Halloween Inspired Events in Gaston County 2025
- Kayla Adams
- Sep 23
- 6 min read
Updated: Oct 1
For Halloween in Gaston County, there’s no shortage of spooky fun for all ages. Whether you’re looking for thrills, family-friendly events, or something for the adults, check out these Halloween-themed activities happening around the county.
Scarecrow Hollow
September 28 through October 31, 2025
Explore Scarecrow Hollow at Daniel Stowe Conservancy featuring scarecrows designed by members, supporters, and local organizations. While some Scarecrows are traditional, some are space age, and others are made of live plants; each one is a magical contribution to our fall festivities.
Haunted Dallas Ghost Tours
Fridays in October, 2025
Have you ever smelled the stench of the Red Eyed Devil (gross!) or heard the Gentleman Caller knocking on your door (should I answer it?!)? Reserve your space now for the Haunted Dallas Ghost Tours on a lantern-lit stroll through Historic Dallas.
Town Events
Scaryville
at Gazebo Mini-Park in Cherryville
Friday, October 17, 2025
Get ready for a spine-tingling experience in the heart of Cherryville as the charming downtown transforms into Scaryville. This historic setting, rich with Southern charm and history, will become a hub of Halloween fun and fright. Stroll through the decorated streets and enjoy a variety of festive activities perfect for all ages. Hayrides, Costume contest, games, extended merchant hours, food vendors, and Hocus Pocus Alley.
Fall Festival
in Cramerton
Friday, October 18, 2025
Cramerton celebrates the spooky season with a family-friendly Fall Festival on the ballfield at the C.B. Huss Recreation Complex. Monsters, superheroes, and everything in between play carnival-style games, win prizes, and of course, eat candy! In addition to games, there are Trick or Treat tents where businesses hand out candy.
Gastonia Fall Festival
in Gastonia
Friday, October 18, 2025
Meet at the Rotary Pavilion and celebrate the fall in Gastonia. There will be food trucks, a beer garden, live music, vendors, entertainment, a free KidsZone with mechanical rides, inflatables, and carnival games with prizes.*Please bring your lawn chair and/or blanket to sit and enjoy the music**
Lowell Treat Walk
In Lowell
Thursday, October 23, 2025
City of Lowell's Annual Treat Walk. Local businesses and organizations will be handing out candy on this guided walk around one of our downtown blocks. The group will be led by adult volunteers. Wear your favorite costume and join on for lots of candy and spooky fun in Downtown Lowell.
Boofest/Howl -O-Ween
at Stowe Park in Belmont
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Join the family-friendly Halloween fun at Boofest/Howl-O-Ween in Stowe Park! Enjoy an afternoon packed with activities, artisan vendors, food trucks, a touch-a-truck experience, and plenty of candy for all the trick-or-treaters. Stay for a special outdoor movie screening of The Addams Family! Fun for all ages—don’t miss out!
Trick or Treat on the Square
Historic Square in Dallas
Friday, October 31, 2025
Join us Halloween evening on the town square for our annual Trick or Treat event. Treats, games and other fun activities will be available.
Great Pumpkin Parade
at Patriots Park in Kings Mountain
Friday, October 31, 2025
Little pumpkins ages 0-first grade and their parents to City Hall to begin the Great Pumpkin Parade to Patriots Park where music, inflatables, and games await at every turn. See you there, if you dare.
Little Monster's March
at the Gazebo Mini-Park in Cherryville
Friday, October 31, 2025
Get those costumes ready for Cherryville's annual Little Monster's March. Join local residents for a fun-filled day of candy, costumes, and excitement. Perfect for kids and families, this beloved community event promises Halloween fun for all ages!
Family Friendly
Trail O' Treats
at the Schiele Museum, in Gastonia, NC
Friday, October 14, 2025
Collect treats along the Nature Trail, explore The Farm and museum after dark, and enjoy hands-on activities in a not-too-spooky atmosphere on the Trail O' Treats. Fun for the entire family! Bring a flashlight and a container for your treats. Costumes encouraged.
Moos and Brews
at the Schiele Museum, in Gastonia, NC
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Steer your way to The Schiele's Farm for a UDDERly delightful after-hours event with Keepsake Brewery. There will be milk for the kids, too. Interact with the animals, including a mini Hereford steer, and tour The Farm while listening to live music by local artist, Caleb Davis.
Halloween Fest
at Dallas Park
Friday, October 17, 2025
The Annual Halloween Fest is held indoors at the Citizens Resource Center at Dallas Park. The Halloween Fest includes fall festival games, activities, a costume contest, candy and more.
Cars Coffee: Trunk or Treat
at Daniel Stowe Conservatory
Sunday, October 19, 2025
This family-friendly meet-up Trunk or Treat will be at the Garden Pavilion parking lot to show off their rides and chat with fellow enthusiasts. We encourage you to decorate your vehicle “trunk-or-treat” style and be ready for Halloween excitement from the littles, as this is a lead-in to our Bootanical Halloween event. No pre-registration is required.
