As Halloween draws ever-nearer and the wind blows cold with the billowing of spirits and the whirling of leaves off their dying branches, North Carolina and the rest of the U.S. celebrates the coming of the holiday. Communal family-friendly activities are being held all over the area from late October into early November to set the season in motion. Though time is fleeting, there are still plenty of chances to get your “fright-on” in the area.
‘Trick or Trade’ at McKay’s
For anyone who doesn’t have anything planned for Halloween night, McKAY’s, located in Jonestown, is hosting their annual “Trick or Trade” on the 31st from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Costumes are encouraged, but not required and candy will be given to attendees who will then trade among other participants. Feel free to grab a book or two while you’re there as well.
Halloween at Red Hound Farms
Missed the mark or are already booked on Oct. 31? Not to fret. Red Hound Farms in Clemmons offers endless activities for the whole family even into the month of November. The farms will be open to the public on Nov. 2 and 3, so the whole family can pick the perfect pumpkin from the patch, wind your way through the corn maze, take a wagon ride, buy baked goods and produce, pet farm animals and much more. They will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $12 and children under two years old get in for free.
Baptist Grove Church’s annual Fall Festival
On Halloween night, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m., Baptist Grove Church will be opening its doors for its highly-anticipated fall festival. The event will feature a costume parade and contest, a trunk-or-treat, bounce-houses, food trucks and music. The only entry fee required are holiday food item donations (one item per person), which will be utilized in the Life Harvest Food Pantry’s annual Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway. Give a treat, get a treat.
Trunk-or-Treat party in Rural Hall
You don’t have to worry about being tricked at this event; because it’s all treats. Sponsored by the Countryboyz Car Club, this community party will involve prizes, costumes, a free photo booth, music and a plethora of spooky sweets on Oct. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. Though admission is free, make sure to bring some extra money to taste test funnel cakes, deep fried oreos, mini doughnuts and more brought to you by local dessert vendors.
Time is ticking, but that’s no excuse to “ghost-out” this Halloween. There are so many fun opportunities to partake-in on this beloved holiday, and of course, it’s not subjected solely to these events. So don’t waste the opportunity to make the most of this night that only comes once a year – because as Halloween reminds us, you only live once…
