Huntersville Athletic Park hosts a free Halloween celebration Sunday, Oct. 25, capped by a 300-drone light show after dark.

The Halloween in Huntersville event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. and includes trick-or-treat booths, a costume contest with prizes, carnival rides, a mummy-themed haunted house and a kid-friendly trail, according to Lake Norman Publications' Halloween events guide. Food and drinks are for sale on-site.

Live music comes from The Throwbacks and Kids of America, WSIC reported. Admission and parking are free, with a trolley shuttle running from Lake Norman Charter High School to the park. Parking is also available at Central Piedmont Community College.

The drone show is one of several Halloween events still on the calendar across the Lake Norman area this week.

Davidson's Jack-o'-Lantern Walk, through Oct. 30

Carved pumpkins are on display at Davidson's Town Green through Friday, Oct. 30, according to the Lake Norman Publications guide. Participants can retrieve their pumpkins at the end of the display.

Trunk-or-Treat at Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics, Wednesday, Oct. 28

Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics (HFFA) fills its parking lot with decorated vehicles, candy and games from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and bring candy buckets.

McGuire Nuclear Station Trunk-or-Treat, Thursday, Oct. 29

McGuire Nuclear Station holds its first trunk-or-treat from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The event is free and open to all families.

Trick-or-Treat at Birkdale Village, Saturday, Oct. 31

Children can trick-or-treat at participating Birkdale Village retailers and restaurants on The Parkway in Huntersville from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 31. Families should stop at the Concierge desk at 10 a.m. to pick up a map of participating businesses. Candy is available while supplies last.

Tricks-N-Treats at Northcross, Saturday, Oct. 31

Northcross Shopping Center in Huntersville hosts a free Halloween event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, behind Uncommon Scents. Free pumpkins will be available while supplies last.

Upcoming Halloween events

  • Sunday, Oct. 25: Halloween in Huntersville, 4-7 p.m., Huntersville Athletic Park (free)
  • Through Oct. 30: Jack-o'-Lantern Walk, Town Green, Davidson
  • Wednesday, Oct. 28: Trunk-or-Treat at HFFA, 4-6 p.m., Huntersville
  • Thursday, Oct. 29: McGuire Nuclear Station Trunk-or-Treat, 6-9 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 31: Trick-or-Treat at Birkdale Village, 10 a.m.-noon, Huntersville
  • Saturday, Oct. 31: Tricks-N-Treats at Northcross, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Huntersville