NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Looking for things to do this fall in the Piedmont Triad? From pumpkin patches and sunflower fields to haunted houses, here’s your ultimate list:
🎡 Central Carolina Fair
📍 Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro
📅 Aug. 29 – Sept. 14
💵 Admission varies
Celebrating its 126th year, the Central Carolina Fair brings three weeks of high-flying rides, fair food, live entertainment, and family fun.
👉 Follow the Fair’s Facebook page for the latest updates, promotions, and discounts.
🎃 Armstrong Artisan Farm Fall Festival & Corn Maze
📍 1499 Brook Cove Rd., Walnut Cove
📅 Sept. 6 – Oct. 25 (Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Corn Maze Nights until 11 p.m.)
💵 $13 admission (ages 3+)
U-pick pumpkins, sunflowers & wildflowers
Giant corn maze (day & night)
Petting zoo & hayrides
Apple cannons & paintball (extra fee)
Special events like Farm Fun Day (Sept. 27) and Giving Back Day (Nov. 8)
👻 Woods of Terror
📍 5601 N. Church St., Greensboro
📅 Sept. 13 – Nov. 8 (select nights)
💵 Tickets from $40
Greensboro’s famous haunted attraction delivers Hollywood-quality scares with multiple themed areas, live actors, and an intense midway.
👻Kersey Valley Spookywoods
📍 1615 Kersey Valley Rd., Archdale
📅 Sept. 26 – Nov. 1 (select nights)
💵 $35–$50 general admission | VIP & Fast Pass options available
Spookywoods features immersive haunts, spooky midway entertainment, themed cocktails, and over 40 years of screams.
🎭 The Original Hollywood Horror Show
📍 6333 Bass Mountain Rd., Snow Camp
📅 Sept. 25 – Nov. 1 (select nights)
💵 $35
Created by filmmakers, this haunted house delivers movie-level special effects, sets, and scares.
🕸️ Wicked Whimsies
📍 6130 Yadkinville Rd., Pfafftown
📅 Oct. 3 – 25 (Fridays & Saturdays)
💵 $15 general admission | $5 Lil’ Whimsies (Oct. 15)
A family-friendly spooky trail with whimsical sets, lights, and characters.
🍁 Autumn Leaves Festival
📍 Downtown Mount Airy
📅 Oct. 10 – 12
💵 Free
This iconic street festival celebrates its 59th year, featuring arts & crafts, live bluegrass and gospel music, and plenty of festival food.
🎈 Carolina BalloonFest
📍 531 Old Airport Rd., Statesville
📅 Oct. 17 – 19
💵 $16.50–$27.50 (advance only; parking extra)
A breathtaking weekend of hot air balloon launches, live entertainment, wine and beer tastings, kids’ activities, and more. This is the 50th year.
🎃 Family-Friendly Halloween Events in the Triad
Halloween Spooky Hoopla | Oct. 18 | High Point Athletic Complex | Free trunk-or-treat, haunted trail & bounce houses
Boo at the NC Zoo | Oct. 18–26 | Asheboro | Trick-or-treating, games & costume contests (extra ticket required)
Dark in the Ballpark | Oct. 25 | Burlington Athletic Stadium | Free trick-or-treating, live performances & fireworks
Enchanted Halloween Spook-tacular | Oct. 26 | High Point | Character Trick-or-Treat Trail for kids
👉 Bookmark this guide and check back for updates as more fall festivals and Halloween events in the Triad are announced! 👉
