Trick-or-treating may look different this year, but that doesnt mean it cant happen altogether. (Port City Daily/File photo)
NEW HANOVER COUNTY Halloween this year may be weirder than normal.
The pandemic will likely change the traditional trick-or-treating landscape, with many families seeking alternative ways to still dress up and get candy..
Related: 10 ways to celebrate Halloween locally during a pandemic
For parents concerned about contamination as Covid-19 cases are on the rise, there are several safe options in town this Halloween.
Oct. 30, 5 p.m. 7 p.m.|Panacea Brewing Company, 4107 Oleander Drive, Wilmington
The all-vegan Panacea Brewing Company is hosting a kid-centric trick-or-treating event Friday evening. Kids with diet restrictions or who are health conscious are encouraged to attend.
Several local businesses will pass out treats at the trunk-or-treat-style event.
Oct. 30, 6 p.m. 8 p.m.|The River at Wrightsville Avenue Church of God, 2132 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington
The River at Wrightsville Avenue Church of God is hosting a drive-thru trunk-or-treating event Friday.
The church asks participants to wear costumes as they safely ride through a crazy display of trunks.
Oct. 31, 9 a.m. 2 p.m.|Downtown Wilmington Riverfront, 721 Surry Street, Wilmington
Every booth at the Downtown Riverfront Farmers Market will be stacked with candy Saturday.
Kids are encouraged to attend wearing their Halloween costumes while parents can get some shopping done.
Oct. 31, 6 p.m. 8 p.m.|Rileys Creek Baptist Church, 19845 NC Highway 210 Rocky Point
Rileys Creek Baptist Church is hosting a drive-in trunk-or-treat in Rocky Point on Halloween.
The event is touch-free, with trick-or-treaters driving through the church parking lot to pick up goodies. All trunks will be six feet apart.
Oct. 30, 7 p.m. 10 p.m.|The Lazy Pirate, 701 N Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
The Lazy Pirate will have live music with JV Flanagan and a costume contest for kids Friday evening.
Kids can tour a pirate ship, play a round of volleyball, and eat free popcorn and cotton candy. Each kid will get a gift and have the chance to compete in the costume contest.
Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.|3133 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington
The Bair Foundation of North Carolina Christian Foster Care & Adoption and Venture Church are hosting their annual trunk-or-treat Friday evening.
Thirty trunks will be decorated and plenty of dressed up characters will be on the scene.
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