Not-too-scary fun abounds: Plan your week ahead with WNC Parent – Oct. 21

Chris Worthy
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There is plenty of Halloween and fall fun right at your fingertips this week. Take a look at our very full October calendar, ideas for Halloween movie night, a guide to some parent-favorite local parks (including a new spot!) and more at wncparent.com.

Stay in touch on social media @wncparent, and get your organization’s family-friendly events on our calendar by emailing chris@worthyplace.com.

2022 Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park in Brevard, North Carolina, benefitting the Friends of Silvermont, continues the last four weekends of October. The event includes a pumpkin trail, a white squirrel search and much more. For details, visit silvermont.org.

The 10th Annual Haunted Trail and Glow Trail continues Oct. 21 – 23, and 27 – 30 at Adventure Center of Asheville. The trail includes 15 live-action outdoor scenes with lights and spooky sounds. It is a live theatrical experience on an outdoor trail without contact or gore. Geared towards families with children ages 3 – 12, visit the Alien Landing, Creepy Circus and Haunted Pumpkin Patch which are all a part of the trail. A “Sweet Peek Tour” is offered at 6:30 p.m. This is a guided tour for younger guests. The trail is actor free at this time and they can decide if they would like to re-enter the line and receive the full show. For details and tickets, visit ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail.

Fall-O-Ween - Fall Festival is 3-7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Lake Julian Park in Arden. For details, visit buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/parks.

NOCtoberfest is noon – 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at Nantahala Outdoor Center. The family-friendly event includes costume contests, paddling competitions, live music, giveaways and more. Visit noc.com/events.

The Trick or Trail 5K is Oct. 22 in the Historic 7th Avenue District of Hendersonville, North Carolina. For details and registration, visit idaph.net.

An Enchanted Forest is 6 – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Highlands Nature Center. Go trick-or-treating through the forest trails in the Highlands Botanical Garden. A bonfire, hot drinks, and candy will be waiting at the end. Those wishing to participate in this free event should meet in the amphitheater behind the Highlands Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road). This event is weather dependent, and no reservations are required. Visit highlandsbiological.org/nature-center.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival continues Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 20 in Huntersville, North Carolina. For a full schedule, driving directions, tickets and details, visit carolina.renfestinfo.com.

Autumn Ambles are 4 – 5 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday in October at the Highlands Botanical Garden. Explore with naturalists to discover what leaves are changing and the (science of) why. This program is weather-dependent. Visit highlandsbiological.org/nature-center.

The Eliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze continues Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Oct. 30. For details and tickets, visit eliada.org/events-sponsorship/corn-maze-2.

Tweetsie’s Ghost Train Halloween Celebration continues every Friday and Saturday night through Oct. 29. The event includes dance parties, trick-or-treat stations, themed photo opportunities, and the all new Palace Spooktacular Show. For adults and older children, there is a scary night-time journey on the Ghost Train, walking through the Haunted House and more. Tickets are sold in advance for a designated night with a scheduled train ride departure time. Visit tweetsie.com/special-events/ghost-train.

The Harvest Festival continues through Oct. 29 at Dollywood. For a schedule of events, visit dollywood.com.

Boo-Bash Halloween Spooktacular is 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Hands On! Children’s Museum. Visitors (adults and children) are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costume to receive a prize. The event includes spooky self-guided craft activities in the MakerStudio and a Halloween story time at 10:30 a.m. This event is included with general admission. Visit handsonwnc.org.

Looking ahead:

Halloweenfest 2022 is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 29 in downtown Brevard. The event includes free family activities, including bounce houses, a costume competition and parade, the Magic Book Bus, a hula hoop dance party, pumpkin carving contest, food vendors and more. This year’s event features a “Get Set Sesame Street Party” and where visitors can meet Muppets throughout the day. For details, visit brevardnc.org/community/halloweenfest.

A Happy Halloween Celebration is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Oct. 31 at Hands On! Children’s Museum. Visitors (adults and children) are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costume to receive a prize. Halloween Story Time is at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Visit handsonwnc.org.

Treat Street Carnival is 4 – 7 p.m. Oct. 31 along Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. The event includes trick-or-treating, a celebration of Dia de los Muertos, a costume contest, inflatables, live music and more. Visit hendersonvillenc.gov/event/treat-street-carnival.

This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Not-too-scary fun abounds: Plan your week ahead with WNC Parent – Oct. 21