Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is offering 13 days of Halloween fun. There are activities for a wide range of ages, interests and budgets.
We normally stick to the “free and cheap” events here, but we are going to list them all. However, we are putting only the less expensive activities on our calendar. The first price is for Chapel Hill residents, and the second price is for non-residents.
Fall is looking great around the Triangle, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, as well as our list of Raleigh area haunted trails and pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes! We have also put together a big list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events!
Make sure to register for the activities you’re interested in, because space is limited in some of them.
Here’s what’s going on:
Zombie Survival Training
Friday, October 1st, 2021
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ephesus Park
Age 10-15
$35/$42
Prepare yourself for the dawn of the dead! You’ll be taught everything you need to know to survive the zombie apocalypse, from building fires to making shelters. We’ll even learn some basic first aid in case of zombie bites. All equipment and materials will be provided.
Eno River Alien Hunt
Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Eno River Boat Launch
Age 10-99
$65/$70
Search the night sky for signs of extraterrestrial life along the Eno River. In this nighttime adventure, we’ll canoe or kayak to a site where aliens may have made contact right here in North Carolina. Keep an eye to the sky and an ear to the ground, and you just might find we aren’t alone out here. The truth is out there, but even if you don’t believe you’ll still enjoy this peaceful, stargazing experience.
No paddling experience necessary; we’ll teach you the fundamentals including safety, equipment and technique. Drop off/Pick up Location: Eno River Boat Launch, Red Mill Road, Durham, NC 27712.
Parent or guardian must enroll and accompany children under 12 years old.
Pumpkin Painting
Thursday, October 7th, 2021
6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Hargraves Center
Age 5-7 for first session and age 8-11 for second session
$10/$12
In this laid back evening of arts and crafts, kids will explore their creativity while decorating a seasonal pumpkin of their own unique design. Pumpkins and all materials will be provided. All you need to bring is you!
Moonlight Paddle and Ghost Stories
Friday, October 8th, 2021
6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Jordan Lake
Age 8-99
$65/$70
Join us on a moonlit paddle around Jordan Lake. Learn about the fundamentals of kayaking and canoeing including safety, equipment and paddling technique then gather round the campfire for spooky stories.
Drop off/Pick up Location: Jordan Lake, Farrington Point Boat Ramp, k, Farrington Point Rd., Chapel Hill.
Parent or guardian must enroll and accompany children under 12 years old.
The Magic of Mask Making with Clay
Saturday, October 9th, 2021
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Community Clay Studio
Age 7-14
$25/$30
Using slabs and modeling, we’ll create wacky, whimsical, spooky or beautiful masks from clay and finish our pieces with colored slip, sgcraffitto, textured stencils, and glaze. We’ll look at African, Native American and Ancient Greek masks for inspiration and then let our imagination go wild!
Light up the ROCK!
Thursday, October 14th, 2021
6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. (Age 8-12)
8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.: Age 13+
Chapel Hill Community Center
$15/$17
Glow in the dark routes, necklaces and sticks are sure to make you challenge yourself as we climb and boulder in the dark. Harnesses and helmets available. Parental waivers required. Instruction will be provided for beginners.
Zombie Planters
Friday, October 15th, 2021
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Community Clay Studio
Age 16+
$35/$42
What’s that? Did your favorite plant go bump in the night? We’ll be using hand building techniques to make and then decorate making these spooky monster pots for your favorite house plant. Every ghoulish plant deserves to show off its best night of the living dead side. But who will make the spookiest scariest zombie pot of them all?
Light up the TARGET!
Friday, October 15th, 2021
4 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. (includes three sessions)
Chapel Hill Community Center
Age 9+
$30/$36
Your arrows will look like lasers flying toward the target at glow-in-the-dark archery! Come out and play some archery games in the dark with glowing arrows, targets, and bows. Please bring your own water bottle and wear a white or bright neon shirt and closed-toe shoes. All equipment is provided.
Skate Night Spooktacular!
Saturday, October 16th, 2021
6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. (Age 8-10)
8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. (Age 11-14)
9:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. (Age 15+)
Southern Community Park
$10/$12
Lace up your skates for an eerie outdoor skate night under glowing lights. This spooktacular skate will include a DJ with scary games and challenges. You need to bring your own skates, safety equipment and water bottle/hydration pack. Safe-for-skating costumes are encouraged!
Night Fishing
Friday, October 22nd, 2021
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Anderson Community Park
Age 8+
$18/$22
Embrace the darkness as we cast our night crawlers out for some local catfish. We’ll use glow bobbers and head lights to fish under the stars. Drop off/Pick up Location: Anderson Community Park, 302 HWY 54 West, Carrboro, NC 27560. Parent or guardian must enroll and accompany children under 12 years old.
Ceramic Pumpkin Carving
Sunday, October 24th, 2021
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Community Clay Studio
Age 8+
$30/$36
Beginner Level: Come pick your own ceramic pumpkin from our “pumpkin patch” and carve it into a jack-o-lantern! Hollow clay pumpkin forms are individually hand-made by one of our artist members for you to carve – just like a real pumpkin! They will be in the “leather-hard” state, firm to the touch yet soft enough to be carved with a knife. You can choose to decorate it with colored clay slips or leave it natural. After you’ve carved and decorated your pumpkin, we’ll dry it and fire it in our kiln. Pick it up in time for Halloween and you’ll have a permanent jack-o-lantern, safe for inside and outside use! All materials is provided.
Halloween Music Bingo
Friday, October 29th, 2021
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.:
Southern Community Park
All ages
Free
Get ready for this fast paced twist on traditional BINGO. Instead of numbers, bingo cards will have song titles and artists. Our DJ will play a short clip of popular Halloween-themed songs, along with current trending songs. First to fill up their card wins the round! Prizes will be awarded. Registration is required.
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