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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Columbia, SC
Top Halloween picks in and around Columbia: Deceased Farm, Hall of Horrors and Dark Castle Haunted Attractions. We've mapped 3 events and attractions in Columbia and 4 more nearby (4 Halloween festivals, 2 haunted houses, 1 haunted trail or hayride). 4 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Columbia (within 25 miles)
Tap + Route on a few stops to get one driving route you can send to your phone (how it works). Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Columbia? Add it free.
Halloween in Columbia: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Columbia?
None are mapped in Columbia yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.
What are the best haunted houses near Columbia?
Haunted attractions near Columbia include Deceased Farm (2024: $25-$70), Hall of Horrors (2026: general admission $16, RIP fast pass $32) and Dark Castle Haunted Attractions. Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.
What Halloween events in Columbia are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Boo at the Zoo at Riverbanks, EdVenture Halloween Hoopla, Nightmare in Elmwood 5K & Kids Fun Run and Halloween at the Park at Crooked Creek Park. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Columbia?
Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.
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