FALL FESTIVALS

Sept 23rd & 24th – Asheville Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.  The greater Asheville community is invited to explore the sights and sounds of Greece. This year, like 2020 and 2021, they won’t be hosting their festival in their past usual style, but still want to share the food you love (they’ll be back to a full in-person festival for 2023!). Many of their Greek specialties and pastries will be available but the menu is limited! Enjoy the convenience of ordering their delicious food without leaving your car at the Yiassou Drive Thru! Choose from 5 Greek plate options, a Greek salad, and plenty of baklava! EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 24th 10:00am-5:00pm – National Public Lands Day at Cradle of Forestry and other public lands across the country. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. NPLD is also a “Fee-Free Day”—one of only five days a year when entrance fees are waived at national parks and other public lands. Because of this everyone can enjoy the Cradle of Forestry for FREE this day! “Come explore our exhibit hall, film, café, giftshop and over 3 miles of paved hiking trails and seven historical buildings from the time of the first forestry school in America, the Biltmore Forest School.” EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 24th 10:00am – 2022 Dupont Forest Festival at Guion Farm Oarking Area in Hendersonville. On National Public Lands Day Friends of DuPont Forest will host the 4th annual DuPont Forest Festival, an event celebrating the adventure, wilderness and beauty of DuPont State Recreational Forest. EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 24th 10:00am-5:00pm – Mountain Heritage Day at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. An annual festival celebrating our rich southern Appalachian heritage and culture nestled in the mountains of western North Carolina on the campus of Western Carolina University. EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 24th 11:00am-7:00pm – Blue Ridge Pride Festival in Pack Square Park. To celebrate and uphold Western North Carolina’s incredible LGBTQ+ community. With dozens of exhibitors, vendros, partners, entertainers, it’s sure to be a good time. And that good time starts with its Annual WNC Welcoming Procession…and its not your average half-mile “walk”: EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 24th 2:00pm-6:00pm – Fall Festival at Triangle Park in Asheville with Just Folks Organization. Vendors, Food Vendors, Food truck, Car Show, Live Music.

Sept 24th 3:00pm – NOLA Brass Fest at Salvage Station in Asheville. The newest way to experience New Orleans music, heritage, and culture. Featuring performances from Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Joint Killer Brass Band, Da Truth Brass Band, Funk N Around With Garfield, and Big Chief Romeo (from The 9th Ward Hunters), this one-day event will also include second-line parades, a cultural exchange, New Orleans cuisine, arts and crafts, and good ole New Orleans fun! Doors open at 2PM and the fun kicks off at 3PM! This is a General Admission, ALL AGES show! (Kids under 7 attend for FREE; tickets otherwise required.) EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 24th 4:30pm-7:30pm – WNC Family Fall Festival at Youngblood Farm. A Hands On! Reunion presented by Turf Mountain Sod. All proceeds from this event beneifit Hands On! Children’s Museum, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.benefitting Hands On Children’s Museum in Hendersonville. $40 per adult, $20 per child, and $75 per adult couple. LEARN MORE HERE

Sept 24th 5:00pm-8:00pm – Fletcher Family Festival at Bill Moore Community Park in Fletcher. Touch-A-Truck, Inflatable, Facepainting, Craft Vendors, Food Trucks, and Live Music. EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 25th 12:00pm-5:00pm – 2022 Carolina Mountain Cheese Festival at Oak & Grist Distilling Company in Black Mountain. An annual event and fundraiser that benefits the WNC Cheese Trail, a non-profit whose goal is to spread the word about the amazing artisan cheeses being made in Western North Carolina. Ticket holders will be able to taste and purchase cheeses and other products made on the WNC Cheese Trail, attend pairings, chef demos, and more! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 1st 10:00am-4:00pm – Farm City Day in Jackson Park in Hendersonville. Wagon Rides, Childrens Games, Petting Zoo, Farm Equipment, Food Trucks, Chainsaw Carver, 4-H Activities, Old Timey Demos, Pony Rides, Quiltershay Rides, Apple Sling, and more! EVENT LINK HERE CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE IAN

Oct 1st 10:00am – Oktoberfest at Bold Rock Hard Cider in Asheville. A celebration featuring live music all day long, authentic German-style cuisine, a Costume Contest, and of course…GREAT CIDER AND BEER! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 1st 11:00am-4:00pm – Ross Farm Asheville Formerly Jack Young in Candler. We’ll have all SORTS of fun activities for all ages, including: Live music, food, Games, doorbusters, and a free goodie bag for the first 100 guests. Plants and over 15 different vendors for finding the ~perfect~ Christmas gift! Come on down in your favorite costume for this FREE event! EVENT LINK HERE CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE IAN

Oct 1st 11:00am-7:00pm – Fiesta Hendersonville in Downtown Hendersonville with Hola Carolina. Downtown Hendersonville comes alive with the sights, sounds, music, pageantry, colorful costumes and extraordinary talent of Latin America. Fiesta Hendersonville features something for everyone, patrons can journey through over 20 represented countries and experience their people, music, art, food and culture. Feast on Latin American delicacies, such as pupusas from El Salvador; empanadas from Argentina; and chicharrones, esquites, and elotes from Mexico. Browse both local art and the Latin marketplace of vendors. FREE Admission. EVENT LINK HERE CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE IAN

Oct 7th 5:30pm-8:30pm – Fall Festival at North Buncombe Elementary. FREE petting zoo, balloon artist, cake walk, face painting, endless games, and also much more!

Oct 8th 9:00am-4:00pm – Mountain Glory Festival in Downtown Marion. Celebrate small-town life in the mountains. Visitors looking for original handicrafts will find plenty of choices shopping with three jam packed blocks, featuring over 150 craft, food, non-profit and sponsor booths of locally made arts and crafts; festival foods and pubs with local wines, mead and beers. Plus, two stages presenting Marion’s finest musicians. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 8th 10:00am-2:00pm – Johnson Family Farm in Hendersonville. Local craft vendors, pumpkin patch with a variety of jack-o-lanterns and fancy pumpkins, bounce house, and inflatable basketball, corn hole boards and yard games. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 8th 10:00am-3:00pm – Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families. silent auction, live music, car show, games for the kids, and so much more! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 8th 10:00am-4:00pm – Bascom Lamar Lunsford Mountain Music Festival at Mars Hill University. The event is the second-oldest folk festival in Western North Carolina and was named after Bascom Lamar Lunsford, a musician and folklorist who dedicated his life to collecting and promoting the music of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The festival, which is in its 55th year, brings out the region’s finest musicians, dancers, and ballad singers for a day of fall fun celebrating the rich cultural traditions of Southern Appalachia. The Madison Heritage Arts Festival occurs on the same day as the Lunsford Festival, so there will be lots of local arts to explore, as well as music.  Free and open to the public and all are welcome. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 8th 12:00pm-5:00pm – Bears Bees + Brews Festival II at Rabbit Rabbit in Asheville. Partying for wildlife and wilderness. Enjoy family-friendly fun, learn from the experts of local wildlife and conservation organizations, enjoy sweet + savory bites and tasty brews, and so much more. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 8th 1:00pm-4:00pm – CiderFest NC 2022 at Olivette Riverside Community & Farm in Asheville. Featuring ample tastings of hard cider, mead and apple wine, along with artisanal food, live music, workshops, a kids zone, and more along the scenic French Broad River. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 9th 12:00pm-8:00pm – Lovely Asheville Fall Festival in Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville. Designed to promote Loving Nature, Loving Humanity, and Loving Art. The festival offers family-friendly fun, food, entertainment, cultural activities, merchants, and speakers. Local Bands will perform R&B, pop, rock, jazz, Afro beats, reggae, and other genres. Small businesses will offer locally created foods, fashion designs, arts and crafts. Featured bands include well-known WestSound, headliner The Hypnotic Band, and featuring the youth group (ages 7-11) The Lights Band from the LEAF arts and music program. Also performing is the popular local cover ensemble The Free Flow Band, and the all-female WTF Band.

Oct 9th 3:30pm-6:30pm – Children’s Fall Festival at Beaverdam Community Center in Canton. We’re excited to invite you to join us in some fall fun! We’ll have Professor Whizpop balloons & magic, games, crafts and more surprises in store! All are welcome! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 10:00am-2:00pm – The Learning Garden presents: OctoberFest: Family Fun in the Garden! at the NC Cooperative Extension Buncombe County Center 49 Mount Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806. Come join us in The Learning Garden to celebrate the end of the growing season. Enjoy fun activities for children and adults. Explore the gardens filled with Master GardenerSM volunteers to answer your gardening questions. Activities will include: Pumpkin Decorating Seed-Saving Activity Free Seeds Winter Sowing Demonstration Scavenger Hunts for Kids and Adults …..And more! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 10:00am-5:00pm – Apple Harvest Festival in Downtown Waynesville. The streets of downtown Waynesville, NC are filled with almost 200 arts and craft booths, food concessions, music, cloggers, and more. Local apple growers set up on the street to sell delicious mountain grown apples of a vast variety. In addition, many vendors offer apple cider, cake, pies, and other delectable apple goodies! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 10:00am-5:00pm – Asheville Art in the Park at Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 11:00am-3:00pm – Falling for Families at Christine W Avery Leaning Center at 135 Hill Street, Asheville. Bounce houses and other games and activity stations., popcorn, cotton candy funnel cakes (by The Funnel Cake King), and MORE!

Oct 15th 11:00am – Fall Foliage Festival at Bold Rock Mills River. Bold Rock celebrates what makes Fall great! Join us at the taproom for an ALL DAY celebration with games, craft vendors, and live music. PLUS, we will have an antique tractor on-site, a Teaching Tractor for kids and adults, along with local farmers selling seasonal veggies! We will also have FRESH Apple cider doughnuts from a local farm for guests to enjoy! Festival admission is FREE and family + pet friendly. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 12:00pm-5:00pm – Fall Festival at Asheville Market. There will be a pumpkin patch, arts & crafts, kids zone, music, face painting, games and more fall festive fun. 4 South Tunnel Rd, Asheville. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 12:00pm-6:00pm – Burton Street Ag Fest at Burton Street Community Peace Garden and Market with Hood Huggers International. Music, food, games & fun for the entire family. This free event is a revitalization of a festival founded by E.W. Pearson in 1913. Known then as the Buncombe County and District Colored Agricultural Fair, at its peak the event drew thousands of attendees and helped the historically Black neighborhood to be self sufficient. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 16th 11:00am-6:00pm – Asheville Vegan Festival in Pack Square Park. Food, clothing, and artisan booths showing the best there is on the vegan market. There will be education on the stage, a DJ in the family fun zone, and live music performing in the back section. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 11:00am-3:00pm – Touch-a-Truck Family Festival at Asheville Outlets with Junior League of Asheville, TOUCH-A-TRUCK is a community wide event where both kids and kids at heart have the opportunity to see, touch, climb and learn about vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, utility, construction, transportation, and delivery—all in one place! Guests will get to meet the drivers and people who operate these vehicles. Children will also be able to “truck or treat” through the festival, and family-friendly costumes are encouraged but not required. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 11:00am-4:00pm – North Carolina Ceramics Festival in Pack Square Park. A diverse array of tilework, sculpture, jewelry and pottery. Watch raku demonstrations and enjoy live music by the Asheville Junction Band. Food trucks too! Free admission. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 12:00pm-6:00pm – NOCtoberfest at Nantahala Outdoor Center. This free, family favorite celebration offers activities, kid friendly live music, and prizes for all ages to enjoy. Highlights include: Trick or treating, Costume contents, bring your kids and your furry friends!, Local Artisan Marketplace, 1pm-4pm Live Music:, Enjoy a bonfire and live music at Big Wesser. S’Mores included!, and a Family Photo Fun with River the Otter, Fall scenery with the River as the backdrop, and more. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 12:00pm-8:00pm – BearWaters Brewing in Canton. Craft vendors, food specials, and carnival games! Live music by Passerine from 2-4pm. A 50/50 raffle with the proceeds going to HIGHTS, a non-profit organization helping youth in WNC. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 12:00pm-9:00pm – Early Halloween Party and Family Movie at Rabbit Rabbit. Join us for a fun filled day of spooky delights! We kick things off at noon with a FREE family movie showing of the Disney /Pixar film COCO! Then stick around for a FREE Family Zombie Dance Party from 2-6pm. We will have a DJ and costume prizes. All costumes welcome. Then we switch gears for the first ever Zombie Prom from 6-9pm! Don’t miss a costumed silent disco with DJ Madman Mattox. $10. Proceeds benefiting Food Connection. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 1:00pm-7:00pm – The Ten Acre Garden in Canton. Join us for a day of pizza, music, fantastic vendors, and more! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 12:00pm-4:00pm – Fall Festival at Accordius Health (Pelican Health at Asheville). Cotton candy, face painting, balloon animals, trunk or treat, and much more! 1984 US 70 Swannanoa, NC

Oct 22nd 3:00pm-7:00pm – Falloween at Lake Julian Park in Arden, with Buncombe County Recreation. This popular event is free and features a variety of classic fall activities for the whole family. From recreation to entertainment to the scarecrow contest, there. This event will feature arts and crafts, food, music, games, and Autumnal themes. Vendors will be selling locally made arts and crafts, there will be food and beverage trucks, and folk band 81 drifters will keep you tapping your toes. Activities will include a pumpkin patch with a painting station, light displays, photo ops, outdoor arcade games, and more. And of course, scarecrow contest entries will be on display, and visitors may vote on which is their favorite with the winner being announced during the festival. Some activities have nominal fees. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 23rd 10:00am-8:00pm – Fall Festival at Smoky Mountain Event Center in Waynesville with Haywood Rescue. Crafters, food, music, games, hayrides, raffles and prizes! We are also having Trick-or-Treating from 5pm until close so bring the kids in their costumes for some candy. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 25th 3:30pm-6:30pm – Harvest Fest at West Asheville Tailgate Market. Costume contest, launch of our new slogan, vendors bundles raffle, special guest.

Oct 27th 3:45pm-5:00pm – Monster Mash at Edneyville Community Center with Henderson County Parks & Rec. Seasonal fun and games for ages 12 and under! Non-scary costumes welcome. REGISTER HERE

Oct 27th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Trick or Treating with the residents of Autumn Care Nursing Care & Rehabilitation in Saluda. 501 Esseola Drive, Saluda.

Oct 28th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Fall Festival at T.C. Roberson High School. There will be games, prizes, a bake sale, AND a costume contest! This fundraising event will benefit the Student Council and TCR Clubs.

Oct 28th 6:00pm-8:00pm – Trick or Treating at The Landings of Mills River. Bring your little ghosts and ghouls. Our Residents will be handing out candy! 4143 Haywood Rd, Mills River, NC

Oct 29th 9:00am-12:00pm – Autumn Harvest Festival at First Baptist Church Black Mountain with Black Mountain Tailgate Market. Our beloved little Market Space will be filled with live music, games, children’s activities, and a Children’s “Parade of the Pumpkins!” EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 10:00am-3:00pm – HalloweenFest in Downtown Brevard. This year’s fangtastic event features FREE family-friendly fun including downtown Spooky Stroll and trick or treating, costume contest, pet parade and contest, GetSet WNC Sesame Street Block Party, inflatables, pumpkin carving contest, hula hoop jam, food vendors and more! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 11:00am – Monster Mash at Bold Rock Hard Cider – Mills River, NC. Sure to be a scary good time! Get in the Halloween spirit and join us for games, live music, a Costume Contest, a Pumpkin Patch and carving station for kids, AND GREAT CIDER! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 11:00am-6:00pm – Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival at Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. The festival includes award-winning bluegrass bands, music-themed vendors, raffles, artist member demonstrations and artwork, a child and adult playground, and local drinks and food. This years all-star lineup includes: Balsam Range, Sister Sadie, and The Amanda Cook Band. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 1:00pm-10:00pm – The Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival: Sideshow in Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville. Throughout the park, different theme camps will be set up and invite you to come play. There will be flow skills areas and cyr wheel, collective art projects and live music camps. Witch camp and stages for poetry and spoken word. Mushrooms that play synthesizers and butoh zombies. Clowns, puppets, fire dancers, art vendors, and so much more! And of course, there will be the dance party. On the Amphitheater stage, some of Asheville’s finest DJ’s will be throwing down beats to make your booty shake and your spirit soar. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Fall Festival with The Salvation Army of Hendersonville. Carnival Games, Face Painting, and Food. Enter at the Gym Door. 230 Third Ave E, Hendersonville.

