Halloween on the Outer Banks is a magical time, filled with eerie adventures,
family-friendly fun, and a touch of coastal charm. Whether you're seeking thrills, treats, or a
spooky atmosphere, the Outer Banks has something for everyone.
Haunted Trails and Thrills
Wicked Woods: This popular haunted trail in East Lake offers terrifying
encounters with
ghouls, monsters, and other frightful creatures. Beginning October 5th, the woods turn into a
spooky
experience to get your heart rate up! Wicked Woods has become a
favorite
attraction during the Halloween Season and is only open for 7-nights of scares. Ticket
purchasing at the
door, $20/person, cash only.
Outer Banks Ghost Tours: Explore the region's haunted history on a guided ghost
tour,
visiting historic sites and hearing chilling tales:
1. OBX
Ghost
Tours - located in Manteo, OBX Ghost Tours guides visitors through Downtown
Manteo, sharing
stories on how the Outer Banks became known as the most haunted beach in America. This
family-friendly and educational event is perfect to get you in the Halloween spirit.
Family-Friendly Fun
Oregon Inlet Ships & Sweets: Trick or
Treating at the docks! This is a family-friendly event on Saturday, October 27th, 2024
(beginning at 5pm)
that
takes place at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Join in on a night full of candy, games, music
and
refreshments.
11th Annual OBX Halloween Parade of Costumes: Bring your best Halloween
costumes and take
part
in the 11th
Annual Halloween Parade of Costumes, scheduled to take place on October 27, 2024. Open
to all ages,
visitors can take a walk through Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills and see if you have a winning
costume!
This
is a free event, so don't miss out on the spooky fun!
Pumpkin Patch Saturdays at Island Farm:
Spend the day on
the
farm, picking out the perfect pumpkins to help in celebrating the fall season! Located in
Manteo, Island
Farm is
a living history site, showcasing the lives of Outer Bankers in the 1850s. On Saturdays in
October, visitors
can
see the farm in action as well as enjoy historic games, candle making and of course pumpkins!
Admission for
ages
4+: $10, Children 3 and under are free!
Coastal Charm and Spooky Spectacles
Halloween Fun Run: What better way to celebrate than to compete in a
Halloween-themed fun
run? The
Dare To Scare 5K and Sweet Treat Fun Run takes place on October 26th, 2024 and is a
family-friendly
event that takes place in Manteo. Costumes are encouraged, so be sure to show up in your
Halloween-best and
take part in this fun event!
Halloween-Themed Decorations: Admire the festive Halloween decorations that
are set up on
the homes and businesses throughout the Outer Banks.
Whether you're a local or a visitor, Halloween on the Outer Banks is an unforgettable
experience. So, put
on your costume, grab your flashlight, and get ready for a spooktacular adventure!
Looking for a place to stay during your spooky visit? Here at Coastal Carolina Vacations, we offer
rentals that range
from one-bedroom condos that overlook
the island’s sunsets, to large, 16-bedroom oceanfront homes that
can accommodate
the entire family. Stay as
little as three nights or for a full week. Looking to spread out but
still bring
everyone together? We also offer OBX
rentals that are side-by-side or near one another. Give us a call at
252-489-4700 to learn
more!
