“Let the Right One In” is based on the 2004 Swedish novel, 2008 movie and 2010 American remake, and became a play in 2013 .
He finds a kindred spirit and companionship in the girl next door, Eli, who is quite different from most her age.
MORE THURSDAY HAPPENINGSNight of the Living Dead — Also taking place at Thalian Hall, on the main stage, will be the screening of George A.
Normally hosted on the USS North Carolina on the Cape Fear River, the 2021 event will take place at downtown’s new Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park.
Funds benefit Carousel Center, which continues serving children, ages birth to 19, from the tri-county region, who need help working through through physical and sexual abuse.
MORE FRIDAY HAPPENINGSStriking Copper and Mike Blair — Waterline Brewing will welcome two local acts in the beer garden for an evening of music.
Monster Movie Madness at the Mansion — A double feature will take place at Bellamy Mansion , featuring 1972’s “Horror Express” and “Night of the Living Dead.” There is a suggested $5 donation; food and beverages will be sold on site.
Cape Fear Fair & Expo — The fair is back! Wilmington International Airport has all the rides popping up, along with funnel cakes, carnival games, corn dogs, livestock and other attractions.
During the fall, the 13-acre maze includes 5 miles of pathways, a QR code hunt, plus games, tractor-pulled wagon rides, barrel trail rides, live farm animals, concessions, and more.
Nightmares Haunted Trail — West in Columbus County, Nightmares Haunted Trail will offer the biggest haunts, shocks and twists this Halloween season, with a Tomb of Darkness and blackout maze included.
DJ Tommy Gunn will spin tunes and there will be carnival games with prizes, hayrides, inflatable bounce houses, hotdogs, and a photo booth! The costume contest begins at 7:15 p.m.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Fair — The New Hanover County Special Olympics is hosting a trick-or-treat fair at Legion Stadium .
Prizes will be given to the quadrupeds for Best Overall, Scariest, Bartenders’ Choice, Best Circus Theme, and Most Waggiest categories.
After going virtual in 2020 because of Covid-19, the 8th annual Pawz in the Park will launch again in-person, featuring over 30 pet-friendly vendors.
MORE SATURDAY HAPPENINGSRims on the River Vintage Car & Hot Rod Show — The 17th year anniversary of the car show takes off this weekend with vendors and music.
– midnight, and a tarot-card reader will be on site, along with fire-slinging hula hoopers, and a costume contest, with a $100 Satellite gift card up for grabs.
Halloween Decades Party — Seven Mile Post welcomes guests to flashback to the ‘90s and dress in the decade’s best as part of the costume contest.
Big Something Afterparty — Big Something will play three days at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater for Halloween, costume contests included.
Ibiza $1k Costume Contest — Halloween at Ibiza can come with a hefty payout for the person who brings their A-game to the Halloween bash, which gets underway at 9 p.m.
Its annual Happy, Healthy Halloween Trick-or-Treat event is for families and children with diet restrictions, vegan diets, and are health conscious.
Halloween Donkey Palooza – Skywatch Bird Rescue is hosting a kid-friendly event, welcoming the little ones to come decked out in their costumes for a chance to win the contest.
Trunk or Treat – Starting at noon, Mac’s Speed Shop will be welcoming kids for trunk or treat.
There will be vintage themed carnival games, the barnyard animals will be available to visit, and the manor house will be decked out for all who dare to take its tour .
MORE SUNDAY HAPPENINGSFood Truck Rodeo — Taking place at Long Leaf Park , Sunday’s food truck rodeo will feature more than a dozen food trucks, such as Lobster Dogs, Tasty Tees, Kono Pizza and more.
Read more from Port City Daily’s coverage last year — complete with a photo gallery — and make reservations now, as the haunted swamp packs it out annually.
Phobia Haunted Trail: CarnEvil in the Woods — Set up on Maco Road in Leland, complete with clowns and wicked doctors as part of “CarnEvil in the Woods.” The 30-minute outdoor haunted trail features live actors who will work to instill all your worst nightmares .
7, the Hubb’s Farm Corn Maze includes a 4.5-acre pumpkin patch, farm animals, human foosball, giant slides, wagon rides, duck races on weekends, and of course a 15-acre corn maze.