Looking for a little Halloween fun? Whether you’re planning an afternoon of trick-or-treating with the kids, searching for something spooky or ready to show off your costume on the dance floor, Wilmington has plenty of ways to celebrate.
From haunted history tours and costume contests to creepy cocktails and late-night parties, here’s a look at upcoming happenings around town.
Halloween Fun for the Family
Enchanted Meadows Trick or Treat Trail
Oct. 23 & 24 | 6 p.m. start | Brandywine Creek State Park
Dress up the kids and explore an enchanted trail filled with Halloween surprises.
Halloween at the Farm
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Coverdale Farm
Celebrate Halloween on the farm with costumes, seasonal activities and outdoor fun.
DelArt Halloween Parade
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Delaware Art Museum
Show off your Halloween costume during a parade around the museum grounds, followed by a DJ dance party.
Halloween at Hagley
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Hagley Museum and Library
Bring the kids in costume for trick-or-treating throughout Hagley’s historic powder yard.
Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Brandywine High School
The Brandywine High School Class of 2028 will host a fall celebration featuring Halloween activities and seasonal fun.
Kid Shelleen’s Pumpkin Palooza
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 5–8 p.m. | Kid Shelleen’s, Branmar Plaza
Bring the kids for an evening of Halloween fun at Kid Shelleen’s.
Tram & Treat
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Celebrate Halloween with daytime trick-or-treating in the gardens, crafts, games and live music.
Trick or Treat at Nemours
Saturday, Oct. 31 | Noon–4 p.m. | Nemours Estate
Bring the kids for a silly, spooky afternoon of trick-or-treating for prizes. All adults must be accompanied by a child. Regular estate admission will not be available during the event.
Wilmington & Western Railroad Halloween Train Ride
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 1:30 p.m. | Wilmington & Western Railroad
Celebrate Halloween with a scenic train ride through the Red Clay Valley aboard vintage passenger coaches. Children under 12 who arrive in costume will receive a special treat.
Costume Wagon Ride
Saturday, Oct. 31 | Time to confirm | Brandywine Creek State Park
Climb aboard for a Halloween wagon ride through the park. Costumes encouraged.
Halloween for Grown-Ups
Makers Alley Spookeasy
Oct. 23, 24, 30 & 31 | Time to confirm | Makers Alley
Head to Makers Alley for a Halloween celebration with a speakeasy twist.
LIT: The Boo! Bar
Oct. 23, 24, 30 & 31 | 6 p.m.–midnight | Delaware Park Casino
Halloween-themed drinks, live DJs and dancing will take over LIT every Friday and Saturday through Halloween.
Wilmington All-Nite Horrorthon
Friday, Oct. 23 | Time to confirm | Theatre N
Settle in for a marathon of horror films at Theatre N.
Boo & Brew 5K
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 9 a.m. start | Catherine Rooney’s
Lace up your running shoes, put on a costume and take part in this Halloween-themed 5K.
Bellefonte Brewing Annual Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 6 p.m. start; music at 8 p.m. | Bellefonte Brewing Company
Celebrate Halloween with live music, food, drinks and costumes.
Museum of the Macabre (21+)
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 6–9 p.m. | Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Explore the darker side of science during an adults-only evening of eerie discoveries.
Night of the Yōkai: Anime Halloween Rave
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. start | Bar XIII
Anime and Halloween collide for a night of music, dancing and supernatural-inspired costumes.
Scream on 16mm
Sunday, Oct. 25 | 6pm | Theatre N
Catch the 1996 horror classic Scream on 16mm film at Theatre N.
The Nightmare on Opinion Street: Costumes, Cocktails & Controversy
Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 5–9 p.m. | Makers Alley
Unpopular Opinion Night gets a Halloween makeover with costumes, cocktails and lively debates.
Halloween Trivia & Costume Contest
Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 8 p.m. start | HomeBase Delaware
Put your Halloween knowledge to the test and compete for costume bragging rights.
Asylum 13: Magic & Monsters – High Fantasy Halloween Ball
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 9 p.m. start | Bar XIII
Step into a fantasy-inspired Halloween celebration featuring costumes and otherworldly entertainment.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday, Oct. 30 | Time to confirm | Theatre N
Get ready to do the Time Warp again with a screening of the cult classic.
Spooky Island Dance Party – ’90s/2000s Alternative
Friday, Oct. 30 | 9 p.m. start | Bar XIII
Dance your way through Halloween weekend with alternative favorites from the ’90s and 2000s.
