Boo! October is just around the corner, so it’s time for some spooktacular fun for Halloween in Ocean Isle Beach! Several great events occur in October, giving you plenty of family-friendly options. You won’t have to go far to find an activity that will keep everyone happy and having a great time, so keep reading for a few fantastic local events and things to do to make your October beach vacation in Ocean Isle Beach one to remember!  

children in halloween costumes

TRUNK-OR-TREAT 

Put on your costume, grab a treat bucket, and enjoy trunk-or-treating at Town Center Park! This annual event usually takes place a few days before Halloween and is a great way to dress up and enjoy trick-or-treating with your family.  

GRISSETTOWN HAUNTED TRAIL 

If you like to be scared but in a fun way while supporting a great charity, then we have the perfect event for you. The annual Grissettown Haunted Trail takes place each October on Friday and  Saturday nights. The trail takes about 30 minutes to complete, and while it is family-friendly, it is not a great event for the little ones. 

Event details: 

758 Longwood Rd 

Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 

(910) 287-3030 

ghost ship

OCEAN ISLE BEACH GHOST WALK 

Ocean Isle Beach has a rich and unique history that spans over 500 years. Civil War battles, haunted trains, lost ships, ghost planes, lights that baffle scientists, whiskey smugglers, haunted plantations, amazing apparitions, legends of lost treasure, and haunted houses are all part of the intrigue of Ocean Isle Beach. It’s also known as one of the most haunted places on the East Coast. Hear the stories, the history, the legends, and myths during the Ocean Isle Beach Ghost Walk, offering historically based ghost walks for all ages. Details here. 

CATCH A LASER LIGHT SHOW 

The Ingram Planetarium has a fantastic laser light show that dazzles patrons all year round! Sometimes, they do a special Halloween laser light show, so check their website for the most up-to-date information. Regardless of whether you experience the Halloween laser light show, your family will be thrilled by one of their spectacular shows during your beach vacation. Their themed laser light shows are a fabulous opportunity to dress up in a costume and make the most of the day!

CLASSIC CARS N’ ROCK N’ ROLL 

If you enjoy classic cars, this is the event for you! Each October, usually at the end of the month, the Cape Fear Cruisers put on a fantastic classic car show in downtown Southport. Spend the day checking out the hot rods and enjoying being on vacation time. Click here for more details.  

VENTURE OUT 

If you’re willing to take a little car ride, Wilmington, NC, and Myrtle Beach, SC, are both about an hour away and have tons of things to do for Halloween! There are bar crawls, haunted tours, haunted houses, pumpkin patches, escape rooms, and more to enjoy this Halloween season. 

ocean isle beach vacation rental

ENJOY HALLOWEEN AT YOUR VACATION RENTAL 

Your Ocean Isle Beach vacation rental is the perfect place to enjoy the Halloween festivities, and we have an excellent selection of vacation rentals for you to choose from! Take a look at our vacation rentals and pick the perfect one for your family’s Halloween fun. Make a few fun Halloween or fall crafts together as a family, or bake up some yummy Halloween treats for everyone to enjoy. Whatever you do, it’s sure to be a spooky fun time! 

Are you looking forward to the upcoming spooky season? If so, we hope you’ll celebrate Halloween in Ocean Isle Beach with us. There’s so much to do, see, and enjoy. 

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