2025 EVENTS
PRE-HILLOWEEN EVENTS
Travel back in time and take a “hey” ride, just like your grandparents might have taken around scenic Altapass Orchard. This is a great event for folks of all ages.
The cost is $10.00 a person and includes dessert. Children under 4 are free. Reservations are recommended. To reserve your spot call 828-765-9531.
DATE: Saturdays and Sundays in October at 12:30 and 2:30 — LOCATION: 1025 Orchard Road in Spruce PIne
“HEY” RIDES AT ALTAPASS ORCHARD
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
This year Hilloween will be distributing 1,831 new books to local school children to commemorate the unsolved murder of Charlie Silver in 1831. Young people growing up in Frankie and Charlie’s day typically had very low literacy skills, especially girls and children growing up with fewer resources. Happily much has changed and Hilloween is doing what it can to ensure all children growing up in these hills today have access to new books of their own. By the conclusion of this year’s events, Hilloween will have distributed more than 6,000 new books—valued at more than $48,000—to Mitchell County school children.
Today we will be joined by Karen Wynn of WLOS TV-13 to begin distributing new books to every first grader in Mitchell County.
Note: While this event is not open to the public, we WILL be distributing free books to children from across the county at a number of other events this week. Please read on below for additional details.
BOOK DISTRIBUTION OF 1831 NEW BOOKS TO LOCAL CHILDREN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
MAYLAND’S TRICK-OR-TREAT SPOOKTACULAR WITH FREE BOOKS FROM HILLOWEEN
Bring the kids to celebrate an evening of fun and festivities at the annual Mayland Community College Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular! This FREE event offers trick-or-treating in a safe and friendly environment for kids of all ages–including photos, games and much more.
Kids will be able to explore Mayland’s campus on a unique trick-or-treating adventure, including a hay ride and a close up look at some of the county’s emergency vehicles. Hilloween will also be on hand to distribute new books to children ages 0-18!
DATE: Thursday, 10/23
TIME: 5 - 7pm
LOCATION: Mayland’s main campus (200 Mayland Drive in Spruce Pine)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
SPRUCE PINT TAP ROOM “PRE-GAME” CONCERT
Spruce Pine Taproom is hosting a pre-game concert featuring Haydan Brewer and Chad Ledford of Thirty Ought 6. They will have 2 wines and 22 beers on tap as well wine slushies and liquor drinks. Carolina Empanada Food Truck will also be on site with all kinds of tasty treats. Come join the crew for an empanada and a drink before the show. After the show come back for an afterparty drink around the firepit.
WHEN: Saturday October 25; band will be playing from 2-4pm
WHERE: 388 Oak Avenue in downtown Spruce Pine
HILLOWEEN’S 2025 BENEFIT CONCERT
This headliner for our 2025 Benefit Concert will be OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW. OCMS has been a longtime supporter of Hilloween and we are thrilled to welcome the band to its first performance in Mitchell County.
This year’s concert is a fundraiser for the Mitchell County Development Foundation, an organization that is working tirelessly to help Mitchell County businesses rebuild and reopen after Hurricane Helene.
WHEN: Saturday October 25; doors open at 5:30.
WHERE: Three Peaks Enrichment Center: 97 Pinebridge Avenue in Spruce Pine, NC.
TICKETS: Tickets cost $30.00 and can be purchased here.
BENEFICIARY: 100% of funds received will be donated directly to the Mitchell County Development Foundation. Hilloween has covered all costs of this concert, with no financial obligation to the Mitchell County Development Foundation, the county itself, or the city of Spruce Pine.
Photo courtesy of Old Crow Medicine Show
HILLOWEEN AFTERPARTY IN DOWNTOWN SPRUCE PINE
Join us after the concert for an afterparty in downtown Spruce Pine!
Hef’s Restaurant (89 Locust Street in Spruce Pine),
The Mad Hatter Tavern (69 Locust Street in Spruce Pine), and
Spruce Pint Taproom (388 Oak Ave).
Offerings at each location will vary; ooking forward to seeing you out after the show!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
Bring the kids to celebrate an evening of fun and festivities at a special event sponsored by Downtown Spruce Pine! This FREE event offers trick-or-treating in a safe and friendly environment for kids of all ages–including photos, games and much more.
Hilloween will also be distributing NEW children’s books to children 0-18 in attendance. More details coming soon!
TIME: 4-8PM
LOCATION: Downtown Spruce Pine
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : For additional information click here
SPRUCE PINE FAMILY HALLOWEEN EVENT
Bring the kids to celebrate an evening of fun and festivities at a special Halloween event Bakersville! This FREE event offers trick-or-treating in a safe and friendly environment for kids of all ages–including photos, games and much more.
Hilloween will also be distributing NEW children’s books to children 0-18 in attendance. More details coming soon!
TIME: TBD
LOCATION: TBD
BAKERSVILLE FAMILY HALLOWEEN EVENT
BULADEAN FAMILY HALLOWEEN EVENT WITH FREE BOOKS FROM HILLOWEEN
Bring the kids to celebrate an evening of fun and festivities at a special event sponsored by the Buladean Community Foundation! This FREE event offers trick-or-treating in a safe and friendly environment for kids of all ages–including photos, games and much more.
Hilloween will also be distributing NEW children’s books to children 0-18 in attendance, while supplies last.
DATE: Friday, October 31
Time: 6 - 8pm
LOCATION: Buladean Community Center (12190 Highway NC-226 in Bakersville, NC)