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Halloween events in Wilmington

If you only go out for one thing this fall, make it Halloween in Wilmington. The haunted attractions, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches below are the real lineup — check back, because dates land through October.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

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

Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Ghost Hunt

Dates TBA (Overnight investigations 8pm-2am on scheduled nights through the year, including a Halloween-weekend hunt in late October (Oct 30/31 in 2026 listings)) · Battleship NORTH CAROLINA - Ghost Hunt More info

Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington

Dates TBA (Nightly at 6:30pm and 8:30pm; in the Halloween season tours run every day through Oct 31) · Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington More info

Poplar Grove Paranormal Ghost Tours & Ghost Hunts

Dates TBA (October nights: paranormal ghost tours and longer ghost hunts on select Saturdays in October (Oct 10/17/24/31 in the 2026 guide)) · Poplar Grove Plantation - Paranormal Ghost Tours 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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