Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner. That means Winston-Salem is bursting with spook-tacular family fun! Whether you're searching for the perfect family-friendly pumpkin patch, fall festival, or trunk or treat event, Macaroni KID Winston-Salem has everything you need to plan your ultimate fall and Halloween in and around Winston-Salem.
Family-Friendly Winston-Salem and Surrounding Area Fall & Halloween Attractions Open All Season Long
These local farms, corn mazes, and haunted attractions in or near Winston-Salem are open multiple weeks during the season, offering the perfect blend of fall fun and Halloween thrills:
Dock’s Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival
Saturdays and Sundays throughout October 2023
Off of Hwy 268 between Pilot Mountain and Elkin
Fall on the Farm at Smith Hollow Farm
Saturdays and Sundays, September 23 through Nov. 4, 2023
5920 Smith Hollow Road, Kernersville
smithhollowfarm.com/fall-festival-corn-maze-pumpkin-patch
Hacker House Haunted House 2023
Oct. 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28
188 Hacker House Trail, Pilot Mountain
Historic Downtown Mount Airy Ghost Tours
Friday & Saturday Nights until Nov. 11, 2023
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, Mount Airy
Jones Strawberry Farm Corn Maze and Farm Fall Activities
September 16 through October 29, 2023
5590 Seward Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040
Spookywoods 2023
Various dates Sept. 23 through November 4, 2023 (evenings only; *13 and older recommended*)
Kersey Valley, 1615 Kersey Valley Rd., Archdale
Specific Dates and Times, and Tickets are here: spookywoods.com
Alpha & Omega
Open for the 2024 Season through Nov. 9
1129 Cheek Road, Hamptonville, NC
Huge corn maze, plus tons of farm fun like a horse drawn wagon ride (included in admission), pony rides, pumpkin sling shots, live pig races, axe throwing, paintball range, duck races, tug o’ war, and so much more! On site restaurant serving their famous pumpkin whoopie pies made from scratch in their state of the art kitchen. Check out their special events on their website.
Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch at Red Hound Farms
Sept. 14 – Nov. 2, 2024
New General Store, wagon rides, a pumpkin patch, and so much more.
Red Hound Farms, 3239 Frye Bridge Rd, Clemmons
facebook.com/RedHoundFarmsLLC
Fryes Creek Family Farm
Sept. 13 – Nov. 2, 2024
Hours: Every Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
9970 N. NC Highway 150, Clemmons, NC 27012
Activities include: pumpkin patch, hayride, apple cannon, games, attractions, basketball, dirt track and new to this year is ice cream and fresh squeezed lemonade.
facebook.com/Fryes-Creek-Family-Farm
Hawks Pumpkin Patch
Dates not announced for 2024 season, but will be sometime in mid-September
2558 West Clemmonsville Road (between Ebert and Stratford)
It will be on your right if you turn left off Ebert onto Clemmonsville, and on your left coming from Main Street. Lots of props (wagons, hay bales) on site to make for great photo opportunities.
No admission fee!
Facebook page: facebook.com/Hawkspumpkinpatch
Maple Springs United Methodist Church
Pumpkin Patch Opens for the 2024 Season on Oct. 1
Hours: Monday-Friday 3-7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 12-7 p.m.
2569 Reynolda Rd, Winston Salem (At the intersection of Polo and Reynolda Roads, near WFU)
maplesprings.org
Reynolda Gardens Pumpkin Patch Storytime and Hayride
Dates not announced for the 2024 season
Enjoy a Pumpkin Patch Hayride at Reynolda Gardens! Travel in the Meadow on a hayride, listen to a story, and learn songs about how pumpkins grow. Then, choose a pumpkin in the field and bring it back to paint. Late, explore STEM activities with pumpkins to learn more about their unique attributes. For children ages 3–9, accompanied by an adult. Pre-Registration required.
reynolda.org/
Tanglewood Park Hay Rides to Pumpkin Patch
Beginning October 2024
Tanglewood Farms inside of Tanglewood Park
Tractor-driven rides to pumpkin patches are offered. Private rides can be scheduled any day; public rides are open on weekends.
Call 766-9540 for reservations, information on group hay rides, and costs; reservations are highly recommended
https://tanglewoodstables.com/hay-rides
Halloween and Fall Fun Events in and around Winston-Salem
Please note:
- Many Winston-Salem Fall and Halloween events are still being announced. We will add events as they come in, so please check back often for updates!
- Do you know of a 2024 family-friendly fall or Halloween event in or near Winston-Salem that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here to let us know about it!
- We always recommend confirming details before heading out to an event.
From fall festivals to trunk or treats, here are the events happening in and around Winston-Salem this 2024 Fall and Halloween season:
October 4th
October 12th
October 20th
October 27th
- Ghoul Times at Kaleideum: Sunday, October 27 from 12–5 PM. This event will include trick-or-treating, face painting, crafts, and a costume party.
Trick-or-Treating Times in and around Winston-Salem
Looking for what date and time to go trick-or-treating this Halloween season? Here’s when to go in Winston-Salem and communities nearby:
- Thrive Financial Partners: Wednesday, October 23 at 5 PM and 6 PM
- Flow MINI Winston Salem: Saturday, October 26 at 2 PM
- Old Town Baptist Church: Trunk or Treat October 27 from 3PM to 5PM
Want to Add More Fall Fun in and around Winston-Salem?
While Halloween ma y be the main event, don't forget to enjoy some classic fall activities in or around Winston-Salem! For more ideas on apple picking, leaf peeping, and local fall festivals, check out our content:
Check back often, as we’re adding more Halloween events and spooky fun happening in and around Winston-Salem all season long!
Know of a Halloween event in Winston-Salem or nearby that should be listed? Submit it here!
