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Halloween Happenings 2021
4-H Pumpkin Palooza
New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive
October 16, 4pm - 6pm and 7pm - 9pm
Explore acres of gardens illuminated with pumpkins donated by the community, residents can enter and donate their carved or painted pumpkins to be on display the night of the event. Experience fun new 4-H activities and fan favorites like the UNCW mad scientists, electrifying skeleton, horse insides out, and NC Aquarium Scales & Tails. NHC Public Library storytellers will be sharing a scary tale or two.
Halloween Ghost Trolley
Market & Water Streets, downtown Wilmington
October 22 & 23, and 29 - 31, 6pm - 9pm
Listen to ghost stories tailored for young children while riding past the historic homes in downtown Wilmington. The horses and drivers will be in costume with free treats for children. Seating is safe distancing compliant. $14.00 per adult, $6.00 per child under 12. No reservations.
Not-so-scary Halloween Storytime and Craft
Smith Creek Park & Preserve
10/27, 3:30pm – 4pm
NHC Public Library - Outdoors at Smith Creek Park non-so-scary Halloween stories and craft for children 8 and younger and their caregivers. Register for this in-person program. Include the total number of children and adults you are registering. Enjoy stories, music, a craft, and fresh air! Bring a blanket or towel. In the event of bad weather, storytime will be canceled.
Halloween Carnival
Mike Chappell Park, Carolina Beach
October 29, 6pm – 8:30pm
Carnival games, hayrides, bounce houses, hotdogs and a photo booth. For ghouls and Goblins under age 12. Free admission with 2 canned goods donation for Federal Point Help Center. Hosted by Carolina Beach Parks and Recreation.
Movies in the Park
Wrightsville Beach Park
October 29, 6:30pm
Hocus Pocus
Spooky Story Walk Featuring Daredevil Improv!
Pine Valley Public Library
October 30, 6pm – 7pm, and 7pm – 8pm
Embark on a family-friendly outdoor spooktacular adventure for children ages 2-10. Families will follow the Spooky Story Walk trail and complete activities along the way including Race Ramp Gourd Roll, Spooky Shadow Dance, Creepy Spider Climb, Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree, Book Graveyard and more! Daredevil Improv will perform at 6:20pm-6:50pm and 7:20pm-7:50pm. Bring a towel to sit on for the show. Wear your costume, registration is required. In the event of bad weather, Spooky Story Walk will be cancelled.
GooseBumps in the Grove
Poplar Grove Plantation
October 30, 10am -5pm and 10/31, 10am – 4pm
Weekend event will feature 75 artisan vendors, food trucks, trick or treating for the kids, carnival games & prizes, and more spooktacular fun.
Trunk or Treat
Founder’s Park, Leland
October 30, 4pm – 6pm
Town of Leland's Trunk or Treat is back for a free night of fun.
