Greensboro Halloween Extravaganza set for Oct. 17 at Hester Park

GREENSBORO — Greensboro Parks and Recreation has scheduled its Halloween Extravaganza for Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Hester Park.

The event is set for 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Hester Park, 3615 Deutzia St. The city says the evening will include spooky trails, a hayride, bonfires, yard games, music and crafts.

Scary stories are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. The announcement also says attendees can make s'mores and warm up around the fire pit.

The city announcement does not state an admission price or registration requirement in the available notice. Readers should check the official Parks and Recreation information for updates before heading to the park.

Source: Reporting based on the City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation announcement, checked Oct. 17, 2026. The accompanying GetStarNews image is an original illustrative editorial graphic showing a symbolic park trail, hayride, bonfire and craft area; it does not depict Hester Park, attendees or a documentary scene.