Halloween Fun
Halloween is a full season in Fayetteville with spooktacular events popping up through October. The Town of Fayetteville’s Beautification Committee hosts a town wide scarecrow competition so be on the lookout for scarecrows at businesses through town. Our neighboring town of Oak Hill is home to the Lewis Pumpkin House that will be lit with hundreds of pumpkins. The Fayetteville County Park hosts the October in the Park festival with a pumpkin patch, food vendors, art vendors, trick or treat, haunted house, hay rides and more! There are pumpkin pedals, 5k races, and Witches and Warlocks will trade in their brooms for Stand Up Paddle Boards to float in the morning fog on the New River.
Events
Paint & Sip Spooky Starry Night at The Freefolk Brewery
Wednesday, October 20
Come out to the Paint & Sip under the pavilion at Freefolk Brewery on Wednesday October 20th from 6-8pm! We will be painting Spooky Starry Night, a Halloween themed Van Gogh classic! Flatbread pizzas and craft beer will be available for purchase. All materials including a 16×20 inch canvas and step-by-step instruction will be provided for $35 per person. Register early and come make some memories painting and sipping at Freefolk!
Fayette County 4-H Haunted House
October 21, 22, 23, 28, 29,30
Fayette County Park October in the Park
Saturday, October 23
12pm-7pm
The Fayette County Park is hosting October in the park where they will have lots of food vendors, art/craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, wood carving, face painting, hay rides, trick or treat followed by a haunted house.
The Folkway Halloween Film Show
Thursday, October 28
7pm-9pm
The Folkway is BACK with another showcase of films, and this time we’re getting spooky! 
Event time starts at 7!There will be two films shown:Sacrament
Directed by: Zay LukasCamp Arrowhead
Directed by: Dylan SmithIt’s not a Halloween event without a costume contest is it??
The Contest THEME is: Movie Characters 
Dress as your favorite character from ANY movie that you can think of!! Get as creative, weird, out there as you want to try to win! We’ll have two winners, and some awesome prizes:
Oak Hill Pumpkin Carving Contest
Thursday, October 28
Lewis House Main Street Oak Hill
Registration/Drop off will be:
Thursday, October 28th 5-8pm a
at The Pumpkin House
Winners announced Friday, October 29th
Prizes & Trophy pick up: Friday at 7pm
at The Pumpkin House Unlimited pumpkin submissions accepted.
No registration fee ADULT Carved Pumpkins (ages 15 & older)
1st Place: $100 & Trophy
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50 CHILD Carved Pumpkins (ages 14 & younger)
1st Place: $25 & Trophy
2nd Place: $15
3rd Place: $10 CHILD Painted Pumpkins (ages 8 & younger)
1st Place: $25 & Trophy
2nd Place: $15
3rd Place: $10
Lewis Pumpkin House
Lewis House Main Street Oak Hill
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Take a short drive to our neighboring town of Oak Hill to view the famous Pumpkin House. The Pumpkin displays will be lit starting October 28.
Freefolk Stoutfest at The Freefolk Brewery
October 29-30
4pm-8pm
We are going to celebrate the season with a delicious style: the stout!
Who doesn’t love a glass of a dark, roasted, yummy stout? We will be having our own stouts made in house, as well as featuring various breweries from around the state! 
Fayette County Farmers Market Trick or Treat & Costume Contest
Saturday in Fayetteville from 8-1230 pm, beside the courthouse. This will be our last “official” week for this season. Bring the kids for some trick or treating and everyone is encouraged to dress up.(even the adults) We will be handing out candy and prizes along with our vendors selling their products. Hope to see you there!
Halloween at The Southside Junction Tap House
Friday, October 29 8pm
Join us for a fun-filled Halloween party! Costume contest, dance party, and MORE! Starting at 8pm – Costume contest at 9pm with CASH PRIZES!
Wolf Creek Park’s Pumpkin Pedal 2021 5k Fun Run
Saturday, October 30
8:30am-11am Wolf Creek Park Trails
Lace up your trail running shoes and join us for a fun trail run to kick off our Pumpkin Pedal event!-The course will be the 3.3 mile beginner friendly Marauder Trail.
