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Ready for costumes, spooky things, and trick-or-treating in Greenville, Spartanburg, and across the Upstate? Get ready for trick-or-treat Greenville, SC. This is the biggest Halloween list in the Upstate that is full of Halloween-themed events and places to trick-or-treat or trunk-or-treat in Greenville, Spartanburg, and all over the Upstate.
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Disclosures: We advise double-checking the original sources before attending these events since rain and other factors can sometimes cause last-minute changes to event information. Typically cancellations or delays are announced via these groups’ Facebook pages. This list contains information about our sponsors, partners, and other groups in Greenville.
If you visit, please don’t forget to tell them that you saw this event on Kidding Around Greenville!
KAG X Greenville Drive Costume Contest
Show off your little monster! Submit photos October 1–5, vote daily October 6–12, and win a family 4-pack to Green Monster Mash at Fluor Field!
👻 Featured Halloween Event Near Greenville, SC
Madworld Haunted Attractions
This fall, step into a world of new creatures, trails & scary fall entertainment at Madworld Haunted Attractions! You’ll be laughing & panicking at the same time. 18-Hole Mini Golf, Axe Throwing, Over Half a Mile of a Self-Guided Haunted Tour & so much more! Go experience one of America’s scariest haunts & see if you can make it out alive! Madworld has been recognized as one of the top ten scariest haunted houses in the United States, the best haunted house in Greenville SC, AND the best haunted house in South Carolina.
Time to get your scare on! Find out more about Madworld in our Haunted House Guide or in the Haunted Things Section at the bottom of this guide. (partner)
Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park- Brevard, NC
Stroll a glowing trail of hand-carved, lighted jack-o’-lanterns at Pumpkin Fest in Brevard’s Silvermont Park! Kids will love face painting, games, storytelling, and a white squirrel scavenger hunt, plus live music, food trucks, and historic mansion tours. The paved, one-third-mile trail is stroller-friendly. Open October 3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, and 30, 2026.
Admission is $7 for ages 13+, $5 for ages 3–12, and free for kids under 3; onsite parking is $5 per car, with free parking available about a block away.
Halloween Decorations Driving Tour
Every year, we ask you to help us find homes decorated for Halloween that are truly spook-tacular. Our Halloween Driving Routes around Greenville, SC is ready to go for 2026! We recommend putting on some spooky music, grabbing some snacks, and making it fun. We have something special coming up with this one (you’ll be able to create your own tour!).
Greenville County Library Halloween Events
Throughout the month of October, the branches at the Greenville County Libraries have lots of fun Halloween-themed events, all for free. Check out this article that details each event, including locations and what ages are best for each.
All the Halloween Events Around Greenville, SC (2026)
Just want to know what’s going on today or tomorrow? Here are all the Halloween events happening in the Upstate organized by date, starting with today. Please confirm the event with the original source beforehand in case of scheduling changes or cancellations. Scroll down to see just Trunk or Treat & Trick or Treating events.
Many churches and community groups offer fun trunk-or-treat events, Halloween festivals, or Fall Festivals that are Halloween alternatives. Many times this information starts coming in right before Halloween, so keep checking back through the end of October.
FALL HARVEST DAYS AT THE UNICORN FARM®!
Fall is MORE MAGICAL at The Unicorn Farm! Come spend the day with us for a family-friendly fall adventure filled with pumpkins, unicorns, farm animals, pony rides, games & MORE!
PUMPKIN PATCH — September 26–October 25
- Meet our Real-Life Unicorns®
- Pony & Unicorn Rides – $10
- Animal Feed – $5
- Kiddy Train Rides
- Free-Range Petting Farm
- Bounce House
- Fall & Halloween Photo Opportunities
- Games, crafts & seasonal activities
- Tasty fall treats on Saturdays & Sundays!
ADMISSION: $12 ages 3+ (purchase tickets here)
Ages 2 & under FREE
Petting Farm & Bounce House included with admission!
Every Saturday & Sunday
The Unicorn Farm® — Fountain Inn, SC
Tickets available online or at the gate! Cash & cards accepted.
FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
Join us for our October Trailblazer Vendor Market!
You’ll find the perfect hand crafted products, decor, art, farm goods, sourdough, sweets, salsa and SO MUCH MORE! We proudly present a wide variety of vendors! There will be OVER 65 small businesses in attendance for you to shop from, delicious food trucks to grab lunch, face painting, a trick or treat trail from the vendor booths and more!
DATE: 🗓️ Saturday, October 17th 2026
TIME: ⏰ 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM
LOCATION:📍Trailblazer Park located at 235 Trailblazer Drive Travelers Rest, SC
This is an all OUTSIDE event! It is rain or shine!
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat 
Join us at Friendship Baptist Church for an evening of fall fun for the whole family!
Trunk or Treat
Plenty of candy
Hot dogs Costumes welcome!
