Fun Halloween Activities To Do In Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina, offers a variety of Halloween activities for both residents and visitors. Here are some popular Halloween activities and attractions you can typically find in Wilmington each year:

Pumpkin Patches: Visit a local pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin for carving. Some pumpkin patches may also offer hayrides and other family-friendly activities. Here are a few you might enjoy:

• Amber Dales Pumpkin Patch

• Biggers Market

• Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch

• Haunted Tours: Explore the city's historic district on guided tours that share local ghost stories and legends. Tours may include the Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington or the Haunted Pub Crawl. You can also tour the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science on October 26th during the “ Museum After Dark” tour.

• Festivals: Look for festivals, like Goosebumps in the Grove at Poplar Grove Plantation, where you’ll find tricks-n-treats for the kids, carnival games, and more.

• Pet Costume Contests: Grab your k9 pal and head over to Ho-Wire Brewing for PUP- O -WEEN. Tickets are just $5 and proceeds benefit Canines for Service.

• Wilmington Zombie Fest: Join in on a huge Zombie-filled Halloween party! An exciting Wilmington tradition for over a decade, this is the place to find the most outrageous zombies and more. Participants dress up as zombies and compete for the best Zombie attire.

• Trick-or-Treating: Trick-or-treating in local neighborhoods is a classic Halloween activity. Many residential areas in Wilmington decorate their homes and welcome trick-or-treaters.

• Haunted Attractions: Besides haunted houses, there may be other haunted attractions like haunted corn mazes, hayrides, and haunted trails in the surrounding areas. If you want a real scare check out the Wilmington Chapel of Horrors a premier attraction organized by film and TV professionals.

There are so many things you and your family and friends can participate in to keep you in the Halloween spirit. Keep in mind that the availability of these activities may vary based on the popularity of the event. Some of the activities require advance ticket purchases as well. Stay safe and enjoy this great city and Happy Halloween!!