Oct 30th 2:00pm-8:00pm – LARPtoberfest at Whistle Hop Brewing in Fairview. Bounce castles, demonstrations by The Society for Creative Anachronism, Mythical Market, Fire Spinners, Medieval Songs & Stories by Al Lyons.

Nov 5th 11:30am-5:30pm – Día de Muertos – Downtown Marion 2022. Entertainment, food, vendors, and more! EVENT LINK HERE

Nov 5th 12:00pm-4:00pm – Heritage Fall Festival with Yancey County Schools at Mountain Heritage High School in Burnsville. Bounce houses, Food trucks, Vendors, Maze, Train Rides, Cake Walk, Teacher Games, Face Painting, Music, Dance, and Evergreen Flats Haunted Hollow.

Nov 12th 10:00am-5:00pm – Forest Festival Day & Woodmen’s Meet with Cradle of Forestry. Join in for the Cradle’s largest event of the year honoring the traditions of true mountain living and craft, and cheer on the competitors of the Woodsmen’s Meet in a number of events including archery, axe throwing, crosscut sawing, and pole felling. $10/Regular Admission (Ages 13 and up), $6/Children (Ages 4-12) & federal pass holders, cradle season pass holders. EVENT LINK HERE

 

MULTI DAY FALL FESTIVALS

Sept 30th-Oct 30th, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays – Eliada Corn Maze & Fall Festival. WNC’s ONLY non-profit Corn Maze with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the children at Eliada! Not only does your ticket purchase come with access to family-friendly fun, memories, and adventures, but it directly aids in the growth and success of Eliada’s kids! Attractions will include corn cannons, a spider climber, a custom corn maze, lawn games, hay rides, scheduled face painting, pumpkins for purchase, food trucks, and more! EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 30th 10:00am-Oct 1st 6:00pm – Smoky Mountain Elk Fest in Maggie Valley. Spend your weekend in Maggie Valley’s unrivaled beauty with this family-friendly mountain event. Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy the festivities, featuring … Live music and local entertainment, Craft vendors, Educational demonstrations, Kids’ activities, and an Elk calling contest. Bonus: Your celebration is going to a great cause! Elk Fest proceeds help sustain the growing population of elk that were reintroduced to the Smokies in 2001. $5/Admission per person, FREE/Kids 12 and under. EVENT LINK HERE CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE IAN

Saturdays in October – Saturday Night Lights at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort in Mill Spring. Free kids activities, live music and entertainment, shopping, dining, and, of course, jaw-dropping Show Jumping action. Plus, enjoy weekly unique SNL themes! General admission and parking are FREE! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 5th-9th – Haywood County Fair at Smoky Mountain Event Center in Waynesville. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 7th-29th 6:00pm-9:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays (Oct 29th 5:00pm-9:00pm following Halloween Fest in Downtown Brevard) – Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park in Brevard. Lighted Carved Pumpkin Trail, Games, Local Music, Food. Benefit for Friends of Silvermont. $5/Admission (Cash), $5.25/Admission (Credit Card)

Oct 13th-16th 10:00am-5:00pm – Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center in Asheville. Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, makers exhibit a variety of craft ranging from contemporary to traditional in works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media, and jewelry. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th (10am-5pm) & 15th (10am-4pm) – Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival by Lake Lure Inn. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th (9am-5pm) & Oct 16th (9am-4pm) – Wooly Worm Festival in Downtown Banner Elk. Since 1978, the residents of Banner Elk nestled between the Carolina’s largest ski resorts have celebrated the coming of the snow season with a Woolly Worm Festival. They set aside the third weekend in October to determine which one worm will have the honor of predicting the severity of the coming winter, and they make that worm earn the honor by winning heat after heat of hard-fought races – up a three-foot length of string. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 20th-23rd – LEAF Festival at Lake Eden in Black Mountain. EVENT LINK HERE

 

OTHER FALL / HALLOWEEN EVENTS

• SELF GUIDED HAUNTED ASHEVILLE DRIVING TOUR – Any Time LEARN MORE HERE

• 31 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN MOVIES ON FREEFORM CHANNEL – Oct 1st-31st FULL SCHEDULE HERE

• DRIVING TOUR OF HOUSES DECORATED FOR HALLOWEEN – Nightly through October SEE THE MAP HERE

• WHEN AND WHERE TO SEE FALL COLOR – Late Sept through October LEARN MORE HERE

• SCENIC DRIVING ROUTES TO SEE FALL COLOR – Early Fall – In the early fall (Late Sept/Early October), trees begin changing color at the highest elevations surrounding the Asheville area, and Visit Asheville, our Convention Center and Visitors Bureau, created these scenic driving routes for you, to help you enjoy it! ROUTE OPTIONS HERE

• TOP 8 SPOTS TO VIEW FALL COLOR AT BILTMORE – Late Sept through October LEARN MORE HERE

• HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF A FALL VISIT TO THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM – Late Sept through October/November. Their beautiful forests transform into a canvas full of vibrant colors.And their quilt garden blooming with hundreds of mums in Fall colors is a sight to behold. LEARN MORE HERE

• SELF GUIDED DRIVING TOUR OF FALL COLOR IN HENDERSONVILLE – Mid to Late October  LEARN MORE HERE

• SHADOW OF THE BEAR NATURAL PHENOMENON NEAR CASHIERS – Daily, Mid Oct through Nov 5:30pm-6:00pm(ish) – Coming out of hibernation each Autumn, “The Shadow of the Bear” is visible for 30 minutes on sunny days between 5:30pm and 6:00pm from mid-October through early November due to the setting of the autumnal sun behind the mountain. The best viewing spot for the shadow is right off Highway 64 in a place called Rhodes Big View Overlook, atop Whiteside Mountain. It starts with a small dark shadow at the bottom of the valley, and grows until it finally evolves into the bear. The Shadow of the Bear also occurs in late winter from mid-February through early March. LEARN MORE HERE

• POPULAR WALKABLE FESTIVE NEIGHBORHOODS FOR TRADITIONAL DOOR TO DOOR TRICK OR TREATING – Halloween (always on Oct 31st, despite what day of the week it falls on) – We recommend waiting until after dinner time to go, right as it’s beginning to get dark, so somewhere around 6:00-6:30-ish to start. OUR FULL LIST HERE

Weekends Through Sept & Oct 12:00pm-6:00pm – Summer Slope Snow Tubing at Black Bear Snow Tubing in Hendersonville. The summer slope is a material they put down that is specifically designed for sliding snow tubes on without snow. Go on out and enjoy the slope! Try their apple cider donuts, apple cider slushies, espresso and more! $40/2 Hours, $30/1 Hour. EVENT LINK HERE

Through October – Private River Cruise on the French Broad River with Zen Tubing. Enjoy the French Broad River without getting wet with Zen Tubing, by taking a relaxing Private River Cruise through the River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina. Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are provided – bring a cooler filled with your favorite adult beverages and we’ll load it on the boat for you. BOOK YOUR CRUISE HERE

Sept 21st 3:00pm-6:00pm – Autumn Equinox Celebration at River Arts District Farmers Market. 30+ Local Vendors, Face Painting, Bar, Games & Activities, Live Music, Fundraiser Raffle, and more! EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 22nd 5:00pm-8:00pm – CGN Fall Equinox Garden Dinner Party with Bountiful Cities at the Shiloh Community Garden. With the aim to build community and celebrate the important work of the participating gardens of the network.Featuring specially prepared garden to table appetizers, entrees, and desserts crafted by local chefs including Clarence Robinson, Gene Ettison, Cathy Cleary and other local vendors. Children’s activities, live music from Juan Holladay, and door prizes and seed giveaways round out this evening of celebration. Ticket price is sliding scale from $0-$15, pay what you can, and all are welcome. EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 24th 10:00am – Community Playdate at Rabbit Rabbit with Buncombe Partnership for Children. Families! Bring your child 1 – 8 years old for a biking activity, stories, music, adventure play, and crafts. It’s a community playdate with dozens of new friends to meet! EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 24th 10:00am-2:00pm – Fire Prevention Kickoff Event with Asheville Fire Department at Asheville Outlets. Bring the whole family to support this year’s fire prevention month theme: Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.

Sept 24th 12:00pm-6:00pm – End of Summer Blowout at Hi-Wire Brewing. A Pop-Up Market & an all-day family-friendly party. Saturday’s Blowout Party features: Live music by Asheville’s Leisureville (4-6pm), Dunk tank, Water Balloon Fights (Kid & Adult), Bubbles, Kid-friendly Games, Face Painting & Balloon Making (3-6pm), Mary’s Fairy Hair, Sam’s Pop Shop gourmet popsicles, Sunshine Sammies ice cream sandwiches, PLUS a pop-up market with 15+ local creators and cultivators selling the best in arts, crafts, & artisanal products from around Asheville. EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 24th-30th – FREE Youth Admission to Chimney Rock – This week is Take a Child Outside Week, and Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park can’t wait to celebrate! They know how much kids learn and grow when they experience the outdoors, and the beautiful fall weather makes this the perfect week to get out and get moving with a child in your life. From September 24 – 30 visit them and receive a FREE youth admission with each paid adult admission. EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 29th 5:30pm-7:30pm – Drum Circle at Lake Julian Park with Buncombe County Recreation and Park Ranger Zach Hickok. Please bring your own drum.

Sept 30th 9:00am-5:00pm – Asheville Quilt Guild Show at WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. The Asheville Quilt Guild hopes to perpetuate the art of quilt making, 1) by exhibiting beautiful handmade quilts and 2) through educational demonstrations. We hope to introduce younger generations to the quilt making process through hands-on experience. A silent auction, product auction, gallery and gift shop will provide handmade purchasing opportunities. There will be over twenty vendors offering a wide variety of supplies. Admission: $10.00. Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm, & Sunday 10am-4:30pm. EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 30th 12:00pm – Pumpkin Spice Bubble Tea Time Debut at Pop Bubble Tea in Asheville. Pumpkin Spice Bubble Tea makes its debut at Pop on Friday, September 30th!!! There will be two specials on the menu starting that day. EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 30th 6:00pm-10:00pm – Parents Night Out Movie Night at Blue Ridge Kids Center. Ages 6-14yrs. $25. Grab your best Halloween pjs and your favorite blanket and join us for dinner, games, a craft, and the premier of Hocus Pocus 2 on our large projection screen! EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 30th 6:00pm – Specialty Halloween Workshp at AR Workshop in Arden. Featuring Halloween designs, PLUS, an exclusive design not found on their website! Guest instructor Leigh Ann Conner will give you all the tips to add the extra flair to your creations. Glow in the dark paint is also available to really make your project special! EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 30th (12pm-6pm)-Oct 1st (10am-4pm) – Autumn Rails 2022: All Scales Model Railroad Show at WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. $6/Adults both days, FREE/Kids 12 and under and scouts in uniform. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 1st 9:00am-3:00pm – Fall Plants, Gourds, & Pumpkins Sale with Asheville City Schools at Montford North Star Academy. Grown by and supporting the residential recovery program at First Step Far, of WNC, LLC. 90 Montford Avenue, next to the. Chamber of Commerce.

Oct 1st 9:00am-5:00pm – Asheville Quilt Guild Show at WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. The Asheville Quilt Guild hopes to perpetuate the art of quilt making, 1) by exhibiting beautiful handmade quilts and 2) through educational demonstrations. We hope to introduce younger generations to the quilt making process through hands-on experience. A silent auction, product auction, gallery and gift shop will provide handmade purchasing opportunities. There will be over twenty vendors offering a wide variety of supplies. Admission: $10.00. Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm, & Sunday 10am-4:30pm. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 1st 12:00pm – Screening of Frankenstein (original 1931 version / Rated PG) at Grail Moviehouse with The Magnetic Theatre. See this horror sci-fi classic on the big screen! A percentage of the proceeds will benefit The Magnetic Theatre and their October production of THE FRANKENSTEIN RUBRICS, by local playwright David Hopes. 3 Shows (Sat 10/1 at Noon, Sun 10/2 at Noon and Monday, 10/3 at 7:00). EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 1st 2:00pm-7:00pm – Block Party benefitting The Pisgah Conservancy on South Liberty Street in Asheville with Looking Glass Realty. Live Music, Food Vendors, Craft Breweries, Local Vendors, Kid Zone & Activities, plus much more! Due to the hurricane, the Block Party has been rescheduled for April! However, you can still catch @red_clay_revival @thestolenfaces and @thefreewayjubilee at @oneworldbrewing WEST starting at 3pm!

Oct 1st 4:00pm-8:00pm – Hocus Pocus: Black Cat Slumber Party at Asheville Raven & Crone with Bing’s Home for Black Cats. Bring the whole family in your best pajama party duds or Halloween costumes. We’ll have snacks, candy, and drinks available as well as some AMAZING new black cat merch from Binx’s Home and Asheville Raven & Crone! We’ll also be raising funds for Binx’s Home for Black Cats and raffling off some SUPER COOL products!! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 1st 6:00pm – Community Movie Night at Pole Creek Baptist Church. We will have inflatables, food trucks, popcorn and a lot of fun you won’t want to miss out on. Everyone is invited. This years movie is fun for ALL ages! Bring your lawn chairs. 96 Snow Hill Church Rd, Candler

Oct 2nd 10:00am-4:30pm – Asheville Quilt Guild Show at WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. The Asheville Quilt Guild hopes to perpetuate the art of quilt making, 1) by exhibiting beautiful handmade quilts and 2) through educational demonstrations. We hope to introduce younger generations to the quilt making process through hands-on experience. A silent auction, product auction, gallery and gift shop will provide handmade purchasing opportunities. There will be over twenty vendors offering a wide variety of supplies. Admission: $10.00. Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm, & Sunday 10am-4:30pm. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 2nd 11:00am-12:30pm and 2:30pm-4:00pm – Family Pottery Workshop at Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Creating hand-built pottery is a fun, easy, hands-on experience and everyone will be successful at creating a spookily cute clay jack-o-lantern. No previous experience is necessary. This class is great for kids (minimum age 6), adults, and the whole family!

Oct 2nd 12:00pm – Screening of Frankenstein (original 1931 version / Rated PG) at Grail Moviehouse with The Magnetic Theatre. See this horror sci-fi classic on the big screen! A percentage of the proceeds will benefit The Magnetic Theatre and their October production of THE FRANKENSTEIN RUBRICS, by local playwright David Hopes. 3 Shows (Sat 10/1 at Noon, Sun 10/2 at Noon and Monday, 10/3 at 7:00). EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 3rd 7:00pm – Screening of Frankenstein (original 1931 version / Rated PG) at Grail Moviehouse with The Magnetic Theatre. See this horror sci-fi classic on the big screen! A percentage of the proceeds will benefit The Magnetic Theatre and their October production of THE FRANKENSTEIN RUBRICS, by local playwright David Hopes. 3 Shows (Sat 10/1 at Noon, Sun 10/2 at Noon and Monday, 10/3 at 7:00). EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 4th-7th – Hispanic Heritage Week at Hands On Children’s Museum in Hendersonville. Discover the unique and vibrant culture of the Latin-X community. Experience the new Día de Muertos Exhibit in the People’s Museum & Walk of Fame. Enjoy story time Tuesday – Friday at 10:30am and 1:00pm with our special character guest, Mirabel from the family Madrigal! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 5th 3:30pm-4:30pm – Fall Paper Art at Waynesville Library. For elementary aged children.

