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10/03/2025 to 10/31/2025
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Beginning on Friday, October 3, HALLOWEEN JACK will once again rise from the marshes of Shallowbag Bay to make his annual return to the streets of Manteo for HALLOWEEN ISLAND!
 
Join us at the site of America’s oldest mystery — the Lost Colony of Roanoke — for 13 nefarious nights of fun including 13 uniquely themed pop-up Halloween bars, 13 eerie inns, 13 spooky shops and 13 seasonal events & experiences brought to you by 13 local sponsors, with proceeds benefitting 13 local charities through our partnership with the Outer Banks Community Foundation.
 
The fun begins at sunset on October 3 during the town’s monthly First Friday street party and runs every Thursday through Saturday throughout the month of October. We’ll have a “sneak preview” kickoff party at The Pioneer Theater on Thursday, October 2 during the premiere of the Halloween Int. Film Festival 2025, at which Halloween Island passports & t-shirts will be available prior to their official release to the public.
 
This month-long “trick-or-treating for adults” event includes a Passport Challenge that winds you through 13 pop-up Halloween bars throughout town as you collect passport stamps from each of the Halloween bars. Completed passports can be redeemed for an exclusive HALLOWEEN ISLAND Passport Completion Reward as well as entry into one of five weekly raffle drawings for prize packs including gift cards from participating businesses as well as sweet swag from all over town.
 
Bringing the kids? The Halloween Island Passport includes a Kids’ Quest so children can collect their own passport stamps from the 13 Spooky Shops, which can redeemed for their very own passport completion reward!
 
Join us this October as Roanoke Island becomes the newest East Coast destination for Halloween fun!
 

2025 Halloween Island 13 events and experiences

HALLOWEEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Oct. 2-4

ISLAND FARM PUMPKIN PATCH – Saturdays in October

OBX GHOST TOURS – Mondays and Wednesdays in October

EMBER ROOM MONSTER BALL

CRYSTAL DAWN HAUNTED BOOZE CRUISE

KILL DEVIL PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST

KIIILLER COCKTAILS COSTUME PART & COCKTAIL CLASS

MOONDOG FUNERAL HOME ART EXHIBIT

DARE TO SCARE 5K & SWEET TREAT FUN RUN – Oct. 25

DOWNTOWN MERCAHNTS TRICK OR TREAT – Oct. 25 

NOUVEINS’ VAMPIRE BLOOD DRIVE – Oct. 25

NIGHT OF 1587 PUMPKINS – Oct. 25

HALLOWEEN NIGHT SPOOKTACULAR – Oct. 31

There is even more still to be announced. Follow Halloween Island on Facebook for updates!

Outer Banks Podcast: Haunts & Happenings!

In this episode of The Outer Banks Podcast, host Bryn Pittman spills the details on one of the most anticipated events of the season—13 Nights of Halloween Island! From October 19th to October 31st, Downtown Manteo’s Social District will transform into a Halloween haven with spooky décor, festive treats, and thrilling drinks from some of the area’s best local spots. It’s trick-or-treating for adults!
 

We’re also joined by Geno Seay, owner of the Ghost Colony Tavern, one of the event’s featured venues, to talk about the eerie vibes, special concoctions, and what visitors can expect during this haunted celebration. Tune in for all the ghoulish details!