Charlotte area haunted trails, corn mazes, pumpkin patches and hayrides (updated)

The Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2023 season.

Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Charlotte on the Cheap, but are worth checking out.

If you have questions about safety measure that aren’t addressed here, please call the venue or organizer.

We’ve classified these attractions as either scary or not scary (or both.) This classification just reflects how the attraction is advertised. Your opinion might differ! Know of others that should be included? Email info@charlotteonthecheap.com.

Please also check our huge list of fall festivals in the Charlotte area in 2023, as well as our list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events.

Want to have your fall attraction get extra attention here or on the list of Fall Festivals and Halloween Parties? Just email ads@charlotteonthecheap.com.

Haunted Trails and Haunted Houses

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These attractions might be too scary for young children.

13th Acre

3718 Plyler Mill Rd., Monroe
704-709-7000
Fridays and Saturdays from September 22 to October 28, 2023, plus October 22, 29 and 31.
Dark until 11 p.m.
$25. Fast pass: $40. VIP Admission: $65.
Three attractions: Coffin Creek, The Forbidden Acre and Reaper’s Row.
More info on the 13th Acre

Scarrigan Farms

Carrigan Farms
1213 Oakridge Farm Highway (for Scarrigan Farms) and 1261 Oakridge Farm Highway (for pumpkins and sunflowers)
Mooresville, NC 28115
Scarrigan Farms: Haunted trail dates: Select dates from September 29 to October 29, 2023.
The 170 acre farm will be transformed into the scariest haunted trail in the region. Reservations are required.

Price varies by date: $20 to $40 per person.
More info and reservations.

Lake Hickory Haunts

520 Carolina Avenue, Hickory, NC
828-212-1442
Dates from September 16 to November 4, 2023
$30 to $38, depending on which night, and if you buy in advance. Fast Pass and VIP Pass also available.
Often listed as the best, or one of the best, haunts in North Carolina. Lake Hickory Haunts includes 13 unique haunted attractions, all around the lake.
More info.

Midway Wicked Woods

Midway Campground Resort, 114 Midway Drive, Statesville
855-882-7999
Fridays and Saturdays from October 6 to 28, 2023. Plus October 29-31.
$20
Ride on a wagon to the entrance, where you’ll be dropped off to walk the “Midway Wicked Woods.”
More info.

The 901 Nightmare

3520 Mt. Holly Road, Edgemoor, SC
803-517-6980

Fridays and Saturdays from October 6 to 28, 2023. Plus Sundays, October 22 and 29.
$20
Outdoor haunted trail.
More info.

Boogerwoods

725 Phaniel Church Rd, Rockwell, NC
October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 2023
Tickets will go on sale at 2 p.m. each day and will be good for that night only. They will all be fast pass and timed tickets. Cash only.
$30
Themed sets: Mineshaft, Pirate Ship, Backwoods Theater (new), Boogerassic Park, Booger Labs, Earl’s Small Engine Repair, Twister, Midnight Taxi, Booger Maze, Club Booger, Boogerwoods Campground, Booger Vortex, The Museum. Raises money for help cure Cystic Fibrosis.
More info.

Kersey Valley Spooky Woods

1615 Kersey Valley Road, Archdale, NC
Dates from September 23 to November 4, 2023
Multiple time slots starting at 8 p.m.
General admission ranging from $25 to $45, depending on date.
The attraction is different every year and is one of the most popular ones in the area. Expect a wait unless you spring for a fast pass.
More info.

Matthews Playhouse Halloween Haunted Trail

Four Mile Creek Trail, behind Matthews Community Center
100 McDowell Street, Matthews, NC
October 27 to 29, 2023
$10
From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., bring young children to the “Not So Spooky” trail. During this time there will also be activities like a bounce house, crafts and trick-or-treating (no charge for these activities.) Starting at 7 p.m., the trail will be a “Full Fright” Trail.
More info.

The Haunted Pyramids

2745 Toney Road, Lawndale, NC
Every Friday and Saturday in October, plus Halloween
$30 for general admission
All 5 attractions are included in the price: The Haunted Pyramids, The Abandoned, Carnival of Terror, Monster Mill, and Dr. Venom’s Snake Pit. There’s also a Munsters-themed escape room for $5.
More info.

