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Halloween Thrills in Greensboro

Get ready, Greensboro – spooky season is officially upon us! From haunted houses to eerie trails, this city knows how to serve up some serious chills. Whether you're looking to get your adrenaline pumping or just want to enjoy a family-friendly fright, Greensboro’s got you covered. So grab your favorite fall sweater and pumpkin-spiced treat – it's time to dive into the best Halloween attractions that’ll leave you howling for more!

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Woods of terror

Woods of Terror in Greensboro offers twelve houses that range from vampires, clowns, zombies and more! It sets itself apart with its dedicated and top-notch actors, professional makeup and costume design, and immense details in the sets, lighting, and audio. Can’t miss it!

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Carolina History & Haunts

Take a walking candlelit ghost and history tour through the streets of downtown Greensboro. During the 90-minute tour, you will hear stories of local hauntings and see where some of Greensboro’s departed inhabitants still linger. If seeing is believing, come and see for yourself.

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Greensboro Halloween Bar Crawl

There are few things more iconic to the South than sweet tea. Whether you’re a die-hard traditionalist or an adventurous sipper, you’ll find a flavor that’s perfect for quenching your thirst while you soak up the sounds of the festival!

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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

This multi-sensory candlelit concert experience brings you spooky music ranging from pop hits like Michael Jackons Thriller to the classically dark Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns, all performed by the Listeso String Quartet.

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Ghoulash! Halloween Festival in center city park

Ghoulash! is an annual festival featuring fall and Halloween themed activities led by the Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) in partnership with Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc. This is a family friendly event with most activities geared toward children 12 and under.

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Spooky Woods at Kersey Valley

There are over 22 sets to experience on one ticket, making Kersey Valley Spookywoods one of America's most prominent haunted attractions to experience! Prepare for a hair-raising adventure as they celebrate 40 years of spine-tingling fear.

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Join the Halloween Ghost Hunt in Greensboro

Step into the role of a ghosthunter this Halloween! From October 30 to November 2, 2025, you’ll explore Greensboro’s haunted streets, solve escape-room-style puzzles, and uncover eerie secrets with your phone as your supernatural detector. This ~90-minute outdoor adventure blends scavenger-hunt thrills with chilling storytelling. Perfect for families, friends, or brave solo adventurers — costumes encouraged!

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Rock the Time Warp at Rocky Horror Picture Show – Nightmare…In the Crown

October 30, 2025 is your night to do the Time Warp under the glow of cult classic chaos. Join Carolina Theatre’s Nightmare Off Elm Street series with The Rocky Horror Picture Show—no shadow cast, but full audience participation and costumes are highly encouraged. Grab a prop bag (complete with glow sticks, noisemakers, and more), bring your own cushion for comfort, and prepare for an unforgettable midnight-show experience.

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Experience Year-Round Haunting with Gallows, Gunpowder, & Graves Ghost Tours

If you want chills any night, these guided tours (daily at 8 pm) explore Greensboro’s most haunted landmarks — Blandwood Mansion, Old Jail, Guilford County Courthouse, even the Biltmore Hotel. It’s a deep, spooky dive into local lore, no seasonal timing needed.

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Don’t Miss the Hocus Pocus Halloween Bash at Summerfield Farms

Get ready for two nights (Oct 23-24, 2025) of fall magic at Summerfield Farms! Start early with kids’ costumes, “trick-or-treat” from local businesses, and meet the farm animals. As twilight falls, watch Hocus Pocus under the stars. Add in wagon rides, food trucks, bounce houses, and festive Boo Baskets, and you’ve got one perfect family-friendly Halloween outing.

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