# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 8th Annual Haunted Trail
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a fun, spooky outdoor experience, behind the Matthews Community Center. Since 2018, our Haunted Trail fundraiser has become a beloved community tradition, offering a fun way to support the arts. All proceeds from our ticket sales go directly to Matthews Playhouse, helping us make theatre accessible to everyone. 

A free Halloween Fun Zone includes face painting, party DJ, carnival games, dance contests, trunk or treat, giant outdoor games, Boo Bazaar and much more! A kid-friendly version of the Haunted Trail will take place during the "Not-So-Spooky" hours each evening from 5:30-7:00 pm. The trail will then transform into its signature "Full-Fright" Experience from 7:30-9:30 pm. 

Food trucks will also be on site. Skip the line with Phantom Fast Passes available, while they last!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matthews/8th-annual-haunted-trail/200030818953843
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Art, Nonprofit, food-drinks, fine-arts, Theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Matthews
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105
- **lat**: 35.11447
- **long**: -80.72421
- **full address**: 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 8th Annual Haunted Trail being held?
  - **A:** 8th Annual Haunted Trail takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC, United States, North Carolina 28105.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 8th Annual Haunted Trail?
  - **A:** 8th Annual Haunted Trail is organized by Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 8th Annual Haunted Trail is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Matthews, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 8th Annual Haunted Trail sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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