Oct 6th 9:00am-9:15am – Virtual Boo-tiful Garland Craft with Canton Library. Ideal for middle and high school ages students. Take and Make kits will be available October 6th at all Haywood County Library branches.

Oct 7th-11th – $3 Spooky Movies at Asheville Pizza & Brewing. Monster House and Shaun of the Dead this week. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 7th 6:00pm-9:00pm – Vintage Tree Painting Party at Fired Up Creative Lounge in Asheville. We will be painting trees, listening to holiday music, and snacking on some sugary treats! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 7th 6:30pm – Annual Parade of Lights with McDowell Fire & Rescue Association and Lowe’s in Marion, to kick off Fire Prevention Month. There will be fire trucks, fire trucks, and MORE fire trucks! Lots of cool stuff to do, and there will be food trucks provided by Lowe’s.

Oct 8th 8:00am-3:00pm – Fall Plant Sale with Haw Creek Elementary PTA at Stillpoint Wellness. Nothin Bundt cakes will be on site selling their delicious cakes to benefit PTA and we will also have coffee and cider available. 946 Tunnel Rd, Asheville. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 8th 10:00am-12:00pm – Laurels of Hendersonville Craft Fair at The Laurels (290 Clear Creek Rd, HVL NC). To raise funds for activities for the Residents. We will have resident made crafts along with craft vendors.

Oct 8th 10:00am-1:00pm – Fifth Annual Pumpkin Sale at The Park at Flat Rock. 100% of all purchases goes directly to the sustainability of the park.

Oct 8th 10:00am-4:00pm – Ooh La La Curiosity Market in Pritchard Park. An artist’s market that showcases the work of more than a dozen local artists. Every Saturday in October. In addition to the artists, the market will also feature live local music with three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic and jazz acts.

Oct 8th 10:00am-4:00pm – Pottery Pumpkin Patch and Pop Up Craft Market at Reems Creek Pottery in Weaverville. From mini – 1” high pumpkins to larger pumpkins that have grown to almost a foot tall, there will be pumpkins for all your fall themed decorating. Weather permitting, the pumpkins will be displayed outside on the grounds of the pottery studio. In addition, there will be a small pop-up craft market in the parking area with about a dozen crafters ranging from jewelry to denim, to wooden spoons to pocketbooks, trays, and so much more. These pop up markets started at Reems Creek Pottery in 2020, and have been presented twice a year to give a chance for local, smaller crafters to display and sell their creations. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 8th 10:00am-5:00pm – Fall Harvest Festival – Open House at WNC Farmers Market. Bring your family and friends to enjoy hayride tours of the market, and pick up your fall décor of pumpkins, corn stalks, and mums. Sample farm-fresh local apples, apple cider and honey, lunch at the food trucks, relax listening to live bluegrass music, or play games like pumpkin tic-tac-toe and corn hole toss. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 8th 10:00am-5:00pm – Hope on the Farm at Jeter Mountain Farm in Hendersonville. Enjoy a family-friendly day of carnival games, music, and delicious food in a Fall setting. No entry fee: carnival tickets will be sold to play the games. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 8th 10:00am-5:00pm – 39th Annual Church Street Art & Craft Show on Main Street, Waynesville.

Oct 8th 11:00am-12:00pm – Decorate a FREE Fall Treasure Box at JCPenney. Parents will also receive a 10% off coupon to use in store or online. Registration is not required.

Oct 8th 1:00pm-8:00pm – 6th Annual Harvest Festival at Blue Ghost Brewing in Fletcher. We’ll have over 30 local vendors to shop and fun for the kiddos too. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 8th 5:30pm-Midnight – Parents Night Out at Hahn’s Gymnastics in Arden. Theme: Feels Like Fall. Ages 3-12yrs, Ages 13 yrs are welcome to come and be a counselor in training.

Oct 8th 6:00pm – Spooky Halloween Movie Night featuring Adams Family Values and Beetlejuice at Static Age River Spot, benefiting Asheville Survival Program. Drinks, food, & merch available.

Oct 8th 8:00pm-8:45pm – Underground Blacklight Mine Tour at Emerald Village. Experience the magical world of the Bon Ami Mine at night! See vivid greens, reds, and blues come to life before your eyes! Also offered Oct 15th & 22nd. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 9th 1:00pm-5:00pm – Hispanic Heritage event at Unete NC @ 55 Adams Hill Rd, Asheville. Latinx food, music, inflatables, and so much more! Let’s celebrate together the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and interests across our community!

Oct 9th 2:00pm-7:00pm – Artisan Autumn Market at Whistle Hop Brewery in Fairview with Appalachian Makers Collective. Local artisans, brews, food truck, lawn games, live music, and good vibes.

Oct 9th 4:00pm-6:30pm – Classic Car Cruise-In at the Pumpkin Patch at Fletcher United Methodist Church @ 50 Library Rd, Fletcher. Bring your car or enjoy admiring! Free event, no registration! Concessions and Pumpkins will be available. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 11th 3:00pm-5:00pm – DIY Tuesday Making Pumpkins out of old book at Marion Branch Public Library.

Oct 12th 11:00am – Barnes & Noble Storytime featuring Pig the Monster by Aaron Blabey @ Barnes & Noble Biltmore Park Town Square. Join us for a story, a craft, and some yummy treats from our café! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 12th 3:30pm-4:30pm – Exploring Fall Leaves at Waynesville Library. Get outside to sketch leaves, press leaves, and conduct an experiment about the color of fall leaves. For elementary age children.

Oct 13th-15th 8:00am-5:00pm – Fall Harvest Days Engine and Tractor Show at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. Features: antique tractors, hit n’ miss engines of all sizes, tractor pulls and lots of vendors selling parts. Three full days of activities: crafters, sawmill, hit n’ miss engines. More than 250 vendors/exhibitors with tools, antiques, collectibles, toys and odd stuff! Tractor Parade daily, weather permitting at 2:00 pm. Adult Admission $8 a day or $20 for 3 days includes ACAETA pulls
Children under 12 free with paid adult. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 13th 3:00pm-5:00pm – Pumpkin Painting at Black Orthodontics in Asheville. Put your painting skills to the test at our FREE Pumpkin Painting event! Everyone will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite pumpkin, and the winner will be announced just before 5pm! Make sure to RSVP. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 13th 3:30pm-4:30pm – Spook-tacular Popsicle Magnets at Canton Library. Registration is required.

Oct 14th 7:00pm – Scary Stories for Halloween at Weaverville Community Center. Join local storytellers Sherry Lovett, Debbie Gurriere, Jill Totman, and Lulu Edmonds for an evening of seasonally SPOOKY tales. FREE (tip jar available). May be too scary for kids 10 and under.

Oct 14th-18th – $3 Spooky Movies at Asheville Pizza & Brewing. Para Norman and The Lost Boys this week. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 14th 5:30pm-7:30pm – Fall Ecstatic Dance in Pack Square Park with StarTribe. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 14th 6:00pm-8:00pm – Wolf Howl for Kids at WNC Nature Center. Spend your evening learning about the Red and Gray Wolves of North America with your family! This brand new program includes fun and educational crafts, games, and an opportunity to meet a live animal, followed by a trek to our wolf habitats located onsite at the Nature Center for a howling session. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 14th 6:00pm – Spooky Movie Night at Rabbit Rabbit. Featured Movie: Beetlejuice. $5 / Free for kids 12 and under. General Admission. Seating first come first serve, outside chairs welcome. Outdoor event. AVL Taco Truck on site. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 14th 7:00pm – Family Movie Night at the Pumpkin Patch at Fletcher United Methodist Church. FREE Admission. Rain Date: Saturday Oct 15th.

Oct 15th 9:00am-11:00am – Spooky Shuffle 5K at Carrier Park. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 9:00am-12:00pm – Kids Workshop at Lowe’s. Fire Rescuer Kit.

Oct 15th 9:00am-2:00pm – Annual Beginner Halloween Horse Day Camp at Hoof and Horn Art Farm in Barnardsville. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 9:00am-4:00-pm – BACA Autumn Leaves Craft Show at Smoky Mountain Event Center in Waynesville. Also happening on Oct 16th.

Oct 15th 10:00am – AVL Runway 5K at the Asheville Airport. Are you an aviation geek? Do you love a great, flat 5K, as well as plane-spotting, up close and personal? Asheville Regional Airport looks forward to welcoming you to the runway! (Ok – it’s now a taxiway, but it was our active runway!) Our race is the most unique 5K in the mountains – it’s completely FLAT, and hey – it’s on the airfield of the airport. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 10:00am-11:00am – Kids Pumpkin Party : Fun with Miss Cristi @ Reems Creek Nursery @ 76 Monticello Rd, Weaverville. Miss Cristi loves crafting with kids! She will start off reading a short seasonal story for kids and then dissect a pumpkin to see what’s inside. Then we’ll jump into decorating our own pumpkin (no carving involved) with a variety of colorful, fun elements to create your own Jack-O-Lantern or fall decoration. Pumpkin and all materials included. Plus snacks. Kids ages 5-8. Costumes encouraged. SIGN UP HERE

Oct 15th 10:00am-3:00pm – Craggy Mountain Line Adventures with Key Autism Services. Bring the entire family and experience amazing mountain and river views with Key Autism Services at the Craggy Mountain Line! Enjoy free train rides, get to know our incredible staff, and learn more about our services. Don’t miss out on this exciting adventure – RSVP today! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 10:00am-4:00pm – Ooh La La Curiosity Market in Pritchard Park. An artist’s market that showcases the work of more than a dozen local artists. Every Saturday in October. In addition to the artists, the market will also feature live local music with three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic and jazz acts.

Oct 15th 10:00am-4:00pm – October Family Fun Day, hosted by the Old Fort Ruritan Club at Mountain Gateway Museum on Old Fort. A day of fun, games, and more! Hosted on the museum grounds. Take a chance with the ducky derby to win a cash prize! Or, join the cake walk starting at 10:30 for the chance to win a homemade treat or a gift. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 10:30am-12:30pm – Meet the Ambassador Animals Event at Rabbit Rabbit with Appalachian Wildlife Refuge. A family-friendly event to save wild lives w/educational ambassador animals you can meet up close and personal, a raffle for exciting prizes, and fun, educational activities. Stay for Kid Hop Hooray, a kid’s break dance party happening after from 12:30-2! $5 suggested donation for adults, kids are free!! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 11:00am-11:30pm & 11:45am-12:15pm – Pumpkin Patch $20 Make & Take event at Board & Brush Creative Studio! This is a Family Friendly Event- All ages welcome! Make your choice from several options! You must register and pay online ahead of time to reserve your spot for a 30-minute session. You must register & pay online ahead of time to reserve your spot to make these. No walk-ins will be allowed. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 11:00am-11:00pm – Bear’s Smokehouse Asheville Grand Opening Party featuring Imagine Circus. This event is FREE There will be mimes, stilt walkers, fire throwers and more. It’s been a long time getting here and we would love to MEAT all of our new Asheville friends. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 12:00pm-2:00pm – Super Saturdays Spooky Science at Marion Branch Public Library. Fun for the whole family. Spooky science experiments and spooky snacks.

Oct 15th 12:00pm-4:00pm – Dog Day Afternoon at Lake Julian in Arden. Dog Day Afternoon is an exciting day of family partying with your pups. Join us along with local dog rescues hoping to find forever homes. Sponsors will be onsite with training tips, pet care info, pet products, & tasty treats for your fur-babies. It’s free family fun hosted by the Mix crew. We’ll have contests throughout the day, plus, we‘ll have amazing performances from THE HIGH-FLYING CANINES IN THE CLOUDS. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 1:00pm-5:00pm – Farm Fun Day at Historic Johnson Farm in Hendersonville. Games and crafts for children are included with admission. Farm animals will be available for petting, and all visitors can take a wagon ride. The historic farmhouse will be open for self-guided tours. The Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists as well as Caregivers of Mother Earth will be on site to lead activities and talk about their organizations. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. $20/per family of 4, $5/Additional Family Members. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 2:00pm-5:00pm – Fairview Town Crier’s 25th Anniversary Celebration at Root Cause Farm @ 25 Joe Jenkins Rd in Fairview (across from Whistle Hop Brewing). Fun, games, raffles, trivia contests, music — and lots of sweets! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 3:00pm – Kids Karaoke & Costume Party at The Odd in Asheville. There will be prizes, yummy treats, and the bar and kitchen will be serving all things spooky. Hope to see you there, if you dare! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 5:00pm-9:00pm – Parents Survival Night at The Little Gym of Asheville. Join us for the Monster Mash! Wear your Halloween Costume while we have ghoulish games and fun in the gym, Pizza for dinner, craft and Legos! Pricing: $45 members, $45 non-members. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 6:00pm-10:00pm – Zombie Skate at Smoky Mountain Sk8way & Fun Zone in Waynesville. Come dressed as a Zombie or a Zombie Hunter! All ages Welcome. Best Zombie Contest, Zombie Games, Zombie Snacks, Graveyard Slushies, PRIZES!, Roller Skating, Dancing, Inflatables, Skate Mates, Pool Tables, Arcade, and the NEW CRAZY GOLF mini putt putt course! $20/Fun Pass. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 6:30pm-9:30pm – Hop to the Movies featuring Monsters Inc. with Arms Around ASD at Land of Sky UCC. Delicious concession style snacks for sale, monsteriffic games to play before the movie begins, a costume contest and bag raffle/mini auction. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 7:00pm-8:00pm – Storytelling at Vance Birthplace. Join us as we get you in the spooky spirit of Halloween with a few Appalachian ghost stories and others from afar. Dr. Delanna Reed will bring these scary tales to life through spoken word. Visitors can bring a blanket or a chair and as the sun sets, take a seat around our campfire. These stories are suitable for ages 12 and up. This program is free, donations are encouraged. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 15th 8:00pm-8:45pm – Underground Blacklight Mine Tour at Emerald Village. Experience the magical world of the Bon Ami Mine at night! See vivid greens, reds, and blues come to life before your eyes! Also offered Oct 8th & 22nd. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 16th 9:00am-4:00-pm – BACA Autumn Leaves Craft Show at Smoky Mountain Event Center in Waynesville. Also happening on Oct 15th.

Oct 16th 1:00pm-5:00pm – Fall Celebration at Animal Haven of Asheville. Come join us for an afternoon of live music, vegan food, beer/wine/soda/water, silent auction, and over 80 animals to visit. Get your tickets in advance – $25/person and children under 12 can attend for free. All proceeds benefit the animals! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 16th 2:00pm – 4th Annual Stop the Pain Concert at Asheville Outlets. Raising awareness of suicide and bullying.

Oct 17th 9:00am-9:15am – Halloween “Terror”iums Take and Make Kit at all branches of Haywood County Libraries.

Oct 17th 4:00pm-5:30pm – Spooky Movie and Craft at Waynesville Library. Suitable for elementary aged children.