Boo & Bougie Day Party at NoMa (21+)
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Wilmington Public Library – NoMa Branch
Dress up for a Halloween brunch featuring food, cocktails, a DJ and raffles benefiting the library.
Hocus Pocus Night at LAB
Saturday, Oct. 31 | Time to confirm | Liquid Alchemy
Celebrate Halloween with a Hocus Pocus-inspired evening at Liquid Alchemy.
Tailgate Tour: A Haunting We Will Go
Friday, Oct. 30 | 6-7:30pm | Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Get into the Halloween spirit with a hauntingly themed tailgate tour.
Bite Club: Werewolves vs. Vampires Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8 p.m. start | Bar XIII
Vampires or werewolves—which side are you on? Pick your creature and hit the dance floor for a Halloween party featuring pop, hip-hop, EDM, ’90s and 2000s throwbacks, and current hits. All costumes welcome.
Coven: The Witches Ball – A Drag and Burlesque Cabaret (21+)
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8–11:30 p.m. | Theatre N
Drag, burlesque and Halloween collide for an evening of outrageous costumes and wicked entertainment. Doors open at 8 p.m., with the show beginning around 8:30 p.m.
Ghosts in the Garden
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 7–10 p.m. | Secret Wilmington Location
Ghosts, spirits and supernatural creatures will gather for a Halloween rave at a location revealed to ticket holders.
Halloween at Roost
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 9 p.m. start | Roost Pub & Kitchen
Celebrate Halloween downtown with house music, cocktails, dancing and a costume contest.
Halloween Costume Party at Catherine Rooney’s
Saturday, October 31 | 10 pm–1 am | Catherine Rooney’s & Trolley Tap House
Halloween party at Catherine Rooney’s and Trolley Tap House featuring It’s All Good Band and DJ Willoughby. Costume contest with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Ages 21+. No cover.
Halloween for All Ages
The Curley’s Haunt
Oct. 23–25 & 30–31 | 6:30–10 p.m. | Concord Mall
Enter a haunted attraction filled with scares and surprises. Recommended for ages 13 and older.
Ghosts in the Graveyard at Old Swedes
Oct. 23 & 24 | 6:30–8 p.m. | Old Swedes Historic Site
Take a guided evening tour through the historic burial ground and meet some of Wilmington’s fascinating figures from the past. Tours depart at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m.
The Revisionists: A Haunted Victorian Walk
Friday, Oct. 23 | Tours begin at 6:30 p.m. | Rockwood Park & Museum
Discover ghost stories and Gothic tales during a 90-minute evening walk through Rockwood.
Haunted Trails at Rockwood
Daily through Oct. 31 | 5–11 p.m. | Rockwood Park & Museum
Explore the park’s illuminated trails and Halloween displays.
Candlelight: Halloween Classics
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 8:30pm | Theatre N
Enjoy haunting melodies and Halloween favorites performed by candlelight.
Paranormal Tour at The Queen
Oct. 28 & 29 | 8pm | The Queen
Explore the historic theater’s haunted history during a paranormal tour.
The Haunted Mill
Oct. 27 & 28 | 7–9 p.m. | Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm
Explore the historic mill after dark for an evening of Halloween thrills.
Poetry Outside the Mansion: Haunted Words
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 7–9 p.m. | Rockwood Park & Museum
Get into the Halloween spirit with poet David P. Kozinski as he shares haunting works by Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson and others. An open mic will follow the readings.
7th Annual Día de los Muertos: Walking Among the Ancestors
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 4–8 p.m. | Delaware Art Museum
Celebrate the traditions of Día de los Muertos through art, culture and remembrance.
Haunted Delaware
Friday, Oct. 30 | 7–8 p.m. | Delaware Historical Society
Explore Delaware’s haunted history and the stories behind some of the state’s supernatural legends.
Legend of the Brandywine Werewolf
Friday, Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | Brandywine Creek State Park
Discover the legend of the Brandywine Werewolf during an evening program in the park. Recommended for ages 12 and older; advance registration required.
Pet Costume Contest at LAB
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 2–6 p.m. | Liquid Alchemy
Bring your costumed canine companion to Liquid Alchemy for a Halloween pet costume contest.
Still looking for something to do? Explore the full IN Wilmington events calendar for more Halloween happenings, live music, performances and activities throughout the week.