It is officially Spooky Season, and Fayetteville, along with its surrounding areas, offers a wide array of festive activities that promise to keep everyone entertained. From haunted houses to pumpkin patches, here is a round-up of some exciting events you definitely won’t want to miss.
SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 27
• Zombie Hayride & Haunted House, Black Ops Paintball at 2112 River Rd, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Defend your hayride from the onslaught of zombies with the glow ammo from your paintball gun. Or take on the Haunted House Trail with both indoor and outdoor experiences. Tickets are $10 and spots need to be secured 24 hours in advance. https://tinyurl.com/bde8wezv
OCTOBER 1
• Urban Legends Trivia, Dirtbag Ales at 5435 Corporation Drive, Hope Mills, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
How much do you know about chilling tales or mysterious creatures? Test that knowledge of Bigfoot, Bloody Mary, Area 51 and more. Free to play. https://tinyurl.com/yc6a5yh2
OCTOBER 4-OCTOBER 31
• Stoney Point Trail of Terror, 7221 Stoney Point Rd.,
A unique area band will entertain you as you queue for the Trail, setting the spooky mood. This eerie woodland stroll provides Halloween thrills and chills. Admission costs between $15 and $20. https://www.undeadfd.com/
OCTOBER 5
• Gaston Brewery Halloween Event, Gaston Brewing Taproom at 421 Chicago Dr., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Explore 20 local vendors, sip drinks, savor tasty food, get your face painted, have your cards read, and watch an outdoor film. Don't forget a blanket or chair. This free event welcomes pets too. https://tinyurl.com/3f499kh2
OCTOBER 8
• Vampire Trivia, Dirtbag Ales, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Are you the expert on all things vampire? Sink your teeth into trivia about legendary bloodsuckers from Dracula and Nosferatu to modern favorites like Buffy and Twilight. Free to play! Top 3 teams win prizes! https://tinyurl.com/39ydyx87
OCTOBER 12
• Nosferatu Movie Night Featuring FSO, Dirtbag Ales, 8 p.m.
Enjoy the screening of the 1922 German silent film Nosferatu while the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra plays live music to intensify the eerie atmosphere. https://tinyurl.com/2kcz4spp
OCTOBER 13
• Spooktacular Drag Brunch, Gaston Brewing Taproom at 421 Chicago Dr, 11 a.m.
It's Spooky Time and this brunch is hosted by Tatianna Matthews with special guests Amanda Playwith, Alora Parque, Hannah Rae Rinse, Emory Starr, and Chloe Cassidy. There will be music by DJ Alan. Tickets are between $17.18-$32.96. This is a 21+ only event. https://tinyurl.com/mut994yh
• American Gothic Ghouls, Haymount Truck Stop at 100 Broadfoot Ave, 4 p.m.
Ready to get creative? Paint a well-known scene with a little bit of a twist. Tickets are $40. Food and drink are not covered in the ticket price but may be purchased at the location. Reservations are required. https://tinyurl.com/u9mdsm6w
OCTOBER 15
• Serial Killers Trivia, Dirtbag Ales. 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Dive into the eerie realm of notorious murderers at this quiz event by 910comedy! Challenge yourself with spine-tingling facts about real-life criminal cases. It's free to play, and the top 3 winners will receive prizes. https://tinyurl.com/3d6anujw
OCTOBER 17-19, 24-25
• Halloween Revels: Poetry & Prophecy, The Poe House at 801 Arsenal Ave, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Prepare for an immersive historical Halloween experience. Evening tours offer a 30-minute journey through the Poe House, featuring brief theatrical scenes that bring spooky history to life. Tickets are $10 and it is recommended that you purchase them early. https://tinyurl.com/2s4frb5e
OCTOBER 18
• Trunk or Treat, EXIT Realty Preferred-Raeford at 8144-48 Fayetteville Rd., Raeford, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Bring the little ones out for a trunk or treat event that will include trick or treating, games, photo booth and more. https://tinyurl.com/3uve4a3a
OCTOBER 19
• Outdoor Patio Movie Night: Hocus Pocus, Anchor Allie's at 1204 Bragg Blvd, 7 p.m.
What could be better than dinner and a movie on an outdoor patio? Or bring your own chair and blanket to get comfy while watching the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus. https://tinyurl.com/y9r6t8e5
• Stoney Point's Annual Trunk or Treat, Stoney Point Trail of Terror, Noon-2 p.m.
