Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train Halloween Festival 2026

Blowing Rock, NC

Plan a seasonal visit to Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, NC. Current dates and program details need an operator recheck. Earlier listing: Family-friendly nighttime Halloween festival with a Ghost Train ride, haunted house and trick-or-treating every Friday and Saturday in October. Previously listed schedule: Every Friday and Saturday night, September 25–October 31, 2026. Confirm the current year and departures with the operator.

Previously listed schedule

Every Friday and Saturday night, September 25–October 31, 2026

Not verified in this review; check the operator page.

Ticket details

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Event

Ghost Train Halloween Festival

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Frequently asked

What are the operating hours?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: Sept 25–Oct 15 the festival runs 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.; Oct 16–31 it runs 7:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Is the Ghost Train ride scary?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: Tweetsie describes it as "Safe, spooky fun for the whole family," though the Ghost Train ride and Haunted House are recommended for ages 8+.

More about Tweetsie Railroad

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