Get ready for chilling tales, haunted hangouts, and perhaps some firsthand paranormal experiences.
Haunted Barnabas Tour
Friday, October 10, 7 p.m.
near Jack Smith Park, Cary
One night only! Step into Cary’s Civil War past with an exclusive after-dark tour of the Barnabas Jones Farm. “Experience the story that Barnabas is starting to want to tell about itself,” says your guide, Dr. Katherine Loflin, who cites mysterious happenings and unexplainable events on the property. Learn about local history and experience live paranormal investigations. $15 per person.
Haunted Mordecai Presentation
Saturday, October 25
Mordecai Historic Park, Raleigh
Join The Ghost Guild, the exclusive paranormal research team for Mordecai Historic Park, the site of the oldest residence in Raleigh on its original foundation. The family-friendly walking tour includes stops at President Andrew Johnson’s birthplace and St. Mark’s Chapel. Free.
This tour is part of the larger Spellbound at Mordecai fest with child and pet costume contests, magicians, fortune telling, pumpkin carving, shopping, performances, and more.
Raleigh Ghost Walk
Fridays 10 p.m., Sundays 8 p.m.
NC State Capitol, Raleigh
From urban legends to verified accounts of spooky history, host Andrew Nason takes you on a walk you’ll never forget. Learn about sewer monsters, cursed buildings, and much more … if you dare. $15 per person.
Spirits of Wake Forest
Thursday through Saturday through October 30
Historic Downtown Wake Forest
History buffs from Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. partner with performers from Firebox Theatre Company to showcase 100+ years of haunted history. Get the thrills started with some retired stories from previous tours. $20 per person.
Fuquay-Varina Ghost Tours
October 10-12 and 24-26, multiple times
Fainting Goat Brewing Company
Some call Fuquay the Most Haunted Small Town in the South! Join storytellers and the Spook-uay Players for a walk through the haunted history of the mystical mineral springs. $30 per person.
Phillips Haunted Farm
Fridays and Saturdays 8-11 p.m.
Phillips Farm of Cary
Why go to one haunted house when you can visit three? Plus a haunted wagon ride and free-roaming ghosts and ghouls. Not recommended for children under 13. (Bonus: Glow in the Park, a special 18+ event where the spirits roam the entire family fun park on November 1.) $32 per person.