Get the kids in their costumes and enjoy a fun and safe environment to enjoy some Halloween fun. https://tinyurl.com/yck62zyn
• Halloween Vendor Crawl Market, Mendoza Park at 1774 Little Rive Rd., Spring Lake, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
This vendor crawl is a great day of fun, food and shopping for the entire family. Besides vendors, there will be bouncy houses, face painting, and food trucks. This is a free event and open to the public. https://tinyurl.com/4ykr2a2m
OCTOBER 22
• Hocus Pocus/Beetlejuice Trivia, Dirtbag Ales, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Get ready for a trivia night that celebrates two iconic Halloween movies. Test your knowledge on the Sanderson sisters' mischief and Beetlejuice's antics. It's free to play, and the top 3 teams will win enchanting prizes. https://tinyurl.com/mu4wk64w
OCTOBER 24-27
• Halloween at the BOOtanical Garden, Cape Fear Botanical Garden at 536 N Eastern Blvd, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Always a great family event, the BOOtanical Garden has so much to see and do. Thousands of light and light displays, candy stations, costume contests, animations, photo opportunities, food, beverages, vendor market and more. Tickets range from $7-$25. https://tinyurl.com/ch3jmtaw
OCTOBER 25
• Trunk or Treat, Hope Mills Shrine Club at 4461 Cameron Rd, Hope Mills, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
A great community Trunk or Treat for the kiddos to enjoy Halloween in a safe and fun environment. If you would like to set up a vehicle and participate in the Trunk or Treat email hopemillsshrinettes@gmail.com. https://tinyurl.com/bdmnuwuv
• Hocus Pocus & Beetlejuice Movie Night, Dirtbag Ales, 6:30 p.m.
A double-feature packed with Halloween fun. Round up the family and friends and don't forget the costumes. This event will be outside. Be sure to bring chairs and blankets to sit in the Farmers Market field. This is a free event. No tickets or reservations are needed. https://tinyurl.com/mr83pd2z
• 4th Friday Zombie Walk, Downtown Fayetteville, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
It is still all of the great happenings for 4th Friday: live music, visual arts, street performers, vendors and food trucks, with a spooky Halloween twist. Dress up like a zombie, join the walk around downtown and don't miss out on the food, drink and retail specials downtown businesses will be running. https://tinyurl.com/2vhdre88
• Trunk or Treat, Rockfish Elementary School, 5763 Rockfish Rd, Hope Mills, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
A great family-friendly event with lots of decorated trunks for the kids in their costumes to enjoy a night full of fun and treats. https://tinyurl.com/4uvzxrjr
• Trunk-Or-Treat, Fit4Life Health Clubs-Cameron, 2680 NC 24-87, Cameron, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Cameron Clubs is hosting a great trunk or treat for the family to enjoy some Halloween fun. https://tinyurl.com/4hn8bbu6
OCTOBER 26
• Halloween Costume Party, Stewart's Tavern at 116 N Main St., Raeford, 7 p.m.
Enjoy a night at Stewart's Tavern with a Halloween Costume party including a live DJ, drink specials and prizes for best costumes. https://tinyurl.com/s29a4sva
• Ghoulish Gathering, Dirtbag Ales, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Halloween fun awaits at Dirtbag Ales with a costume and karaoke contest. Winners will take home a $100 Dirtbag Ales gift card. Grab a bite from Kono Pizza, The BBQ Lab or Napkins. https://tinyurl.com/sedpnctr
OCTOBER 27
• Trick or Treat the Market, Dirtbag Ales, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Trick-or-treating will begin after the Farmers Market is over. Also enjoy face painting, a pumpkin patch, food trucks, live music and more. Tickets are $5 per child and are available at Dirtbag Ales for purchase (cash only). Tickets sell out fast so get yours now. https://tinyurl.com/ymauxye5
OCTOBER 29
• General Halloween Trivia, Dirtbag Ales, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Do you know about all things Halloween? Test your knowledge on all things Halloween-themed for a fun-filled night. Prizes await the top participants, and it’s free to play. Don your best costume and get ready for a ghoulishly good time. https://tinyurl.com/mrpxwrx3
OCTOBER 30
• Stranger Things Themed Trivia, WOB Bar & Kitchen at 1944 Skibo Rd, 7 p.m.
Obsessed with Stranger Things? Think you're an expert on Eleven, Hawkins, and the Upside Down? Round up your friends and prove your skills at our Stranger Things Trivia Challenge! https://tinyurl.com/34unhfxu
• Halloween Movie Night, Hoke County Public Library at 334 N Main St, Raeford, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Join the Hoke County Public Library for a thrilling Halloween movie night and savor some delicious snacks. https://tinyurl.com/2836sy9z