Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is pleased to present its 4th Annual Haunted Trail, a spooky outdoor experience, behind the Matthews Community Center Oct. 28-30. The popular event is a fundraiser for the Matthews Playhouse Sponsor-A-Student and Scholarship Funds that help make the performing arts more accessible to members of the community.
A family-friendly version of the Haunted Trail will take place during its “Not-So-Spooky” Hour each evening from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. During this time, patrons can enjoy food trucks, a bouncy house, Trunk-or-Treat, children’s activities and more. The trail will then transform into its signature “Full-Fright” Experience from 7-10 p.m. The nightly schedule is as follows (and is subject to change):
Photo by Jessie Hull Photography.
Friday, Oct. 28
5 – 9 p.m. Nor’East Family Treats & Eats – New England Inspired Food & Desserts
See menu: www.noreasttreats.com/menu
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.- “Not-So-Spooky” Hour featuring a “friendlier” version of the Haunted Trail (paid admission) along with complimentary Trunk-or-Treating, bouncy house, and other activities for children.
7- 10 p.m.- “Full Fright” Haunted Trail Experience
Saturday, Oct. 29
5 – 9 p.m. Social Cow Ice Cream – Family owned vintage ice cream truck serving classic novelties and homemade, artisan pops.
See menu: www.socialcowtruck.com/menu
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.- “Not-So-Spooky” Hour featuring a “friendlier” version of the Haunted Trail (paid admission) along with complimentary Trunk-or-Treating, bouncy house, and other activities for children.
6:30 -9:30 p.m. ITOT (International Truck of Tacos) – Artisan Tacos and more!
See menu: www.internationaltruckoftacos.com
7 – 10 p.m.- “Full Fright” Haunted Trail Experience
Sunday, Oct. 30
5 pm – 9 pm Nor’East Family Treats & Eats – New England Inspired Food & Desserts
See menu: www.noreasttreats.com/menu
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm- “Not-So-Spooky” Hour featuring a “friendlier” version of the Haunted Trail (paid admission) along with complimentary Trunk-or-Treating, bouncy house, and other activities for children.
7 – 10 p.m.- “Full Fright” Haunted Trail Experience
Cost: Tickets to enter the trail are $10 per person and will be available at the gate. Limited edition Haunted Trail T-Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts and other merchandise will be available for purchase during the event. The organization is also hosting a special Social Media Promotion to encourage members of the community to look for “Mr. Bones” in various businesses and locations in Matthews. Anyone who finds “Mr. Bones” will be eligible to receive 1 (one) free tickets to the Haunted Trail when they share a photo on social media using #MPHMrBones2022.
Visit matthewsplayhouse.com/haunted-trail to learn more or call (704) 846-8343 and/or email contact@matthewsplayhouse.com for more information.
Matthews Playhouse
100 McDowell St
Matthews, North Carolina
(704) 846-8343
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