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Halloween events in Bath

Bath does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Bath Towne After Dark

Dates TBA (Two evenings in mid-October annually (2025 edition: Fri-Sat Oct 10-11, ticket sales from 5:15pm, tours leaving every 15 minutes 6:00-8:45pm, about 1-1.5 hours)) · Bath Towne After Dark - Historic Bath State Historic Site More info

Carnival of Darkness: Haunted Pamlico Film Festival & Halloween Festival

Dates TBA (Oct 16-17, 2026 at the Turnage Theater and elsewhere in downtown Washington, NC; live music, a film premiere, a Halloween variety show, scare experiences and costume contests) · Carnival of Darkness - Haunted Pamlico Halloween Festival at Turnage Theatre More info

Haunted Pamlico Haunted History Tour

Dates TBA (During the Haunted Pamlico Halloween Festival in mid-October (2026 festival: Oct 16-17); downtown Washington ghost-story tour staffed by actors, gathering in front of the Turnage Theater) · Haunted Pamlico Haunted History Tour - Downtown Washington More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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