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Halloween-Inspired
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Wilmington and Beaches
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Wilmington,
NC – October 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / Did you know that Wilmington,
North Carolina is among the South’s most haunted
cities? Wilmington’s past is retold year-round on guided ghost walks
and paranormal tours. During late October, Halloween-theme events add another
dimension with haunted attractions, spooky theatrical productions, scary
movies, zombie and costume parties, and other ghoulish events. Craft
breweries also celebrate with seasonal brews and spirited entertainment.
Families seeking non-scary fun can enjoy fall festivals, carriage rides
to a haunted barn, and trick-or-treating at the North Carolina Aquarium
at Fort Fisher. Here’s a sampling of Halloween Happenings from the river
to the sea:
Ongoing Events:
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Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington.
6:30pm & 8:30pm nightly through Oct. 31; then 6:30pm in Nov. (nightly)
& Dec. through March (Thurs., Fri., Sat.). Costumed guides lead visitors
through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Admission charged.
Departs from Riverwalk at Water & Market streets. Reservations required:
910-794-1866; hauntedwilmington.com
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Haunted Pub Crawl. Wed.-Sat.
7:30pm. Ages 21+. Admission charge. Reservations required. Tickets available
at the Black Cat Gift Shop (8 Market St., Wilmington). Call for starting
location: 910-794-1866; hauntedwilmington.com/haunted-pub-crawl.html
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Haunted Cotton Exchange Tours.
Daily; call for hours. Admission charged. Meets at Cotton Exchange parking
lot street entrance, 300 N. Water Street, Wilmington. 910-409-4300; hauntedcottonexchange.blogspot.com
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Halloween Events:
Poplar Grove’s Paranormal
Full Moon Tours: October 24, 26, 27
Poplar Grove Plantation:
10200 US-17 Wilmington, NC
On the evening of the full
moon, join a guided tour through the Manor House seeking possible paranormal
activities. Deceased members of the Foy family still make their presence
known in particular rooms of the house, and there are lots of stories to
share of how they have introduced themselves over the years. www.poplargrove.org/dailytours/paranormal-ghost-tours
NHHS Lyceum Haunted House:
October 26, 27, 28, 31
921 Princess St. Wilmington,
NC
Experience an annual Halloween
Haunted House that shows you why “it isn’t safe to walk through these woods
alone” with terror that is “unleashed” just in time for the spooky season.
A short preview video on their social media page will change the way you
view “Little Red Riding Hood”. Rated PG 13-- this event is best suited
for Ages 13 and over. Admission charged. facebook.com/hauntedlyceum
In Memoriam-A Victorian
Mourning: October 25-28, 2018
The Latimer House 126 S
Third St Wilmington, NC
Discover the customs and
rituals of death in Victorian Era America. Thursday through Saturday evening
tours of the house examine the decorations, clothing, burial practices,
and foods that were customary for Victorians when death visited their family.
lcfhs.org
Trick or Treat Under the
Sea: October 25-27 4:30-8:00 p.m.
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd Kure Beach, NC
For a spooky and safe place
to take the kids on Halloween, visit Trick-or-Treat Under the Sea at the
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. This family-friendly event features thrills
and gills and includes indoor trick-or-treating, face painting, storytelling
and haunted gardens. The family can view spooky divers in the massive fish
tank and watch performances by the No Sleeves Magic Camp. www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher
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Fort Fisher Haunted Trail
Tour: October 26, 2018 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Fort Fisher State Recreation
Area 1000 Loggerhead Rd Kure Beach, NC
Prepare to be scared with
this Friday night Haunted Trail through the spooky live oaks at the secluded
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. This is not for younger children, the
faint of heart or furry friends (dogs are always welcome on the beach area).
www.ncparks.gov/fort-fisher-state-recreation-area
Monster Movie Madness
at the Mansion: October 26, 2018 7:00 p.m.
The Bellamy Mansion: 503
Market St Wilmington, NC
Enjoy a showing of a creature
double feature of the original “Night of the Living Dead” and “House on
Haunted Hill” at the historic Bellamy Mansion this Halloween. Bring your
lawn chairs and blankets--costumes are encouraged. These intense and gory
classics are definitely not for children, but are sure to be a spine tingling
night out for adults! Facebook.com/events/680910535616927
Poplar Grove’s Paranormal
Ghost Tours: October 26, 2018 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 p.m.
Poplar Grove Plantation:
10200 US-17 Wilmington, NC
Enjoy this unique paranormal
ghost tour discovering spirits and haunts, or haints, of all eras from
1850 to 1950 as they continue to hover around this historic manor house.
There are lots of true stories of the Poplar Grove’s Foy Family household
haints to share, including a murderous crime of passion. poplargrove.org/festivals/paranormalghosttours
Halloween Ghost Trolley
& Barn: October 26-31 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Market & Water Street
Wilmington, NC
Kid-friendly 30-minute horse-drawn
trolley ride and a fun spoof in the “haunted barn.” Horses and tour guides
are dressed in costume. Halloween-theme stories, songs & treats. Admission
charged. 910-251-8889; horsedrawntours.com/id2.html
Tales from the Grand
Guignol: Dinner Theatre, October 26-27, Door 6:00 p.m.; Show 7:00 pm.