Forbidden Forest

14210 Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell, NC
704-223-2765
October 27 and 27
$20
Raises money for St. Jude’s Children Hospital.
More info.

SCarowinds

Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte NC
704-588-2600
Select nights September 15 to October 29, 2023.
Ticket start at $44.99.
The biggest and most elaborate haunted attraction in Charlotte. It’s also the most expensive.
More info.

Frightmare on Dam Road at Mr. Putty’s Fun Park

2333 Dam Road, Tega Cay, SC
844-677-8889
This attraction is no longer taking place.

Horror House at Bugle Boy Farm

7289 Wyatt Drive, Summerfield, NC
336-337-2600
Check back soon.
5 unique indoor horror environments.
More info.

Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and more

The attractions in this section are suitable for children, and are not intended to be scary.

Almond Farm

5180 US Highway 601 S, Concord, NC
704-793-1746
September 16 to November 5, 2023. 7 days a week.
Weekday admission: $12.99 per person. Weekday admission (includes hayride): $15.99 per person. Kids under 2 admitted for free.
Wagon ride takes you on a tour of the farm. Three corn mazes, animals, tire pyramid, more. Pumpkin is not included in price.
More info.

Hodges Family Farm

3900 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, NC
704-608-8897
September 23 to October 31, 2023.
Admission is free. On Saturdays and Sundays there’s a $5 parking fee.
Visit the pumpkin patch, enjoy photo ops, barnyard animals, a hay mountain and picnic areas. On weekends there will be a hayride, at an extra charge.
More info.

Howard Family Farm

250 Crater Road, Harmony, NC
704-539-4994
Check Facebook page for dates and hours.
The farm has a 12-acre pumpkin patch, fall sunflowers and a hayride.
More info.

Lineberger’s Maple Springs Farm

906 Dallas Stanley Hwy, Dallas, NC
704-922-8688
Call for information.
Admission is free. $7 for wagon ride and a medium sized pumpkin from the patch. Pumpkin prices vary.
This 4th generation family farm grows over 100 different types of pumpkins, including heirloom varieties. Tractor-pulled wagon rides include a pumpkin from the patch. There are also playground, tire mountains, a wooden maze, educational exhibits and a corn crib. In addition they sell mountain apples and a large variety of homegrown cooking pumpkins and fall squash.
More info.

Cherry Place

1922 Oakdale Road, Rock Hill, SC
803-207-5624
Saturdays and Sundays in Octoberj, 2023
Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sundays: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
$10 per person ages 2 and up
Corn maze and pumpkin patch, plus hay rides, popcorn, petting and feeding animals, barnyard games for children. Pumpkins and additional merchandize available for purchase.
More info.

Hall Family Farm

445 West Rebound Road, Lancaster, SC
704-562-4021
Opens September 22, 2023, for the fall season. Open every day of the week except most Mondays, and Tuesdays.
Admission is free. Just pay for your activities. Fun Pass: $10. Hayride: $4. Large corn maze: $11; Small corn maze: $4; Pumpkins: 70-cents a pound. Kids’ activities like a mini maze, duck race and bouncy balls are free. Most activities are free for ages 2 and under.
You can also expect pumpkin picking, a musical hayride, a giant sandbox, kids’ mazes, duck races, and more.
More info.

Riverbend Farm

12150 McManus Road, Midland, NC
704-622-7192
Check soon for 2023 dates and prices. In 2022, it was open afternoons and weekends in October.
Riverbend grows several varieties of pumpkins and gourds. There are 4 large wagons that go to and from the fields on the weekends, so you can stay as long as you want. The farm also has a large farm-themed playground and more.
More info.

Country Days Corn Maze

416 Joe Lee Helms Road, Indian Trail, NC
September 29 to November 4, 2023. Fridays to Sundays. (Weekdays for large groups, by reservation only.)
Big maze: $10. Little Ears Maze: $6. Farm activities tickets: $1. Farm activities unlimited wristband: $18. Pumpkins from $2 to $10.
Big Maze, little Ears Maze, farm activities like corn cannon, duck races, cow train, jumping pillow, and much more. There are some free activities too. Bonfires available at night.
More info.

Red Wolf Farm

1900 HW Farm Road, Maiden, NC 28650
828-302-4653
Open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from September 30 to October 29, 2023.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
$8 per person
Includes corn maze, kids’ corn maze, hayride (as many times as you want) tubs of corn, pedal tractors, pumpkin bowling, farm animals, much more.
More info.