Oct 18th 10am-6pm – Winter Coat & Clothing Giveaway with Eblen Charities at the space next door to the Eblen Charities office at 52 Westgate Parkway (former Frugal Backpacker). Thanks to a very generous community, they collected more than 1,000 coats and winter items at the Coat Drive last spring, and will have coats, scarves, gloves, hats, and more to choose from. No appointments are necessary.

Oct 19th 9:00am-9:45am – Tissue Paper Pumpkin Take & Make Craft at all branch locations of Haywood County Library.

Oct 19th 10am-4pm – Winter Coat & Clothing Giveaway with Eblen Charities at the space next door to the Eblen Charities office at 52 Westgate Parkway (former Frugal Backpacker). Thanks to a very generous community, they collected more than 1,000 coats and winter items at the Coat Drive last spring, and will have coats, scarves, gloves, hats, and more to choose from. No appointments are necessary.

Oct 19th 11:00am – Barnes & Noble Storytime featuring Gustavo the Shy Ghost @ Barnes & Noble Biltmore Park Town Square. Join us for a story, a craft, and some yummy treats from our café! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 19th 4:00pm-7:00pm – Fall into reading at the YWCA of Asheville with Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe. Join them for story time, games, book giveaways, and free dinner for parents and children attending.

Oct 20th 10am-4pm – Winter Coat & Clothing Giveaway with Eblen Charities at the space next door to the Eblen Charities office at 52 Westgate Parkway (former Frugal Backpacker). Thanks to a very generous community, they collected more than 1,000 coats and winter items at the Coat Drive last spring, and will have coats, scarves, gloves, hats, and more to choose from. No appointments are necessary.

Oct 20th 7:00pm – Fall Choral Concert at TC Roberson, featuring TCR, VSMS, and CCMS. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 20th-25th – $3 Spooky Movies at Asheville Pizza & Brewing. Hotel Transylvania and A Nightmare on Elm Street this week. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 21st 10:00am-12:00pm – Kooky Spooky Toddler Halloween Party with AVL Parks & Rec at Stephen’s Lee Rec Center. Stephens-Lee’s historic gym turns into an orange and black fun fest with inflatables, toys, arts and crafts, and snacks. Dress up and join the costume parade. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 21st 5:00pm – The OG Halloween Part at Oak and Grist Distilling Company in Black Mountain. A night full of ghastly (but tasty) cocktails, our wonderful craft market, and an ooky-spooky Costume Contest! We’ll be giving away prizes ranging from merch, to tours, to gift certificates to the distillery! Make sure you bring your A-game because this is one contest you’ll wanna win! We’ll have a curated selection of Halloween-themed beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic so bring the whole family along! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 21st 6:00pm-9:00pm – Haunted History Tours of Black Mountain with Swannanoa Valley Museum. Haunted History walking tours in downtown Black Mountain’s historic district. Traveling some of Black Mountain’s most storied streets, visitors will learn about the humorous, haunting and harrowing history of the Swannanoa Valley while being visited by some of its most famous spirits. This event, which is a fundraiser for the museum, will highlight local tragedies and triumphs- and the many ghosts, friendly and frustrated, born from these events. LEARN MORE HERE

Oct 21st 6:00pm – Spooky Movie Night at Rabbit Rabbit. Featured Movie: Hocus Pocus. $5 / Free for kids 12 and under. General Admission. Seating first come first serve, outside chairs welcome. Outdoor event. AVL Taco Truck on site. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 21st 6:00-9:30pm – Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Burton Street Community Center @ 134 Burton St.. An evening of music, dancing, and delicious Latin cuisine followed by an outdoor screening of the 2021 Disney film “Encanto.” FREE

Oct 21st 6:00pm-10:00pm – Movie in the Park featuring Hocus Pocus (1993 version) with Mills River Parks & Recreation in Mills River Park. The event will take place at the multi-purpose fields in the park.This event is free to attend. No pre-registration is required. There will be lawn games, a photo booth, and other activities available starting at 6:30 p.m. and concessions will be available (cash only). Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Please leave all pets at home for this event. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 21st 6:00pm-11:00pm – Halloween Skate Spooktacular with AVL Parks & Rec at Carrier Park. Lace up your skates and roll-bounce to a soundtrack of Halloween favorites. Skates not provided; bring your own. FREE | All ages (under 14 must be with adult). EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 21st 6:30pm & 8:00pm – “The Legend of Tommy Hodges,” outdoor drama at Cradle of Forestry. Show times for both evenings will be limited to a total of 75 participants per showing. During this unique and exciting outdoor performance, audiences will travel back in time to the year 1901 and hear yarns about the legendary Tommy Hodges, a student of the Biltmore Forest School who went missing one autumn night. Audiences will be led around the Biltmore Campus Trail by different characters from the play and watch as the story unfolds around them from all sides. In addition, audience members are invited to dress up in Biltmore Forest School-era clothing (early 1900’s) to fully immerse themselves in the event and take part in the story. The show is a one-mile-long experience, as the audience walks the well-lit trail to see the entire play and takes about 45 minutes to an hour. The story is better suitable for ages six and up. Also showing Oct 22nd. $20/General Admission, $10/Youth 4-12yrs. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 21st 6:00pm-9:30pm – Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Burton Street Community Center with AVL Park & Rec.

Oct 21st 7:00pm – Outdoor Movie featuring Hocus Locus at the Waynesville Parks & Rec recreation center. We will be playing Hocus Pocus and serving free drinks and popcorn. The movie will start at 7pm and bring your chairs and blankets!

Oct 22nd 8:00am-3:00pm – Indigenous Market at a 46ASTON with Indigenous Walls Project. 20 Native Vendors … beadwork, jewelry, original art, prints, screen prints, and more.

Oct 22nd 9:00am-12:00pm – First Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest at Haywood Historic Farmers Market. Show your support for Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market by casting a vote for the Best Carved Pumpkin! Participation enters your name into a raffle for $25 in market tokens! Votes are $2 each or 3 for $5. Pumpkins will be available for silent auction as well, so if one of them would look just perfect on your porch, you could take it home! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 10:00am-12:30pm – Trick or Trail 5K, presented by Hunter Subaru at Hendersonville Farmers Market. Brand new location and time for 2022! Runners will get to experience this family favorite, Halloween-themed race in the heart of Hendersonville, NC! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 10:00am-1:00pm – 5th Annual Wicked Halloween 5k and Fun Run at Carrier Park with The Delaney Agency and Asheville Humane Society. All proceeds from this event will benefit The Asheville Humane Society. Each year, they find loving homes for thousands of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, farm animals, and more! Your registration will help fund their lifesaving medical and rehabilitation programs. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 10:00am-2:00pm – Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day with Asheville Parks & Rec at Richmond Hill Park. In partnership with Pisgah Area SORBA, we’re excited to welcome kids of all mountain bike skill levels for a day of fun! Let’s celebrate biking and enjoy a day riding in the park! Come check out the bike skills paths geared for beginner to intermediate riders or take a longer ride on the multi-use trails at the park. There will be raffles, skill clinics and bike safety checks! Bring your bike and helmet.Free, no registration required. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 10:00am-4:00pm – Ooh La La Curiosity Market in Pritchard Park. An artist’s market that showcases the work of more than a dozen local artists. Every Saturday in October. In addition to the artists, the market will also feature live local music with three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic and jazz acts.

Oct 22nd 10:00am-5:00pm – Smoky Mountain Geek Expo at the Smoky Mountain Event Center in Waynesville. Comics, anime, scoff, and cosplay. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 1:00pm-3:30pm – WNC Autistics United! Annual Halloween Ball at Arms Around ASD. The Halloween Ball will include a Halloween Costume Fashion Show so if you like, wear a costume and show it off! Let’s have fun, no judging, just fun! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 2:00pm – Wickedly Spooky Stories featuring the Asheville Storytelling Circle at Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Tellers Zane Chait, Kyra Freeman, and Kirsten Mitchell will entertain audience members of all ages with these scary tales. Kathy Gordon is joining as Emcee. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 4:00pm-8:00pm – Chili Cook Off Family Event at Grove Stone Baptist Church in Black Mountain. We are having our first ever Chili Cookoff Fundraiser to benefit our Youth. If you think you make the best chili enter, $10 entry fee, and let the community decide! Prize to the winner! We will have a dessert auction and desserts for purchase. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 5:30pm-Midnight – Parents Night Out at Hahn’s Gymnastics in Arden. Theme: Spooky Monsters. Ages 3-12yrs, Ages 13 yrs are welcome to come and be a counselor in training.

Oct 22nd 6:00pm-8:30pm – Halloween Creepy Climbing with AVL Parks & Rec at Temple Avery Montford Community Center. Join us for a night of fiendish family fun: show off your costume, climb for candy on the indoor rock climbing wall, play ghoulish games, and enjoy spooky snacks. Advanced registration is required as space is limited. FREE | Ages: 5 and older (under 16 must be with adult). EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 6:00pm-9:00pm – October Barn Dance at Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview. Come out to see West End String Band, a driving combination of Bluegrass, Americana and Honkytonk that have performed in the area for years, and fan favorites from many of our Barn Dances of the past decade. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 6:00pm-9:00pm – Haunted History Tours of Black Mountain with Swannanoa Valley Museum. Haunted History walking tours in downtown Black Mountain’s historic district. Traveling some of Black Mountain’s most storied streets, visitors will learn about the humorous, haunting and harrowing history of the Swannanoa Valley while being visited by some of its most famous spirits. This event, which is a fundraiser for the museum, will highlight local tragedies and triumphs- and the many ghosts, friendly and frustrated, born from these events. LEARN MORE HERE

Oct 22nd 6:30pm & 8:00pm – “The Legend of Tommy Hodges,” outdoor drama at Cradle of Forestry. Show times for both evenings will be limited to a total of 75 participants per showing. During this unique and exciting outdoor performance, audiences will travel back in time to the year 1901 and hear yarns about the legendary Tommy Hodges, a student of the Biltmore Forest School who went missing one autumn night. Audiences will be led around the Biltmore Campus Trail by different characters from the play and watch as the story unfolds around them from all sides. In addition, audience members are invited to dress up in Biltmore Forest School-era clothing (early 1900’s) to fully immerse themselves in the event and take part in the story. The show is a one-mile-long experience, as the audience walks the well-lit trail to see the entire play and takes about 45 minutes to an hour. The story is better suitable for ages six and up. Also showing Oct 21st. $20/General Admission, $10/Youth 4-12yrs. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 6:00pm-8:00pm – Wolf Howl for Kids at WNC Nature Center. Spend your evening learning about the Red and Gray Wolves of North America with your family! This brand new program includes fun and educational crafts, games, and an opportunity to meet a live animal, followed by a trek to our wolf habitats located onsite at the Nature Center for a howling session. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 8:00pm-8:45pm – Underground Blacklight Mine Tour at Emerald Village. Experience the magical world of the Bon Ami Mine at night! See vivid greens, reds, and blues come to life before your eyes! Also offered Oct 8th & 15th. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 23rd 12:00pm-4:00pm – Fall Fun Day at Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo. Face painting by TOSS, Seasonal Workshops – make your own marigold garland, Bulb & Plant Sale Pop-up, Sunshine Photo Bus, Tasty Treats from Queen’s Catering, Burlap Sack Race. Hocus Pocus showing in the Milking Parlor!, Open Mic Ghost Stories & more! FREE to attend. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 23rd 1:00pm-2:30pm – Pumpkin Carving at 12 Bones Brewing in Arden. Come get in the Halloween spirit with us by carving your own pumpkin. $20/Adults, $15/Kids. PRE-TICKETED EVENT. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 24th 5:30pm-9:30pm – Celebrate Diwali at Chai Pani Asheville. It’s a holiday that’s near & dear to the heart of Chai Pani — and millions of Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs from all over the world. We are celebrating the Festival of Lights with delicious specials and tasty festive treats for all! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 25th 3:00pm-4:30pm – Pumpkin Carving -Presented by WCMF, INC at the Marion TailGate Market! McDowell Local Food Advisory Council and the Hub will be providing pumpkins for carving, along with pumpkin recipes and baggies to store your carved out seeds! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 25th 4:30pm-6:00pm – Annual Halloween Party at FighterWithin Mixed Martial Arts in Hendersonville. This is a great time for current members to bring their buddies to class and have a fun evening while in costume. If you are not a current member, no worries-come anyway! There will be a costume contest for each class so be sure to dress up and be creative. After class, we will have some treats and goodies to share. Afterwards, the local businesses in our plaza are opening their doors to see all these costumes and host trick or treating until 6pm.

Oct 25th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Ghost Stories on the Green at Old Fort Pubic Library. A family fun filled evening of ghost stories, spooky snacks, and a costume parade. All ages welcome! Costumes encouraged!

Oct 25th 5:30pm-7:00pm – Ghost Stories on the Green at Old Fort Library. Ghost stories, spooky snacks, and fin activities. Costumes are encouraged and all ages welcome.

Oct 26th 10:30am – Boo! Bash Halloween Party at Hands On Children’s Museum in Hendersonville. Join us for a morning of spooktacular fun at Hands On! Children’s Museum. Visitors (adults and children) are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween Costume to receive a special prize. We’ll have spooky self-guided craft activities in the MakerStudio, and a special Halloween Story Time at 10:30am. This event is FREE with general admission. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 26th 11:00am – Barnes & Noble Storytime featuring Room on the Broom @ Barnes & Noble Biltmore Park Town Square. Join us for a story, a craft, and some yummy treats from our café! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 26th 3:00pm-6:00pm – Trick or Treat and Halloween Costume Contest at Weaverville Tailgate Market. Join us for a howling good time! Stop by the market and trick or treat at each of our vendors’ booths. PLUS, for a $1 donation you can enter into our Costume Contest! There will be 3 categories (Scariest Costume, Grooviest Costume, and Cutest Costume). Each winner will get a $10 market bucks prize to shop our Holiday Market! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 26th 6:00pm – Aesop: The Fabulous Fabulist! at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre with Hanger Hall School. They will also sell concessions, roses, and raffle tickets. $8/Admission each, $30/Family max.

Oct 27th 3:30pm-4:30pm – Halloween Hijinks at Mills River Library. Children of all ages. Costumes encouraged. Fun & Prizes, Candy Corn Guessing Game, Decorate a pumpkin, yummy treats. Registration Required.

Oct 27th 3:30pm-4:30pm – Halloween Hoopla with Transylvania County Parks & Recreation. This exciting program for kids age 2-5 will meet from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the recreation center and will include a Halloween themed story time, snack, craft, music, and a fun activity in the gym. Advanced registration is required. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 27th 3:30pm-6:30pm – Halloween Themed Market at Smathers Farmers & Public Market in Canton. Costume Contest, Apple Cider / Hot Chocolate / Beer from Bearwaters Brewing, Trick or treating at vendors booths (every vendor will have something to hand out to trick or treaters!!), Base Camp Kids Activities (Giant Connect 4, Jenna, Hula Hoops, Bubbles, etc.), Kids Science Demos, Local vendors with fresh produce, gifts, flowers, and more. 118 Main Street, Canton

Oct 27th 4:00pm-6:00pm – Final 2022 Drum Circle at Lake Julian Park with Buncombe County Recreation and Park Ranger Zach Hickok. Please bring your own drum.

Oct 27th 5:00pm-8:00pm – Halloween Party with Smashville at The Brew Pump. Food:5-8pm, Music 5-7pm. Halloween costume contest with prizes. FREE house cut fries with a purchase of a sandwich for the first 50 patrons.

