Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Owl-O-Ween at the Raptor Center is Oct. 17, the town's Halloween in Huntersville Oct. 25 and Birkdale trick-or-treat Oct. 31.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated every year at the same address. Events come from the organizers’ own pages, linked below. Town events line: Huntersville Parks and Recreation, 704-766-2220. Trick-or-treat hours are on our separate trick-or-treat hours page.
Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Huntersville’s three biggest Halloween events are spread over the next three weekends: owls and a candy trail at the Carolina Raptor Center on Oct. 17, the town’s free festival at Huntersville Athletic Park on Oct. 25, and a morning of trick-or-treating through the stores at Birkdale Village on Halloween itself.
What this means for you
- Oct. 17: Owl-O-Ween at the Carolina Raptor Center, included with admission.
- Oct. 25: Halloween in Huntersville, free, 4 to 7 p.m., with a drone show at the end.
- Oct. 31: trick-or-treat at Birkdale Village, 10 a.m. to noon; neighborhoods go out that evening.
- Trick-or-treat hours: the town sets none; see our trick-or-treat hours page.
The calendar
| Date | Event | Where | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct. 17 | Owl-O-Ween | Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 25 | Halloween in Huntersville | Huntersville Athletic Park, 11836 Verhoeff Drive | 4 to 7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | Trick or Treat at Birkdale Village | The Parkway, Birkdale Village | 10 a.m. to noon |
| Weekends to Nov. 22 | Carolina Renaissance Festival | 16445 Poplar Tent Road | 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
Owl-O-Ween: Saturday, Oct. 17
The Carolina Raptor Center, the birds of prey center at 6000 Sample Road, holds Owl-O-Ween from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The center lists:
- A trick-or-treat trail along the Raptor Trail. Bring your own bag.
- Costume contests for best bird costume, best non-bird costume and best group costume, entered through a QR code on site.
- Educational tables on how the center cares for injured birds of prey.
The event is included in admission, and the center “highly” recommends advance tickets. Programs have limited seating, first come, first served, starting 15 minutes before each one. The full schedule had not been posted when we checked.
Halloween in Huntersville: Sunday, Oct. 25
The town’s free festival runs 4 to 7 p.m. at Huntersville Athletic Park and ends with a drone light show. Parking is at Lake Norman Charter High School or Central Piedmont Community College, with a trolley shuttle. Every detail, including who to call, is on our trick-or-treat hours page and the town’s event page.
Trick or Treat at Birkdale Village: Saturday, Oct. 31
Birkdale Village invites children in costume to trick-or-treat at participating stores and restaurants from 10 a.m. to noon on The Parkway. Check in at Concierge from 10 a.m. for a map of the businesses taking part. Candy is while supplies last. Parking is free in the decks off Birkdale Commons Parkway and Lindholm Drive, the center says. Concierge: 704-817-2400.
Halloween weekend outings
- Carolina Renaissance Festival: open Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 22, rain or shine, at 16445 Poplar Tent Road, including Halloween day. No pets.
- Raptor Tales storytime: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at the Carolina Raptor Center, a picture book reading of “Feed Me!” for ages 1 to 5, included in admission, according to the center’s listing.
- Rural Hill corn maze: its last day is Oct. 31. Details, with the Renaissance Festival hours, are on our fall festivals and pumpkin patches page.
- Friday night football on Oct. 30: see our Friday night football guide.
Safety and the town
- Trash: pickup does not change for Halloween. Waste Connections observes only New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, the town says.
- Clocks: daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.
- Police: the Huntersville Police Department’s main line is 704-464-5400; dial 911 in an emergency.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Huntersville? Send the date, time and address through our contact page and we will add it.
More: things to do this month and Thanksgiving in Huntersville.
Frequently asked questions
What Halloween events are in Huntersville in 2026?
Owl-O-Ween at the Carolina Raptor Center on Saturday, Oct. 17; the town’s free Halloween in Huntersville at Huntersville Athletic Park on Sunday, Oct. 25; and Trick or Treat at Birkdale Village on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 31.
When is Owl-O-Ween at the Carolina Raptor Center?
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at 6000 Sample Road. It is included in admission, and the center recommends buying tickets in advance.
Is there trick-or-treating at Birkdale Village?
Yes. Participating stores and restaurants hand out candy from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 31. Pick up a map at Concierge from 10 a.m.; candy is while supplies last.
Does trash pickup change for Halloween in Huntersville?
No. Waste Connections observes only New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, according to the town.
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