Halloween Weekend in Asheville 2026: A Reed Creek Greenway Guide
The best way to spend Halloween weekend 2026 in Asheville is to mix a downtown ghost tour with one big costume event — the Pink Lady Party at The Omni Grove Park Inn (Thu, Oct. 29), the Zombie Silent Disco (Fri, Oct. 30) or the Ella Halloween Ball (Sat, Oct. 31) — and, for families, trick-or-treating at the Grove Arcade or along Haywood Road. Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, so the celebrations run Thursday through Sunday's Día de los Muertos brunch.
Living at Reed Creek Greenway Apartments on Broadway Street puts you minutes from downtown Asheville, with walk-out access to the Reed Creek Greenway. That makes it an easy home base for a weekend of haunted history, costume parties and family fun. This guide pulls the highlights from Explore Asheville's How to Spend Halloween in Asheville and sorts what's still ahead by day, so you can plan the rest of the weekend at a glance.
Key facts for Halloween weekend 2026 in Asheville
Dates: Thursday, Oct. 29 through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Best for adults: ghost tours, costume balls, comedy shows and themed cocktail bars
Best for families: Grove Arcade trick-or-treating, Halloween on Haywood, the Eliada Corn Maze
Free options: Halloween on Haywood, Grove Arcade trick-or-treating, Bear's Burial Grounds, Urban Orchard's 13 on 31
Tip: popular events and ghost tours sell out, so book ahead
What are the best ghost tours in Asheville?
Asheville's three main ghost tours all start downtown and run through Halloween weekend. Each one is a quick trip from Reed Creek Greenway Apartments.
Haunted Asheville — the city's original walking ghost tour, about two hours. It meets in the alley behind the Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway, nightly, rain or shine. Tickets are $26.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids 14 and under, and it often sells out.
LaZoom's Ghosted — a 60-minute comedy bus tour of haunted tales for ages 17 and up. It leaves from The LaZoom Room, 76 Biltmore Ave., with tickets from $44. The Lil Boogers tour is the family version.
Gray Line Haunted History & Murder Mystery Trolley — a 75-minute trolley tour departing 7 p.m. from Pack's Tavern, 20 S. Spruce St., Monday through Saturday through mid-November. Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 5 to 11; reservations required.
Resident tip: Haunted Asheville meets on Broadway, the same street Reed Creek Greenway Apartments sits on, just closer to downtown.
What Halloween events are happening in Asheville on Thursday, Oct. 29?
Thursday kicks off the weekend with two costume parties and the opening night of an adults-only haunt.
The Pink Lady Party at The Omni Grove Park Inn — 7 to 10 p.m. in Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar. The party honors the resort's famous resident ghost with themed cocktails, tarot readings, dueling pianos and a costume contest.
Marquee Masquerade: A Monster Mash — 6 to 9 p.m. at Marquee in the River Arts District, 36 Foundy St. Expect a judged costume contest with prizes, a set from DJ Free Parking, a signature Halloween drink and THC slushies.
Hauntville High: Class of '26 — runs Oct. 29 to 31 at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheater. This adults-only immersive theater show takes small groups backstage, onstage and below stage in a raunchy high-school-horror setting.
Spooky cocktails all weekend: The Haunting at Golden Pineapple (503 Haywood Rd., West Asheville) runs through Nov. 1. Top of the Monk downtown has added Halloween drinks to its October menu, including a Brandied Pumpkin Sour.
What Halloween events are happening in Asheville on Friday, Oct. 30?
Friday brings a rooftop dance party, dark comedy, a classic horror spoof and the first night of free trick-or-treating in West Asheville.
Zombie Silent Disco — a costumed rooftop dance party with three music channels, 7 to 11 p.m. at The Roof, 95 Roberts St. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door, headphones included.
Young Frankenstein screening — Mel Brooks' PG horror spoof at 7 p.m. at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St.
Comedy at The Funk: Dark Jokes — edgy stand-up from Chris Higgins and Matty Ryan at 9:15 p.m. at Wicked Weed Funkatorium, 147 Coxe Ave. Ages 18+, $18.
Halloween on Haywood — free treats from local businesses along Haywood Road in West Asheville, Friday and Saturday.
The Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville — a family-friendly haunt through 18 scenes, select nights through Oct. 30. Admission is $20 for ages 4 and up.
What are the best things to do in Asheville on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31?
Halloween night is the weekend's peak, with a costumed 5K in the morning, family trick-or-treating in the afternoon and parties until late.
Daytime and family-friendly
Wicked Spooky 5K & Creepy Crawly Climb — 9 a.m. from Wicked Weed Funkatorium on the South Slope. Costumes encouraged, finisher medals, a free beer for runners 21+ and a quarter-mile hill race for kids.
