Elaborate light shows and decorations aren’t just for Christmas anymore! A growing number of enthusiasts are decorating their houses for Halloween, both with spooky light shows, projections and other haunted elements.
Read on for a list of “Halloween Houses” that you can visit in the Triangle. Most of these are attractions to enjoy from the street or sidewalk, although there may be some with interactive features.
As Halloween draws closer, we’ll update with what we learn about each of these displays, like the dates they’ll be available, and we’ll add more if we hear about them. If you have a show that should be included, please email info@triangleonthecheap.com and tell us all about it! We’ll add it, as time allows!
Please keep in mind that all of these attractions are at private homes. Please respect their property and the be exceedingly courteous to their neighbors. Don’t block anyone’s driveway or go on anyone’s property. If they have a Facebook page, please follow it, as schedules might change.
Deadford Manor
10839 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh, NC
Deadford Manor is a singing skeleton show! It will run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from October 11 to 27, 2024, starting at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. On Halloween, it’ll run on a loop starting at 6 p.m. On opening night, October 11, join in a costume parade at 6:30 p.m. The parade starts at the Bedford Clubhouse, 10630 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh, NC, and proceeds to Deadford Manor.
Holidays on Boone Street
358 Boone Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Holidays on Boone Street features a haunted yard and a projection show. These homeowners also present a Christmas projection show.
The show will go live October 1, 2024. If the schedule is like last year, it will take place every day, starting when it gets dark. On weekdays it will be happening until 8:30 p.m. and on weekends until 9 p.m.
Look for updates on their Facebook page.
Halloween on Rossburn
304 Rossburn Way, Chapel Hill, NC
Every year, a group of neighbors create a haunted trail behind their houses in Chapel Hill, with the help of about 30 teenaged volunteers. This year it’s taking place on October 26 and 31, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Learn more about The Haunted Road on Rossburn Way.
Edward’s Battle Haunted House
9401 S. Mere Court, Raleigh, NC
Edward’s Battle Haunted House is the project of a Raleigh teen who has battled cancer. Every year since he received his cancer diagnosis he has created a haunted attraction for Halloween.
It’s free to enjoy, but donations are accepted for charities that help kids with cancer. This year, the beneficiary is Cancer for College, a scholarship program that also provides medical debt relief, educational opportunities and support for kids with cancer.
Edward’s Battle Haunted House will be up October 19, 20, 25, 26, and 31, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Look for updates on Edward’s Battle Haunted House Facebook page.
P&C Holiday Lights Halloween
38 Bennett Ridge Road, Chapel Hill, NC
P&C Holiday Lights will be sharing a Halloween show again in 2024! It will take place October 18-20, and October 25-31, 2024. Stop by between 6:30 and 9 p.m.
Follow the P&C Holiday Lights Facebook page for updates.
Dreaded Meadow
1007 Dresden Meadow, Cary, NC
Please check back soon to see if this attraction will be taking place in 2024!
This is a walk-thru attraction. The farther back you go, the scarier it gets! The best area for young children will be along the edge of the road and along the driveway.
Follow Dreaded Meadow on Facebook for updates.
Holidays on Hemby
1001 Hemby Ridge Lane, Morrisville, NC
Please check back soon to see if this attraction is taking place. In 2023, there was a walk-through path with Halloween decorations, and a miniature train running on many dates in October.
Follow Holidays on Hemby on Facebook for updates.
Halloween House in Oakwood
504 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC
This house in the Historic Oakwood neighborhood is a destination for trick-or-treaters and Halloween fans from all over Raleigh and beyond. It boasts tons of life-sized Halloween characters and many more decorations.
Skeletons for St. Jude
Skeletons for St. Jude’s a grassroots project where people decorate their yard with massive skeletons for Halloween, and invite guests to make a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Learn more on skeletonsforhope.org. If you scroll down that page, you’ll find a map of houses.
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