One U.S. City Has Outlawed Shaving Cream And Silly String On Halloween

I remember it like it was yesterday. It was Halloween. My friends from elementary school and I were trick-or-treating in our Long Island neighborhood. Suddenly, some teenagers appeared and we were pretty sure we would be losing our candy to them. Nope. Instead, we were met with a barrage of shaving cream. A big glob of it even made it through the left eye hole of my ghost costume. For the rest of the night, I had to trick-or-treat with a stingy eyeball. But at least I still had my candy.

Shaving cream and eggs were always a part of Halloween when I was a kid. Later, they were replaced with Silly String and toilet paper, but the goal was the same. Make a big mess that some adult would have to clean up the next morning. Ha ha! But one U.S. city is cracking down on the hijinks this Halloween.

California pranksters may have just gotten shut down. KTLA-TV reports that the city of Beverly Hills has officially outlawed silly string, shaving cream, and hair removal products on Halloween. I didn't even know kids were playing with Nair these days.

According to Beverly Hills city officials, “The ordinance was passed in order to create a safe, family-friendly environment." They said in a press release, “When used improperly, the products outlined in the ordinance may cause harm to individuals, property and/or the environment.” The officials went on to state that police have wanted these things banned for years.

The Beverly Hills cops say first-time offenders will just get a talking-to before any citations are handed out. The Halloween ban applies to anyone under the age of 21 and will be in effect for 24 hours beginning October 31st at 6:00 a.m. However, toilet paper and eggs will still be allowed within city limits, so there might still be a mess to clean up on November 1st.

Scared yet? Spooky season is upon us which means it's time to plan your Halloween fun. And what is Halloween without visiting at least one Haunted House, trail, or attraction? Why watch a horror movie when you could experience it for yourself? There are many haunted attractions in North Carolina, so chances are there is one near you. Some are haunted houses or indoor mazes. Others are outdoors through corn mazes, woods, or perhaps lakeside. And the best part? Most of these haunted locations have a number of attractions so you get lots of scares for your money.

I've chosen to highlight six of the best-haunted attractions in North Carolina. These are all in the greater Charlotte region, within about an hour and a half drive from the Queen City. And even if some of these are a little far- they are worth the drive for sure! Each location on this list offers something unique and is either one I personally have visited or has come highly recommended by friends! As with any haunted experience, the goal of these attractions is to find any way to scare you. One even says if someone hasn't peed their pants by the end of the night well they didn't do their job. So these are not for the faint of heart. Most have restrictions and will not allow children under the age of 12 to visit.

So visit or enter at your own risk. If you dare. Keep reading to see 6 of the best haunted attractions in the Charlotte North Carolina region. Have an attraction you love that I missed? Be sure to reach out to us on social media to let us know! Happy Haunting.

Location: 3718 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC, 28112 (Awe Shucks Farm)

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The 13th acre features 3 different haunted attractions- Coffin Creek, The Forbidden Acre, and Reeper's Row. Once you've had your fair share of scares (or while you are working up the courage!) you can relax with a beverage in the 1800's train car, shop at the general store, or enjoy the ambiance of the fire pits. Tickets are $25 and include access to all three attractions or you purchase a "fast pass" for an additional cost.

Location: 725 Phaniel Church Rd, Rockwell, NC 28138

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Boogerwoods is a haunted trail that has been voted the best haunted attraction in North or South Carolina! For $30 you'll get admission a set time (aka no long lines!) to walk the trail which this year features sets including Booger Meat Packing, a ghost town, Boogerasic Park, and several more. The best part though? The profits from Boogerwoods go to research and a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

Location: 520 Carolina Ave, Hickory, NC 28601

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Lake Hickory Haunts isn't just a haunted attraction it's an entire haunted theme park! Ticket prices vary based on the day and which level, ranging from $30 on less crowded nights to $70 for VIP tickets on the most crowded dates. Tickets get you access to all 13 locations that make up Lake Hickory Haunts including Lair of the Undead, Shipwrecked 2.0, and Aftermath.

Location: 1615 Kersey Valley Road Archdale, NC 27263

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Spooky Woods consists of a 50,000 square foot walkthrough Spookywoods maze, a cornfield laser maze, a haunted tram, and an additional haunted trail. There's also a club, drinks, character midway, outdoor laser tag and more!

Location: 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273

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Scarowinds is Carowinds after dark. The haunted theme park includes numerous indoor and outdoor mazes, scare zones, and access to many of Carowinds rides!

Location: 1213 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115

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On select October nights the 275 acre Carrigan Farms becomes Scarrigan Farms. The haunted trail is a walking trail, that is over one mile long. And the only goal- to terrify you! According to the website "If someone hasn’t peed in their pants by the end of the night we know we haven’t done our job."