👻What’s Inside: Trick-or-treat events & trunk-or-treat events, Halloween decorations driving tour, haunted houses & trails, and EVERYTHING Halloween in Columbia, SC.
Looking for the best trick-or-treat and Halloween events in Columbia, SC? Grab your costumes and get ready for family-friendly fun across the Midlands! From Trunk or Treat celebrations at Richland Libraries to Boo at the Zoo at Riverbanks Zoo, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy costume contests, spooky activities on October evenings, and plenty of treats on Halloween night. Don’t miss the biggest list of Halloween things to do in South Carolina!
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Try a haunted house or farm. How about a Halloween getaway to a haunted hotel or a day trip Halloween adventure? Go trick-or-treating in Downtown Columbia! We have all the events, details, and Halloween fun right here. Have the best Halloween in Columbia ever!
There are a lot of Halloween events around Columbia and we’ll be updating throughout the season. Don’t forget that many events will be announced in October as Halloween gets closer, so bookmark this page to check back often.
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👻Halloween Events Happening Today Around Columbia
This guide is a lot! If you just want to know what Columbia Halloween events and activities are going on today or tomorrow, go right now to our full list of all the Halloween things going on around Columbia organized by date.
Halloween Events in Columbia, SC
What are the most popular and largest Halloween events in Columbia? These events have lots of things to do for kids and families, with food, music, and more.
Boo at the Zoo at Riverbanks Zoo, October 17th- 30th, 2025: This popular family Halloween event includes trick-or-treating around the zoo, plus fun activities. Get your tickets in advance! Here’s our local mom review of Boo at the Zoo!
South Carolina Railroad Museum, Pumpkin Patch, October 18th and 25th, 2025: Ride a train to the pumpkin patch! Pick a pumpkin, decorate it and enjoy games and a maze before heading back to the depot aboard the train.
Halloween Fun for Free at Richland Libraries in Columbia
Check out the Richland County Library Holiday Event Calendar for fun Halloween events! You’ll find everything from craft events, to costume story times, teen Halloween events, and lots more! Here are a few of the Halloween-themed events going on at your local library. Some of our favorites include:
Richland Library Halloween Events (Columbia, SC – October 2025)
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Not-So-Spooky Halloween Stroll – Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2–5 p.m., Main Library
Trick-or-treat through the library and participating businesses. -
Monster Mash Monday: Halloween Celebration – Monday, October 27, 2025, 3:45–5 p.m., Wheatley Library
Games, crafts, storytime, and a costume parade. -
Crafternoon: Halloween Fun – Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4–5:30 p.m., St. Andrews Library
Halloween-themed crafts; costumes encouraged. -
Not-So-Scary Halloween Celebration – Friday, October 31, 2025, 4–5:30 p.m., Eastover Library
Trick-or-treating through the library.
Trick-or-Treat & Trunk-or-Treat in Columbia
Where should we trick-or treat in Columbia, SC? Fill up those candy buckets or pillowcases at these trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat events near Columbia.
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What neighborhoods and areas are good for trick or treating?
Looking for the old-fashioned door-to-door trick-or-treating? First, remember to stay safe. Halloween should be fun spooky, not truly scary. Parents remember that you make the call about what is safe for your kids and what’s not. That said, we’ve seen KACOLA readers and Columbia residents recommend the following neighborhoods and places for Halloween trick-or-treating on October 31st, 2025.
- Wales Garden and Rosehill
- Hampton’s Ridge
- Shops at Five Points
- Windermere
- Lake Carolina (Harborside)
- Ashley Oaks
When do we trick-or-treat in Columbia, SC? 2025 Trick or treating times around Columbia, SC
When does Columbia trick or treat door to door? While some areas of the country move Halloween trick-or-treating to a convenient weekend day, in Columbia, most people will trick-or-treat on Halloween evening, Friday, October 31st, 2025.
Be safe! Trick or Treat and Halloween safety tips from the City of Columbia Police Department
Halloween Columbia, SC: Alternatives
Looking for something a little different? Maybe you’re looking for some fun that doesn’t make a big deal about spooky things and ghosts? Many churches and organizations offer some Halloween alternatives with a fall festive feel, that usually still involves a hefty amount of candy and lots of fun. Or, maybe a concert or history tour of tales sounds like a nice way to spend the day. Either way, check out this list of Halloween alternatives to the traditional trick-or-treat event.
Halloween Activities
Crafts, story times, pick-up kits, and Halloween promos, if it’s Halloween-related in Columbia, it’s right here!
