Halloween in Asheville arrives with haunted history, mountain shadows, fall color and just enough mystery to keep the season interesting.
Use this guide to find ghost tours, family-friendly haunts, costume-friendly events, fall markets, pumpkin patches, apple orchards, theatrical performances and after-dark ways to celebrate spooky season in the Blue Ridge.
Check back soon: We’re updating this page with more 2026 Halloween parties, markets, performances and family-friendly events as details become available.
What is the best way to spend Halloween in Asheville?
Where can I take a haunted tour in Asheville?
LaZoom Ghosted Comedy Tour – You'll laugh! You'll scream! You'll see ghosts! Pick up some local brews at LaZoom Room and hop on the Big Purple Bus for a hilarious guided tour of Asheville's most ghostly tales.
Haunted Asheville Tours – Developed by renowned paranormal expert and TV personality Joshua P. Warren, these family-friendly, two-hour walking tours delve into Asheville's haunted past and darkest secrets while also sharing insight on how paranormal investigation works.
Haunted History and Murder Mystery Trolley Ghost Tour – Hosted by Gray Line Trolley, experience more than an hour of ghoulish delights across Asheville, all from the comfort of an iconic red trolley.
Haunted Self-guided Driving Trail – What is it that gives Asheville so many ghost stories? Tales of the haunted, the creepy, the eerie, and the outright macabre mark the landscape here with sites that locals love — or fear.
The Asheville Museum of History has created a 22.5-mile self-guided driving tour that leads to 11 sites around town and takes a little over an hour.
What Halloween parties and costume events are happening in Asheville?
Wicked Spooky 5K | Wicked Weed Funkatorium | October 31, 2026
Lace up your tennis shoes and outrun the ghouls and goblins at this 5K race that begins and ends at Wicked Weed's Funkatorium on the South Slope. Costumes are certainly encouraged and prizes await for the most creative, terrifying, and quirky getups.
The Pink Lady Party | The Omni Grove Park Inn | TBD
Enjoy a night of treats and no tricks at the ghostly Pink Lady Party at Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar at The Omni Grove Park Inn. The night will be of themed cocktails, small plates, treats and private tarot readings.
Glass Pumpkin Patch at the North Carolina Glass Center | TBD
Stop by to pick out your very own hand blown glass pumpkin from the carefully curated patch. And stick around to check out additional handmade fall items and all of the harvest fun. Every purchase helps support the non-profit North Carolina Glass Center, as well as 30+ local glass artists.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics | October 24, 2026
Taking place at the historic Asheville Masonic Temple, the Opal String Quartet presents a multi-sensory musical experience under the gentle glow of candlelight. Hear tunes from Michael Jackson's Thriller to songs from Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, Halloween, Ghostbusters, The Nightmare Before Christmas and more.
What family-friendly Halloween events are happening near Asheville?
Eliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze | Dates TBD
This family-focused event includes an eight-acre corn maze, corn cannons, hayrides, lawn games, a bouncy pillow and more. Proceeds benefit Eliada, a nonprofit agency serving children and families of Western North Carolina.
The Haunted Trail at Adventure Center of Asheville | October 9-10, 16-17, 22-24, 29-30, 2026
Bring the kids to this family-friendly haunt at the Adventure Center of Asheville. Walk a haunted trail filled with live actors and explore a pirate ship escape room, meet a live mermaid and enjoy contests, pizza, and sweet treats. Then climb the aerial Glow Trail through the Treetops Adventure Park. Ideal for ages 3-13.
Junior Wolf Howl-O-Ween | TBD
Spend your evening at Asheville's WNC Nature Center for an exploration of biofacts, animal games, and an opportunity to meet a live animal, followed by a trek to our wolf habitats located onsite at the Nature Center for a howling session. Discover the legends and lore of these top predators and celebrate the spooky season with some sweet treats. Show off your best animal-themed costumes and get ready for a wild "Howl"-o-ween. Recommended for kids ages 5-12.
Halloween-Themed Classes at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts | TBD
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts offers a fun lineup of Halloween-themed classes in the lead up to the holiday. Details to come.
Where can I find mystical and occult shops in Asheville?
Glimpse your future through a tarot reading, or tap into your own mystical potential at an Asheville occult shop.
Enjoy some animal cuddling-time and therapy with a visit to House of Black Cat Magic, an occult supply store that doubles as a black cat lounge in West Asheville. The shop is partnered with Binx's Home For Black Cats, so you could connect with a new feline friend to take home.
Peek into your future with a tarot reading with Asheville Wellness Tours. They offer readings for parties, couples or individuals. Or, discover the raven with the key at Asheville Pagan Supply, an metaphysical supply store specializing in candles, books, herbs and accessories, folk magic, and ritual supplies.
If you're looking to gain new insights into your spirital energy, visit Auratherapy in the Grove Arcade for an aura reading. Combining technology and intuition, a professional aura reader reveals your aura personality and chakra health.
What other fall events are happening around Halloween?
Enjoy time in Asheville and celebrate the spooky season with these fall events happening around October:
Asheville Art in the Park | Pack Square Park | October 3, 10 & 17, 2026
Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival | Pack Square Park | October 10–11, 2026
Black Mountain Home Fall Festival | Black Mountain | October 10, 2026
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands | Harrah’s Cherokee Center | October 15–18, 2026
Geyser Growl Half Marathon | Black Mountain to Old Fort | October 17, 2026
Art by the Tracks | Black Mountain | October 24, 2026
Beaverdam Studio Tour | North Asheville | October 24–25, 2026
Asheville VeganFest Fall | Asheville | October 25, 2026
Wicked Spooky 5K & Creepy Crawly Climb | Wicked Weed Funkatorium | October 31, 2026
Billy Strings 3 Night Halloween Run | ExploreAsheville.com Arena | October 29–31, 2026