Oct 27th 5:00pm-10:00pm – Halloween Marquee Masquerade at Marquee Asheville. Hooray for Hollywood! Bring your kids along for trick-or-treating at Marquee and dress as your favorite Hollywood icon, to enjoy light bites and drinks by Saint Brighid’s, tunes by DJ Jaze Uries, a costume contest, unique works of art, and other tricks and treats all night long. Proceeds from our raffle containing a Marquee All-Access Pass and other Marquee goodies will go back to OpenDoors! Admission is FREE! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 27th 7:00pm – Asheville High School/SILSA Theatre presents Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy. October 27th – 29th at 7 PM. This show is appropriate for individuals 13+. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 27th-31st – $3 Spooky Movies at Asheville Pizza & Brewing. Beetlejuice and Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit this week. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 28th – Halloween Happening at Omni Grove Park Inn … Pumpkin Carving Contest Display in the Vanderbilt Atrium, Lobby Level … Balloon Twister 4pm-6pm in the Great Hall, and Tarot Card Readings 6pm-9pm in the Great Hall. Events will also be happening on the 29th.

Oct 28th 10:00am-3:00pm – Annual Autumn Nature Ramble with Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center. This beautiful, serene, and slow-paced hike will teach you more about the Swannanoa Valley’s incredibly diverse fauna and flora. Participants will discover a new appreciation for how the plants and fungi of the region are shaped by its ecosystem while also learning more about the many different animals that will be encountered on the hike. $60 for members, $75 for non-members. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 28th 2:00pm-2:45pm – YAM Kids Halloween Yoga Class at Yoga and Massage Studio @ 1620 Brevard Road, Suite 10, Hendersonville, NC. Ages 4-7yrs. Register in advance by calling 828-214-7947. FREE!

Oct 28th 3:00pm-5:00pm – Hallo-TEA at Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen. Just like our monthly Afternoon Teas, each guest is served their own pot of tea alongside a variety of finger foods & tasty desserts! Our special Halloween treats, however, will be horrifyingly delicious desserts decorated for the holiday!Guests are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes, but it is not required! Cost is $22 per person // $24 for GF and Vegan portions. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 28th 3:00pm-6:00pm – Trick or Treat with the Vendors at the East Asheville Tailgate Market. Come out dressed in your Halloween best and do some trick or treating with our vendors while shopping for your holiday weekend. 954 Tunnel Rd, Asheville.

Oct 28th 5:30pm-7:00pm – Perfect Pumpkin Workshop at Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort. Create the perfect pumpkin to decorate your home with this fall! Whether you want to carve or paint, we have 50 pumpkins waiting. All pumpkins are $10 each and includes your choice to paint or carve on site. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 28th 5:30pm-8:00pm – Halloween Movie Night Parents Night Out (for kids, ages 7+), an EYC Fundraiser Event, at The Cathedral of All Souls in Asheville. Halloween costumes optional. The movie, Coco, starts at 6pm. All proceeds go towards EYC’s 2023 Pilgrimage to Italy. Tickets are $30 per child for ages 7+ and include pizza, beverages, veggies and fruit, popcorn, and themed crafts. EVENT LINK TO REGISTER HERE

Oct 28th 6:00pm-7:30pm – Monster Mash Dance Party at Reuter Family YMCA. Price Per Family: $15/Members | $25/Non Members. For more information, contact Becca Hooper at rhooper@ymcawnc.org

Oct 28th 6:00pm-7:30pm – Trick or Treat with the residents at The Laurels of Green Tree Ridge in Asheville at 70 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville. Best Dressed contest, candy, haunted house, and more.

Oct 28th 6:00pm-8:00pm – Wolf Howl for Kids at WNC Nature Center. Spend your evening learning about the Red and Gray Wolves of North America with your family! This brand new program includes fun and educational crafts, games, and an opportunity to meet a live animal, followed by a trek to our wolf habitats located onsite at the Nature Center for a howling session. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 28th 6:00pm-8:30pm – Hocus Pocus Paint Night at Fired Up Creative Lounge in Asheville. Paint themed pieces, enjoy some Halloween goodies, and hang out in the witchy atmosphere! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 28th 6:00pm-10:00pm – Mummy Wrap and Skate ay Smoky Mountain Sk8way & Fun Zone in Waynesville. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 28th 7:00pm – Asheville High School/SILSA Theatre presents Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy. October 27th – 29th at 7 PM. This show is appropriate for individuals 13+. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 28th 8:30pm-10:00pm – Anafiel: Seance! at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, benefitting Vanishing Wheelchair. Anafiel has been interacting with the spirits in this world for close to 30 years. He will once again share his spirit friends with an audience! $25/Adults, $5/Child. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th All Day – Halloween ComicFest at participating comic book stores in the area. Although the website says that the event is virtual this year, Asheville Comics is participating, and potentially other local comic book stores are also. LEARN MORE HERE

Oct 29th 8:00am-1:00pm – Halloween Bash at Hendersonville Farmers Market @ 650 Maple Street, HVL. Celebrate our last market of the season with a Halloween Bash! In addition to local favorite produce and goods, attendees can expect: Trick or treating at our vendor booths, A costume contest, A ‘Healthy Halloween’ cooking demo by the Department of Agriculture, Live music by ACSB, Bean Bag Toss and more at The Kid’s tent.

Oct 29th 8:00am-2:00pm – Ol’ Tomey Day at Hendersonville Curb Market. This is a fun filled event for the whole family that starts with a breakfast of ham, sausage and gray biscuits cooked on antique wood cook stoves. Live music will be provided by The Muley Holler Bluegrass Band. Children will enjoy face painting, treats and balloons, and Trick or Treating inside while visiting our 50+ vendors. Shoppers will want to visit with local vendors to see their unique hand crafted items. They will also find produce in season, cut and dried flowers, baked goods, free range eggs, preserves, salsas, and much more. With each purchase a raffle ticket will be given for a chance to win a basket filled with Curb Market items.

Oct 29th 9:00am-12:00pm – Trick ot Treat at the Transylvania Farmers Market in Brevard. Start a spooky Saturday with the farmers market! COSTUMES (vote for your favorite!), TRICK-OR-TREATING, and LIVE MUSIC by Dave Desmelik!

Oct 29th 9:00am-3:00pm – National First Responders Day Celebration at Mosaic Cafe & Coffee House in Bilmore Park Town Square. A family friendly event to thank our local heroes who protect and serve. Meet local police officers, firefighters and EMC staff, Kid ID badges, climb aboard the firetruck, play on inflatable slide, ice cream and more!

Oct 29th 9:00am-10:00pm – Halloween All Day event at Launch Trampoline Park. Tons of SPOOKTACULAR fun at one of our four Halloween Themed Special Ticketed Events: The Boo Bash (Toddler Event), Two Halloween Bash Events (All Ages Welcome), and Fright Ignite (Teen Event).Each event will run for two hours and your ticket price will include playtime, a dance party, trick or treating, costume contests, giveaways, fun games, and so much more. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 9:00am-12:30pm – Carved Jack O’Lantern Contest at the Yancey County Farmers Market. Bring your carved or decorated gourds to the managers tent by 9 AM on Saturday morning at the farmers market! Judging will take place during market hours, and awards will be given at 11:30. All customers and vendors, children and adults can enter! 6 Towns Square, Burnsville

Oct 29th 10:00am – Fall for Local Market at Etc. Consignment Shoppe in Weaverville. A family-friendly Halloween-themed festival and fundraiser for Cops for Kids. There will be around 20-30 local craft vendors, delicious pit-smoked BBQ, treats for children, and face painting! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 10:00am – Pool Pumpkin Patch at Corpening Memorial YMCA in Marion. Dive and claim your own pumpkin at a morning of fun in the pool! Claim a pumpkin, decorate it, and enjoy some cider and cookies! Ages 6 weeks-12 years old. Free for members/non members. One pumpkin per child.

Oct 29th 10:00am – The Walk Run or Roll 5K with Eblen Charities at Carrier Park. A non-competitive 5K Walk, Run or Roll designed to raise funds for Eblen Charities, a western North Carolina non-profit organization. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 10:00am – White Zombie 5K at Catawba Brewing Company – South Slope. Run or walk from the downtown south slope location & dodge zombies along the way! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 10:00am-12:00pm – A Not So Spooky Halloween Party at We Rock the Spectrum Asheville. Wear your costumes and enjoy gym play, crafts, candy, glow-in-the-dark games and gooey messy activities that you don’t have to clean up! Registration Required. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 10:00am-1:00pm – Halloween at the Mars Hill Farmers and Artisans Market in Mars Hill. Trick or Treat and Halloween Costume Contest. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 10:00am-2:00pm – Happy HalloThanksMas Market at Rosman Elementary School. Wrist Bands sold inside. $10. Crafts, clothing, candles, art, hay rides, fire trucks, metal & wood work, jewelry, carnival games, bakes goods, local food vendors, face painting, pumpkin painting, pony rides, live music, trunk or treat, and more! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 10:00am-4:00pm – Ooh La La Curiosity Market in Pritchard Park. An artist’s market that showcases the work of more than a dozen local artists. Every Saturday in October. In addition to the artists, the market will also feature live local music with three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic and jazz acts.

Oct 29th 10:00am-5:00pm – Halloween Costume Party at The Regeneration Station. Come get your spooky on with us! A special day of trick or treating, and a costume contest for kiddos, adults, and pets. First place winner of each category will receive a $50 gift card to TRS!

Oct 29th 10:00-5:00pm – Art by the Tracks hosted by the Old Depot Association in downtown Black Mountain along Sutton Ave. A juried Master Craft and Fine Art show. We have over fifty incredible artists coming, with everything from handcrafted wooden furniture, photography, and jewelry, to pottery, mixed media work, quilts, and paintings. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 11:00am-3:30pm – Annual Beary Scary Halloween at Grandfather Mountain. Throughout the day, guests will be treated to a spooky selection of fun, including trick-or-treating at locations across the park, nature programs, games and crafts and seeing the resident animals receive some special Halloween-inspired enrichments. This event is included with park admission. It is strongly recommended that guests book tickets for adults in their party online before visiting. Any children in costume will be admitted at half-price at the Entrance Gate. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 11:00am-7:00pm – Fall Festival Fundraiser at Saluda Fire Department. Hosted by The Farrah Rose Huff Foundation to help Gage and his daddy and mommy with his recent diagnosis of MLD. There will be games, face painting, raffles, fairy hair, bounce house, boiled peanuts, blood drive and bbq plates! 199 Walnut Street, Saluda

Oct 29th 11:00am-9:00pm – Annual Horse Shoe Halloween Party at Packa’s Place in Horse Shoe. Live music and food rucks. Costumes encouraged.

Oct 29th 12:00pm-3:00pm – Halloween Carnival at Bill Moore Community Park with Fletcher Parks & Rec. We will have candy, games, and free face painting for the kids. We will also have 2 food trucks on site. There will be a Halloween costume contest from 2:30-4:00pm. Category’s are: ages 0-4 , 5-7, 8-11 and family. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 12:00pm-3:00pm – Harleyween Party at Harley Davidson of Asheville in Swannanoa. Trick or Treat for the kids, food trucks, and pics with Batman and Catwoman.

Oct 29th 1:00pm-6:00pm – Halloween Kids Party & Candy Scramble at Smoky Mountain Sk8way in Waynesville. Bring your kids out to skate, bounce, play putt putt, arcade games and do a candy scarmble! Candy Scramble around 3pm. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 1:30pm – Pumpkin Pedaller at New Belgium Brewing with Asheville on Bikes. Annual costumed community ride. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 2:00pm-8:00pm – Halloween Festival and Costume Sale with Montford Park Players. Don’t miss your chance to own some of the beautiful costumes from past MPP productions. Many of them are perfect for your Halloween hijinks! There will be concessions and games for all ages, including special showcase performances, kids trick or treat scavenger hunt, and haunted trail. Although you have to pay for the concessions and costumes, this is a FREE event, with a “suggested donation” of only $10. Oct 29th & 30th. SCHEDULE HERE

Oct 29th – Halloween Happenings at Omni Grove Park Inn … Pumpkin Carving Contest Display in the Vanderbilt Atrium, Lobby Level … Halloween Face Painting 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Great Hall, and Tarot Card Readings 6pm-9pm in the Great Hall. Events will also be happening on the 28th.

Oct 29th 2:00pm-7:00pm – The Market at Blue Ghost Brewing: Halloween Pop Up Market at Blue Ghost Brewing in Fletcher. Bring the family out for an afternoon of shopping, tasty eats, and fresh craft brews, and Halloween celebrations! We’ll have 14 local vendors on site from 2-7M for you to shop. Vendors merchandise include jewelry, tarot card readings, crystals, skincare, candles, water color bookmarks, matcha, crochet, and axe throwing. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 3:00pm-5:00pm – Hallo-TEA at Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen. Just like our monthly Afternoon Teas, each guest is served their own pot of tea alongside a variety of finger foods & tasty desserts! Our special Halloween treats, however, will be horrifyingly delicious desserts decorated for the holiday!Guests are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes, but it is not required! Cost is $22 per person // $24 for GF and Vegan portions. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 5:00pm – Blue Ridge Roller Derby at Smoky Mountain Event Center in Waynesville. Blue ridge roller derby is back in action with their home teams debut! It’s sure to be a spooktastic time! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 5:00pm – AWC Wrestling returns with Dead Man’s Party! at the West Henderson High School. A night filled with chills and frightening good fun! Returning favorites and all new faces will be action, plus a special meet & greet with Zombie Santa & Michael Myers, a costume contest, and much more! 3600 Haywood Rd. Hendersonville, NC. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Halloween Carnival at Fines Creek Community Center. We have all kinds of games and activities for everyone to enjoy. This year we will even have pony rides. 190 Fines Creek rd. Clyde, NC 28721. Game tickets $.25 each. Prizes for all. Pony rides just $5 and a great photo opportunity for little ones.

