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 2022 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 2022, 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
These attractions might be too scary for young children.
13th Acre
3718 Plyler Mill Rd., Monroe
704-709-7000
Fridays and Saturdays from September 23rd to October 29th, plus October 16th, 23rd, 30th, and 31st, 2022
Dark until 11 p.m. $20.
Combo ticket for Aw Shucks Farm and 13th Acre: $28.
More info on the 13th Acre
Horror House at Bugle Boy Farm
7289 Wyatt Drive, Summerfield, NC
336-337-2600
October 8th, 22nd, and 28th, 2022.
7 to 9 p.m.
$15 per person for horror house walk-through
5 unique indoor horror environments.
More info.
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: every Saturday and Friday starting September 30th, 2022. Sundays starting October 9th, and Thursdays starting October 13th, plus October 31st, 2022. The 170 acre farm will be transformed into the scariest haunted trail in the region. Reservations are required.
The cost to attend ranges from $25 to $40 per person. $5 of the total cost is due as a deposit when you make your reservation and the remainder is due at the door in cash or check only (credit and debit cards are not accepted at the door). In exchange for making an advance reservation, each guest will receive a $5 dining voucher to use at the quarry kitchen on the evening of their visit.
More info and reservations.
Lake Hickory Haunts
520 Carolina Avenue, Hickory, NC
828-212-1442
Dates through November 5th, 2022
$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
September 30th to October 31st (Select dates.)
8 to 10 p.m.
$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
Dates from October 20th to 31st, 2022
7 to 10 p.m.
$20 for ages 11+$15 for children ages 10 and under.
Outdoor haunted trail.
More info.
Boogerwoods
725 Phaniel Church Rd, Rockwell, NC
October 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th, 2022.
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.
Check website for prices.
This year the attraction will be all outdoors, due to a fire that took place at the facility.
More info.
Kersey Valley Spooky Woods
1615 Kersey Valley Road, Archdale, NC
Dates from September 24th to November 5th, 2022
Time slots starting 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m.
General admission ranging from $30 to $40, 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.
Forbidden Forest
14210 Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell, NC
704-223-2765
This attraction did not operate in 2021 and does not seem to be operating in 2022. Maybe next year?
More info.
SCarowinds
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte NC
704-588-2600
Select nights September 16th to October 30th, 2022
Online price: $45 to $75. Gate price is higher.
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
Fridays and Saturdays from October 14th to 29th, 2022
7 to 10 p.m.
Check website for prices.
York County’s only haunted house. Plus open air scare zones, haunted miniature golf, zombie axe throwing and more.
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.
Aw Shucks Farm
3718 Plyler Mill Rd., Monroe
704-709-7000
Corn maze, wagon ride, fishing, animal barn, blacksmith shop, fence maze, pallet maze, pumpkin market, more.
September 23rd to November 6th, 2022. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for kids
More info on Aw Shucks Farm
Almond Farm
5180 US Highway 601 S, Concord, NC
704-793-1746
September 24th to October 30th, 2022
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Monday to Fridays, hayrides are by appointment only.
Weekday admission: $12; Weekend admission (includes hayride): $15; Under 2: Free. Tickets must be purchased onsite.
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 24th to October 31st. Open 7 days a week.
No charge to visit on weekdays. On weekends there’s a $5 parking charge. 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. The hayride is $10.
More info.
Lineberger’s Maple Springs Farm
906 Dallas Stanley Hwy, Dallas
704-922-8688
October 1st to 31st, 2022
Admission is free. $6.50 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 October
Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sundays: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
$9 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
September 23rd to October 30th, 2022
Monday and Tuesday: closed
Wednesday and Thursday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission is free. Just pay for your activities. Corn maze: $10; Kids’ corn maze: $2.99; Pedal go karts: $2.49; Pumpkins: 70-cents a pound. Hayrides: $3.50; Combo tickets (corn maze and hayride): $11.99. 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
Afternoons and weekends in October, 2022
Admission is $6 for age 2 and older. Pumpkins are 50 cents a pound.
2022 will be Riverbend Farm’s 30th year as a Pumpkin Patch. They grow 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 30th to November 5th, 2022
Fridays: 5 to 10 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays: 2 to 8 p.m.
Price for each activity. Pumpkins for sale
Big Maze ($10), Little Ears Maze ($5), All inclusive wristband — 1 entrancne to each maze and unlimited farm activities ($26), Farm activities unlimited wristband ($18), Farm activity tickets ($10). Farm activities (paid) include corn cannon, duck races, cow train, jumping pillow, and much more. There are some free activities too. Bonfires available at night ($30 for 2 hours.)
More info.
Red Wolf Farm
1900 HW Farm Road, Maiden, NC 28650
828-302-4653
Open to the public Saturdays and Sundays in October, 2022
$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 16th to November 6th, 2022
Tuesday to Thursday: 2 to 7 p.m.
Friday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
$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 17th to November 5th, 2022
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night maze Fridays and Saturdays 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Daytime adult ticket: $13; Daytime child ticket (age 5-12): $9; Night maze ticket for adult: $17; Night maze ticket for child (age 5-12): $13. Prices more at the gate.
More info.
Shelby Corn Maze
120 Broadway Drive, Shelby, NC
704-434-8187
September 17th to October 30th, 2022. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Farm admission is $13 for ages 3+. Haunt Pass is $15 for ages 3+.
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
Opens September 17th, 2022 for the fall.
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
Opens September 24th and then each Saturday and Sunday in October, 2022. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m.
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 October 1st to 31st, 2022, 7 days a week.
$14 per person includes a pumpkin, a hayride, and a visit to the petting zoo.
Sunflower picking 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.
Bush-N-Vine
1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC
September 24th to October 31st, 2022.
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pumpkins under 5 pounds are $1.15 a pound. Pumpkins 5 pounds and larger are 69¢ a pound.
Pick your own pumpkins. There’s a wagon to help you haul the pumpkins out of the patch. No hayrides this year. There’s a kitchen on the farm serving donuts, ice cream, hot dogs, apple cider slushes and other treats.
More info.
Patterson Farm
10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla, NC
September 24th to November 5th, 2022
Monday to Friday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$16 in advance; $19 at the gate, if available. (Pay per pound for pumpkins)
Admission includes PawPaw’s Playground, Barnyard, Corn Maze, Wagon Ride and 40+ attractions. Tickets from 12 to 1 p.m. include the 1 p.m. Spookley the Square Pumpkin Puppet Show. Wagons run at 2, 3, 4, and 5 p.m.
More info.
The Great Pumpkin Fest
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte NC
704-588-2600
Saturdays and Sundays from September 17th to October 30th, 2022. 12 to 5 p.m.
$39.99 to $49.99 if purchased online. Much higher at the gate.
Kid-friendly fall fun at Carowinds. Games, activities, costume contests, dance parties and more throughout the park.
More info.
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