Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is pleased to present its 5th Annual Haunted Trail, a spooky outdoor experience, behind the Matthews Community Center Oct. 27-29. The popular event is a fundraiser for the theatre’s Sponsor-A-Student and Scholarship Funds that aim to make the performing arts more accessible to members of the community.
Matthews Playhouse Production Director and Haunted Trail Coordinator, Cassie Prodan, says those who walk the Haunted Trail this year will experience new effects with even darker Brothers Grimm tales and scenes.
“This is our fifth year presenting the Haunted Trail to the public, so we wanted to go big to commemorate the occasion,” says Prodan. “Our staff and volunteers have been hard at work preparing new storylines and characters based on the Brothers Grimm tales with plenty of spooky effects. We can’t wait for folks to experience this.”
A kid-friendly version of the Haunted Trail will take place during its Not-So-Spooky Hour each evening from 5:30- 6:30 pm. All are encouraged to wear their costumes and enjoy local food trucks, a bouncy house, Trunk-or-Treat, crafts, children’s activities and more. The trail will then transform into its signature Full-Fright Experience from 7 -10 p.m. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are urged to use their best judgment when bringing younger children.
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 nightly schedule is as follows (and is subject to change).
Friday, Oct. 27
5- 9 p.m.: ITOT (International Truck of Tacos) will be on site selling artisan tacos and more!
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. 28
5 – 9 p.m. Food trucks: Wacky Spanky’s & Donut I Love You on site
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
Sunday, Oct. 29
5 – 9 p.m. Food trucks: Cheez Boss & Donut I Love You on site
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
For more information, visit matthewsplayhouse.com/haunted-trail,call (704) 846-8343 and/or email contact@matthewsplayhouse.com.
The Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is a community based non-profit theatre committed to enriching the lives of children, adults, and families by inviting them to participate in the world of performing arts and education. We commit to this mission by ensuring the excellence of our cultural programs for the participation and enjoyment of the people in our community.
Matthews Playhouse
100 McDowell St
Matthews, North Carolina
(704) 846-8343
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