Fall Fest
at the Stowe Family YMCA, in Belmont, NC
Friday, October 24, 2025
Turn up the fun at the Stowe Family YMCA’s 2025 Fall Fest. Join us as we celebrate the season with music, energy, and community fun. Wear your costume and bring the whole family for a lively evening filled with free activities.
History & Ghost Tour
at Riverside Paddle and Row in Belmont
October 24, 2025
Reserve Your Kayak now for this spooky night of paddling on the Catawba River as we dive into local history and chilling ghost stories! This guided tour offers a unique blend of history and hauntings. Special thanks to the Gaston County Museum for bringing the past to life!
WoodMill's New Spooky Farm Festival 2025
at WoodMill Winery
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Dress your little ones in their spookiest costumes and join us for a day of family fun at Woodmill’s brand-new Spooky Farm Festival! While the kids enjoy games, activities, and festive thrills, you can relax and unwind with a glass of wine as you watch the fun unfold.
Trick or Trail
at the Warlick Family YMCA in Gastonia
Saturday, October 25, 2025
This fun-filled fall event features a Trick or Trail 5K and 1-mile fun run on the scenic Sytz Family Trail System at the Warlick Family YMCA in Gastonia. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a family-friendly activity, we have something for everyone. You don’t have to run to have fun at Trick-or-Trail. Come for the party! We’ll have a family celebration the entire time with bounce houses, games, music, and plenty of fall fun. Cheer on the runners, watch the mascot race, and enjoy activities for all ages. Free and open to all.
For The Adults
McAdenville Oktoberfest
at River Room
Saturday, October 11, 2025
The River Room and 115 Craft proudly present the inaugural McAdenville Oktoberfest. Indulge in delicious food, refreshing drinks, lively music, and thrilling competitions.
Buccaneers Ball
at Muddy River Distillery
Friday, October 11, 2025
A pirate-themed adult fundraiser to benefit Arts on the Greenway programs. The Buccaneers Ball features live music and entertainment, Bloody Mad & the Scalawags, magician Evan Driggs, the Scoundrels of the Seas Pirate Troupe, a fortune teller, and many more surprises.
Wandering Witches
at Gaston Pour House
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Gaston Pour House in downtown Gastonia invites you to their cozy gathering of witchy vendors and intuitive readers at the Wandering Witches Spooky Season Pop-Up! Enjoy a cuppa with brunch and embrace the magic of the season at our vendor market - crystals, spell jars, candles, tarot cards, jewelry and more.
Halloween Party
at Muddy River Distillery
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Muddy River Distillery is turning the loft into a nightclub for one night only! Throw on your costume for a 21+ costume party, costume contest and a pumpkin carving contest. In order to enter the pumpkin carving contest, contestants must carve their pumpkin ahead of time and bring their pumpkin in ahead of the party for staging. Party goers will judge the entries and decide the winner on the night.
The Vampire's Ball
at Traust Brewing
Friday, October 17, 2025
An unforgettable evening of mystery and allure at "The Garden of Earthly Delights: A Vampire's Ball"! Step into a realm of nocturnal elegance and intrigue as we invite you to immerse yourself in an enchanting blend of murder mystery and immersive theater. As you enter our opulent venue adorned with decadent décor and flickering candlelight, prepare to be greeted by a mesmerizing cast of characters, each weaving their tale in the shadows. Dressed in your finest attire, take your place among the aristocracy of the undead and delve into the festivities of this most coveted event.
Down Town Gastonia Fall Crawl
Downtown Bars
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The yearly Downtown Gastonia Fall Crawl. It's that time of year again. Come hang out with us for food, fun, and entertainment. Participating locations are: Citycade, Cavendish, Durtybull, Gaston Pour House, The Rooster, and Mics Kitchen.
Halloween Party
at Confluence,
October 31, 2025
Dress in your favorite costume and hang out for the night, and have some drinks at Confluence. Enjoy the Halloween Party and the inspirational artwork adorning the walls.
Halloween Sip & Skate
at Kate's Skating Rink
Friday, October 31, 2025
Get ready to roll into Halloween at Kate's Skating Rink for the epic Halloween Sip & Skate night. Must be 18+ to enter. DJ Sinsation will play the spooky music, and there will be a prize for the best costume.
Halloween Bash
at Primal Brewery
Friday, October 31, 2025
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Primal Belmont! Our Halloween Bash is bringing the boos, brews, and a whole lot of costume chaos. Whether you're spooky, silly, or somewhere in between-grab your crew, throw on your best costume, and celebrate Halloween the Primal way.
Keep an eye on our EVENTS page for more Halloween-inspired events in Gaston County, NC.
