The weather is finally starting to get cooler, the leaves are changing, and pumpkin spice is everywhere. After Hurricane Florence, it's a relief that fall is here and our energy can be focused on recovery and excitement for the holiday season.

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

Known for its "Scary Dairy Haunted Walking Trail," the Harris Farm in Harrisburg is no longer haunted. Last year marked its final Scary Dairy year. However, all props and costumes are for sale. 

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."

http://www.theharrisfarm.com/

Photos and information courtesy of The Harris Farm.

2018 marks Riverbend Farm's 27th year as a Pumpkin Patch. The farm grows between 20 to 25 acres of pumpkins each year, with a fun playground on site as well.

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! 

  

 

 

 

 

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. 

Visit them at 416 Joe Lee Helms Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079 or their website for more information. 

Iredell County

Carrigan Farms

At Carrigan Farms, they grow tens of thousands of pumpkins every year. Each and every hayride includes a trip to the pumpkin patch, where kids of all ages (adults too!) each pick their very own pumpkin. Pumpkins range in size from 2-20 pounds +/-, so everyone can find their size.

Mecklenberg County

Hodges Family Farm

Hall Family Farm

Enjoy sing-a-long hayrides, getting lost in a corn maze, and hot apple cider while picking a beautiful pumpkin at Hall Family Farm in Charlotte, NC this fall. Fall season on the farm features a 5 acre corn maze (left), pumpkin picking, musical hay ride, kids activities, school tours, group tours, birthday parties, and refreshments available in their sales tent. There is no admission charge. 

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

Hunter Farm