Island Cruises hosts a two-hour, family-friendly Halloween costume cruise aboard the Island Explorer on the waters around Carolina Beach and the lower Cape Fear River, with sunset views, music and treats. Boarding at 5:30 PM; departs promptly at 6:00 PM. Onboard bar; no outside beverages.
Notes: Host site islandcruises.fun/themed-cruises lists Family Halloween Costume Cruise Oct 31 ($29-$39); host booking page gowondo.com/experience/family-halloween-costume-cruise-739555 gives Sat Oct 31 2026, boarding 5:30, departs 6:00 PM, returns ~8:00 PM, Carolina Beach Municipal Marina. AllEvents mirror also lists it.
The all-ages family fair runs 4:00-7:00 PM with trick-or-treating, carnival games, and vendors, and a kids' costume contest at 7:00 PM.The all-ages family fair runs 4:00-7:00 PM with trick-or-treating, carnival games, and vendors, and a kids' costume contest at 7:00 PM. The 21+ Spirits in the Alley party runs 8:00-11:00 PM with live music by Jam Sandwich, food, spooky cocktails, scary movies, and vendors. A DJ afterparty follows from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM, with an adult costume contest at midnight.
The Carolina Beach Pier's Halloween night starts with Dragons With Matches at the outdoor Tiki Bar from 7 to 10 PM, free and open to all ages, with…The Carolina Beach Pier's Halloween night starts with Dragons With Matches at the outdoor Tiki Bar from 7 to 10 PM, free and open to all ages, with an adult costume contest at 9 PM. The 21+ ticketed Spookeasy party follows at 10 PM (listed separately).
Halloween street-style skate jam with a $500 cash prize. Registration opens at 10 AM, bands start at 11 AM, and the jam runs until 6 PM.Halloween street-style skate jam with a $500 cash prize. Registration opens at 10 AM, bands start at 11 AM, and the jam runs until 6 PM. Lineup includes Don Schluger, Vile, Gin Lizard and Shred.
