Wilmington Spooky Halloween: A Family Ghost Hunt

Schedule

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Mon, 03 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

200 S Water St | Wilmington, NC

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Wilmington is haunted by ghosts! Gather your family and go out for a Halloween fun night full of adventure, laughter, and spooky surprises.
About this Event

This Halloween, you and your family become a team of professional ghosthunters. Together, you’ll wander the streets of Wilmington, collect hidden clues, and hunt for ghosts said to be hiding all around the city.


It’s the perfect way to enjoy Halloween outdoors away from screens, endless TikTok scrolls, and video games. Instead, you'll be laughing, exploring, solving puzzles and discovering mysteries behind haunted places - IN THE REAL WORLD. It's also less about jump scares or creepy horror frights and more about adventure, teamwork, and creating fun memories.


WHAT'S INCLUDED❓
  • Your own ghost hunting story where your family plays the main characters!
  • A combo of outdoor escape room puzzles, scavenger hunt collectibles and walking tour health benefits.
  • A route of 10 hand-picked locations in the heart of Wilmington that are both beautiful and safe to explore.
  • An opportunity for the best family bonding activity during Halloween!


DETAILS:
  • 📅 Available from Oct 30th until Nov 2nd, from 4 PM until midnight
  • 🕒 Duration: ~90 minutes
  • 🗺️Walking distance: about 1.5 miles
  • 📱 Equipment Required: Smartphone with internet connection
  • 🕵️‍♀️ No age limit: Kids under 12 y/o must be accompanied by adults.
  • 🏃‍♂️Play at your own pace or race against the clock and compete with friends or other teams.
  • 👻Costumes are optional, but very much recommended.


HOW DOES IT WORK❓

This is a role-playing outdoor exploration game where you will be hunting for (virtual) ghosts on the streets of Wilmington, guided by the Questo mobile app on your smartphone. The game combines the challenge of an outdoor escape room, the excitement of a scavenger hunt, and the suspense of a thriller mystery! You can play alone (not recommended) or with your entire family.

1. Buy your tickets & check the confirmation email 🎫

2. Download the on your smartphone 📲, login with your email and find the game inside your profile page 🔓.

3. Head outdoors to the Starting Location & begin your hunt. The app will guide you all the way.📍


About Questo

Questo is your ticket to real-world adventure, blending storytelling with thrilling exploration! 🌍✨ Powered by local creators, our immersive, self-guided games are available in over 500 cities worldwide. Join the 1,000,000+ explorers who’ve turned ordinary walks into epic quests! 🗺️🔎 Discover hidden gems, solve fun puzzles, and create unforgettable memories along the way.

Ready to start? Begin your adventure now at !


💡New to Questo? Check out the F.A.Q. below and our Player’s Guide for everything you need to know before you start or check the materials below.


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Where is it happening?

200 S Water St, 200 South Water Street, Wilmington, United States

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Tickets

USD 12.50 to USD 40.00

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