ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Whether you’re in search of spine-tingling scares or family-friendly fall fun, Asheville and Western North Carolina are bursting with Halloween happenings this year. From haunted houses and ghost tours to trunk-or-treats and pumpkin patches, the region is serving up a full calendar of frightful and festive events.

Halloween Happenings in Asheville & Western North Carolina (2025)

Haunted Houses, Ghost Tours & Spooky Attractions

LaZoom Ghosted Comedy Tour – A hilarious haunted ride on Asheville’s Big Purple Bus.

Haunted Asheville Ghost Tours – Paranormal walking tours exploring downtown’s haunted history.

Haunted History & Murder Mystery Trolley Tour – A guided trolley ride through Asheville’s ghostly tales.

The Haunted Trail – Outdoor family-friendly trail (ages 3-12) with live actors and spooky effects.

Pinhead’s Graveyard – Horror film–themed haunted attraction in Canton.

The Haunted Farm – Hendersonville’s legendary scare experience.

Asheville Ghosts: Haunting Histories in the Mountains – Nightly storytelling tour exploring the city’s supernatural past.

Haunted Parking Lot on the Hill – Stephens-Lee Community Center — Drive-through candy collection with spooky scenes.

Festivals, Parties & Community Events

Festival of Frights (Asheville Parks & Recreation) – Includes costume parties, climbing nights, crafts, trails of treats and more.

Booville Halloween Party – Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center — Games, costume contests, and family fun.

Grove Street Spooktacular – Grove Street Community Center — Weeklong themed events from pumpkin carving to a “Boo Bash Party.”

Halloween Spooky Bingo – Burton Street Center — Play for prizes in costume.

Murder Mystery Party: Jazz Age Jeopardy – Harvest House Center — Step into a 1920s whodunit.

A Night of Intrigue: Cold Case Challenge – Montford Center — Solve a decades-old mystery.

Shiloh Trunk or Treat – Linwood Crump Shiloh Center — Candy, music, and community fun.

Treat Street Carnival (Hendersonville) – Main Street — Costume contest, dance party, inflatables, and games.

Halloween Block Party (Downtown Asheville) – Annual downtown celebration with music and costumes.

Family Fun & Kid-Friendly Events

Pumpkin Patch Toddler Discovery Time – Stephens-Lee Center — Crafts and games for ages 2-6.

Kooky Spooky Toddler Day – Stephens-Lee Center — Inflatables, parade, and snacks for ages 4 and under.

Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center – Family haunt for kids 3-12 with lights, sound, and interactive scenes.

Eliada Fall Festival & Corn Maze – Corn cannons, hayrides, slides, pumpkins and food trucks.

Hickory Nut Gap Farm (Fairview) – Corn maze, trike track, cider press, baby animals and hayrides.

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard (Hendersonville) – Corn maze and pumpkin picking.

Sky Top Orchard (Flat Rock) – Pick-your-own pumpkins and fall décor.

Coston Farm & Apple House (Hendersonville) – Apple picking and autumn decorations.

Haunted Castle on the Hill (Drive-Thru) – Stephens-Lee Center — Spooky scenes for kids ages 4–13.

Races, Recreation & Outdoor Fun

Wicked Spooky 5K – Wicked Weed Funkatorium — Halloween-themed race through the South Slope.

Spooky Spikes Volleyball Open Play – Montford Center — Wear costumes and play for prizes.

Halloween Creepy Climbing – Montford Center — Candy climbing and ghoulish games.

Fall Farm Festivals & Mazes

Eliada’s Annual Corn Maze – Asheville’s largest corn maze with hayrides, slides and family fun.

Hickory Nut Gap Farm Fall Fest – Hay climbs, cider press, baby animals and corn boxes.

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard Corn Maze – 5-acre maze, pumpkin patch and farm snacks.

Sky Top Orchard – Apple and pumpkin picking in Flat Rock.

Coston Farm & Apple House – Classic fall farm experience with apples, pumpkins and décor.

Día de los Muertos & Seasonal Extras

Día de los Muertos Teen Outdoor Movie Night – Stephens-Lee Center — Crafts, snacks, and a showing of Coco.

Qualla-Ween (Cherokee) – Cultural events, exhibits like “Fear as a Teacher,” and family-friendly activities.

Trick-or-Treat Hotspots

Vermont Avenue Neighborhood (West Asheville) – Popular for traditional trick-or-treating.

Tempie Avery Montford Community Center – Family-friendly trunk-or-treat event.

Multiple Churches & Community Centers – Trunk-or-treat events held throughout Halloween week.