There's more than haunted houses and trick-or-treating happening in the Twin City this Halloween. Here are 10 ways to experience fright nights (and days) in Winston-Salem.

For the cool ghouls

Head to CasaShanti on Trade for a night of spellbinding + shopping fun during the first Downtown Trade Street Witches Walk Friday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Fly on your broomstick to The Boho Depot to shop themed decor, clothing, and gifts.

Creepin' it real

Do the monster mash at Earl's three-day Halloweekend Thursday, Oct. 31-Saturday, Nov. 2.
Climb three stories of themed thrills at ROAR on Friday, Nov. 1. A $20 ticket gets you access to unlimited bowling, simulators, and a nacho bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Frights and delights

Dress up to get free beignets at Founders Restaurant's Halloween Brunch Saturday, Oct. 26 + Sunday, Oct. 27. Reservations are recommended.

You can find sweet and scary sips around town. | Photo (left) courtesy of Cin Cin Burger Bar and photo (right) courtesy of @theporchws

Check out themed drinks like the Thriller mocktail or the Basic Witch milkshake at Cin Cin Burger Bar. Or, sip on the Halloweenie 'Tini or Candy Corn Colada at The Porch.

If you're looking for scary tales

Learn about Salem's most famous ghost during a lantern-lit Halloween Nightwatchman Tour Thursday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. 26. Tickets are $50.
See some of Winston-Salem's spine-chilling spots during a Mystery and Mayhem Segway Tour. Book a 2 p.m. slot to cruise the streets Tuesdays through Saturdays through Nov. 2.

For the whole boo crew

Let the ghoul times roll at Kaleideum's Ghoul Times on Sunday, Oct. 27. Children can trick-or-treat through the museum from 12 to 5 p.m. Admission starts at $7.
Create an upcycled costume, craft the perfect prop, make a mask, and build a glowing ghost marionette at MIXXER Community Makerspace. Classes are offered Thursday, Oct. 24 through Tuesday, Oct. 29. Ticket prices vary — register online.

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