Explore the must-see Halloween attractions in Columbia! Discover all the eerie events with our guide. Unearth Columbia's dark delights for all who dare to look.
Popular Events: Dive into the frightful fun at Halloweenie in The District, where local businesses transform into spine-chilling spaces filled with unique activities. Join the Official Halloween Pub Crawl for a spirited night of themed drinks and haunted tales. And the Masquerade Ball at Orr Street Studios is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring captivating music and enchanting costumes. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Columbia
- Official Halloween Pub Crawl
- Halloweenie in The District
- Masquerade Ball at Orr Street Studios
- Halloween Masquerade Ball at Imperial Coffee House
- Back to the Barn Spooktacular
- Trunk or Treat at The Neighborhoods
- Tail Waggin’ Trunk or Treat by Unchained Melodies
- Haunted Observatory (non-haunted activities only)
- Nclusion Plus: The Monster Ball Halloween Drag Show
See these and even more events listed below!
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Columbia
Halloweenie in The District
What to Expect:
A family-friendly trick-or-treat event with local businesses and a special appearance by Show Me Dinosaurs.
Description:
Join us in The District, Downtown Columbia, for Halloweenie This family-friendly trick-or-treat event features District businesses handing out candy from 4 PM to 6 PM. Show Me Dinosaurs will also be in attendance, adding to the fun. This event is Columbia's largest and safest trick-or-treating event, with free parking available in downtown garages.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Halloweenie in The District
Back to the Barn Spooktacular
What to Expect:
A spooky yet educational Halloween experience featuring trick-or-treating and horse-powered activities.
Description:
Experience a spooky yet family-friendly Halloween event at the Back to the Barn Spooktacular. Trick-or-treat through the haunted barn, watch a demo, participate in a Horse Powered Reading activity, and learn fascinating horse facts. This event offers a unique blend of Halloween fun and educational activities.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Back to the Barn Spooktacular
Tail Waggin’ Trunk or Treat by Unchained Melodies
What to Expect:
A fun and safe trunk-or-treating experience for both children and pets.
Description:
Tail Waggin’ Trunk or Treat by Unchained Melodies is a family-friendly Halloween event where children and their four-legged companions can enjoy trunk-or-treating together. The event aims to bring the community together while supporting animal rescue efforts.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Tail Waggin’ Trunk or Treat by Unchained Melodies
Trunk or Treat at The Neighborhoods
What to Expect:
A community-driven Halloween event with candy distribution, games, and costume awards.
Description:
Join Historic Columbia for a safe, fun, and FREE Halloween experience at Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 28, 2024. Community members and local organizations will meet at Robert Mills House to pass out candy to local kids. Enjoy fun games and activities at the Robert Mills Carriage House, and don't miss the awards for the best costumes and best decorated trunk/table at 6:45 p.m.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Trunk or Treat at The Neighborhoods
Haunted Observatory (non-haunted activities only)
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with a non-spooky and spooky trail experience.
Description:
The Halloween Fair at Lorain County Metro Parks is a family-friendly event featuring a haunted walking trail, train rides, food booths, games, and more. The non-spooky, family-friendly trail is open from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, while the haunted trail turns scary from 7:00 to 9:30 PM. The event also includes low-cost children's carnival games, live DJ entertainment, face painters, and balloon artists. Each ride on the Little Green Choo train lasts approximately 7 minutes, and tram rides are available around the non-spooky Children’s Nature Discovery Trail.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Haunted Observatory (non-haunted activities only)
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Columbia
Official Halloween Pub Crawl
What to Expect:
The $1000 national costume contest adds an exciting element to the Halloween celebration.
Description:
Join hundreds of spooky crawlers for the ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl in Columbia. Enjoy 2-3 drinks or shots, no cover at all bars, and participate in a $1000 national costume contest. The event features professional photographers, custom Crawl With US stadium cups and keychain lanyards, exclusive drink specials, and food specials at select venues. The night culminates with an awesome after party at The Grand on Main.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Official Halloween Pub Crawl
Masquerade Ball at Orr Street Studios
What to Expect:
A festive celebration with live music, dancing, and a silent auction, all while supporting local art programs.
Description:
Join Orr Street Studios for an enchanting Masquerade Ball in 2024. Enjoy live music by Mr. Fun, dancing, a silent auction, and heavy hors d'oeuvres. This festive event celebrates another year of bringing art to the community in accessible ways, with proceeds supporting various programs like Second Saturday for Kids and Black History Month events.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Masquerade Ball at Orr Street Studios
Other Halloween Activities Near Columbia
Halloween Masquerade Ball at Imperial Coffee House
What to Expect:
Immersive experience of Philippine mythology through live performances and interactive activities.
Description:
Join us for an unforgettable evening of rediscovering the haunting beauty of Philippine mythology amidst stunning artworks. The event features live performances, captivating storytelling sessions, and interactive activities, including tarot readings using decolonized cards. Immerse yourself in the richness of Philippine ancestral stories and channel your inner mythical creature by coming dressed as a manananggal, dwende, tiyanak, or Lady Balete Drive. This event is organized by Likhaya in partnership with Conde Art Project, Epiphany Center for the Arts, CIRCA Pintig, and embodies the spirit of Bayanihan, Filipino communal unity and cooperation.