It’s Halloween weekend, and there’s plenty going on in Elizabeth City and the towns around it. There are trunk-or-treats downtown and in Hertford, trick-or-treating on Edenton’s Broad Street, a final weekend at the pumpkin patch, telescopes at College of The Albemarle and the Vikings’ Senior Day at Roebuck Stadium.
Every pick below links to its original source. Times can change, so check the link before you head out.
The big Halloween-night event downtown, with decorated trunks, candy and the Elizabeth City Police Department. FreeKids
Source: City of Elizabeth City on Facebook (Oct 6 post)The season ends Sunday, so this is your last chance at the six-acre corn maze, unlimited hayrides and the barrel train. Last entry is 45 minutes before close. Kids
Source: Visit Elizabeth CityRides, vendors and food trucks by day and the Haunt after dark. On Saturday, Teen Night gives older kids their own party, and admission includes food and a drink.
Source: Friday listing (Visit Elizabeth City) · Saturday & Teen Night listing (Visit Elizabeth City)Look through the college’s telescopes, with astronomy activities for all ages. It’s a calm, kid-friendly start to a busy weekend. Family
Source: College of The AlbemarleThe Vikings’ last regular-season home game, a CIAA matchup with a Breast Cancer Awareness blackout theme. Wear black with a splash of pink.
Source: ECSU Athletics scheduleFive working model-train layouts. It’s a free, low-key morning for kids and a nostalgic one for grown-ups. FreeKids
Source: Elizabeth City Area Chamber of CommerceA small-town Halloween hosted by the Perquimans County Chamber, and the Hall of Haunts is free to walk through. Hertford Bay Taphouse also has a Halloween party Friday at 8 pm. FreeKids
Source: Town of Hertford October newsletter · Downtown Hertford October flyer (PDF)Trick-or-treating along one of the prettiest main streets in the region. Bring a bucket. FreeKids
Source: Destination Downtown EdentonA homegrown haunted farmhouse now in its fifth year, with Halloween night as the big finale. Tickets are limited, so buy ahead.
Source: Friday tickets (HauntPay) · Saturday tickets (Passage)Ghost Harbor’s annual Halloween party has DJ Trent and a costume contest (winners at 10 pm), and the party moves to Kin’Folk afterward. On Saturday, DJ Double Dee plays Kin’Folk. 21+
Source: Ghost Harbor party (Visit Elizabeth City) · Kin'Folk Friday (Visit Elizabeth City) · Kin'Folk Saturday (Visit Elizabeth City)2294 US 17 N, South Mills (Camden County) · Free day use · The gates close at 5:30 pm on Friday and Saturday (October hours) and at 4:30 pm on Sunday, when November hours start. There are more than 21 miles of trails through the largest remaining swamp in the eastern US.
Source: NC State Parks501 S Water St, Elizabeth City · Free · Open Tue–Sat, 10 am–5 pm (closed Sunday). The official state historic boat, the shad boat, is on display.
Source: Museum of the AlbemarleFri Oct 30, 4–6 pm, Elizabeth City Health & Rehabilitation, 1075 US Hwy 17 S. Free.
Source: Elizabeth City Area Chamber of CommerceSat Oct 31, 10 am, through Sun Nov 1, 4 pm, Currituck County Rural Center, 184 Milburn Sawyer Rd, Powells Point. Live music with Whey Jennings on Saturday, vendors, trunk-or-treat and a haunted walk. $20, kids 10 and under free, raising money for veterans and autism causes.
Source: EventenyEarly voting ends Saturday, Oct 31 at 3 pm. In Pasquotank it’s at the Board of Elections office, 1409 Parkview Dr. Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday, Nov 1 at 2 am.
Source: Daily Advance (early voting) · timeanddate.com (clocks)Every Thursday: the best things to do in Elizabeth City and around the Albemarle, from people who live here.
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