Columbia Halloween & Things to Do 2026

Your complete guide to the best halloween in Columbia and surrounding areas

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Columbia welcomes Halloween 2026 with Halloween things to do across its winding backstreets, historic downtown, and nearby countryside. Trick or treat events and family gatherings bring an easygoing spirit to the city, while fall fun includes markets, costume parties, and eerie walking tours. The National Banana Pudding Festival adds a distinctly local celebration to the autumn calendar.

For bigger scares, Millers Thrillers Haunted Woods: Zombie Paintball Hayride & Hillbilly Hollar combines rides and frightful entertainment after dark. Expect glowing lights, seasonal food, and activities for every comfort level.

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Columbia Halloween - spooky scene with haunted house, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, witches, and trick-or-treaters

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 10 Boo at the Zoo Nashville

Nashville's favorite family Halloween event at the zoo.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 5 Creepy Hollow Haunted Woods Spring Hill

Recreated haunted woods with new scenes and scares.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 4 Haunted W Nashville Rooftop Halloween Night Party Nashville

270° rooftop views over downtown Nashville

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 2 Shocktober at Belcourt Theatre Nashville

Month-long horror film festival with diverse screenings

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 1 Happy Halloween - A Vibrant Haunted Night Painting Class Murfreesboro

Guided Halloween-themed painting on canvas

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Editor's Picks

  1. Murfreesboro Halloween Festival (Murfreesboro)
    Diverse Halloween events across multiple Murfreesboro locations.
  2. Boo at the Zoo (Nashville)
    Nashville's favorite family Halloween event at the zoo.
  3. Haunted W Nashville Rooftop Halloween Night Party (Nashville)
    270° rooftop views over downtown Nashville
  4. Lucky Ladd Farms Corn Maze (Eagleville)
    Tennessee's #1 Corn Maze with Big Foot theme
  5. Cannonsburgh Village After Dark (Murfreesboro)
    Explore historic village buildings by flashlight at night.
  6. National Banana Pudding Festival (Centerville)
    Taste eleven unique banana pudding flavors on the Puddin' Path.

Columbia Halloween Events Map

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Also Near Columbia

Spring Hill (11.1 mi) → Franklin (23.4 mi) → Brentwood (32.2 mi) → Shelbyville (33.6 mi) → La Vergne (37.6 mi) → Smyrna (38.5 mi) →
Halloween road trip adventure with spooky characters

Halloween Road Trips & Weekend Getaways

Worth the drive for more Halloween events near Columbia!

Florence (67 mi) → Huntsville (66.2 mi) →

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