Oct 29th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Hazelween Fest Trick or Treating on Hazelwood Avenue, in Waynesville. This year along with our own Hazelwood Merchants, Churches and Residents, we’re having help from our surrounding community! Hazelwood Elementary, Premier Magnesia, Blue Ridge Glass, USA Golf Carts and Honey Rose & Co. are all coming for the Halloween fun! Hazelwood Avenue will be blocked off from Westwood Circle to Brown Avenue

Oct 29th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Trick or Treating with the Canton Merchants in Downtown Canton. Trick or treat at downtown businesses ~ Music with a DJ, Fortune Teller and Merlin, Kid’s craft project, Hayrides, Hatton’s trucks, and Town of Canton/Haywood County Fire & EMS trucks. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 5:00pm-10:00pm – “A Night of Thrills” at Fleetwood’s in Asheville. Be our ghoulish guests for the scariest sounds around! Local rock-n-roll monsters- Viva Le Vox, Safety Coffin and Istari will slay! Beware! There will be Demonic DJs lurking and jerking you inside and out all night! Take Care! Come dressed in your best spooky gear for the Costume Contest at the Witching Hour (12am for you L7s) This is a free event and all ages are welcome before 10pm! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 5:00pm-10:00pm – Halloween Town Party at Frog Level Brewing in Waynesville. A Nightmare Before Christmas themed Halloween party, featuring a performance from the Tricia Ann Band, a costume contest (with prizes!), and some bloody brews. We’re going all out this year, decorating the brewery top to bottom with the likes of Jack Skelington, Sally, Zero, Oogie Boogie, and more! We’ll be hosting a costume contest for the following categories: best couples costume, best kids costume (12 and under), best pet costume, best overall costume. Entry to costume contests will begin at 5:00 PM, and winners will be selected by a panel of judges at 8:00 PM. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 6:30pm-8:00pm – Trick or Treat at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehab @ 75 Fisher Loop, Maggie Valley, NC

Oct 29th 6:30pm – First Annual Haunted Zip & Trail at Navitat Canopy Adventures in Barbardsville. Start your evening greeted by our ghostly staff for some cocoa and s’mores by the fire to warm your bones before entering the darkness of the forest. During your tour you will experience Navitat’s award winning Mountaintop Tour at night with the moon and stars shining down. As magical and thrilling as this all can be don’t get too comfortable because who knows what might be lurking along those trails. These mountains have been known to harbor a few frightful creatures. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 7:00pm – Monster Movie Madness in Sorrells Street Park in Canton. A FREE spooky movie event for the whole family! This year we will be showing Hotel Transylvania down at Sorrells Street Park. The movie starts at dusk (around 7:00 pm) RAIN OR SHINE, so bring your chairs, blankets, and movie snacks! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 7:00pm – Fright night double feature at Hi-Wire Brewing. Two freaky classics: Nosferatu & Night of the Living Dead! Taking place indoors at our Biltmore Village taproom, this back-to-back showing is FREE to watch, and we’ll have FREE popcorn on deck! All you have to do is B.Y.O.C. (bring your own camp chair). Recommended for a minimum age of 13 years. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 27th 7:00pm – Asheville High School/SILSA Theatre presents Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy. October 27th – 29th at 7 PM. This show is appropriate for individuals 13+. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th-31st – Halloween Farm Tours at Winchester Creek Farm Alpacas & Minis. Wear your costume, and trick or treat. Ticketed event. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 8:00am-5:00pm – Trick or Treat at the WNC Farmers Market, Market Shops. No need to brave the weather or cold in the indoor and heated Market Shops where vendors pass out candy to kids! Free to attend. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 10:00am-10:45am – Halloween Family Dance Party with Baby Steps Dance Asheville at Attic Salt Theater Company in Asheville. This spooktacular dance class is for our littlest trick-or-treaters to celebrate and have some no so scary fun! Don’t forget to wear your costumes, too! REGISTER HERE

Oct 30th 11:00am-3:00pm – Spooky Sunday Buzz Market at Bhramari Brewing Company @ 101 S Lexington Ave, Asheville. Join us for our makers and farmer’s market, with a fun spooky season theme. Local artists, vendors, music, halloween treats. Families welcome and costumes encouraged! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 12:00pm-6:00pm – Halloween Pop Up Shop at Hi-Wire Brewing in Biltmore Village. This indoor/outdoor market of 20+ vendors will feature a variety of local creatives highlighting some of the best in arts, crafts, & artisanal products from Asheville and surrounding areas. We will be having our Pup-O-Ween, dog costume contest, that day as well! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 12:30pm – Rock & Roll Playhouse Playhouse: Music of the Grateful Dead for Kids + Halloween Party at The Grey Eagle. Doors open at 12:00pm. All ages. $12/Advanced Tickets, $12/Day of Tickets, FREE/Kids under 1. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 1:00pm – Howl-O-Ween Benefiting Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue at Aloft Asheville Downtown. Grab your furry friend and join us for a fun-filled day with costume contests, raffles, pet portrait art, vendors, puptails, and tunes from Molly Parti. The entry fee is $5 – with all donations going directly to Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 1:00pm-4:00pm – 2022: A Space Pawdyssey Halloween Dog Parade at The North Carolina Arboretum. Our first annual Halloween Dog Parade! Watch the costume parade, visit with local dog-themed vendors and enjoy the festivities in the fall gardens. The 2022: A SPACE PAWDYSSEY Parade starts with a Master of Ceremonies and prizes will be awarded for best costume. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 1:00pm-6:00pm – Monster Market at Highland Brewing Company. Not only will our meadow be filled to the brim with amazing vendors, we will have Brady Turner live on the Meadow Stage from 2-5 PM. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 2:00pm-4:00pm – Annual Pup-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest at Hi-Wire Brewing at their Biltmore Village taproom. Bring your furry friends dressed up in a costume for a chance to win prizes from four different categories. The show is free to watch, while entry into the competition is $10 per pup. Your full entry fee will be donated to Asheville Humane Society. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 2:00pm-8:00pm – Halloween Festival and Costume Sale with Montford Park Players. Don’t miss your chance to own some of the beautiful costumes from past MPP productions. Many of them are perfect for your Halloween hijinks! There will be concessions and games for all ages, including special showcase performances, kids trick or treat scavenger hunt, and haunted trail. Although you have to pay for the concessions and costumes, this is a FREE event, with a “suggested donation” of only $10. Oct 29th & 30th. SCHEDULE HERE

Oct 31st 8:00am-10:00pm – Halloween at Well Played Board Game Cafe in Asheville. All day on October 31st, wear a costume to Well Played to play for FREE! We will also have a special Halloween menu with food and drinks, and be running a Halloween photo contest. Snap a photo of you in your costume at Well Played, post to Instagram tagging us @wellplayedasheville and use the hashtag #wellplayedhalloween to be entered. The winner will be randomly chosen and will receive a free one month game. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 31st 9:00am-9:15am – Felt Monsters Take and Make Kit at all branches of Haywood County Libraries.

Oct 31st 9:00am-5:00pm – Happy Halloween Celebration at Hands On Children’s Museum in Hendersonville. In celebration of Halloween, Hands On! Children’s Museum will be open to the public on Monday, October 31 from 9am – 5pm. Visitors (adults and children) are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween Costume to receive a special prize. We’ll also host a special Halloween Story Time at 10:30am and 1:00pm. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 31st 11:00am-8:00pm – In-store Pokémon Trick-Or-Trade Event at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville. Tokyo Toybox will be giving out Pokémon Halloween Booster Packs, candy and more to celebrate Halloween. They will have binders of Pokémon cards available to trade with and encourage participants to trade with each other.cAll ages are welcome. Costumes are not required, but you will get an extra treat if you come dressed up!

Oct 31st 12:00pm-7:00pm – Trick or Treating at Meliora, Cabinets by Design in Hendersonville. Please stop by on Halloween! I will have a face painter and candy! It will be a fun evening with snacks and drinks.

Oct 31st 1:00pm-5:00pm – Early Release STEM Camp: Zaniac Halloween Party at Zaniac Asheville. Special Halloween Treats, A Fun Trick or Two, Wear your costume, If the weather is nice, we will have a parade around Biltmore Park Town Square. (Kids can bring costumes to Zaniac to change if needed.)

Oct 31st 3:00pm – Haunted House Trick or Treat at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab in Black Mountain @ 611 Old US Why 70 East, Black Mountain.

Oct 31st 4:00pm-7:00pm – Halloween Party at Green River Branch Library. Children of all ages. Candy and treat available all day, with the main event beginning at 4pm.

Oct 31st 5:00pm-7:00pm – Boo Bash at Asheville Outlets. Join Asheville Outlets for a SPOOKtacular time at their annual Boo Bash Halloween event. Attendees will enjoy center wide trick-or-treating. Plus, TapSnap Phototainment will be onsite with a festive photo booth and guests can receive one free 4×6 photo and digital download of a single image, while supplies last.

Oct 31st 5:00pm-7:00pm – Treat on the Street with Downtown Waynesville Association.

Oct 31st 5:00pm-7:00pm – Downtown Marshall Safe Treat in Downtown Marshall. Kids line the streets of Downtown Marshall & trick- or- treat at local businesses. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 31st 5:00pm-7:00pm – Spruce Pine Trick or Treat Street down Main Street with participating merchants.

Oct 31st 5:00pm-8:00pm – Treat Street on Main Street in Hendersonville, Trick-or-Treating, Music, Costume Contest, Games, Dia de los Muertos Celebration. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 31st 5:00pm-8:00pm – Trick or Treating in Old Fort on North Railroad St, Old Fort, NC

Oct 31st 5:00pm-9:00pm – Vermont Street Halloween in Asheville. The whole neighborhood closes to traffic, and transforms into a block party / street festival / trick or treating extravaganza, where all of the houses are decorated for the holiday, and the Halloween vibe is next level! DONATE HERE

Oct 31st 5:30pm-7:30pm – Trick or Treating at Cedar Mountain House Assisted Living Facility in Brevard @ 11 Sherwood Ridge Rd, Brevard. Help us make the residents day by seeing all these little ones coming through the building trick or treating.

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Halloween Boo’th Fest at Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center with AVL Parks & Rec. Put on your costume, make memories, and take pics while receiving treats! FREE | All ages (under 14 must be with adult). EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 31st 6:30pm-8:00pm – Black Night Light Open Roll at FighterWithin Mixed Martial Arts in Hendersonville. Non members $10 mat fee.

Oct 31st 6:30pm-9:00pm – Trick or Treat at Creekwood Farm RV Park in Waynesville @ 4694 Jonathan Creek Rd, Waynesville. A night of fun, candy, lights and spooky decorations. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 31st 7:00pm-11:00pm – Halloween Costume Party at Whistle Hop Brewing in Fairview with Comic Envy. A leisurely hangout for nerds in costumes on our favorite holiday at our favorite hangout. Family and pet friendly. No contests, no pressure, just a safe rad place to chill. Candy and comics while supplies last. Outdoor games, excellent beer, and toasty fire pit. EVENT LINK HERE

Nov 5th – Kids Workshop at Home Depot stores. Scarecrow Napkin Holder.

Nov 5th 11:00am-2:00pm – Fall Recreation Festival at Veteran’s park in Black Mountain with Black Mountain Recreation. Free Food, Pick-up games (soccer, baseball, softball, flag football, ultimate frisbee) and an opportunity to Share your feedback with McGill and Associates for the recreation master plan. EVENT LINK HERE

Nov 5th 2:00pm-4:00pm – 2022 Pumpkinpost at Dr. John Wilson Community Garden in Black Mountain with Black Mountain Recreation. Smash your pumpkin in to compost, donate edible pumpkins to Bounty & Soul, Hot Chocolate, and Live Music. EVENT LINK HERE

 

TRUNK OR TREATS

Oct 22nd 12:00pm-4:00pm – Fall Festival at Accords Health (Pelican Health at Asheville). Cotton candy, face painting, balloon animals, trunk or treat, and much more! 1984 US 70 Swannanoa, NC

Oct 22nd 1:00pm-4:00pm – Fletcher First Baptist Church @ 5 Cane Creek Rd, Fletcher. Trunk or treat, inflatables, games, and firetrucks.

Oct 22nd 2:00pm-4:00pm – OSEGA Dream Academy @ 130 Christel Lane, Arden NC

Oct 22nd 3:00pm-5:00pm – Refuge Baptist Church @ 27 Oleta Rd, Hendersonville

Oct 22nd 6:00pm – Corpening Memorial YMCA @ 348 Grace Corpening Drive, Marion NC. Also includes face painting, snacks, and an outdoor movie, featuring The Addams Family. Please bring your lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

Oct 23rd 3:00pm-6:00pm – Mt Carmel Baptist Church in Flat Rock @ 474 Duncan Rd Flat Rock, NC 28731

Oct 25th 5:00pm-8:00pm – Prescott Auto Reserve in Hendersonville @ 37 Maxwell Dr, HVL

Oct 26th 5:00pm-7:00pm – First Baptist Hendersonville @ 312 West 5th Ave Hendersonville, NC

Oct 26th 6:30pm – French Broad Baptist Church @ 182 Grandview Lane, Hendersonville

Oct 26th 6:30pm – French Broad Baptist Church @ 182 Grandview Lane, Hendersonville, NC

Oct 27th 5:30pm-7:00pm – North Henderson High School @ 35 Fruitland Rd, Hendersonville, NC. Trunk or Treat is brought to you by the students and staff of NHHS!

Oct 28th 4:00pm-6:00pm – Trick or Treat Trail at The Park at Flat Rock with Pinecrest ARP Church. Kids will receive a free treat bag! This is a non-scary event. No Registration is necessary.

Oct 28th 4:00pm-7:00pm – WNC Dental @ 3179 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC

Oct 28th 4:00pm – Autumn Care of Marion @ 1264 Airport Rd, Marion

Oct 28th 5:00pm-6:30pm – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints @ 2230 Airport Rd, Marion

Oct 28th 5:00pm-7:00pm – First Congregational Church in Laurel Park with The Laurel Park Police Department @ 1735 5th Ave W, Laurel Park.

Oct 29th 1:00pm-3:00pm – Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office @ 30 Valley Street, Asheville

Oct 29th 1:00pm-3:00pm – The Myers Haunted House @ 237 Bell Avenue, Flat Rock. No haunted house characters will be present for this event. DRIVE THRU.

Oct 29th 1:00pm-5:00pm – Mount Moriah Wesleyan Church in Candler @ 1 Fairmont Rd, Candler, NC

Oct 29th 3:00pm-5:00pm – Oakley Freewill Baptist Church @ 2 Fairview Avenue, Asheville, NC

Oct 29th 3:00pm-6:00pm – Livingstones Church of God @ 97 Ckay Street, Marion

Oct 29th 4:00pm-7:00pm – Brown Temple CME Church @ 32 Phifer Street, Asheville. food, arts & crafts, games, and much more!

Oct 29th 4:00pm-7:00pm – Black Mountain Tire Connection, with Ryan Creek Racing @ 199 Padgettown Rd, Black Mountain

Oct 29th 4:00pm-8:30pm – The Bridge Church in Hendersonville @ 580 Upward Rd, HVL

Oct 29th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Mt Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Marion @ 523 Veterans Dr. Marion NC 28752

Oct 29th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Cabbage Rose in Maggie Valley at 3388 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 29th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church @ 523 Veterans Drive, Marion

Oct 29th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Going Home Freewill Baptist Church @ 191 E Yancey St, Marion

Oct 29th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Sugar Hill Baptist Church @ 657 Mudcut Road, Marion

Oct 29th 5:00pm-7:30pm – Advanced Superabrasives @ 1270 N Main St, Mars Hill, NC. DRIVE THRU

Oct 29th 5:00pm-8:00pm – Little River Baptist Church in Penrose @ 51 Little River Church Road, Penrose

Oct 29th 5:00pm-8:00pm – Skyland First Baptist Church @ 2115 Hendersonville Rd, Arden NC

Oct 29th 5:00pm-9:00pm – Riceville Fire Department in Asheville @ 2251 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC

Oct 29th 5:30pm-9:00pm – Trails and Treats at Camp Tekoa @ 211 Thomas Rd, Hendersonville. Their cabins are decorated as a spooky village welcoming trick or treaters, and their trails are overcome with creepy spiders, glowing eyes, eerie music, and their staff dressed in character. $20/Per carload

Oct 29th 6:00pm-8:00pm – Old River Baptist Church @ 5191 Old River Rd, Waynesville

Oct 29th 6:00pm-8:00pm – Cross Memorial Baptist Church @ 15 Cross Memorial Baptist Church Loop, Marion

Oct 30th 1:30pm-3:30pm – Hendersonville Church of Christ in Hendersonville @ 1975 Haywood Rd, HVL

Oct 30th 2:00pm-4:00pm – Black Mountain Presbyterian Church @ 117 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC

Oct 30th 200pm-5:00pm – Hahn’s Gymnastics @ 18 Legend Dr, Arden, NC

Oct 30th 3:00pm-5:00pm – Ecclesia Baptist & Oakley United Methodist Church @ 607 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Oct 30th 3:00pm-5:00pm – Beverly Hills Baptist Church @ 777 Tunnel Rd, Asheville NC

Oct 30th 3:00pm-5:00pm – Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church in Swannanoa @ 101 Chapel Drive, Swannanoa, NC

Oct 30th 3:00pm-5:00pm – Maggie Valley United Methodist Church @ 4192 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley

Oct 30th 4:00pm-5:30pm – St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Asheville @ 135 Merrimon Ave, Asheville

Oct 30th 4:00pm-6:00pm – Paint Fork Baptist Church in Mars Hill @ 222 Bradley Branch Rd, Mars Hill NC

Oct 30th 4:00pm-7:00pm – Nebo Crossing @ 263 Barnes Road, Marion

Oct 30th 5:00pm-6:00pm – First Baptist Church of Asheville @ 5 Oak Street, Asheville

Oct 30th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Turkey Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Leicester @ 2206 Bear Creek Rd, Leicester. A free hotdog supper will be provided!

