Halloween 2026 in Mooresville: the downtown Candy Grab 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 30, the Monster Mash on Main Street Oct. 31 and a free treat trail in Troutman.
This page is updated each year at the same address. Last checked Oct. 26, 2026. Event details come from the Town of Mooresville’s Arts & Events office, the Mooresville Downtown Commission’s 2026 events page and monthly calendar, the Mooresville Public Library calendar and each farm’s own website.
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year. Mooresville’s big Halloween events are downtown: the free Candy Grab from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and the Monster Mash on Main Street from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. For the hours families go door to door, see our separate trick-or-treat hours page.
Updated Oct. 26: Troutman’s free Trails & Treats, 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31, added; the library crafts and the Hocus Pocus movie night have passed. Downtown times are unchanged.
Who to call
- Town events: Mooresville Arts & Events, 750 W. Iredell Ave.; mooresvilleevents.com
- Downtown events: Mooresville Downtown Commission, downtownmooresville.com
- Police non-emergency: 704-664-3311; in an emergency, call 911
Halloween week at a glance
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 30, 3 to 5 p.m. | Downtown Candy Grab, free | Main and Broad streets |
| Friday, Oct. 30, 6 to 9 p.m. | Pumpkin carving, ticketed | Stardust Cellars, 228 N. Main St. |
| Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 6 p.m. | Trails & Treats, free | Troutman ESC Park, Troutman |
| Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 to 9 p.m. | Monster Mash | Main Street |
Downtown Candy Grab: Friday, Oct. 30
The Mooresville Downtown Commission’s Candy Grab is the town’s biggest Halloween event for children. Downtown businesses hand out thousands of pieces of candy, and the commission promises surprises from the Mooresville Fire and Police departments and a witchy flash mob. Adults are invited to dress up too. It runs 3 to 5 p.m. sharp, so arrive early.
Monster Mash: Saturday, Oct. 31
The Downtown Mooresville Monster Mash fills Main Street from 6 to 9 p.m. on Halloween night, with live music by Rehab, Oray Band and Reup Tha Boss, a costume contest and specialty drinks, in partnership with 158 on Main and Waves Entertainment, according to the downtown calendar.
Trails & Treats in Troutman: Saturday, Oct. 31
The Town of Troutman, about nine miles north, holds Trails & Treats from 4 to 6 p.m. on Halloween on the wooded trail at Troutman ESC Park. It is free. Local businesses and nonprofits line the trail handing out candy and treats, the Town of Troutman says.
Already past
- Hocus Pocus in Liberty Park, the town’s last movie night of the year, was Friday, Oct. 23.
- The library’s Halloween crafts ran Oct. 17 and Oct. 21.
Haunted trail and farm fun
- Scarrigan Farms Haunted Trail runs on select October nights at Carrigan Farms, 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway. Reservations are required, and the farm says the trail is not for anyone under 12.
- Pumpkin picking: Carrigan Farms takes visitors by hayride to its pumpkin patches in October, by reservation. Lazy 5 Ranch, 15100 Mooresville Road, also lists pumpkin picking and family games this fall. Details are in our fall festivals and pumpkin patches guide.
Downtown extras
The downtown commission’s calendar also lists pumpkin carving at Stardust Cellars, 228 N. Main St., 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 (tickets include supplies), and a costume story time at Fred & June’s Books, 162 N. Main St., 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
Trunk-or-treats
No trunk-or-treat events in Mooresville were on the town’s or the downtown commission’s calendars when we checked on Oct. 26. Churches, schools and neighborhoods often announce their own late in the month. Hosting one? Send the date, time and place through our contact page and we will add it here.
What this means for you
- The Candy Grab is a Friday afternoon event this year and ends at 5 p.m. sharp.
- Halloween itself is a Saturday: the Monster Mash is downtown that night.
- Book the haunted trail and pumpkin picking ahead; Carrigan Farms requires reservations.
More: trick-or-treat hours, fall festivals and pumpkin patches and things to do in Mooresville this month.
Frequently asked questions
What Halloween events are in Mooresville in 2026?
Downtown businesses hold the Candy Grab from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and the Monster Mash runs 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 31. Troutman’s free Trails & Treats runs 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Troutman ESC Park.
Is there a haunted trail near Mooresville?
Carrigan Farms runs the Scarrigan Farms Haunted Trail on select October nights at its farm in Mooresville. Reservations are required, and the farm says the trail is not for anyone under 12.
Are there trunk-or-treat events in Mooresville?
None were on the town’s or the downtown commission’s calendars when we checked on Oct. 26. The nearest public one is Troutman’s free Trails & Treats, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Troutman ESC Park. Send yours to us through our contact page.
Does the Candy Grab run late?
No. The Mooresville Downtown Commission says the Candy Grab runs 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and ends promptly at 5 p.m., so arrive on time.
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