-Registration will be from 8:30am-9:30am and the run will begin at 10am.
-Cost is a $30 donation to Fayette Trail Coalition (FTC) and you will receive a water bottle and event tee shirt.
-Costumes are not mandatory but encouraged! Please do wear a costume that allows you to move easily and see clearly. We know this is the year of the mask but breathing and seeing while running is awesome.Tips:
-Please park at the T intersection trailheads.
-Please practice social distancing.
-Please respect other runners and trail etiquette while on the trail.After the run either stick around or come back later in the day for an adventure bike ride, trick or treat event, tacos, and a beverage.We want to give a big shout out to the guys at Bridge Brew Works – they have been and continue to be long time supporters of the trail efforts at Wolf Creek Park.Polecat Tacos will be at the brewery slinging tacos from 1pm-8pm so stop by. Bridge Brew Works will generously be donating $1 per pint on October 30th to Fayette Trail Coalition (FTC).There will be an opportunity to donate to the Fayette Trail Coalition on October 30th with cash or card. Donations will go towards future trail development in Fayette County.COVID-19 STATEMENT: Please remember to practice social distancing and bring a mask. If you are feeling unwell or know you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 we kindly ask that you do not attend the event
Wolf Creek Pumpkin Pedal 2021 Adventure Ride
Saturday, October 30
11am-4pm Wolf Creek Park Trails
Come join us for a scavenger hunt type bike ride! Details:
-Registration will be at the checkered tent at the T. This is a team event, you must participate as a team of two riders. Team categories are: Men’s, Women’s, and Co-ed.
-Registration opens at 11am and the ride will kick off at noon.
-$30 donation for entry, water bottle, and event tee. $40 for both the 5k and the adventure ride.
-At the start line you and a partner will be given a booklet and a map with 5 checkpoint locations.
-The fastest team in each category to punch their map at all 5 points and returns will earn a prize. Tips:
–This event will utilize all the trails at Wolf Creek Park which range from beginner to advanced mountain bike trails.
–Costumes are not mandatory but encouraged! Please wear a costume that allows you to move easily and see clearly. We know this is the year of the mask but breathing and seeing while riding is awesome.
-Please park at the T intersection trailhead.
-Please practice social distancing.
-Please respect other riders and trail etiquette while on the trail.We want to give a big shout out to the guys at Bridge Brew Works – they have been and continue to be long time supporters of the trail efforts at Wolf Creek Park.After the ride please stick around for some delicious tacos by Polecat Taco and the chance to win some fantastic raffle prizes! Bridge Brew Works will generously be donating $1 per pint on October 30th to Fayette Trail Coalition (FTC).There will be an opportunity to donate to the Fayette Trail Coalition on October 30th with cash or card. Donations will go towards future trail development in Fayette County.COVID-19 STATEMENT: Please remember to practice social distancing and bring a mask. If you are feeling unwell or know you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 we kindly ask that you do not attend the event.
Wolf Creek Park’s Pumpkin Pedal 2021 Trick or Treat Ride
Saturday, October 30
3:30pm to 5:30 pm Wolf Creek Trails
Bring the kids and join us for a trick or treat bike ride!-There will be trick or treating stops along the 3.3 mile beginner friendly Marauder Trail.
-Costumes are not mandatory but encouraged!Tips:
-Bring something to carry your candy in but still allows you to ride unhindered. Backpacks and fanny packs are great for this!
-Wear a costume that allows you to move easily and see clearly. We know this is the year of the mask but breathing and seeing while riding is awesome.
-Please park at the T intersection trailheads.
-Please practice social distancing.
-Please respect other riders and trail etiquette while on the trail.