Oct 30th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Living Water Church (LW Church) in Hendersonville @ 1284 Sugarloaf Rd, HVL.

Oct 30th 6:00pm-7:30pm – Fruitland Baptist Church in Hendersonville @ 150 College Street, Hendersonville

Oct 30th 6:00pm-7:30pm – Hominy Baptist Church in Candler @ 135 Candler School Rd, Candler. Drive Thru.

Oct 30th 6:00pm-8:00pm – Spirit & Truth in Canton @ 922 Champion Dr, Canton

Oct 30th 6:00pm-8:00pm – Family of Faith Fellowship Church @ 159 Goenbridge Rd SE, Arden

Oct 30th 6:00pm-8:00pm – Beulah Baptist Church Canton @ 483 Sunset Circle, Canton, NC

Oct 30th 6:00pm-8:00pm – Spirit and Truth Church in Canton @ 922 Champion Dr. Canton, NC 28716

Oct 30th 6:00pm-8:00pm – Dream City Asheville Church @ 399 Beaverdam Rd, Asheville, NC

Oct 31st 4:00pm-6:00pm – Trunk or Treat Around the Track @ Spring Mountain Community Center @ 807 Old Fort Rd, Fairview

Oct 31st 4:00pm-6:00pm – The Lodge at Mills River – Health and Rehabilitation @ 5593 Old Haywood Rd, Mills River

Oct 31st 4:00pm-6:00pm – Weaverville United Methodist Church @ 85 N Main Street, Weaverville

Oct 31st 4:30pm – Ferguson Family YMCA @ 31 Westridge Market Place, Candler

Oct 31st 5:00pm-7:00pm – First United Methodist Church of Waynesville @ 566 S Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC

Oct 31st 5:00pm-7:00pm – First Baptist Church Waynesville @ 100 S Main Street, Waynesville NC

Oct 31st 5:00pm-8:00pm – The Buttered Biscuit in Waynesville @ 1226 Dellwood Rd, Waynesville, NC

Oct 31st 5:00pm-8:00pm – Pinnacle Church in Canton @ 415 Fiberville St, Canton

Oct 31st 5:00pm-8:00pm – WPTL Spooktacular Extravaganza with WPTL Radio 101.7 @ 543 Pisgah Drive, Canton

Oct 31st 5:00pm-8:00pm – American Legion Post 47 together with VFW Post 5202 in the parking lot of the American Legion @ 171 Legion Dr, Waynesville, NC

Oct 31st 5:30pm – Emma’s Grove Baptist Church @ 417 Emma’s Grove Rd, Fletcher

Oct 31st 5:30pm – Westwood Baptist Church @ 150 Westwood Place, Asheville

Oct 31st 5:30pm-7:00pm – Riverside Baptist Church @ 2171 Lake Logan Road, Waynesville, NC

Oct 31st 5:30pm-7:00pm – Shaws Creek HVL @ 91 Shaws Creek Church Rd, Hendersonville NC

Oct 31st 5:30pm-7:00pm – First Baptist Church of Old Fort @ 203 E Main St, Old Fort NC

Oct 31st 5:30pm-7:00pm – Grassy Branch Baptist Church @ 499 Riceville Road Asheville, NC

Oct 31st 5:30pm-7:00pm – First Baptist Church of Old Fort @ 203 E Main Street, Old Fort, NC

Oct 31st 5:30pm-7:30pm – Swannanoa Church of God @ 199 Wilson Avenue, Swannanoa, NC

Oct 31st 5:30pm-7:30pm – Rosman Baptist Tabernacle in Rosman @ Ed Owens Rd, Rosman

Oct 31st 5:30pm-7:30pm – Avery’s Creek United Methodist Church @ 874 Glenn Bridge Rd. SE, Arden, NC

Oct 31st 5:30-7:30pm – Truth N Treat at First Baptist Church, Brevard @ 94 S Gaston Street, Brevard. A walk through the Bible.

Oct 31st 5:30pm-7:30pm – Grace Baptist Church in Brevard @ 10 West Holden Rd, Brevard

Oct 31st 5:30pm-8:30pm – Pisgah High School with the National Honor Society @ 1 Black Bear Drive, Canton, NC

Oct 31st 6:00pm – High Street Baptist Church in Canton @ 73 High Street, Canton, NC

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – North Toxaway Baptist Church in Lake Toxaway @ 51 Slick Fisher Rd, Lake Toxaway

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – The Red Gingham’s Country Store @ 1880 Dellwood Rd, Waynesville, NC

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Laurel Branch Baptist Church @ 1336 Silver Mill Rd, Marshall

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Brookstone Church Weaverville Campus @ 90 Griffee Rd, Weaverville

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Enka Baptist Church @ 1310 Sand Hill Rd, Enka

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Etowah Baptist Church @ 6508 Brevard Rd, Etowah. Please enter off of why 64 in the front parking lot. Start at the gym.

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – New Manna Baptist Church in Marion @ 245 E Court St, Marion

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – West Marion Baptist Church in Marion @ 365 Stroud Street, Marion

Oct 31st 6:30pm-8:00pm – Flat Creek Baptist Church @ 21 Flat Creek Church Rd, Weaverville

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Garden Creek Baptist Church in Marion @ 321 Garden Creek Road, Marion

Oct 31st 6:30pm-8:30pm – Parking Lot of Blue Ridge Health & Rehab @ 1510 Hebron Rd, Hendersonville NC

Oct 31st 7:00pm-10:00pm – JZM Tire @ 6518 Brevard Rd, Etowah, NC,

 

CHURCH FALL FESTIVALS

Sept 18th 12:00pm-2:00pm – Arden First Baptist Church @ 3839 Sweeten Creek Rd in Arden.

Oct 8th 10:30am-1:00pm – Family Fun Day with West Hendersonville Baptist Church @ 730 Willow Rd, Hendersonville. Jump House, HOT Dogs, Snow Cones, Popcorn, Food Truck, Games, & Music, FREE – Bring a Lawn Chair let the Kids Play. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 8th 11:00am-3:00pm – Fall Festival at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Skyland @ 276 Overlook Rd, Asheville. We will have hamburgers, hotdogs, banana splits, games, inflatables, and plenty of good fellowship. Everyone welcome!

Oct 8th 2:00pm – Fall Frenzy Fun at FBC Brevard (94 Gaston Street, Brevard). Music, crafts, games, and more.

Oct 15th 10:00am-1:00pm – Groce United Methodist Church @ 954 Tunnel Rd, Asheville

Oct 15th 10:00-2:00pm – Mars Hill Elementary.

Oct 15th 11:00am-3:00pm – Browns View Church @ Beaverdam Community Center. Inflatables, hay rides, pumpkin painting, candy, and fun for all!

Oct 15th 2:00pm-5:00pm – New Life Community Church @ 147 New Life Dr, Asheville … Inflatables, Games, Candy, Snack, Hayride, and more.

Oct 16th 10:00am – Living Savior Lutheran Church & Preschool @ 301 Overlook Rd, Asheville … We will kick off this event with welcoming worship at 10:15am at our AVL location. Following the service, there will be plenty of food, games, bounce houses, corn hole, crafts, and more. This event is free and it’s for the whole family. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 16th 1:00pm-4:00pm – Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church @ 711 Buncombe St, Hendersonville. There will be a kids zone, games, inflatables, live music, dance exhibitions, bingo, prizes, food, and beer. So bring your game face, dancing shoes and appetite for a fun filled afternoon.

Oct 16th 3:00pm-5:00pm – Skyland United Methodist Church @ 1984 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville. Inflatables, Games, Music and More!

Oct 22nd 1:00pm-5:00pm – Hallelujah Festival at Antioch Baptist Church in Weaverville. We will have food, bouncy houses, livestock and lots more! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 22nd 3:00pm-6:00pm – Emma’s Grove Baptist Church @ 417 Emma’s Grove Rd, Fletcher. maze, games, inflatables, hot dogs, prizes, hay rides, stories, s’mores, and a pumpkin patch.

Oct 23rd 4:00pm-7:00pm – Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Waynesville. 133 Old Clyde Rd, Waynesville. Come on out for food, games, prizes, and free health screenings! We will have a chili cook-off, hot dogs, caramel apple “nacho bar”,
games, crafts, and fun for all ages!

Oct 23rd 5:30pm-7:30pm – Antioch Baptist Church in Weaverville @ 542 Iron Duff Rd, Weaverville. Games, food, candy, door prizes, Inflatable.

Oct 26th 4:00pm-6:30pm – Pirates in the Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival at Fletcher United Methodist Church @ 50 Library Rd, Fletcher. Costumes, games, prizes, candy, & a ship in “Pirates’ Cove.

Oct 26th 5:00pm – Mills River United Methodist Church @ 137 Old Turnpike Road, Mills River .. We will have music, food truck, carnival games, and plenty of candy! This event is for the whole family! EVENTBRITE LINK

Oct 26th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Fallapalooza at First Baptist Church Hendersonville @ 312 Fifth Avenue West, Hendersonville NC. Have your family pile into your car, drive the route, get candy and other goodies and see the cool dressed up trunks. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 27th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Apple Valley Middle School @ 43 Fruitland Road, Hendersonville, NC. Games, costume contest, and prizes.

Oct 29th 10:00am-1:00pm – Trinity of Fairview @ 646 Concord Rd Fletcher, NC 28732. Candy Caravan, games, prizes, free food, and more! PRE-REGISTER HERE

Oct 29th 12:00pm-3:00pm – Meadowbrook FWB Church @ 204 Blue Ridge Rd, Black Mountain, NC. The entire event is FREE!!! We are grilling up some food, and kids can play carnival style games for candy and prizes. There will be a bouncy house, face painting, craft, and a popcorn bar. We would love for the entire community stop by for some fun!

Oct 29th 1:00pm-4:00pm (Fall Festival) & 4:00pm-6:30pm (Gleaners BBQ Fundraiser) – Homers Chapel FWB Church in Black Mountain @ 202 Chapel Rd, Black Mountain. Games, prizes, concessions, BBQ Dinner and Kids Dinner, Pumpkin Painting, Hay rides, face painting, cake walk, vendors and magic show. $10/Plate for BBQ, $5/Childrens Hot Dog Meal.

Oct 29th 1:00pm-4:00pm – Crabtree Baptist Church in Clyde @ 480 Crabtree Church Rd, Clyde NC. Corn dogs, funnel cake, popcorn, snocones, candy, games, bake walk, and inflatables.

Oct 29th 2:00pm-4:00pm – Cruso United Methodist Church in Canton @ 11653 Cruso Rd, Canton … Food, games, prizes, treat bags, pumpkin decorating and more!

Oct 29th 3:00pm-5:00pm – West Asheville Baptist Church @ 926 Haywood Rd, Asheville. It’s going to be a fun, FREE afternoon of carnival games, games, and inflatables! At 5:00pm, join us for The Big Drop – a smashingly fun time as we drop stuff from way up high and watch it go KERSPLAT!

Oct 29th 3:00pm-6:00pm – Freedom Baptist Church @ 50 Rice Rd, Asheville … Trunk to Treat, Inflatables, Games, Food Trucks, Train, and MUCH More!

Oct 29th 4:00pm-6:30pm – Owl-Loween Boogie at Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Halloween Dance Party, spooky games, and activities. $10/Adults, $5/Kids.

Oct 29th 4:00pm-7:00pm – Fall Festival at Bethel Family Life Center @ Bethel Baptist Church Canton, NC. We have moved our annual Fall Festival this year to Canton. It will be held at the Bethel Family Life Center aka Bethel Christian Academy. There will be fun for all ages. You can dress up in your Halloween costume or not! We will have inflatables, games, food, etc.

Oct 29th 4:00pm-7:00pm – Tabernacle of Praise in Fletcher @ 112 Old Airport Rd, Fletcher. Bounce house, BBQ, Bonfire, face painting, games, cake walk.

Oct 29th 4:00pm-8:00pm – Trinity United Methodist Church of Asheville @ 587 Haywood Rd, Asheville. There will be Trunk-r-Treating, Carnival Games, Pumpkins, Baked Goods, and a great time! Come with your best costume and Halloween spirit!

Oct 29th 5:45pm – Ridgeway Baptist Church in Candler @ 525 Old Us 19 23 Hwy, Candler NC. Kids party is in the fellowship starting at 5.

Oct 29th 6:00pm – Tuxedo First Baptist Church @ 1185 Old US 25 Highway Zirconia, NC

Oct 30th 1:00pm-5:00pm – Harvest Festival at Calvary Chapel of Asheville @ 5516 Boylston Why, Mills River. Crafts, games, bounce house, lunch & snacks. Fun! Gospel Presentations! FREE!

Oct 30th 2:00pm-4:00pm – East Flat Rock First Baptist Church @ 2227 Spartanburg Hwy East, Flat Rock NC

Oct 30th 3:00pm-5:00pm – Christian Creek Baptist Church on Warren Wilson College Rd in Swannanoa

Oct 30th 4:00pm-6:00pm – Family Fun Fest @ Biltmore Church Arden Campus. FREE entry and lots of inflatables and attractions! Food trucks available with food and treats for purchase. Lots of candy!

Oct 30th 4:00pm-6:00pm – Calvary Baptist Mission Church in Pisgah Forest @ 100 Cemetery Road, Pisgah Forest. Games, music, treats, candy, and much more!

Oct 30th 4:00pm-6:00pm – Covenant Community Church @ 11 Rocket Drive, Asheville NC. Everyone in the community is invited for a Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat night at Covenant! Join us for a hot dog dinner, games, inflatables and Trunk-or-Treat fun! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 4:00pm-6:00pm – Bethel Wesleyan in Flat Rock @ 909 Tracy Grove Rd, Flat Rock, NC. We will have games, truck-or-treat, hay rides, and a hotdog dinner. Rain or shine.

Oct 30th 4:00pm-7:00pm – Fall Festival @ Brevard Wesleyan Church @ 263 Brown Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC. Come enjoy the fun! Hay Ride, Bounce House, Games, Candy, Popcorn, Hotdogs, and Snow Cones. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 4:00pm-7:00pm – Central United Methodist Church @ 27 Church Street, Asheville. Join us as we close down Church Street for an evening of Halloween fun.There will be music and dancing from local artists, Whitewater Bluegrass. We will also have games, prizes, an inflatable bounce house and obstacle course, caricature drawings, a chili cookoff, costume contests, pumpkin decorating, BINGO, hotdogs, popcorn and cotton candy. Come in costume and bring your famous chili for a chance to win some gift cards! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 4:00pm-8:00pm – A Lake Logan Halloween at Lake Logan in Canton. Activities include trunk or treat, a haunted trail, a family movie, costume contests (including a contest for your pet!), pumpkin carving, vendors, and lots of family-friendly activities. Food will be available for purchase and will include candied and caramel apples and other fall treats, as well as dinner items. There will be fun options for everyone. FEES: $20/Ages 16+, $15/Ages 4-15, FREE/Ages 3 and under, $10/Pets EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th 5:00pm – St. James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville @ 766 N. Main Street, Hendersonville

Oct 30th 5:00pm-7:00pm – Mountain View Church in Black Mountain @ 2221 North Fork-Right Fork Road, Black Mountain

Oct 31st 4:00pm-7:00pm – Oak Grove Christian Church @ 5 Morris Rd, Arden

Oct 31st 4:30pm-5:30pm – Trick or Treating at The Laurels of Hendersonville Retirement Community @ 290 Clear Creek Rd, HVL NC

Oct 31st 5:00pm-7:00pm – West Hendersonville Baptist Church @ 730 Willow Rd, HVL

Oct 31st 5:30pm-Until – Spooks & Chutes at The Elks @ 510 Dellwood Rd, Waynesville

Oct 31st 5:30pm-7:00pm – First Baptist Church of Swannanoa @ 503 Park Street, Swannanoa. A “Wild, Wild, West Fall Festival!” This event is free and open to children through grade 6. Hay rides, hot dog dinner, games and candy!