The Grand Guignol was the
original theatre of the vampires, specializing in naturalistic horror and
alternating with vaudeville-style comedy and variety. TheatreNOW presents
three tales with a Halloween-themed dinner menu. Advance tickets required.
TheatreNow, 19 S. 10th St, Wilmington. 910-399-3669; theatrewilmington.com/dinner-shows--events.html
Haunted Halloween Mirror
Maze: October 26-27
Museum of the Bizarre: 201
S Water St. Wilmington
You never know who (or what)
will pop out to say hello as you try to navigate through this hall of mirrors.
Some objects may be closer than they appear. This is definitely not for
younger children or the faint of heart.... enter if you dare! Admission
charged. www.museumbizarre.com/events
Costumes in the Surf:
October 27
Alabama St. access, Carolina
Beach
Surf competitors come dressed
for tricks on the water or treats on the beach. A donut eating contest,
along with best surfer in costume will take place. It’s an all-day event,
with the surfers in costume taking to the water around 1 pm. esa-snc.com/calendar
Trick or Trot 5K + 1 mile
Candy Dash: October 27, 2018 9:00 a.m.
Greenfield Lake Park: 1739
Burnett Blvd. Wilmington, NC
Calling all super heroes,
princesses, ghosts, ghouls, goblins and more for the invasion of Greenfield
Lake Park. Costume awards will be given for running fast and for wearing
a great costume. www.historicwilmington.org/events/trick-or-trot-for-preservation
Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat
Sun Coast Cruisers: October 27, 2018
Riverlights Community: 109
Pier Master Point Wilmington, NC
Have a Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat
time with Sun Coast Cruisers. On Saturday, the classic show cars will have
their trunks full of goodies for Trick-or-Treaters. Costumes welcome with
trophies and prizes for best costumes and best car. www.suncoastcruisers.com
Halloween Brewtacular:
October 27
Waterline Brewing Co. 721
Surry St. Wilmington
Come dressed for fun! Costume
contest, beer specials and live music. No cover charge. 910-777-5599. www.waterlinebrewing.com
Halloween Ghost trolley
& Haunted Barn: October 27-31, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Downtown Wilmington
Take a ghost ride through
downtown Wilmington and enjoy the Haunted Barn experience. Listen to ghost
stories tailored for young children, without the gore and violence of today’s
Halloween and let your little ones enjoy Halloween the way it used to be.
Free treats for children, no reservation required. www.horsedrawntours.com/id2.html
ZombieFest 2018: October
28, 2018 6:00 p.m.
Satellite Bar & Lounge:
120 Greenfield St. Wilmington, NC
7pm. Indoor/outdoor block
party for ages 21 +. Costume contest, live music, horror movies, food.
Advance tickets required. Facebook.com/theyrecomingtogetyou
Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume
Party: October 28, 2018
The Sour Barn: 7211 Market
St. Wilmington, NC
The 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween
Doggie Costume Party features games, doggie talent show and prizes for
the best costumes. Facebook.com/thesourbarn
910-264-1369
Harvest Festival: October
28, 2018
Poplar Grove Plantation:
10200 US Hwy 17 North Wilmington, NC
The Harvest Festival at
Poplar Grove Plantation in Wilmington, NC, features local artisans and
crafters, concessions, carnival games, bouncy house, food, and activities
for kids. Entertainment provided by Mr. Twister, Mr. Mark from The Broccoli
Brothers, and The Folkstone String Band. www.poplargrove.org
Horror Double Feature:
Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein: October 29 & 31, 2018
Thalian Hall: 310 Chestnut
St. Wilmington, NC
Thrill to an iconic horror
film double feature in the magnificent Thalian Hall Main Stage with the
original Frankenstein, this film is followed by the Bride of Frankenstein.
Screenings at 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. www.thalianhall.org/event/e84598b7ad0bc329470d96085ac300fb#map
Halloween at Mad Mole:
October 31, 2018 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Mad Mole Brewing: 6309 Boathouse
Rd. Wilmington
Let’s get spooky! Wear your
best costume and dress up the pup for a costume contest, along with live
music and food from A&M’s Red Food Truck. Facebook.com/events/456489808090568
Discover what makes Wilmington
and its island beaches such a ‘spirited’ Halloween destination. For a complete
event calendar, visit WilmingtonAndBeaches.com/events.
For seasonal highlights visit WilmingtonAndBeaches.com/things-to-do/seasonal-highlights.
To request a free Official Visitors Guide, email visit@wilmingtonandbeaches.com
or call 866-266-9690. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy,
travelers are advised to confirm event details with organizers. Find us
on Facebook at Facebook.com/CapeFearCoastNC
and Twitter and Instagram,
@WilmingtoNCoast.
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Reference
Media Contact:
Wilmington
and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau
Connie
Nelson
Communications/PR
Director
910-332-8751
866-266-9690
ext. 120
The New Hanover County Tourism
Development Authority d/b/a Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors
Bureau is the official destination marketing organization of New Hanover
County that stimulates economic development through the promotion of travel
and tourism. |
