The end of October signals fall is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than with an Oktoberfest celebration filled with German food, a trick-or-treat trail and spooky Halloween fun on Bald Head Island?
Oktoberfest weekend gets off to a great start on Friday, October 29 with a Spooky Halloween Reading at Old Baldy at 7 p.m. presented by the Bald Head Island Readers’ Theater. Fun continues on Saturday with the Oktoberfest Celebration at the Harbourside Pavilion from 12-3 p.m.
The Island Agency presents a variety of homes for sale in an island-wide Parade of Homes from 1-4 p.m. At 3 p.m. drive your decorated cart through the Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail which begins at the Harbourside Pavilion. The fun continues from 4-6 p.m. with Wine and Cheese at The Hammocks Model #54. Later that evening, head over to the Shoals Club for a Halloween Party from 6-9 p.m.
If all this fun has you craving a spa day, head over to Island Retreat Spa and Salon and enjoy the weekend special. When you book a Signature Facial you will receive a complimentary Eminence Organics Pumpkin Peel. Call 910-454-0333 to make your spa appointment.
Friday October 29
7 p.m. Spooky Halloween Reading at Old Baldy
Old Baldy Lighthouse. Bald Head Island Readers’
Theater Presents: A Halloween Reading of the Chilling
Words of Edgar Allen Poe. $3/person, space is limited.
No reservations required. 457-7481.
Saturday, October 30
12-3 p.m. Oktoberfest Celebration
Harbourside Pavilion. Join us for all your German
favorites. Cash bar. Adults, $12; children 6-12, $6 and
children under 6, no charge. Open to all islanders.
457-7440.
12 p.m. Pumpkin Carving Contest
BHI Club. Bring your carved pumpkin to the Clubhouse
between 4 p.m. on 10/29 and Noon on 10/30 to be
entered in the contest. Prizes for first, second and third
place will be announced at Hay Ride and Halloween
Bash. 457-7300.
1-4 p.m. Parade of Homes
The Island Agency presents a variety of homes to introduce
you to the many real estate opportunities on the
island. Please refer to the Parade of Homes map for a
list of homes on this tour. No charge. 457-7400.
3 p.m. Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail
Shoals Club Recreation. Drive your decorated cart
through a designated route in an island-wide trickor-
treat trail departing from the Harbourside Pavilion.
Open to all islanders. No charge. Route maps will be
handed out upon departure. 457-3701.
4-6 p.m. Wine and Cheese at the Hammocks
Hammocks Model Home #54. Learn about the benefits
of fractional ownership while enjoying wine and cheese
at the Hammocks model home. 457-7400.
6-9 p.m. Halloween Party
Shoals Club. Come as you are or make the night interesting
and arrive in costume. Heavy hors d’oeuvres,
carving station and live entertainment. Adults, $25;
Children 5-12, $14, and children four and under, no
charge. Open to members, their guests, and temporary
members. 454-4888.
7-9 p.m. Haunted Hay Ride
BHI Club. Come to this annual favorite. Open to children
and grown ups. Meet on Stede Bonnet between
holes #4 & #5 (please note new location for this event).
Open to members, temporary members and their
guests. No charge. 457-7300.
7-10 p.m. Member Halloween Bash
BHI Club. You provide the costumes and Halloween
spirit and we’ll provide the
