 7:30PM
THE GLOW is 1/3 mile trail filled with over 5,000 hand carved jack o’ lanterns. You will experience everything from artistically detailed single pumpkin carvings to amazing, larger-than-l... Read More »

Annual Stumptown Tractor Club Show - Oct 19 - 20, 2018
Looking for some “good ol’ fashioned fun” that does not require a tablet or cell phone? Look no further than the Stumptown Tractor Club Annual Antique Tractor Show & Pull! This Charlo... Read More »

Hope Haven's Trunk or Treat - Oct 26, 2018 7:00PM
Join us for a night of GHOULISH fun Friday, October 26th from 7pm-9pm and help make Halloween memorable for our friends at Hope Haven.Volunteers are asked to arrive by 6pm and be set up b... Read More »

2018 Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights! - Oct 27 - 28, 2018
Already the Carolinas' largest costume party, the Carolina Renaissance Festival becomes the place to celebrate Halloween! Enjoy FREE Child Admission with no coupon required for all child... Read More »

Charlotte Racing League presents Shookfest - Oct 27, 2018 12:00PM
This car show will be wild!! Wanna 2 step until your exhaust is glowing?! Do it!! Wanna roast those tires until they pop?! JUST DO IT!!!6 ACRE LOT used for the Burnout competition, 2 step... Read More »

Not-Too-Spooky Haunted Hall - Oct 27, 2018 6:00PM
Halloween hijinks await the entire family at a special after-hours event inside the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Bring the family in costume to the Carolinas’ premier Halloween event. This specia... Read More »
Halloween Treats
From tricks to treats, here are a few articles that will hopefully inspire you this Halloween.
Trick-or-Treat for a Cause
Orange pumpkins on doorsteps and orange candy corn in buckets are iconic staples of Halloween, but the season can be about more than fun and treats. Read More »

Scary Good Seasonal Treats
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Do you have photos and memories from visiting these or other Halloween activities in the area this year? Did we miss your favorite spot or upcoming event? Let us know in the comments! We'll add it to this guide, or save for next year!