Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street in Raleigh, is thought by some to be the most haunted place in Raleigh. Judge for yourself at these spooky happenings this Halloween season.
To learn more and to register for the programs, when required, go to Raleigh’s RecLink website and search by the event by name.
Costume Contest
Have a great costume in mind? Enter your costume in our Haunts from Home virtual costume contest for ages 16 years and younger or enter your pets into our Trick-Fur-Treat virtual costume contest for all pets this year!
Costumes will be voted on and the top 3 winners for each contest will be announced on November 9. Prizes will be available for pick-up at Mordecai Historic Park!
“Haunt From Home” Craft Kits
Pick up fall craft to take home with you on Halloween from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mordecai Visitor Center. While they last!
Ghoulish Gourd Park Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt will be available at the Visitor Center throughout the month.
Haunted Mordecai Paranormal Investigation Live Stream
Saturday, October 31st, 2020
Free
7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
This is a FREE online event! The in-person festival is not happening this year.
Socially distanced and from the comfort of your home–join The Ghost Guild Inc., Mordecai’s exclusive paranormal research team, in a Haunted Mordecai Festival like you’ve never experienced before. History, lore, and the first live-streamed paranormal investigation of Mordecai Historic Park.
Participants will have the opportunity to win* the chance to join The Ghost Guild on one of their future investigations of Mordecai Historic Park, as well as other prizes.
Mark yourself as going or interested to the Facebook event (link above) so that you don’t miss out on event updates. Help us spread the word by sharing this with your friends.
The winner must be 18 or older to win the opportunity to join the Ghost Guild on a future investigation of Mordecai Historic Park and must be able to provide their own transportation to the location.
Haunted Trolley
Friday, October 23rd
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:45 p.m.
- 8:45 p.m.
Saturday, October 24th
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:45 p.m.
- 8:45 p.m.
$10 (free children on adults’ laps)
Please note: All of the spots are taken and there’s a waitlist.
Jump on board the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late night tour of downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Jump aboard – you never know who you might meet along the way!
The trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park. Advanced registration is recommended. Tickets are non-refundable. Call 919-996-4364 for tickets and information.
Or go to RecLink and search for “Haunted Trolley.”
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Upcoming Events in the Triangle -- both virtual and in-person
Check out our full events calendar, where you can enter any date, or look at the events for the next few days here:Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Friday, October 30, 2020
Virtual
The Ghost Guild Inc. says
As part of the FREE Haunted Mordecai Festival, join Mordecai’s official paranormal investigation team The Ghost Guild, as they reveal findings from their investigations of Mordecai Historic Park.
There are three scheduled presentations starting at 1:30 PM through 4:00 PM in the Visitor Center. Seats are first come first served.
Event details available by following the website link.