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Matthews Playhouse Haunted Trail

  • When: Friday, October 25, 2024,  5:30 pm -  9:30 pm
  • Location: Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, 100 East McDowell Street, Matthews, NC, 28105
  • Cost: $10.00


Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts will present its 6th Annual Haunted Trail, a spooky outdoor experience, October 25-27, 2024 behind the Matthews Community Center. This beloved community event is the largest fundraiser of the year for Matthews Playhouse, a nonprofit organization. Event organizers are promising new effects and even more chilling scenes for thrill-seekers.

In addition to the main trail, which is not for the faint of heart, a milder "Not So Spooky" version will be available for children ages 6 and up. Families can also enjoy a Halloween Fun Zone, which offers activities such as Trunk or Treat, face painting, crafts, a dance party, and more. Local food trucks will be available each evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a variety of food for purchase. Limited edition Haunted Trail and Matthews Playhouse merchandise and $1 Raffle Basket entry tickets will be available for purchase during the event.


The nightly schedule of Haunted Trail festivities for October 25-27, 2024, is as follows:


"Not So Spooky" Trail – 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Designed for children ages 6 and up, this kid-friendly version of the Haunted Trail offers a gentler experience. Admission is $10 per person and includes access to the Matthews Playhouse Halloween Fun Zone.


Halloween Fun Zone – 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Families are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a Trunk-or-Treat, crafts, face painting, and more. Admission is $5 per child (ages 2-12) for the Fun Zone only, and does not include entry to the trail.


"Full Fright" Trail – 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
For those seeking a more intense experience, the trail transforms into the "Full Fright" version in the evening. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and parents are advised to use discretion when bringing younger children. Admission is $10 per person.

Tickets to the Haunted Trail can be purchased at the gate. Visit matthewsplayhouse.com/haunted-trail to learn more or call (704) 846-8343 and/or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

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  • Contact Name: Amy Dunn
  • Contact Phone: 704-846-8343
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  • Category: Holiday Events

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