Halloween at the YMCA ó 5:30-8 p.m., Oct. 31. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA. Games, inflatables, costume contests, face-painting. Free. 704-636-0111.
Forbidden Forest Horror Trail ó Oct. 30, 31, and Nov. 1, Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell, entering their 12th year. Tickets go on sale at dark each night. Tickets/donations: $13. Concessions available (concession proceeds go to the Michael Yang Foundation). Other proceeds go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. www.forbiddenforesthorrortrail.com. 704-223-2765.
Fourth annual Uncle Raymondís Field Maze, Rockwell ó Weekends through Nov. 8. 7-11 p.m. Fridays, 2-11 p.m. Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. Sundays, Salisbury Street, Rockwell (just past Hunterís Glen). Put on by Chuckwagon Gang for Relay for Life, proceeds go to American Cancer Society. $5 per person, age 5 and under free, groups of 10 or more-$4 per person. Refreshments. Bring flashlight. Groups encouraged to call ahead. Call Joe Haynes, 704-239-3771, or Tammy Haynes, 704-239-1867.
Boogerwoods Howl-o-ween Spooktacular, 31st year ó Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Phaniels Church Road, Rockwell. New scenes and returning favorites. All proceeds go to the cure of Cystic Fibrosis. Limited amount of tickets each night. www.boogerwoods.com. 704-855-7922.
Blue Masque Trunk or Treat ó 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Parking lot behind the Robertson College Community Center, Catawba College. Blue Masque members will be dressed in costumes with games to play and treats to hand out. Also accepting donations of canned goods for Rowan Helping Ministries.
Albemarle Downtown Fall Festival ó Oct. 30. Parade: 4-4:30 p.m.; No Tricks Just Treats: 4:30-6 p.m.; Tarradiddle Players: 5:15-6 p.m.; Ghost Walk: 7:30-10:30 p.m. 704-796-7495.
Ghost Train Halloween Festival, Tweetsie Railroad ó Begins at sundown Friday and Saturday nights through Nov. 1. 1-877-TWEETSIE. www.tweetsie.com.