-Donations to the trail efforts for participation is not required but very much appreciated.We want to give a big shout out to the guys at Bridge Brew Works – they have been and continue to be long time supporters of the trail efforts at Wolf Creek Park.Polecat Tacos will be at the brewery slinging tacos so stop by if you aren’t full from all the candy.Bridge Brew Works will generously be donating $1 per pint on October 30th to Fayette Trail Coalition (FTC).There will be an opportunity to donate to the Fayette Trail Coalition on October 30th with cash or card. Donations will go towards future trail development in Fayette County.COVID-19 STATEMENT: Please remember to practice social distancing and bring a mask. If you are feeling unwell or know you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 we kindly ask that you do not attend the event.
Trick or Treat
Fayetteville, Oak Hill & Ansted
Saturday, October 30
6pm-8pm
Monster Bash Ace Adventure Resort
Saturday, October 30
7pm-12am
Ace Adventure Resort Lost Paddle
It’s monster season at ACE Adventure Resort this October and we are celebrating Halloween with a nightmarish party happening Saturday, October 30th. Party with our monsters all night and dance to tunes from JK’s AAA Entertainment. Plus we are giving away $250 to the person wearing the best costume. There will be special appearances from our haunted house monsters, tarot card readings, themed cocktails and even Ouija board sessions. Reserve your cabin in the woods, get your party tickets and start planning your costume now!Must be 18+ to attend.
Happy Spooky Halloween Party at Maggie’s Pub
Saturday, October 30 8pm-3am
Halloween is coming upon us fast and we are excited to throw another Halloween party! Join Saturday, October 30th starting at 8pm until 3am for a great time! This year we decided not to do a theme so come dressed as whatever you like and join the fun! DJ dance party all night and prizes for best costumes! There will also be food served and we will be handing out our signature adult trick or treats bags. All you have to do is tell the bartender “Trick or Treat”! It’s going to be a blast so we will see everyone then. CHEERS!
Witches & Warlocks Stand Up Paddle
Sunday, October 31
9am Fayette Station Beach
Gather with us for a Witches and Warlocks Stand Up Paddle on the New River on Halloween. We will be meeting at the upper Fayette Station Parking lot. Attendees need to sign a waiver in advance, must know how to swim, and wear PFD’s . This event is not designed for first-time paddlers. Paddlers must be confident in maneuvering boards.
We will launch at the upper beach at Fayette Station wearing PFDs paddling approximately 500 yards upstream on the flat water back to the beach. This is a leisure paddle but keep in mind that the current of the river can be challenging for beginners.
This is a limited ticket event capped at a maximum of 50 participants to ensure that we can follow COVID guidelines. This also allows us to have space for vehicle parking and allows for ease of launch and exit from the river. You must preregister to attend. We encourage participants to carpool or utilize the upper overflow parking area.
Dog Costume Party at The Freefolk Brewery
Sunday, October 31
1pm at the Freefolk Brewery
We are celebrating our furry friends with a dog costume party!! Bring your pup to the brewery all day Sunday for a chance to win some fun prizes and definite pets! The winner will be announced via social media Sunday evening 
Morris Harvey House Bed & Breakfast Halloween Trick or Treat
Sunday, October 31
5pm-8pm
Escape-A-Torium
Embark on an Escape Game Adventure. Be transported to another time, place, and reality. Find the clues, solve the challenges, and together you just might succeed! Hurry…time is ticking! Take on Revenge of the Misfit Toys or The Secret Bunker.
Ghost Towns
Fall is the perfect time to explore the rich history of places like Thurmond, Nuttalburg, and the Kaymor Mine. These abandoned coal towns will give you the haunting vibes you are craving.
Fayetteville’s Haunted Trail
Want to find Fayetteville’s spookiest spots? Take a self guided tour highlighting Fayetteville’s Urban Legends and historic sites.
Fayetteville Haunted Trail Map
Spooktacular Stays: Historic Morris Harvey House Bed & Breakfast
Step back in time with the Historic Morris Harvey House Bed and Breakfast, nestled in historic downtown Fayetteville. The house was built in 1902 and filled with unique antiques. Surround yourself with unique curiosities and unusual treasures in the Library Room or treat yourself to the Grand Suite.
