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What to know for Halloween weekend in WNC: Events, weather forecast

What to know for Halloween weekend in WNC: Events, weather forecast

A Halloween decoration at a home in Brevard./828NewsNow file photo


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Trick-or-treaters might need umbrellas for Halloween night in Western North Carolina.

The National Weather Service is predicting a 60% chance of rain in the region with temperatures in the low 50s for Saturday, Oct. 31 in the evening hours. There will be plenty of options for Halloween events in the area, with some planned as early as Oct. 28.

Community Halloween decorations in Brevard, N.C.

Below is a list of planned events for Halloween weekend in and around the Asheville area:

Wednesday, Oct. 28

  • Kooky Spooky Toddler Fun: 10 a.m.–noon at Stephens-Lee Center; ages 2–5, with a costume parade and indoor trick-or-treating. $5.
  • Horror Movie Trivia: 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Tempie Avery Montford Center; ages 18+, $5. (ashevillenc.gov)

Thursday, Oct. 29

  • Halloween Creepy Climb: 6–7:30 p.m. at Tempie Avery Montford Center; ages 6-12, $7 each.
  • AMOS After Hours: 6-9 p.m. at the Asheville Museum of Science; ages 21 and over.
  • Marquee Masquerade: 6-9 p.m. at 36 Foundy St.; costume contest and DJ.
  • Pink Lady Party: 7-10 p.m. at Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar, Omni Grove Park Inn; 21+.
  • The Haunted Trail: Runs Oct. 29-30 at the Adventure Center of Asheville; family-friendly outdoor haunt, suggested for ages 3–12. (ashevillenc.gov)

Friday, Oct. 30

  • Harry’s on the Hill GMC Truck or Treat: 3-7 p.m. at Harry’s on the Hill at 819 Patton Ave., Asheville. The event is free and open to the public.
  • Comedy at The Funk – Dark Jokes: 9:15 p.m. at Wicked Weed Funkatorium; ages 18 and over.
  • Zombie Silent Disco: 7–11 p.m. at The Roof, 95 Roberts St.; tickets listed at $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
  • The Haunted Farm: Open select nights, including Oct. 30, in Hendersonville. (exploreasheville.com)

Saturday, Oct. 31, Halloween

  • Wicked Spooky 5K: Kids’ run at 8:40 a.m.; 5K at 9 a.m. at Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium.
  • Halloween Hunt Adventure Race: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Bryson Gym, 102 Upper College Rd., Swannanoa. A Halloween scavenger-hunt adventure race across campus, farm, forest, and river, with challenge stations and costume prizes.
  • Treat Street Carnival: 2-5 p.m. on Main Street in Hendersonville; trick-or-treating and family activities.
  • Drive Thru Candy Grab: 4-5:30 p.m. at Stephens-Lee Center, Asheville.
  • Asheville Halloween Bar Crawl: 4-10 p.m. on the South Slope; check in at Hi-Wire Brewing or The Tiki Easy Bar.
  • Trunk or Treat Fest: 6–8 p.m. at Linwood Crump Shiloh Center; for kids 12 and under with an adult.
  • Halloween Bingo: 6-8 p.m. at Burton Street Center.
  • Ghosts of 1907 Halloween Party: 8:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. at Pack’s Tavern’s Century Room; DJ, costume contest and tarot readings. (exploreasheville.com)

Sunday, Nov. 1

  • The Day of the Dead, in Spanish, Dia de Los Muertos: Brings a longstanding Mexican cultural tradition back to Asheville. The event will take place at The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage Company, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd. in Asheville, from 4-8 p.m. Event tickets are $35adult/$25 youth, children under 12 free, and can be purchased on the ASCI website:  Ashevillesistercities.org/event/2026-dia-de-los-muertos/

For a full list of area events on Halloween, go to the 828NewsNow Things to Do tab.

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