Whether you have trick-or-treaters at home or are looking for a party for grown-up goblins and ghouls, we’ve curated our top 10 local Halloween events throughout the end of the month. Pro tip: Our interactive map has even more thrills.
Night Watchman Tours Halloween | Friday, Oct. 24-Friday, Oct. 31 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Boys School, Old Salem | $45 | Walk in the footsteps of Salem’s night watchmen and hear true tales of fires, spirits, corpses, and criminals.
Wicked Whimsies | Friday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. 25 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | 6130 Yadkinville Rd., Pfafftown | $15+ | Encounter over a dozen eerie scenes and 70+ live actors as you wander the haunted forest.
Kaleideum’s Ghoul Times 2025 | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 12-5 p.m. | Kaleideum | $7+ | Throw on your favorite costume and trick-or-treat your way through Liberty Plaza and the museum’s exhibits.
Shalloween Festival 2025 | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Shallowford Square | Free | Parents, bring your kiddos up to 12 years old for a bewitching array of activities + participate in a costume contest, stay for haunted fun like arts and crafts activities.
Boo! at Bethabara | Saturday, Oct. 25| 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Historic Bethabara Park | Free | Listen to spooky song selections in the 1788 Gemeinhaus, gathering under a tent to hear ghost stories, and meet a few “spirits” of Bethabara’s past.
Ghoul Moon Festival 3 | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 4-10 p.m. | West Salem Art Hotel | Free | Explore a collection of art, maker, and vintage vendors, plus participate in spooky contests and enjoy food from local pop-ups as you stroll along the West Salem neighborhood.
There is plenty of wicked fun around Winston-Salem.
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Silent Disco Halloween Dance Party | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 8 p.m. | The Ramkat | $19+ | Bring your best costume for a chance to win free silent disco for one year.
Halloween Organ Spooktacular | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 2-4 p.m. | Reynolda House Museum of American Art | $18 | Spend a haunting Halloween-inspired afternoon with spooky songs played on the 1917 Aeolian organ — perhaps Katharine Reynolds will make an appearance.
Halloween Bash: Barks, Booze & Boos | 4:30 p.m. | Tucker’s Tap Yard | $10+ | Get dressed and bring your pup in its best spooky outfit to participate in a costume contest, plus head over to Desilu’s Puptrait Booth to capture the Halloween cuteness.
Murder Is Forever: An Immersive Murder Mystery Experience | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | Radar Brewing Company | $30 | Dress in your best tux or gown and step into the world of espionage and intrigue at this glamorous spy‑inspired gala.
Explore the map below. Pro tip: Use the tags to narrow your map search by date and activity. Each event has a link to more information. Heads up: Some events are more suited for adults.