Family event
Owl-o-ween
Huntersville, NC
A costumed day of trick-or-treating along the Raptor Trail, where families see rescued owls, hawks and eagles in the woods of Latta Nature Preserve.
- When
- Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
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Family Halloween Events Near Charlotte 2026
8 family Halloween events near Charlotte with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 6 towns. The earliest to open is Tricks and Treats, on September 12. 4 list free admission.
Theme park event
Tricks and Treats
Charlotte, NC
Carowinds' daytime, no-fright Halloween weekends with trick-or-treat stations around the park, costume fun, family shows and seasonal decorations, included with a park ticket.
- When
- Saturdays & Sundays, Sept 12 – Nov 1, 2026
- Price
- Included with park admission
Fall festival
Fort Mill Fall Festival
Fort Mill, SC
The town's free autumn festival at Walter Y.
- When
- Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
- Hours
- 2pm–6pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
Halloweekend
Davidson, NC
Davidson's Halloween weekend: kids trick-or-treat down Main Street in a costume march, families carve pumpkins on the Town Green, and a jack-o'-lantern walk stays up for a week.
- When
- Oct 23–30, 2026
- Hours
- Halloween March line-up 5pm on Oct 23
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights
Huntersville, NC
The Renaissance Festival's Halloween weekend: kids trick-or-treat at shops around the medieval village, join a treasure hunt and costume contest, and watch themed jousts.
- When
- Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026
- Hours
- 9:30am–5:30pm
Fall festival
Halloween Spooktacular in Old Town
Rock Hill, SC
Halloween afternoon on Main Street in Old Town Rock Hill with inflatables, pony and train rides, live music and some costumed scarers, just before trick-or-treating.
- When
- Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- 1pm–7pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
Halloween in Huntersville
Huntersville, NC
A free town Halloween evening at Huntersville Athletic Park with trick-or-treat booths, entertainment, a costume contest and a Halloween drone show at the end.
- When
- Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
- Hours
- 4pm–7pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
Mint Hill Madness
Mint Hill, NC
A three-day community fall festival with a family carnival, live bands, food, a scarecrow contest and fireworks.
- When
- Oct 15–17, 2026
- Hours
- Thu 4pm–9pm, Fri 4pm–10pm, Sat 11am–10pm
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near Charlotte in 2026?
Fort Mill Fall Festival, Halloweekend, Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights, Halloween Spooktacular in Old Town, Halloween in Huntersville, Mint Hill Madness, and 2 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near Charlotte in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Tricks and Treats on September 12, 2026.
What Halloween events near Charlotte are not scary at all?
Fort Mill Fall Festival, Halloweekend, Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights, Halloween Spooktacular in Old Town, Halloween in Huntersville, Mint Hill Madness, and 2 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near Charlotte?
Yes: Fort Mill Fall Festival, Halloweekend, Halloween Spooktacular in Old Town and Halloween in Huntersville list free admission on the official site.
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