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Halloween Day Trips
Want to take a festive Halloween day trip? There are lots of ideas near Columbia with something that’s a great fit no matter the ages in your group. Try Carowinds Amusement Park, which offers both Scarowinds for older teens and adults and the Tricks & Treats for families.
Check out all the ideas in our list of Halloween Day Trips and our special Kidding Around Review of Scarowinds.
Like to be scared? Spooky Things to Do in Columbia
Stay Overnight Somewhere Haunted: The Spookiest Stays in the Southeast
Looking for a chance to see a real ghost this Halloween? Book one of these haunted vacation rentals or hotels. These spots have been widely reported as haunted, making them perfect for a festive Halloween night.
Discover the haunted places in Columbia, SC
Columbia is full of ghost stories. Our Haunted Places in Columbia article lists 13 places you might see ghosts along with the stories of those ghosts.
Visit a Haunted House, Farm, or Haunted Trail
If you and your crew like to be scared, then you might be considering a trip to a haunted house or trail. In Columbia, you’ll find everything from haunted castles to haunted farms where you can take a haunted wagon ride. There’s even a place where you can shoot zombies with lasers. These definitely go way beyond a plain traditional haunted house. Lots of these places are highly NOT recommended for children. Use the listings below to pick the perfect spot to be scared.
Haunted Houses and Trails Near Columbia, SC
2025 Season
Opening Day – September 26th
Other select dates between September 26th – November 1st. Be sure to check out their website for details.
Hall of Horrors is a haunted house attraction in Cayce, SC.
Tickets are $15 for regular admission; Skip the line for $30 per ticket
Cash or card accepted
Terror Falls Haunted Farm
803.781.2867 370 Mack Street, Gaston, SC
Season begins Friday, October 3, 2025 through Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Terror Falls offers a four attractions, including Meemaw’s Dead and Breakfast, Terror Trail, Terror Falls and Penitentiary, and Carnevil of Souls.
They also have a general store that sells snacks, drinks, and souvenirs.
Prices: $25 per ticket
Purchase tickets online or at the box office (cash or card) All sales final.
Ticket sales run from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. All attractions close at 11:00 pm.
Kreepy Hollow
803.428.2013 1251 Joe Dority Road, Bishopville, SC
Seasons run from September 12, 2025 – November 2, 2025
Kreepy Hollow offers a haunted bus ride (2 versions), a 2-story haunted house, and a 2-mile haunted hayride.
Friday-Saturday: September 12th – September 27th
Friday-Sunday: October 3rd – November 2nd
Tickets: $25.00 – $30 depending on date
Accepts cash and card
Season begins September 12th, 2025 through November 1st, 2025
Scream Acres offers haunted houses, a scary hayride, and more! They also have concession available for purchase.
Operating Days:
Friday and Saturdays
Sunday, October 26th
Prices: $25 per ticket; $40 per fast pass ticket
Season runs from September 26th, 2025 – November 8th, 2025
Dark Castle offers a terror trail, dungeon, and zombie zone to explore.
Dark Knights Terror Trail: Outdoor, fully guided haunted trail, approximately 30 minutes.
Dungeon of Darkness: Indoor haunted house, approximately 15 minutes long.
Zombie Zone: Use a laser gun to clear the area of zombies, approximately 10 minutes long.
Also offers year-round entertainment, including a break room, escape room, and entertainment venue.
Season runs from September 26, 2025 – November 1, 2025 – NEW SCENES THIS SEASON!
Deceased Farm Haunted Attraction offers a large, self-guided haunted tour through 6 buildings, a two-acre corn field, and the farm. There are multiple scary characters to interact with.
NOT recommended for children under the age of 12. Age 12 and older need parental consent.
Costumes are not allowed to be worn.
Friday, September 26th – Opening Night
Saturday – September 27th
Fridays – Sundays – October 3rd – October 19th
Thursday – Sunday – October 23rd – October 26th
Thursday – Saturday – October 30th – November 1st
Tickets: $30 – $70(VIP)
Cash Only
Where are those pumpkin patches? How about a corn maze?
Need a pumpkin to carve for Halloween night? Pick one up at these farms near Columbia! Or, if traditional corn mazes are more your Halloween speed, try one of these farms with a corn maze. Have some family-friendly fall festive fun.
Pick a Pumpkin!
Halloween Events Columbia, SC: Happening Today
Just want to know what’s happening today or tomorrow? Here’s our full list of Halloween events and activities in the Columbia area organized only by date, starting with today.
