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Matthews Playhouse Presents 4th Annual Halloween Haunted Trail



Spooky Outdoor Experience to Feature Haunted Trail, Food Trucks, Family Friendly Activities, and More October 28-30, 2022


Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is pleased to present its 4th Annual Haunted Trail, a spooky outdoor experience, behind the Matthews Community Center October 28-30, 2022. 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 all.




A family-friendly version of the Haunted Trail will take place during its "Not-So-Spooky" Hour each evening from 5:30- 6:30 pm. 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 7pm-10 pm. The nightly schedule is as follows (and is subject to change):

Friday, October 28, 2022

5 pm - 9 pm Nor'East Family Treats & Eats - New England Inspired Food & Desserts


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.


7:00 pm - 10:00 pm- “Full Fright” Haunted Trail Experience


Saturday, October 29, 2022

5 pm - 9 pm Social Cow Ice Cream - Family owned vintage ice cream truck serving classic novelties and homemade, artisan pops.


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.


6:30 pm -9:30 pm ITOT (International Truck of Tacos) - Artisan Tacos and more!

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm- “Full Fright” Haunted Trail Experience


Sunday, October 30, 2022

5 pm - 9 pm Nor'East Family Treats & Eats - New England Inspired Food & Desserts


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.


7:00 pm - 10:00 pm- “Full Fright” Haunted Trail Experience


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.


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