Oct 31st 6:00pm-Until – Living Hope Church of God in Brevard @ 985 Old Rosman Hwy, Brevard, NC. DRIVE THRU

Oct 31st 6:00pm-7:30pm – Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Pisgah Forest @ 805 Capps Rd, Pisgah Forest. In the gym. Themed booths to visit, games, and goodies.

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Newfound Baptist Church @ 2605 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester. Trunk or Treat, GAMES & HAYRIDE, Classic Cars, FOOD & CAKE WALK, Inflatables, BIBLE COSTUME CONTEST (ages 3-12)

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Dellwood Baptist Church @ 115 Hall Drive, Waynesville. Trunk or treating, games, bounce house and slide. We will also have dinner for purchase.

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Crossroads Asheville @ 20 S Bear Creek Rd. A fun night of music, bounce houses, and more.

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Riverside Baptist Church @ 871 Riverside Drive, Asheville. Trunk or Treat tables set up inside, Games, and prizes!

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Calvary Road Baptist Church in Maggie Valley @ 2701 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley NC. Hot dogs, and inflatables.

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Liberty Baptist Church @ 875 Monte Vista Rd, Candler

Oct 31st 6:00pm-8:00pm – Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Swannanoa @ 5 Jordan Rd, Swannanoa, NC. Games, free hot dogs, and prizes

Oct 31st 6:30pm-Until – Dutch Cove Baptist Church @ 4161 Dutch Cove Rd, Canton. Free candy, great games, trunk or treat and hay rides. Wear your kid-friendly costume! Starting at 6:30 pm until the candy runs out.

Oct 31st 6:30pm – Mountain Valley Baptist Church in Zirconia @ 65 Mountain Valley Cemetery Road, Zirconia. Games, Costume Contest, and a meal!

Oct 31st 6:30pm-8:00pm – Bat Cave Baptist Church @ 5095 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville. Free genes free supper, great fellowship.

 

HAUNTED HOUSES / TRAILS

Sept 30th & Oct 1st 7:00pm-11:00pm – Evergreen Flats Haunted Hollow Trail at Mountain Heritage High School in Burnsville. The walk thru age recommended is 13 and up, but they don’t turn folks away. Not recommended for small children. EVENT LINK HERE

Sept 30th, Oct 1st, 7th-9th 14th-16th 21st-23rd 27th-31st Nov 4th-5th 7:00pm-Until (check website) – Pinheads Graveyard in Canton. NEW LOCATION! Indoor this year at 562 Main Street in Canton. $30/Victims, $20/Children 6-10 yrs, FREE/Children 5 and Below. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct. 1st, 7th, 8th,14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, & 31st – The Haunted Farm on rural farmland in Hendersonville. All Ages Thrills & Chills. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, and 30th – The Haunted Trail at The Adventure Center of Asheville … 15 Live-Action Halloween scenes, Pirates Cove, Mellow Mushroom Pizza, Monster-Sized Games and Activities, Bonfire & S’Mores, Balloon Art, Little Ghouls Area, Photo Booth, Local Vendors, and more. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29 7:00pm-11:00pm – Big Ivy Annual Haunted Trail at Big Ivy Community Center in Barnardsville. All admission proceeds benefit the Big Ivy Community Center and their events! Admission will be $8 per person. Anyone under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Concessions will be served this year also! EVENT LINK HERE

Fridays & Saturdays in October 6:00pm-10:00pm– Haunted Mini Golf at Smoky Mountain Sk8way & Fun Zone in Waynesville. Haunted Mini Golf with Live Actors. Spooky but not too Spooky. Skating/skate rental, Obstacle course, Bounce house, Haunted Mini Golf. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. $10 Special Event Price or $25 Special Fun Pass. EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 28th & 29th 7:00pm-10:00pm – Haunted Castle on the Hill at Stephens Lee Recreation Center with AVL Parks & Rec. Looking for a spooky fright? Meet ghosts and ghouls and visions of things that go bump in the night at the Haunted Castle on the Hill. This can’t-miss haunted house tends to be on the spooky side, so it’s not recommended for those who scare easily. Tickets are $3 each. Ages 10 and up (under 14 must be with adult). EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 28th & 29th  – Haunted Shelton Houses @ Shelton House Historic Home & Museum in Waynesville. CANCELLED

Oct 28th-31st 5:00pm-11:00pm – Halloween ScreamFest at Smoky Mountain Event Center in Waynesville with Soul Sisters Markets. Come see how far you can make it through the Haunted Barn! We will have food trucks, bounce houses, zombie gelly ball and much more outside of the Haunted Barn! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 30th – Lake Logan in Canton (See above under Church Fall Festivals)

Oct 31st 4:00pm-8:00pm – Greenhouse of Horror at Grove Street Community Center (formerly Senior Opportunity Center) with AVL Parks & Rec. Experience a haunted greenhouse where the plants come alive at night. Each participant also receives a plant goodie bag and light bites. FREE | All ages (under 14 must be with adult). EVENT LINK HERE

 

ORCHARDS WITH U-PICK AND FALL ACTIVITIES

Circle L Farms | Circle L Farm Drive, Hendersonville, NC | 828-685-2605 … activities include u-pick Asian Pears. Open weekends (Fri, Sat, & Sun) through Oct 2nd. PLAN YOUR VISIT HERE

Coston Farm & Apple House | 3748 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC | 828-685-8352 …. activities include U-Pick apples, a farm Store with pre-picked apples, pumpkins, and fall decor. PLAN YOUR VISIT HERE

Creasman Farms | 280 Bent Arrow Lane, Hendersonville NC | 828-685-7728 … activities include u-pick heirloom and new varieties of apples. PLAN YOUR VISIT HERE

Grandad’s Apples & Such | 2951 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville NC | 828-685-1685 … Currently no U-Pick, but they will update their page when varieties become available again. They have a bakery with hot apple cider donuts and Mountain Glaciers, a corn maze, cow train rides, a playground, apple cannon, food trucks, picking a pre-cut pumpkin and a country store and bakery. PLAN YOUR VISIT HERE

Hickory Nut Gap Farm | 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview, NC | 828-628-1027 … Each weekend in September and October, they will be hosting their community to the farm for a variety of seasonal offerings. Join them and bring the whole family for a festive fall experience on the farm, Pony Rides (Donation based, beginning Sept 24th 10am-2pm), Hay Rides (12pm-5pm), Local Apples, Fresh Pressed Cider, Sound Silo (by Firefly Valley Design), Local Pumpkins (beginning in October), and Pig Viewing Area (beginning Sept 24) FREE Admission. PLAN YOUR VISIT HERE

Jeter Mountain Farm | 1126 Jeter Mountain Rd, Hendersonville NC | 828-513-0404 … activities include u-pick apples, tractor rides, a farm market, hard apple ciders, apple cider donuts, an incredible indoor play area for kids, and a food truck. PLAN YOUR VISIT HERE

Justus Orchard | 187 Garren Rd, Hendersonville NC | 828-974-1232 … activities include u-pick apples, an animal barn, apple cannons, cow train rides, playground with jumping pillow, restaurant, and bakery. PLAN YOUR VISIT HERE

Mountain Fresh Orchard | 2887 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville NC | 828-435-0020 … activities include u-pick apples, an Apple Express train, bakery, and country store. PLAN YOUR VISIT HERE

Sky Top Orchard | 1193 Pinnacle Mountain Rd, Flat Rock NC | 828-692-7930 … activities include u-pick apples, apple cannons, animals in the barnyard to visit with, tractor-pulled hayrides, bee train rides, gem mining, and a full bakery. PLAN YOUR VISIT HERE

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard | 170 Stepp Orchard Dr, Hendersonville NC | 828-685-9083 … Daily activities include u-pick apple picking and a Corn Maze. Weekend activities also include Wagon Rides, an Apple Cannon, and Jump Pad. Stepp’s is also one of the last places left to pick your own pumpkins off the vine, in the fall. PLAN YOUR VISIT HERE

Twisted Apple Orchard | 4039 Chimney Road Road, Hendersonville NC | 828-712-1919 … Unfortunately, NO u-pick for 2022 due to a cold snap earlier this year, but surrounded by fall colors in the mountains, you can enjoy their locally grown food, freshly pressed apple cider and experience small farm life in a picturesque setting. PLAN YOUR VISIT HERE

The Orchard at Altapass | 1025 Orchard Road, Spruce Pine NC | 828-765-9531 … Come for the apples, stay for the music and a bite. Hayrides are back through October, Saturdays 12:00pm & 1:30pm, and Sundays 1:30pm. Altapass Orchard is a not-for-profit working orchard, educational, and music venue, that grows over 20 varieties of heirloom apples available for u-pick, and seeks to preserve the fragile ecosystem of the land. PLAN YOUR VISIT HERE

 

PUMPKIN PATCHES

Abernethy United Methodist Church | 1418 Patton Avenue, Asheville … Pre Picked

Brevard First United Methodist Church | 325 N Broad St, Brevard | Sunday: Noon-4pm, Monday-Friday: Noon-6pm, Saturday: 10am-6pm – Pre Picked

First United Methodist Church of Waynesville | 566 S Haywood St, Waynesville … Pre Picked

Fletcher United Methodist Church | 50 Library Rd, Fletcher | October 9th through October 31st … Pre Picked

Grandad’s Apples & Such | 2951 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC | 828-685-1685 … Pre Picked

Groce United Methodist Church | 954 Tunnel Rd, Asheville … Pre Picked

Hickory Nut Gap Farm | 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview, NC | 828-628-1027 … Pre Picked

Jeter Mountain Orchard | 1126 Jeter Mountain Road, Hendersonville, NC | 828-513-0404 … Pre Picked

Justus Orchard |187 Garren Road, Hendersonville, NC | 828-974-1232 … Pre Picked

Linda’s Plants & Shrubs Nursery | 308 Stepp Acres Ln, Hendersonville, NC | (828) 685-0738 … Pre Picked

The Nix Pumpkin Patch | 3726 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville NC • 828-808-7346 … Pick Your Own

Packa’s Place | 4218 Brevard Road, Horse Shoe, NC … Pre Picked

Sky Top Orchard | 3403 Grenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC | 828-692-7930 … Pre Picked

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard | 170 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville, NC • 828-685-9083 … Pick Your Own

Beginning Sept 16th – Pumpkin Patch handmade glass pumpkins at North Carolina Glass Center. Shop from the hundreds of glass pumpkins available, or take a class to make your own paperweight, ornament, pumpkin or cup, as well as a beautiful glass tile to take home. LEARN MORE HERE 

Throughout October – Crucible Glassworks: Glass Studio & Gallery in Weaverville – glass pumpkin patch

Oct 8th 10:00am-4:00pm – Pottery Pumpkin Patch at Reems Creek Pottery in Weaverville. The potters at Reems Creek Pottery have been growing ceramic pumpkins this summer in anticipation of an abundance of finished pumpkins for their first pumpkin patch event. From mini 1” high pumpkins to larger pumpkins that have grown to almost a foot tall, there will be pumpkins for all your fall themed decorating. Weather permitting, the pumpkins will be displayed outside on the grounds of the pottery studio. In addition, there will be a small pop-up craft market in the parking area with about a dozen crafters ranging from jewelry to denim, to wooden spoons to pocketbooks, trays, and so much more. These pop up markets started at Reems Creek Pottery in 2020, and have been presented twice a year to give a chance for local, smaller crafters to display and sell their creations.

Beginning Oct 19th – Glass Pumpkins from Lexington Glassworks of Asheville. Just in time for Halloween, grab one of their limited-release pumpkins! Fun, festive, and fresh these little pumpkins would make an enchanting addition to your fall decor! Online Only.

 

CORN MAZES

Eliada

Cold Mountain Corn Maize in Canton

Grandad’s

Linda’s Plants & Shrubs Nursery

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MEALS AND DEALS

Oct 1st-31st – Boo-Tacular at Chuck E Cheese’s locations. Get 30 minutes of FREE Game Play with each purchase of 60 minutes or more, plus Kids in costume get 10 free Play Points with any games purchase.

Through October – The Haywood County Arts Council is offering youth craft Halloween Buckets for kids, featuring three Halloween-themed crafts. The craft bucket comes packaged in a Trick-or-Treat pail, and includes all the supplies and directions. All for $20 + tax. 100% of the proceeds help support the arts! Online payment, shipping, and local pick-up at their downtown location are available. LEARN MORE HERE

Oct 27th 6:00pm-8:00pm –  Wild Wing Pumpkin Painting and Kids Eat Free Night at Wild Wing Cafe. Bring the kiddos to the wing to decorate a pumpkin (while supplies last) PLUS… Kids Eat Free with adult entrée purchase. Let’s see those costumes too! 65 Long Shoals Rd, Asheville

Valid only 10/28 -10/31 – Trick or Treat with a Sweet Treat at The Sweet Escape in Biltmore Park. 31% OFF everything. Present their Facebook post to a yogurtologist at checkout to redeem! EVENT LINK HERE

Oct 28th-31st – PIE.ZAA is having a Halloween Giveaway. If you join us in a costume, take a picture at PIE.ZAA, post on your feed & tag them, you have the chance to win a whole pie + a 6-pack. 46 Millard Ave, Asheville, NC

Through Oct 31st – Krispy Kreme Haunted House collection Halloween themed doughnuts available in participating stores.

Through Oct 31st – Wendy’s Boo Books are back for 2022. Frosties for a great cause! Each $1 Boo Book has 5 coupons for free junior frosties. The best part? 85¢ of each $1 Boo Books purchase goes to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to help children waiting in foster care find forever families. You can online or in person through October 31st while supplies last and the free frosty coupons are valid through December 31st

Thru Oct 31st – The Jack-o’-lantern Pizza is back at Papa John’s Pizza locations

Saturdays thru October – Saturday Scary Sharies at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. One for YOU & one to BOO! Get an original glazed dozen for $2 with any dozen purchased.

Oct 31st – Kids in costume eat free at Zaxby’s. With adult purchase.

Oct 31st 3:00pm-10:00pm – Chipotle Boorito 2022 at Chipotle. This Halloween, come haunt any U.S. Chipotle from 3pm to close and get a $6 entrée when you dress in costume and scan your Rewards member ID. Limit 1 offer per costume. Rewards members and in-restaurant only; no digital, delivery or catering orders. RULES HERE

Oct 31st 5:30pm-9:00pm – Kids Eat FREE at Buxton Hall Barbecue … Bring the whole family to Buxton Hall this Halloween. Kids under 12 eat free, with the purchase of an adult meal. Costumes are *highly* encouraged! EVENT LINK HERE