Spooky ways to make the most of Halloween in Gaston County

Through Oct 16 | Schiele Museum of Natural History Scarecrow Walk

Walk along the nature trail and vote for your favorite scarecrow. The Scarecrow Walk is a part of The Schiele's Fall Fundraiser, where some of our community have created their own scarecrow masterpiece to be displayed on this fun fall adventure! The Scarecrow Walk will take place from Oct 2-16. Learn More

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Scarecrow Hollow

Explore our Scarecrow Hollow and be amused by the exhibit of original scarecrows created by local businesses, organizations, and families. The best scarecrows will win a prize based on visitor’s choice. Pick up a ballot at the front admissions desk or scan the QR code to cast a vote. Learn More

Oct 15 | Cherryville

Hocus Pocus Parade

A Community Wide Halloween Parade. We bring your favorite halloween characters right to your doorstep in a magical Halloween Cavalcade! Cherryville. Learn More

Through Halloween | Gastonia

Hickory Grove Haunted Trail

Settled in the backwoods of the South Fork River, the Hickory Grove Haunted Trail is one of the original and oldest haunted attractions in the Charlotte, N.C. area. The staff here at HGHT is dedicated to giving our visitors the thrill they are seeking. Learn More

Oct 16 | Gaston County Museum

Escape the Museum!

Gaston County Museum hosts: Escape the Museum! Saturdays in October Tickets $20 per guest, $15 per guest showing their County employee ID Groups size is 4 min.-10 max., Reservations Required. Learn More

Wed, Oct 20 | Riverside Marina

Full Moon Ghost Tour

Make your plans now to take this full moon ghost tour down the river from Riverside Marina in Belmont, NC.

Thu, Oct 21 | Cramerton

Cramerton Fall Festival

Join us in Centennial Center for our annual Fall Festival! We will have fun games, awesome prizes, delicious candy, and cakewalks! Unlimited game play wristbands are only $5! We will also have a costume contest & free Halloween crafts. Learn More

Fri, Oct 22 | Cherryville

Scary-Ville

IT'S BAAACK!!!! Our full blown City Halloween Party. Complete with a band, costume contest, spooky hayrides and a haunted house! You do not want to miss this event! Learn More

Sat, Oct 23 | Gaston County Family YMCA

Trick-Or-Trail 5K and Fun Run

Lace up your sneakers and get creative on your outfit for a 5K and 1 mile Fun Run on the Sytz Trail at the Warlick Family YMCA. The post race party continues after the race with awards! Learn More

Sat, Oct 23 | Belmont

Boofest

Join us for a hauntingly fun evening full of music, activity vendors, art & craft vendors, food vendors, costume contests, games, carnival rides, a spooky photo booth, plenty of candy for trick-o-treaters, and more! This year the event will take place under the moon as part of the Moonlight on Main. Learn More

Sat, Oct 23 | Dallas Lavender Lane Farm

Dallas Lavender Lane Fall Festival

Join us for our Second Annual Fall Festival! Get out into the great fall fresh air for this two day event and enjoy music, games and activities for the kids and tons of craft, art and amazing food vendors! Learn More

Sat, Oct 23 | Ole Dallas Brewery

Fall Fest Parking Lot Party!

Come get your fall festivities fix! craft vendors, trunk or treat, bouncy house, hay rides, fall seasonal beer releases, pumpkins, face painting. Learn More

Sat, Oct 23 | Caromont Health Park

Fall Carnival and Movie Night

A fall carnival and movie night! The carnival begins at 5:00 PM with games, inflatables, free carnival prizes, free face painting and balloon twisting, and a juggling stilt walker. The Addams Family Movie. Learn More

Fri, Oct 29 | Gaston County

Little Monsters March

For kids 8 and under. The march starts in the parking lot of Cherryville's first Baptist Church and is lead down Main Street by the CHS marching band. All attendees will follow the band straight to our City Hall. After trick or treat with with all of our Main Street merchants. Learn More

Fri, Oct 29 | Stowe Family YMCA

Stowe Family YMCA Fall Festival

We can all be HEROES Put on your mask and cape and bring your whole family to the Y for a fearlessly fun night together! Learn More

Fri, Oct 29 | Dallas

Halloween Movie & Costume Contest

Join us Friday, October 29th at 6pm for a Halloween Movie & Costume Contest! Hocus Pocus will be played at dark in the Dallas Park Horse Arena! Learn More

Sat, Oct 30 | Belmont

6th Annual Halloween SUP-or-Treat

This is a SUP with a Spooktacular twist as we will stop off at several docks along the way for a tasty treat. But, remember you must say SUP-or-Treat or you may receive an undesirable treat. Wear a Halloween costume! Learn More

Sat, Oct 30 | Patriots Park Kings Mountain

The Wonderful Adventure to Oz

Meet live characters from the Land of Oz as you walk through an interactive journey down the Yellow Brick Road! Enjoy trick-or-treating, and catch a live concert by the Band of Oz at the Liberty Falls Amphitheater. There will also be an outdoor screening of The Wizard of Oz!

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Weekends | Lewis Farm

Fall Festival at Lewis Farm

Join us on the farm Saturdays and Sundays for family fun. Horse-drawn hay ride, blacksmith demo, sheep herding demo, pony rides, hay bale mountain, pick a pumpkin, concessions, spooky maze, corn maze, and so much more. Learn More