Annual Fundraiser for Local Nonprofit Theatre Features Spooky and Not-So-Spooky Haunted Trails, Family-Friendly Activities, Food Trucks, and More – October 25-27, 2024
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts will present its 6th Annual Haunted Trail, a spooky outdoor experience, from Friday, October 25 to Sunday, October 27, 2024, behind the Matthews Community Center. This year's theme draws inspiration from Lewis Carroll's classic novel, Alice in Wonderland and event organizers are promising new effects, darker storylines, and even more chilling scenes for thrill-seekers.
“The Haunted Trail is not just a beloved community tradition, it’s our biggest fundraiser of the year,” says Sarah Baumgardner, Executive Director of Matthews Playhouse. “As a nonprofit organization, this event helps support our mission to make the performing arts more accessible to everyone. Our dedicated staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly to create new storylines, characters, and thrilling effects so there is something fun for all ages.”
In addition to the main trail, which is not for the faint of heart, a milder "Not So Spooky" version will be available for children ages 6 and up. Families can also enjoy the Halloween Fun Zone, which offers activities such as a Trunk or Treat, face painting, crafts, a dance party, and more. Local food trucks will be on-site, providing a variety of options for attendees.
Tickets to the Haunted Trail can be purchased at the gate. The nightly schedule of Haunted Trail festivities for October 25-27, 2024, is as follows:
"Not So Spooky" Trail – 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.This kid-friendly version of the Haunted Trail offers a gentler experience. Admission is $10 per person and includes access to the Matthews Playhouse Halloween Fun Zone.
Halloween Fun Zone – 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Families are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a Trunk-or-Treat, crafts, face painting, and more. Admission is $5 per child (ages 2-12), but admission is free with the purchase of a Haunted Trail ticket. Please note that Fun Zone tickets do not include entry to the trail.
"Full Fright" Trail – 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.For those seeking a more intense experience, the trail transforms into the "Full Fright" version in the evening. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and parents are advised to use discretion when bringing younger children. Admission is $10 per person.
Local food trucks will be available each evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a variety of food for purchase. Limited edition Haunted Trail T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, and other exclusive merchandise will be available for purchase. Guests will also have the opportunity to enter a
raffle for a chance to win an ghoulish Halloween-themed prize basket.
Visit matthewsplayhouse.com/haunted-trail to learn more or call (704) 846-8343 and/or email contact@matthewsplayhouse.com for more information.
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