Bryson City, North Carolina is the closest town to the Nantahala River, and they always have something fun planned for all seasons and holidays, including Halloween. The month of October ushers in the spooky season with events and trick-or-treating fun for the whole family in Bryson City and the surrounding areas. Whether you want to be scared silly, trick-or-treat, or do both, Carolina Outfitters whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River has found Halloween 2024 events for you!
Downtown Trick-or-Treat Bryson City
Downtown Bryson City will host an evening of trick-or-treating for the whole family in a friendly environment. Come on out October 31, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm and load up on Halloween candy! Everett Street will be closed for this event. There will also be a Halloween dog costume contest in the Hallmark parking lot, so dress your pooch up in the scariest (or cutest) halloween costume and enter the contest.
Qualla-Ween Cherokee, NC
A lot is going on for Halloween in Cherokee, NC, and it’s only about 20 minutes from the quaint little town of Bryson City, NC. Qualla-Ween happens on the dates of 10/25/2024, 10/26/2024, and 10/27/2024. Cherokee is the place to be for your Halloween fun. Go ghost hunting through the Village after dark, take a flashlight through the haunted museum at the Museum of the Cherokee People, join in on solving a murder mystery with the Sequoyah Fund and more!
Darnell Farms Haunted Corn Maze
Join Darnell Farms and make your way through the Haunted Corn Maze from 10/19–10/20/24 & 10/30–10/31/24 starting at 8PM. When darkness falls, be prepared to be scared and get “lost” in the corn maze! If that’s not your idea of an adventure, take a hayride to the pumpkin patch. Either way, you’re bound to have fun down on the farm during the Halloween season. (Check darnellfarms.com to see if Hurricane Helene has impacted this event).
Pumpkin Carving Contest – Chile Con Carve Weekend
Not everything has to be scary at Halloween! Head on out to The Yard in Bryson City on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2PM for a Pumpkin Carving Contest. Win prizes and enjoy some craft beers along with live music and games. Fun for the whole family!
A Murphy Haunting
On October 31,2024 from 4-7PM, businesses from all over will be joining downtown Murphy for A Murphy Haunting! More candy than ever will be handed out during this event. Murphy is only about 30 minutes from the Carolina Outfitters outpost; close enough to add to your Halloween fun near the Nantahala River in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Andrews Trunk or Treat
Andrews will hold their annual Trunk or Treat on mainstreet on October 26, 2024 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Bring your kids for a fun Halloween candy gathering event! Children of all ages will attend, so decorate your vehicle and wear an appropriate costume.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin, NC brings you The Legend of Sleepy Hollow–a time-honored and treasured part of Halloween storytelling. The showing will be on October 25 & 26, 2024 at 7:00PM. Grab your tickets while they’re available.
If you don’t mind a longer drive, be sure and check out North Carolina Haunted Houses. These attractions are a bit scarier if that’s what you’re looking for. Most are geared toward adults, so keep that in mind before you bring your children.
Whatever you decide to participate in, be safe and enjoy the Halloween holiday. Also, keep in mind Carolina Outfitters for your next whitewater adventure on the Nantahala River when spring season opens up again!
