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When:
October 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Where:
The Adventure Center of Asheville
85 Expo Drive
Asheville
NC
Contact:
The Haunted Trail / Asheville Plays
(828) 808-3341
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2025 DATES:

  • OCT 3-4, 10-11, 17-19, 23-26, 2025

 

6:00pm: Festival Area & Pirates Cove Doors Open

6:00pm-7:00pm: Arrival Time for Aerial Glow Trail if you have tickets for the Combo Pass.  Access will be assigned on arrival. 

6:30pm:  Haunted Trail “Sweet Peek Tour” is recommended for ages 3 & 4 or anyone nervous about entering the trail. This tour will include only scenes, no actors with the option to come back through the Haunted Trail later when live actors are present.

6:30pm-7:00pm: Aerial Glow Trail Open

7:00pm: Haunted Trail Open

9:00pm: ALL LINES Close

 

Asheville’s only family-friendly haunt! The Haunted Trail is created and brought to life by Asheville Plays. This event is ideal for Halloween lovers of all ages, however, kids age 3-12 is the suggested age range. This is the fourth year that the Adventure Center has hosted this one-of-a-kind live outdoor theatrical experience where guests are promised an entirely immersive and interactive spooky night out. Every year the show is loved by boils and ghouls from all over WNC and we hope to see you there!

THE HAUNTED TRAIL

The Haunted Trail is 15 live-action outdoor scenes with magical lights and spooky sounds portraying renditions of classic Halloween themes. It is a one-of-a-kind live theatrical experience on an outdoor trail without contact or gore. Geared towards families with kids ages 3-12, visit the Alien Landing, Creepy Circus, and Haunted Pumpkin Patch which are all a part of the trail.

For your little ghouls, The ‘Sweet Peek Tour’ is offered nightly at 6:30 pm. This is a guided tour for younger guests who still aren’t sure about being scared, even for fun. The trail is actor free at this time and they can decide if they would like to re-enter the line and receive the full show.

Play while you wait! The line to enter the Haunted Trail surrounds the game field. Kids can pop out of line to participate in contests and play Asheville Plays Monster-Sized Games.

AERIAL GLOW TRAIL

The Treetops Adventure Park Aerial Glow Trail is also available for guests 4 years or older! Climb on two of our aerial trails while they are illuminated with thousands of colorful twinkle and laser lights.  Please review the Glow Trail Section below for age requirements and adult escorts.

If you want to enjoy both of these amazing activities, combo passes are available and WILL sell out, so make sure you reserve your tickets early! *The Haunted Trail does not sell out, however, the entrance closes at 9 pm. 

PIRATES COVE AT THE FESTIVAL AREA

Visit our 30 foot Pirate Ship ! If you are up for a game, visit the Pirate Ship Escape Room to “test ‘yer wit mateys!” 10 voyages are available nightly for purchase with groups of up to 6 per voyage.  Check in at the pirate ship for your escape time.

Meet a live Mermaid with a photo opportunity.  Then walk the plank at the obstacle course or feed a shark.

EAT, DRINK AND BE SCARY!

  • Grab dinner at the event! Mellow Mushroom will be serving up delicious pizza. You can preorder a whole pizza for the family when you buy your ticket.  Or slices will be available onsite.
  • Fresh Hot Donuts & Popcorn
  • S’mores for purchase to roast at the Bonfire
  • Local Beer and Wine for the big ghouls
  • Hot Chocolate & Cider
  • Devils Foot Beverages & Sodas

UNDER THE BIG TENT

Under the big purple/white tent you will find the concessions, Little Ghouls Play Area, and meet our sponsors.  You can also get your face painted, purchase balloon art, and snap a photo at our photo booth.