As Halloween approaches, spooky celebrations in Charlotte are in full swing. Consider one of these events if you’re looking for something a little more than trick-or-treating.

Dining in the Dark
Where: Forchetta (230 N. College Street)
When: Thursday, October 31, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person or $65 with wine pairing
Tickets: Call 704-602-2750

Chef Luca is flipping off the lights at Forchetta to give diners the ultimate spooky dinner. Guests are encouraged to bring a blindfold and embark on a blind tasting of a secret menu. The details of the meal will be revealed at the end of the night.

Hall-OH-Ween
Where: Optimist Hall (1115 N. Brevard Street)
When: Thursday, October 31, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Cost: Free (drinks/food from tenants not included)

Looking for some family fun? Take the kinds to Optimist Hall all day long on October 31 for costume contests, photo ops, giveaways, and more. Trick-or-treating in the hall will happen from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. If you need a break, head to The Spindle Bar for a “spooky cocktail.”

Stranger Things Halloween at Rosemont
Where: Rosemont Bar (1714 South Blvd.)
When: Thursday, October 31, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Cost: Free (drinks/food not included)

Love the 80’s or just love the Netflix hit Stranger Things? Head to Rosemont Bar for an 80’s-themed Halloween bash. Who knows what will happen at this strange party…

HAUNTED pinHOUSE
Where: Pinhouse (2306 Central Avenue)
When: Saturday, October 26, 7:00 p.m. – midnight
Cost: Free (drinks/food not included)

One of Charlotte’s newest hangouts is hosting a free Halloween party. Dress your best to win the costume contest, challenge a friend at haunted bowling, drink a fall-themed beverage, and grab dinner from the Twisted Eats food truck.