Your one-stop shop for Columbia's Halloween horrors is here! Explore the haunted microcosms of Columbia with our guide, a microscope for spectral scientists and curious quantum observers.
Popular Events: Start your spooky season with The Official Halloween Bar Crawl, where you can sip and socialize at some of Columbia's most festive bars. Immerse yourself in family-friendly fun at Trunk or Treat, featuring creatively decorated car trunks filled with treats. And the mesmerizing Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is something you definitely don't want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Columbia
- The Official Halloween Bar Crawl
- Trunk or Treat
- Halloween at Hogwarts
- Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
- South Carolina Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch (Winnsboro)
- Dark Castle Haunted Attractions (Elgin)
- Sara's Farm Adventure Pumpkin Fest (Trenton)
- Nightmare on Bull Street
- Halloween Monster Mash @ Flight Adventure Park Sandhill
- A Parlay of Pirates & Scalawags (Camden)
See these and even more events listed below!
Columbia Area Haunted Experiences
Dark Castle Haunted Attractions
What to Expect:
A comprehensive Halloween experience featuring an indoor haunted house, an outdoor trail, and interactive survival scenarios.
Description:
Dark Castle Haunted Attractions offers a thrilling Halloween experience with three separate events: the Dungeon of Darkness indoor haunted house, the Dark Knight’s Terror Trail outdoor trail, and the Zombie Zone interactive survival scenario. Visitors can also enjoy the Break Room for a smashing experience and the Escape Room for a timed challenge. Each event provides a unique and spooky experience for all ages.
Where: Elgin | More Info: Dark Castle Haunted Attractions
Pirate Folklore & Legends Lantern Tour
What to Expect:
An immersive lantern tour that brings to life the myths and legends of pirate folklore in a historic setting.
Description:
Embark on a thrilling lantern tour through Historic Camden, South Carolina, as you delve into the captivating tales of pirate folklore and legends. This 1.5-hour tour features five bands and explores the myths and exploits of infamous pirates who have visited the shores of South Carolina. After the tour, join us at MaCaas Tavern to sample Grog, the favorite drink of pirate crews, with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions available.
Where: Camden | More Info: Pirate Folklore & Legends Lantern Tour
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Columbia
Trunk or Treat
What to Expect:
A community-driven Halloween celebration with candy distribution, costume contests, and fun games.
Description:
Join Historic Columbia for a safe, fun, and FREE Halloween experience at Robert Mills House on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Community members and local organizations will meet on the grounds to pass out candy to local kids. Awards and prizes will be given for the best costumes and best decorated trunks/tables. Enjoy fun games and activities at the Robert Mills Carriage House.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Trunk or Treat
Halloween at Hogwarts
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring a musical program inspired by the Harry Potter series with Hogwarts-themed activities.
Description:
Join the South Carolina Philharmonic for a family-friendly Halloween celebration as they transform the Koger Center into the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Enjoy a spine-tingling program featuring hair-raising classical favorites and iconic works from the Harry Potter films, led by guest conductor Yuriy Bekker. Before the concert, engage in Hogwarts-themed fun with activities like lightning bolt face painting, encounters with magical creatures, and photo ops with "Have You Seen This Wizard?" frames. Costumes are highly encouraged for an unforgettable matinee of magical music and family fun.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Halloween at Hogwarts
South Carolina Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch
What to Expect:
A seasonal train ride to a pumpkin patch.
Description:
The South Carolina Railroad Museum's Pumpkin Patch Express is a festive event where visitors can enjoy a 1.5-hour train ride through the woods and granite hillsides. The trip includes a trip to the pumpkin patch, offering a fun and seasonal experience for families.
Where: Winnsboro | More Info: South Carolina Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch
Sara's Farm Adventure Pumpkin Fest
What to Expect:
A comprehensive fall festival with a variety of activities and attractions, including a glowing trail of carved jack-o'-lanterns.
Description:
Sara's Farm Adventure Pumpkin Fest is a vibrant fall celebration in Trenton, SC. Enjoy pumpkin picking, sunflower u-pick, a petting zoo, food trucks, a corn maze, hayrides, fall photo ops, apple cannons, jumping pillow, pig racing, tractor pull, wooden playscape, paintball, tire mountain, and pedal cars. The event also features Jack O' Lantern Lane with numerous carved jack-o'-lanterns illuminating the night sky.
Where: Trenton | More Info: Sara's Farm Adventure Pumpkin Fest
Halloween Monster Mash @ Flight Adventure Park Sandhill
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with costume contests and trick-or-treating activities.
Description:
Join Flight Adventure Park Sandhill for a spooktacular Halloween Monster Mash on October 27, 2024. Wear your costume, participate in trick-or-treating, and enjoy fun activities with your whole family. This event promises a memorable Halloween celebration filled with excitement and festive spirit.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Halloween Monster Mash @ Flight Adventure Park Sandhill
A Parlay of Pirates & Scalawags
What to Expect:
A day-long celebration featuring sword fighting demonstrations, a pirate museum, and treasure hunts.
Description:
Join Historic Camden for a day of swashbuckling fun at A Parlay of Pirates & Scalawags. Enjoy sword fighting demonstrations, storytelling, a pirate museum, food trucks, treasure hunts, and more. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and promises an exciting adventure filled with pirate-themed activities.
Where: Camden | More Info: A Parlay of Pirates & Scalawags
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Columbia
Nightmare on Bull Street
What to Expect:
A festive Halloween celebration with spooky themed drinks and vintage decorations.
Description:
Nightmare on Bull Street is Columbia's only Halloween pop-up event, featuring all your favorite horror classics and spooky themed drinks. The event is decked out in vintage toys, holiday lights, and plays all your favorite Christmas classic tunes, making it a fun and festive way to kick off your Halloween season. This event is a must-visit for horror fans and those looking to get into the holiday spirit.
Where: Columbia | More Info: Nightmare on Bull Street
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl
What to Expect:
A night of spooky fun with 2-3 drinks included, no cover at all bars, and a $1000 national costume contest.
Description:
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl is an electrifying event where hundreds of spooky crawlers gather to celebrate Halloween in style. With 2-3 drinks or shots included in the ticket, no cover at all bars, and a $1000 national costume contest, this event promises an unforgettable night of fun and excitement. Explore some of the best bars in Columbia, enjoy exclusive drink specials, and participate in an awesome after-party.