Three for Thursday - Halloween Style

It's time for one of the biggest weekends of the year. Even if you don't have children, Halloween beckons you to have fun. And since Halloween lands on a Tuesday this year, a lot of folks will be celebrating the holiday this weekend. Here are our three picks for Halloween fun. Be sure to enjoy all the tricks and treats out there!

Davidson Halloween March (October 27) The Town of Davidson will celebrate the Halloween season with its traditional Halloween March along Main Street. Families should line up at town hall to parade along Main Street to receive treats from merchants and organizations. 5 p.m. Free. Downtown Davidson, www.townofdavidson.org.

Ghost Walk Haunted Trail (October 27-28) This thrilling haunted trail is for only the bravest souls. Historic Latta Plantation is turned into a frightening sight once the moon rises over the forest and the spooks come out at night. Those who dare must come aware that the haunted trail is a true scare. Not suggested for children under 9. 7-10 p.m. (Last admission for ghost walk is 9:45 p.m.). $10 per person. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, www.lattaplantation.org.

Rescue Ranch’s Corn Maze (October 27-28) Rescue Ranch opens its gates for visitors to experience the twists and turns of a lighted Corn Maze presented by Chevrolet. The nine-acre corn maze boosts a Chevy design. The lighted maze will be open Friday and Saturday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. during October. $8 for guests 13 and older; $5 for children two to 12; children under 2 are free. Rescue Ranch, 1424 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, www.rescueranch.com.