Eliada's 8-acre corn maze and fall festival in West Asheville, the family Haunted Trail on Oct. weekends, the city's Festival of Frights and pumpkin composting Nov. 7.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Updated each year. Facts on this page come from Eliada, the Adventure Center of Asheville and the City of Asheville. Asheville Parks and Recreation: 828-259-5800.

Fall in Asheville runs through the corn rows at Eliada, the Haunted Trail in West Asheville and a month of city Halloween events. Here is what is still ahead this season, from the organizers’ own pages. Times change with the weather, so check each link on the day.

What this means for you

  • Pumpkins and a corn maze inside the city: Eliada, 49 Compton Drive, West Asheville.
  • Family Halloween night out: the Haunted Trail, Oct. 22-25 and 29-30.
  • Free city events: Asheville Parks and Recreation, 828-259-5800.

Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival

Eliada’s 8-acre corn maze is, in its own words, “a beloved Asheville tradition.” Along with the maze there are tractor rides, pumpkins, apple cider, a corn cannon, a spider climber and lawn games, plus food, according to Eliada.
Where 49 Compton Drive, Asheville, NC 28806
Admission $15 a person, regular festival price
Tickets Eliada’s ticket page
New this year Music at the Maze, live local music 5 to 7 p.m. on select Fridays in October, included with admission
Weather Rain can delay or close the maze; Eliada posts updates on social media

School field trips run Tuesday through Friday until Oct. 27, and every slot is sold out, Eliada says. Advance tickets are recommended for busy weekends.

Haunted Trail

The 14th annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Drive, is billed as “Asheville’s only family-friendly haunt”: 18 live-action outdoor scenes with lights and sound, without contact or gore, created by Asheville Plays, according to the Adventure Center.

  • Remaining nights: Thursday to Sunday, Oct. 22-25, and Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29-30.
  • Times: the festival area opens at 6 p.m. The “Sweet Peek” tour at 6:30 p.m. shows the scenes without actors, for ages 3 and 4 or anyone nervous. Actors start at 7 p.m., and the entrance closes at 9 p.m.
  • Extras: concessions, a play area for ages 4 and under, face painting and a pirate ship escape room. Combo passes with the Glow Trail can sell out and are not sold Oct. 22.

City Halloween and fall events

Asheville Parks and Recreation’s Festival of Frights runs through Oct. 31, the city says. Highlights still ahead:

Date Event Where Cost
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 to 4 p.m. Día de Muertos Stephens-Lee Center, 30 George Washington Carver Blvd. Free
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to noon Kooky Spooky Toddler Fun Stephens-Lee Center $5
Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Drive Thru Candy Grab Stephens-Lee Center Free
Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m. Trunk or Treat Fest, ages 12 and under Linwood Crump Shiloh Center, 121 Shiloh Road Free

The full list, with toddler crafts and adult events, is in our trick-or-treat guide and things to do this month.

After the season: compost your pumpkin

Bring jack-o’-lanterns to Take Back Jack, the city’s pumpkin composting drop-off, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at New Belgium Brewing, the city announced. More in our trash and recycling guide.

Fresh from the farm

For fall produce from local farms, several Asheville tailgate markets run into November; the downtown Asheville City Market goes to Nov. 28. Days and hours: farmers markets.

Know before you go

  • Outdoor events can close for rain; check the organizer’s page or social media that day.
  • Heading downtown for a city event? See getting around for garages and meters.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a corn maze in Asheville?

Yes. Eliada’s 8-acre corn maze and fall festival is at 49 Compton Drive in West Asheville, with tractor rides, pumpkins, apple cider, a corn cannon and lawn games. Regular admission is $15 a person; buy tickets on Eliada’s site.

Where can I find a pumpkin patch in Asheville?

Eliada’s Corn Maze and Fall Festival at 49 Compton Drive includes pumpkins among its fall activities. Check its site for the days it is open; weather can change hours.

When is the Haunted Trail in Asheville in 2026?

The family-friendly Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Drive, runs Oct. 22-25 and 29-30, 2026. Doors open at 6 p.m., actors start at 7 p.m. and the entrance closes at 9 p.m.

What do I do with my pumpkin after Halloween in Asheville?

Take it to the city’s Take Back Jack pumpkin composting event, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at New Belgium Brewing.