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Tricks, treats, and tall tales: 10 unique Halloween experiences in Winston-Salem

Try these activities and events to celebrate spooky season in the Twin City.

October 22, 2024 • 
Cambridge Wrege
Window with floating witches hats and broomstick in front.

The Boho Depot is fully of witchy wonders.

Photo courtesy of @thebohodepot

There’s more than haunted houses and trick-or-treating happening in the Twin City this Halloween. Here are 10 ways to experience fright nights (and days) in Winston-Salem.

For the cool ghouls

Creepin’ it real

  • Do the monster mash at Earl’s three-day Halloweekend Thursday, Oct. 31-Saturday, Nov. 2.
  • Climb three stories of themed thrills at ROAR on Friday, Nov. 1. A $20 ticket gets you access to unlimited bowling, simulators, and a nacho bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Frights and delights

  • Dress up to get free beignets at Founders Restaurant’s Halloween Brunch Saturday, Oct. 26 + Sunday, Oct. 27. Reservations are recommended.
Splitscreen with two drinks. The one on the left has purple and black drink with whipped cream and orange sprinkles. The one on the right is red in a martini glass with a fake eyeball on a stick in the middle.

You can find sweet and scary sips around town.

Photo (left) courtesy of Cin Cin Burger Bar and photo (right) courtesy of @theporchws

  • Check out themed drinks like the Thriller mocktail or the Basic Witch milkshake at Cin Cin Burger Bar. Or, sip on the Halloweenie ‘Tini or Candy Corn Colada at The Porch.

If you’re looking for scary tales

  • Learn about Salem’s most famous ghost during a lantern-lit Halloween Nightwatchman Tour Thursday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. 26. Tickets are $50.
  • See some of Winston-Salem’s spine-chilling spots during a Mystery and Mayhem Segway Tour. Book a 2 p.m. slot to cruise the streets Tuesdays through Saturdays through Nov. 2.

For the whole boo crew

  • Let the ghoul times roll at Kaleideum’s Ghoul Times on Sunday, Oct. 27. Children can trick-or-treat through the museum from 12 to 5 p.m. Admission starts at $7.
  • Create an upcycled costume, craft the perfect prop, make a mask, and build a glowing ghost marionette at MIXXER Community Makerspace. Classes are offered Thursday, Oct. 24 through Tuesday, Oct. 29. Ticket prices vary — register online.

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