Free Halloween Events for Kids in Goldsboro NC: Candy Crawl at Crossroads Plaza (Oct 31, 2026 from 4-6pm)
Looking for a free Halloween event for kids in Goldsboro, NC? You've found it. Play Dates Academy is bringing the Candy Crawl back to Crossroads Plaza on Saturday, October 31, from 4 to 6 PM. Bring your kids, put on your best costumes, and walk from store to store to trick-or-treat with your neighbors.
It's free, it's easy, and it's built for the whole family.
Is the Candy Crawl Free?
Yes. The Candy Crawl is completely free for Goldsboro families. There's nothing to buy and no tickets to book. Just show up in costume and bring a bag for treats.
When and Where Is the Candy Crawl?
The Candy Crawl is on Saturday, October 31, from 4 to 6 PM at Crossroads Plaza in Goldsboro, NC. Every family in Goldsboro is welcome. You'll walk from store to store collecting candy, and our neighboring stores at Crossroads Plaza are joining in the fun, so there will be plenty of candy to go around.
Who Can Come to the Candy Crawl?
Everyone! Kids of all ages are welcome, and so are parents, grandparents, and friends. Costumes are encouraged, so grab your favorite character, pumpkin, or spooky outfit and come on out.
Is It a Good Option for Safe Trick-or-Treating?
Yes. If you'd rather skip going door to door, a store-to-store walk in a familiar plaza gives your family a safe, easy way to enjoy Halloween together. Everyone is in one place, at a set time, with other Goldsboro families.
Do I Need to RSVP?
We'd love it if you could! RSVPing on our Facebook event helps us plan and lets you see updates as the day gets closer.
Why We Host Free Halloween Events for Kids in Goldsboro NC
Play Dates Academy is Goldsboro's Largest Play Plex Indoor Playground, and we love bringing families together. The Candy Crawl is our way of celebrating Halloween with the community that makes our space so special. Our indoor playground, Family Play sessions, and Drop-In Childcare are open year-round at 402 N Spence Ave in Goldsboro.
Read more: Family Play at Play Dates Academy
The Bottom Line
The Candy Crawl is a free, family-friendly Halloween event in Goldsboro, NC. It takes place Saturday, October 31, from 4 to 6 PM at Crossroads Plaza. Wear a costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat from store to store with your neighbors.
📱 PS: We're now on Instagram! Follow us at @playdatesgoldsboro so you don't miss any Candy Crawl updates or giveaways. instagram.com/playdatesgoldsboro
Other Ways to Play at Play Dates Academy!
Family Play
Drop-in sessions where parents and children bond through structured and free play activities on our indoor playground.
Drop-In Childcare
Goldsboro's most flexible childcare solution. Drop-In Childcare at Play Dates Academy provides the hourly childcare Goldsboro parents trust.
Birthdays
Unforgettable celebrations tailored to your child, handled with care and safety in mind. Starting at $199!
Little Fireflies Preschool
Our educational play-based program designed to prepare children ages 3–5 for kindergarten. 9am-1pm.
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