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Cherryville, NC (WNN) - While there are many events to enjoy with the whole family leading up to Halloween, it can be hard to track down all of them. While this isn’t a comprehensive list, we’ve found a few options for each day leading up to Halloween to make sure you make the most of all the goodies in the local area. So get your costumes ready and head out on the prowl for some candy!
Oktoberfest at Stanley Branch Library - At 4 PM at the Stanley Branch Library, you can enjoy candy and crafts. Head out to 205 North Peterson St, Stanley, NC, or call (704) 931-0212 for more information.
First Baptist Church of Cherryville Fall Festival - Starting at 6 PM and going until 8:30, the First Baptist Church of Cherryville invites everyone out to this Jesus-centered outreach event. They’re located at 301 East 1st Street in Cherryville. This church will be hosting over 20 trunk-or-treat stations. There will also be games, carnival rides, inflatables, and free food.
Trunk-N-Treat at Sandy Ridge Wesleyan Church - For those willing to head to Hickory, they can find this Trunk-N-Treat event at 2330 16th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601-7601. It will last from 6 PM to 8 PM and feature decorated trunks and, of course, candy!
Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation Trunk-or-Treat - From 5 PM to 7 PM, Carolina Care will be hosting their own Trunk-or-Treat. It will not only have candy, but also free Pelican’s SnoBalls for your enjoyment. To attend, head to 11 Harrelson Road, Cherryville, NC.
Bone-A-Fide Boo Bash: Trunk or Treat - Carolina Chiropractic Plus will be hosting an event at 145 W Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC. This will feature live music from Lindy Bryson, inflatables, food trucks, face painting, and of course another round of Trunk or Treat. The event begins at 5:30 PM.
Nights of Pythians Haunted House and Trunk or Treat - This event is accepting donations to help feed families this coming Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it is otherwise free. It will be held from October 29th to the 31st from 7 PM to 9 PM. To attend, head out to 125 FishCamp Road, Cherryville, NC.
Little Monster March Parade 2026 - Starting at the First Baptist Church of Cherryville Parking lot at 10 AM, all Pre-K and Kindergarteners are welcome to participate in the parade. Get their costumes ready and head out to 220 E Main St, Cherryville, NC. After the march, on the return to the parking lot, children will have the opportunity to collect plenty of candy.
The Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade: This event is for children up to age 7 and their parents. Lineup will begin at 9:30 AM with the parade starting at 10 AM. Local merchants will be giving away candy and treats, and afterward there will be photo opportunities in Linus’ pumpkin patch. There is public parking on S Cherokee St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
Boo Bash - Held at Kate Skating Rink of Gastonia from 5 PM to 9 PM, this Halloween party offers a night of skating. They are also hosting an event for younger audiences from 10 AM to 12 PM the same day. The skating rink is at 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054.
Hallow-Him Trunk-R-Treat 2026 - Join Anthony Grove Baptist Church for their annual Trunk-R-Treat starting at 5 PM. This year, it will host rides, live music, food trucks, games, free popcorn & cotton candy, and the main attraction. The church does ask that only service animals be brought to the event. This will be held at 100 Anthony Grove Road, Crouse, NC, 28033.
Food Lion’s 5th Annual Trunk A Treat - Beginning at 5:30 PM, you can head out to 1209 Shelby Highway, Cherryville, NC, as a stop on your Halloween night. They have ample parking to allow unexpected participants to” just show up”, so if you want to bring some spirit but don't know where, you can do so here.
Charlotte’s Most Wanted at Pizza Inn of Cherryville - This event, much like Food Lion, is welcome to all parties, cars, or trick-or-treaters. They are also happy to see bikes and golf carts attend. It will begin at 3:00 PM and is at 1002 E. Main St., Cherryville, NC.
St. John’s Lutheran Trunk or Treat - Located at 310 West Church St., Cherryville, NC. St. John's Lutheran will host its own trunk-or-treat from 5 PM to 7 PM. They will have candy, hot dogs, drinks, and chips for the community. They will also move the event indoors in case of rain, meaning you can attend no matter what.
Bessemer City Trunk-Or-Treat - On the Downtown Bessemer City 100th block of West Virginia Ave. Bessemer City’s Parks and Recreation Department invites everyone to celebrate with the town. It will run from 10 AM to 12 PM downtown, with trick-or-treating, games, and fun.
Halloween on Elm Street in Cherryville, NC - As always, Elm Street in Cherryville, NC will see its annual return. Parking will be in Cherryville's downtown public parking. This event still has time to be donated to the Cherryville Police Department. If you would like to provide candy and treats for this event, head to 120 South Mountain Street, Cherryville, NC, and leave them in the bin inside the door of the Police Station. Elm Street will be blocked off from 5 PM to 10 PM for this event.
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