ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Whether you’re in search of spine-tingling scares or family-friendly fall fun, Asheville and Western North Carolina are bursting with Halloween happenings this year. From haunted houses and ghost tours to trunk-or-treats and pumpkin patches, the region is serving up a full calendar of frightful and festive events.
Halloween Happenings in Asheville & Western North Carolina (2025)
Haunted Houses, Ghost Tours & Spooky Attractions
LaZoom Ghosted Comedy Tour – A hilarious haunted ride on Asheville’s Big Purple Bus.
Haunted Asheville Ghost Tours – Paranormal walking tours exploring downtown’s haunted history.
Haunted History & Murder Mystery Trolley Tour – A guided trolley ride through Asheville’s ghostly tales.
The Haunted Trail – Outdoor family-friendly trail (ages 3-12) with live actors and spooky effects.
Pinhead’s Graveyard – Horror film–themed haunted attraction in Canton.
The Haunted Farm – Hendersonville’s legendary scare experience.
Asheville Ghosts: Haunting Histories in the Mountains – Nightly storytelling tour exploring the city’s supernatural past.
Haunted Parking Lot on the Hill – Stephens-Lee Community Center — Drive-through candy collection with spooky scenes.
Festivals, Parties & Community Events
Festival of Frights (Asheville Parks & Recreation) – Includes costume parties, climbing nights, crafts, trails of treats and more.
Booville Halloween Party – Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center — Games, costume contests, and family fun.
Grove Street Spooktacular – Grove Street Community Center — Weeklong themed events from pumpkin carving to a “Boo Bash Party.”
Halloween Spooky Bingo – Burton Street Center — Play for prizes in costume.
Murder Mystery Party: Jazz Age Jeopardy – Harvest House Center — Step into a 1920s whodunit.
A Night of Intrigue: Cold Case Challenge – Montford Center — Solve a decades-old mystery.
Shiloh Trunk or Treat – Linwood Crump Shiloh Center — Candy, music, and community fun.
Treat Street Carnival (Hendersonville) – Main Street — Costume contest, dance party, inflatables, and games.
Halloween Block Party (Downtown Asheville) – Annual downtown celebration with music and costumes.
Family Fun & Kid-Friendly Events
Pumpkin Patch Toddler Discovery Time – Stephens-Lee Center — Crafts and games for ages 2-6.
Kooky Spooky Toddler Day – Stephens-Lee Center — Inflatables, parade, and snacks for ages 4 and under.
Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center – Family haunt for kids 3-12 with lights, sound, and interactive scenes.
Eliada Fall Festival & Corn Maze – Corn cannons, hayrides, slides, pumpkins and food trucks.
Hickory Nut Gap Farm (Fairview) – Corn maze, trike track, cider press, baby animals and hayrides.
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard (Hendersonville) – Corn maze and pumpkin picking.
Sky Top Orchard (Flat Rock) – Pick-your-own pumpkins and fall décor.
Coston Farm & Apple House (Hendersonville) – Apple picking and autumn decorations.
Haunted Castle on the Hill (Drive-Thru) – Stephens-Lee Center — Spooky scenes for kids ages 4–13.
Races, Recreation & Outdoor Fun
Wicked Spooky 5K – Wicked Weed Funkatorium — Halloween-themed race through the South Slope.
Spooky Spikes Volleyball Open Play – Montford Center — Wear costumes and play for prizes.
Halloween Creepy Climbing – Montford Center — Candy climbing and ghoulish games.
Fall Farm Festivals & Mazes
Eliada’s Annual Corn Maze – Asheville’s largest corn maze with hayrides, slides and family fun.
Hickory Nut Gap Farm Fall Fest – Hay climbs, cider press, baby animals and corn boxes.
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard Corn Maze – 5-acre maze, pumpkin patch and farm snacks.
Sky Top Orchard – Apple and pumpkin picking in Flat Rock.
Coston Farm & Apple House – Classic fall farm experience with apples, pumpkins and décor.
Día de los Muertos & Seasonal Extras
Día de los Muertos Teen Outdoor Movie Night – Stephens-Lee Center — Crafts, snacks, and a showing of Coco.
Qualla-Ween (Cherokee) – Cultural events, exhibits like “Fear as a Teacher,” and family-friendly activities.
Trick-or-Treat Hotspots
Vermont Avenue Neighborhood (West Asheville) – Popular for traditional trick-or-treating.
Tempie Avery Montford Community Center – Family-friendly trunk-or-treat event.
Multiple Churches & Community Centers – Trunk-or-treat events held throughout Halloween week.
