Greensboro’s Halloween season has room for every kind of fun: pumpkin picking by day, haunted thrills after dark, downtown trick-or-treating, and plenty of costumes in between. Several October 2026 events are already on the calendar, so you can plan around real dates. Start with these ten Greensboro experiences, choose your level of spooky, and confirm event details before you go.
If your ideal October night comes with a real scare, Woods of Terror is taking guests again in 2026. The Greensboro haunted attraction offers a sprawling experience and a Monster Midway with food, music, and photo opportunities. Dates and ticket options vary, so choose your night on its current schedule. This is the fright-night counterpoint to the family-friendly pumpkin patch at the same farm.
Make a daytime fall outing at McLaurin Farms, where the pumpkin patch runs on weekends through October 31. General admission includes a tractor-drawn hayride to the patch, a mini pumpkin, inflatable play, and festival games. It’s a gentler start to spooky season for families, and the farm’s Greensboro address makes it an easy local plan. Check ticket details before setting out.
For autumn fun before Halloween week, head to Bur-Mil Park’s free Fall Fest. The October 10 event includes hayrides, music, seasonal treats, craft vendors, games, and activities for all ages. Some vendors may charge for extras such as face painting. Bring the family for a low-pressure daytime outing, then save the costumes and candy plans for later in the month.
Costumes, treats, and local mascots make Meet and Treat a playful early Halloween stop. Gather at the Cairns Course on the Downtown Greenway on October 18, then enjoy the event’s meet-and-greet atmosphere along the route. It’s an easy option for families who want a little trick-or-treating before the busiest Halloween weekend. Costumes are encouraged, so let everyone join the fun.
Keep your costume on after Elm Street and head to Ghoulash. The Greensboro Youth Council’s annual Halloween festival fills Center City and LeBauer parks with family activities, games, candy, and a costume contest. Most activities are designed for children 12 and under. With both downtown celebrations on October 24, families can make a full afternoon of it without crossing town.
Take the costumes downtown on October 24 for an afternoon of treats from participating Elm Street businesses and roaming performers. This family-friendly event also participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project, so look for displayed teal pumpkins that mark options for children with food allergies or other dietary restrictions. The 1–4 p.m. timing leaves room to explore another downtown Halloween event afterward.
Add a little Greensboro history to your Halloween Saturday. The Greensboro History Museum’s Ghoulash programming includes ghost stories, a children’s craft, and Lifted Voices: Unliving History tours in the historic First Presbyterian Cemetery. The museum lists these activities as free. Check the individual activity times, then pair a story or tour with the larger Ghoulash celebration nearby.
For a grown-up Halloween outing, the Carolina Theatre’s Crown hosts The Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 23. Costumes and audience participation are encouraged; the screening has no shadow cast. Your ticket includes a prop bag, and space is limited in this standing-room venue. Read the theatre’s entry rules and ticket details before planning your night out.
Halloween isn’t just for the humans at Country Park. On October 25, Howl-O-Ween brings costumes, trick-or-treating, local vendors, and furry friends together for an afternoon hosted by Guilford County Animal Services and Greensboro Parks & Recreation. Attendance is free. Dress up with your dog or simply enjoy the festive scene, and check the event page for any day-of updates.
Get one more family-friendly celebration in before Halloween night. Craft Recreation Center’s October 30 Trunk or Treat invites visitors to dress up, play games, win prizes, and collect treats. The 6:30–8:30 p.m. event gives children another reason to wear their costumes and offers a simple evening plan close to home. Check the city event listing for the latest details.