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Spirit of Benson Guided Ghost Tour
Benson's guided ghost tour adds bonus stops and visuals the self-guided version skips.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 29, 2026 · 10:00–11:00 PM
WhereThe Letterman (tours meet at Benson Square), 116 E Main Street, Suite C, Benson
Cost$15 per person
Halloween Havoc at Darana Motorsports Park
Darana's Halloween Havoc drag-racing weekend comes with trick-or-treating.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 29 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · starting 12:00 PM
WhereDarana Motorsports Park, 555 Dragstrip Rd, Benson
CostSee organizer website for details
Trick or Treat on the Farm
Trick-or-treat on the farm while supplies last, and visit the animals at Sunset Acres.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · 11 AM–2 PM
WhereSunset Acres at Parrish Farm, 435 Stephenson Rd, Benson
CostSee organizer website for details
Pigs in the Grove Veterans Day Cookoff
Whole-pig barbecue teams compete in the Singing Grove, and veterans eat free.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6 – Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBenson Singing Grove, 400 E Main St, Benson
CostSee organizer website for details
Benson Veterans Day Parade, 5K & Car Show
Benson's Veterans Day parade rolls down Main Street, with a 5K and a car show.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Starts 9 AM; parade 11 AM on Main Street
WhereDowntown Benson, 303 E Church St, Benson
CostSee organizer website for details
Meadow Lights
Eastern North Carolina's oldest Christmas light show spreads across 30-plus acres, with three trains through the displays.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20 – Thu Dec 31, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereMeadow Lights, 4546 Godwin Lake Rd, Benson
CostSee organizer website for details
Christmas Market in the Grove
Fifty-plus vendors of handmade, vintage and artisan foods fill the Singing Grove; free admission.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBenson Singing Grove, 400 E Main St, Benson
CostFree