Trick or Treating at Grove Arcade — 3 to 6 p.m. at 1 Page Ave., with pumpkin decorating and photo spots.
Bear's Burial Grounds — free family trick-or-treating noon to 3 p.m. at Bear's Smokehouse BBQ, 135 Coxe Ave., then a Dance with the Dead party 8 to 11 p.m.
Halloween on Haywood — day two of free treats along Haywood Road in West Asheville.
Hands-on workshops: the Spooky Raku Workshop at Odyssey ClayWorks in the River Arts District (9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) or the Ghoulish Wax Carving Workshop at Torched AVL (11 a.m.–4 p.m., $175, ages 12+).
Halloween night parties (adults)
Asheville Halloween Bar Crawl — seven downtown bars, 4 to 10 p.m., starting at The Tiki Easy Bar. Ages 21+, $15 in advance.
Haunted Higgins — Halloween stand-up with Chris Higgins and Worth Osborne, 7 to 9 p.m. at French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd. Ages 18+, from $22.
Ella Halloween Ball: Dressed to Kill — a DJ, themed cocktails and a costume contest with a $500 prize, 7 p.m. to midnight at Ella, 49 Broadway. Ages 21+, $20.
80's Throwback Halloween Party — throwback hits and spooky cocktails, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Färməsē Cocktail Lounge, 5 Biltmore Ave.
13 on 31 — a free costume party for Urban Orchard Cider's 13th anniversary, 8 p.m. at 24 Buxton Ave.
Ghosts of 1907 Party — a DJ, tarot readings and a costume contest, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in Pack's Tavern's Century Room. Ages 21+, $15.
Halloween-night concerts: Wednesday at The Orange Peel (8 p.m., 18+), Dana and Alden at The Grey Eagle, Magooat Asheville Music Hall (9 p.m.) and the Land of the Sky Symphonic Band's Halloween Spooktacular at White Horse Black Mountain (7:30 p.m.).
What can you do in Asheville on Sunday, Nov. 1, and all weekend long?
The celebrations wrap up Sunday with a Día de los Muertos brunch and the last day of the season's corn maze.
Día de los Muertos Celebration at Xico — Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 175 Biltmore Ave. Bring photos and marigolds for the communal ofrenda; there's free face painting, a DJ and Pan de Muerto French Toast.
Eliada Fall Festival & Corn Maze — open through Nov. 1 at 49 Compton Dr. The eight-acre maze is $15 and supports Eliada's work with children and families.
Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview — free entry Wednesday to Sunday with pumpkins, cider, slides and creek play, plus weekend hayrides by donation.
Mystical shops for a witchy browse: House of Black Cat Magic (841 Haywood Rd., with a black cat lounge), Auratherapy in the Grove Arcade and Asheville Pagan Supply.
Prefer a quiet Halloween? Take an evening stroll on the Reed Creek Greenway right outside your door, then walk or bike into town for a spooky cocktail. The bike and gear storage at Reed Creek Greenway Apartments makes car-free outings easy.
Frequently asked questions about Halloween in Asheville
What day is Halloween in 2026? Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, so most of Asheville's biggest parties and trick-or-treat events happen that day.
Where can kids trick-or-treat in Asheville? The Grove Arcade downtown hosts trick-or-treating from 3 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 31. Haywood Road in West Asheville offers free treats on Oct. 30 and 31, and Bear's Smokehouse BBQ on the South Slope has family trick-or-treating from noon to 3 p.m. on Halloween.
What is the most famous ghost story in Asheville? The Pink Lady of The Omni Grove Park Inn is Asheville's best-known ghost. The resort celebrates her with its Pink Lady Party on Oct. 29.
Are there free Halloween events in Asheville? Yes. Halloween on Haywood, Grove Arcade trick-or-treating, Bear's Burial Grounds and Urban Orchard Cider's 13 on 31 party are all free.
What is the best ghost tour in Asheville? Haunted Asheville is the city's original walking ghost tour and often sells out. LaZoom's Ghosted is the pick if you want comedy with your scares.
Where should I live to enjoy Asheville events year-round? Reed Creek Greenway Apartments on Broadway Street sits minutes from downtown, with direct access to the Reed Creek Greenway for walking and biking.
Make Asheville your home base
Halloween weekend is a great example of why living close to downtown matters: ghost tours, costume parties and festivals are all a short trip away. At Reed Creek Greenway Apartments, you get brand-new apartments on Broadway, walk-out greenway access and bike and kayak storage for every season. Contact us to schedule a tour and see what life on the greenway is like.
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