Thursday, September 26, 2013

Halloween 2013 Events in Columbia SC

Columbia South Carolina Halloween attractions include Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's Boo at the Zoo, haunted houses, corn mazes, trick or treating adventures, and more!


Test your bravery at Deceased Farm, get lost in Clinton Sease Farm's corn maze,  trick or treat at Boo at the Zoo, and experience Halloween with a science twist at EdVenture Children's Museum.

Plan ahead so that you experience all of Columbia's haunted attractions and Halloween excitement!
Whether you are searching for a good scare or a place to show off your Halloween costume, Columbia SC has a Halloween event for you!

Visiting from out of town to experience Columbia's haunted attractions and Halloween events? Make your reservations today with one of these Columbia hotels! We look forward to seeing you at Columbia's spooky events!

Halloween 2013 Columbia SC Events:


2013 Corn Maze at Clinton Sease Farm
September 20 - November 17, 2013
As you navigate our 8 acre corn maze you will find clues, pictures, and games featuring our Deep Sea Adventure theme! Maize-o-Vision secret decoders help you navigate the multi-acre puzzle. Can you find your way out? Maize Quest is a great way for families, scouts, schools, youth groups, and corporate parties to enjoy victory together! Bring your family for a weekend to remember. Hayrides are just $2 per person! After 'Getting Lost' in the Corn Maze, visit the Kiddie Corn Maze, Tire Maze, Tricyle Raceway, Cornsnake, Rubber Duck Races, Sand Pile, "Spookley & His Friends Storybook Maze", South Carolina's Original Marshmallow Maze, John Deere combine slide, pumpkin bowling, giant forty foot slide, wooden playground area and much, much more. Click here for additional information. 

Deceased Farm Haunted Attraction
September 27 & 28, 2013
October 4-6, 11-13, 17-20, 24-27 and 30-31, 2013
November 1 & 2, 2013

Featuring two complete haunted houses, Deceased Farm is fast becoming the Midland’s premiere haunted attraction. Spend the day wandering the corn maze at Clinton Sease Farm and when darkness falls come next door to test your bravery in one or both attractions. The main haunt encompasses 3 buildings that are crammed full of state of the art props and sets inhabited by over 30 live characters surrounded by a 2 acre haunted corn maze. In Deceased in 3-D, you wear a pair of 3-D glasses just like you get at the movies, but that's where the comparison ends. Once you enter the doors you will be astonished at the incredibly detailed artwork and props that have been created by world renowned artist Stuart Smith of Stuartizm Designs LLC. Deceased Farm is a very intense attraction and is NOT recomended for small children. Click here for additional information.

Gilbert House of Terror
October 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 30 and 31
Gilbert’s #1 House of Terror started over 13 years ago. It started with three rooms and two actors and was called Bill’s Grill’s Haunted House. As each year has passed, something new has been added; whether it was rooms or actors. Today, Gilbert’s #1 House of Terror has grown to approximately 30 actors, 13 rooms, and 9 nights of fright. Each year brings something new! Are you ready for another frightful year? If so, we’ll see you in the house! Happy Haunting!!

Hall of Horrors
October 4-5, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, 31
November 1, 2013

James and Mary-Anne Valdeese were struggling artists who owned their own art gallery, but due to the unconventional nature of their work, business was extremely slow. In hopes of offsetting their son's growing medical costs and the lack of income from their failing art business, the family became the new proprietors of the once famous Trower Inn. The family did not realize it's grimm history and due to it's paranormal past, business never really got off the ground. The family seemed to transform into a cold and distant bunch. Weary passers who didn't know better would stay at the hotel. Those lucky enough to flee in the middle of hte night would report seeing shadowy figures in hallways, screams coming from the walls, and more terrifying experiences. Do you have what it takes to spend a night at the Trower Inn? Book online here today!

Boo at the Zoo - Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
October 18 - 30, 2013
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden presents 13 wild nights of family fun to celebrate the Halloween season in Columbia, South Carolina! Featured attractions include the Trick-or-Treat Trail, Moonlight Magic with Ray, a Nightly Costume Parade, a Marshmallow Roast, a Haunted Carousel, a Mysterious Maze and more. Tickets are $9 and children 2 and under are free! Call 803-779-8717 for more information.

Tricks and Treats at the South Carolina State Museum
October 19, 2013 from 11AM - 4PM
This year, the annual family-friendly Halloween event will be Egyptian-themed to celebrate the blockbuster exhibition, “Tutankhamun: Return of the King.” There will be a haunted Halloween party with games and prizes, Egyptian games, a scavenger hunt, crafts, balloon art and much more! Come in costume for “Tricks and Treats” and receive $1 OFF regular Museum admission! PLUS, if you dress like and Egyptian or in Egyptian theme and be entered to win a King Tut prize pack. Call 803-898-4952 for ticket information.

Spooktacular Night at the CMA
October 19, 2013 from 5PM - 9PM
As darkness falls, the Columbia Museum of Art transforms into a Spooktacular place filled with ghosts, art, music and goodies. Explore the galleries by taking a 'spooky'-themed tour and participating in a haunted gallery hunt, as well as creating Halloween art. Buy a burger for dinner from the Pawley’s food truck on the plaza. At the stroke of 7:00, enjoy a performance by Lunch Money followed by a trip to the Garden of Curiosities. Call 803-799-2810 for more information.

Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
October 24 - 26, 2013
Already known as the coolest dance show yet to play the Koger Center, Columbia City Ballet’s Dracula: Ballet With A Bite returns with new blood for this “must see” Halloween favorite. Count Dracula and his Brides of Darkness are back with new choreography, costumes and palpitating music in this cutting-edge production. Dracula is always a favorite with its haunting visuals, graphic special effects and pulsating rock/jazz musical score composed by the late Thomas E. Semanski. Call 803-251-2222 for ticket information.

Beakers and Broomsticks at EdVenture Museum
October 25, 26, 29 & 31, 2013 from 5:30PM - 8PM
Celebrate creepy thrills and science skills during EdVenture's annual Halloween Celebration! Join us for five nights of Halloween with a science twist - mad experiments and creepy labs! Enjoy trick or treat stations, costume contests, and spooky science demonstrations. On Halloween night, spooktacular activities include Pumpkin Chunking and the Slime Factory. Free with museum admission. Some fee-based activities will be available. Call 803-779-3100 for more information.

Southern Atlantic Paranormal Charity Haunted Trail
October 25 & 26, 2013 from 7PM to 1AM
October 31, 2013 from 7PM to Midnight

Southern Atlantic Paranormal will be hosting a charity Haunted Trail for Harvest Hope Food Bank Oct 25, 26 and 31. Donation of can food products is the cost of admission to this event. Warning - this area has not been checked for zombies! This event will be very scary and may not be appropriate for children 10 and under. The trail does require some crawling. If you are not physically capable, please do not participate. Click here for additional information.

Danielle Snyder
Columbia SC Events

1 comment:

  1. Honestly, this is GREAT!

    I'm new to Columbia and have been looking for something to show me great attractions so my girlfriend and I can do something for Halloween. Thanks for such an amazing post!

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