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Ghost Tours - October 25

Friday, October 25, 2019

Where: Courthouse Square - next to Senator Sam Ervin statue

When: Friday, October 25

During two weekends this fall learn about Morganton’s spooky history and enjoy our quaint downtown district! The Morganton Ghost Walk was researched by local paranormal investigator Joshua P. Warren who documented creepy events, spooky stories and some bizarre history. The 1.5 hour-long, scenic tour tells of local history, strange sightings and folklore during a mile and a half walking tour of historic downtown Morganton. Some stories date back 500 years!

Ghost Tours - October 26

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019

Where: Courthouse Square - next to Senator Sam Ervin statue

When: Friday, October 26

Halloween Spooktacular

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Where: Courthouse Square

When: Thursday, October 31 3:00-6:00pm

Calling all goblins, vampires, super heroes, princesses and gypsies and everything in between! Come to Downtown Morganton Thursday, Oct. 31, and enjoy the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Spooktacular! We'll have trick-or-treating at downtown businesses from 3-5pm. When the trick-or-treaters have collected their candy, they can head to the Historic Burke County Courthouse lawn from 3:00pm until 6:00pm for a costume contest, inflatable fun provided by Summit Community Church, and plenty of free games and activities (compliments of the City of Morganton Recreation Department)!

November Farmers Market

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Where: 111 North Green Street

When: Saturday, November 23 10:00am and 2:00pm

Just in time for your Thanksgiving events, stop by for fresh vegetables, baked goods & meats! The special November Market is located at 111 North Green Street, at the corner of Green Street and Avery Avenue.

Memorial Tree Lighting

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Where: Courthouse Square

When: Saturday, November 23 5:30pm

The Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at 5:30pm with music and to the delight of all, at 6:00pm, downtown Morganton will light up for the season.

Holiday Bucks Give Away

November 23, 30 & December 3

Where: Downtown Morganton

When: Participate in Holiday Events & Enter for your chance to WIN!

The ever popular Holiday Downtown Bucks Give Away is back and you have another chance to win big!! There are three opportunities throughout the Holiday Season to win $200 in Downtown Bucks. A total of $3,000 will be awarded! Read more below to find out how you can win Downtown Bucks, a gift certificate you can spend in downtown Morganton. No purchase is required.