halloween
Weekender Oct. 24- 27: Sip & Support, Halloween and fall festivals, trick-or-treating and more
Thursday, Oct. 24 Sip & Support 5-7 pm | Oct. 24. Happy hour fundraiser on the patio of Peninsula Prime to benefit Western North Carolina. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer, rotating apps, a silent auction. Get tickets online; $40 per person. Peninsula Prime, 19918 North Cove Rd., Cornelius. Thursday Oct. 24- Saturday, Oct. […]
Weekly calendar Oct. 21-27: Fundraiser, fun and Halloween
Wednesday, Oct. 23 Family Month activities 6-7 pm | Oct. 23. Learn from experts as they discuss important topics that impact families. There will be an adult sessuion led by Evelyn Bostany on “Couples/Marriage Therapy” and one for adolescents/young adults led by Jennifer Thomas on “Conflict Resolution.” Q&A will follow. Dinner will be served. Register […]
Register for town-wide Halloween decorations contest
Oct. 14. Tomorrow is the last day to enter the town-wide Halloween decorating contest. Whether your house is fun and festive or spooky and scary, it’s free to enter. Registration, which ends Oct. 15, is open to Cornelius residents only. Rules and regs: Entry registrations must be received no later than October 15. Contest is for […]
10 ways to keep trick or treaters safe
Oct. 30. Halloween is tomorrow and little superheroes, cartoon and television characters will be out. The American Red Cross has tips parents can follow to help keep the kids safe while enjoying the festivities. Trick-or-treaters need to see and be seen. Use face makeup instead of masks which can make seeing difficult. Give trick-or-treaters a […]
Hugh Torance House Halloween event Oct. 29 is steeped in history
Oct. 24. The Hugh Torance House and Store is hosting a free family-friendly Halloween Spirit Day event Oct. 29 from 1 pm to 4 pm. There will be pumpkin rolling races, crafts, an age-appropriate Spooky Trail, and some 19th-century Irish yard games that harken back to the misty legends of warriors and fairy tales. The […]
Scarrigan Farms and Haunted Trail kick off at end of month
Sept. 22. Pumpkin picking at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville begins Sept. 30 and lasts through the end of October. Pumpkin picking at Carrigan Farms with tractor-drawn hayrides is the authentic pick-your-own experience and includes picking a pumpkin right off the vine. Advanced reservations are required. The cost for pumpkin picking is $15 per person and […]
Calling all playwrights to submit short, original work
July 11. Submissions are open for the 7th Annual Boos and Brews 10-Minute Play Festival in October. The festival will be held at the Davidson Community Players Actor’s Lab Black box theater in Cornelius on Oct. 26, 27 and 28. Plays will be accepted from NC, SC, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. Playwrights of all levels […]
How long is Halloween candy good for?
Nov. 1. The National Confectioners Association has sweet advice on the shelf-live and storage suggestions for all that Halloween candy. An easy rule of thumb is to toss any remaining Halloween candy by the time Easter comes. Specifics on longevity Soft chocolates, like milk and white chocolate, last eight to 10 months. Dark chocolate lasts […]
Spooky stats and fun facts for 2022 Halloween
Oct. 31. It’s the spookiest time of the year, when superstition runs rampant and treats always come with the potential for a trick. But like with anything else, the more you know about Halloween, the less scary it seems. The Origins of Halloween Halloween is actually a 2,000-year-old celebration of the Celtic New Year (called […]
Halloween tips: Seasonal illness safety
Oct. 28. This might be the most normal Halloween yet since the COVID-19 pandemic began. While children and families are looking forward to some normalcy, Atrium Health says don’t forget about flu and other respiratory illnesses that can be just as harmful and contagious. “If there’s one good thing to come out of the pandemic, […]