Hunter Farm

13624 Providence Rd, Weddington
704-846-7975
September 22 to November, 2023.
Tuesday to Thursday: 2 to 7 p.m.
Friday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed Mondays.
Reservations open September 1, 2023.
$10 per person for wagon ride to petting barn. Admission includes a 3-5 pound pumpkin.
Take a hayride to the milk barn, petting barn and pumpkin patch. Reservations required for the wagon ride to the barn.
More info.

The Amazing Maize Maze at Rural Hill

4431 Neck Road, Huntersville
704-875-3113
September 16 to October 29, 2023.
Adults (ages 13+): $14. Kids: $9.
Season tickets are $25 for kids and $35 for adults. Season tickets allow you unlimited daytime or nighttime visits. Purchase tickets.
More info.

Shelby Corn Maze

120 Broadway Drive, Shelby, NC
704-434-8187
September 16 to October 29, 2023
Farm admission: $15. (Under age 3 free.) Haunt Pass: $15. Farm & Haunt Pass: $22.
Corn Maze, Cow train, and more, such as: apple launcher, corn cannons, hayride, zipline for kids, rubber duck races, corny corn crib, kiddie korral, hay jump, shooting gallery, tethered corn ball, barn of cornfusion, checkers, jumping pillow. Also, a haunted maze.
More info.

Wise Acres Organic Farm

4701 Hartis Rd, Indian Trail
704-628-6232
September 16 to November 5, 2023. By reservation only.
Admission: $3. Also available: Unlimited corn pit access: $4. Wagon rides: $4. Barrel train: $3.
Pick your own pumpkin and enjoy a wagon ride, barrel train, zip line, and more. Reservations are required in advance.
More info.

Sunny Oaks Farm

24522 NC 24/27 Hwy, Albemarle, NC
704-785-0614
Saturdays and Sundays September 30 through October.
Admission is free. Pay for pumpkins, mums, feed for the animals, etc.
Sunny Oaks is a small, family-owned farm that grows pumpkins, gourds and flowers. Besides shopping for farm products, and picking a pumpkin, families enjoy the petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, straw mountain, and many other activities.
More info.

Carrigan Farms

Carrigan Farms
1213 Oakridge Farm Highway (for Scarrigan Farms) and 1261 Oakridge Farm Highway (for pumpkins and sunflowers)
Mooresville, NC 28115
Pumpkin picking begins September 30, 2023 and will take place 7 days a week.
Pumpkin picking is $15 per person. ($5 deposit and $10 at the door.) The payment at the door is cash only.
Sunflower picking also starts sometime in September.
Carrigan Farms will offer two fall attractions. Sunflower picking and DIY sunflower field photo shoots in September and October. Reservations are required. Price varies by activity. And Pumpkin picking will take place all October, weather permitting. Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and pick your own pumpkin. There will also be a market with other fall pumpkin and gourd options. Reservations required.
More info and reservations.

Patterson Farm

10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla, NC
September 23 to November 4, 2023
Monday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weekend prices: $16.99 in advance; $19.99 at the gate, if available. (Pay per pound for pumpkins)
Weekday prices: $14.99 in advance; $17.99 at the gate, if available. (Pay per pound for pumpkins)
Admission includes PawPaw’s Playground, Barnyard, Corn Maze, Wagon Ride and 40+ attractions. Spookley the Square Pumpkin Puppet Show.
More info.

Bush-N-Vine

1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No admission charge. Pay for pumpkins and other purchases.
Pick your own pumpkins. Also, check out the bee hive and enjoy the swings, playhouse, tunnel slide and sandbox. There’s a kitchen on the farm serving donuts, ice cream, hot dogs, apple cider slushes and other treats.
More info.

The Great Pumpkin Fest

Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte NC
704-588-2600
Saturdays and Sundays from September 16 to October 29, 2023.
$54.99 online, and $75 at the gate.
Kid-friendly fall fun at Carowinds. Games, activities, costume contests, dance parties and more throughout the park.
More info.

Aw Shucks Farm

3718 Plyler Mill Rd., Monroe
704-709-7000
This attraction retired in 2022. The 13th Acre is on this property, and it will continue and expand.
More info on Aw Shucks Farm

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