Fun & fellowship for the whole family
Saturday, October 17
5:00–7:00 PM
Friendship Baptist Church, 830 Friendship Church Road, Pauline, SC
Bring the family, invite some friends, and come spend the evening with us. We’d love to see you there!
Family-friendly Halloween fun at Silvermont Park! Enjoy beautiful lighted pumpkin displays along a short paved trail, live music, and food trucks. There will be games, storytelling, a scavenger hunt, face painting and more, plus the historic Silvermont mansion will be open with guided tours. The event benefits Silvermont Mansion and Park.
🎟️ Cost: $7 ages 13+ / $5 ages 3–12 / Under 3 free.
📍 Location: Silvermont Mansion and Park, 364 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712
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🧒 Ages: All ages
🅿️ Parking: $5 on-site, free parking available 1 block away.
This fall, step into a world of new creatures, trails & scary fall entertainment at Madworld Haunted Attractions!
You’ll be laughing & panicking at the same time. 18-Hole Mini Golf, Axe Throwing, Over Half a Mile of a Self-Guided Haunted Tour & so much more! Go experience one of America’s scariest haunts & see if you can make it out alive! Madworld has been recognized as one of the top ten scariest haunted houses in the United States, the best haunted house in Greenville SC, AND the best haunted house in South Carolina. Time to get your scare on!
FALL HARVEST DAYS AT THE UNICORN FARM®!
Fall is MORE MAGICAL at The Unicorn Farm! Come spend the day with us for a family-friendly fall adventure filled with pumpkins, unicorns, farm animals, pony rides, games & MORE!
PUMPKIN PATCH — September 26–October 25
- Meet our Real-Life Unicorns®
- Pony & Unicorn Rides – $10
- Animal Feed – $5
- Kiddy Train Rides
- Free-Range Petting Farm
- Bounce House
- Fall & Halloween Photo Opportunities
- Games, crafts & seasonal activities
- Tasty fall treats on Saturdays & Sundays!
ADMISSION: $12 ages 3+ (purchase tickets here)
Ages 2 & under FREE
Petting Farm & Bounce House included with admission!
Every Saturday & Sunday
The Unicorn Farm® — Fountain Inn, SC
Tickets available online or at the gate! Cash & cards accepted.
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
Free community Trunk or Treat benefiting Greer Community Ministries! Bring canned food items for the food drive.
TRUNK OR TREAT
Get ready for an afternoon packed with FUN, CANDY & FALL FAMILY FUN!
October 18
4:00 PM
Inman First Baptist Church
Bring the whole family and come enjoy:
Trunk or Treat — come dressed up and ready for CANDY!
Hay Ride — hop on and enjoy a ride!
Balloon Guy — you won’t want to miss what he creates!
Cake Walk — walk, win & take home a treat!
Awesome Trunks — creative, decorated, and ready for some fun!
There will be something for everyone, so grab the kids, invite your friends, put on your favorite costume, and join us for an afternoon of fall fun at Inman First Baptist Church!
We can’t wait to see you there!
FREE • FAMILY-FRIENDLY • FUN FOR ALL AGES
This fall, step into a world of new creatures, trails & scary fall entertainment at Madworld Haunted Attractions!
You’ll be laughing & panicking at the same time. 18-Hole Mini Golf, Axe Throwing, Over Half a Mile of a Self-Guided Haunted Tour & so much more! Go experience one of America’s scariest haunts & see if you can make it out alive! Madworld has been recognized as one of the top ten scariest haunted houses in the United States, the best haunted house in Greenville SC, AND the best haunted house in South Carolina. Time to get your scare on!
Harris Teeter Greer is bringing back their spooktacular Halloween event! Join in for an evening packed with family fun, treats, activities, and Halloween surprises for kids of all ages. Costumes encouraged (masks that cover the face are not permitted; face paint and costumes that leave the face visible are welcome).
Dust off your dance moves — Thriller rehearsals kick off Oct 6, leading up to performances at Falls Park and TD Saturday Market this Halloween season.
Thriller Rehearsals & Performances
Rehearsals:
- Oct 6 at 6:00pm
- Oct 13 at 6:00pm
- Oct 20 at 6:00pm
All rehearsals at KROC Greenville
Performances:
- Oct 29 at Falls Park — 4:30pm
- Oct 31 at TD Saturday Market — 9:15am
A third performance is being finalized — details to come
Register / learn more: https://www.dancecollab.org/events
Language we have to include for grant purposes: Thriller is funded in part by the Metropolitan Arts Council which receives support from the City of Greenville, MVW Manufacturing Company, SEW Eurodrive, and the South Carolina Arts Commission.
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
Bring the kids out for a Trunk-or-Treat at Bethesda United Methodist Church! Decorated car trunks, candy, and Halloween fun for the whole family.
📍 Location: Bethesda United Methodist Church, 516 Piedmont Rd, Easley, SC 29642
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Halloween in Greenville, SC
Trunk-or-Treat & Trick-or-Treat Greenville, SC
Please confirm the event with the original source beforehand in case of scheduling changes or cancellations.
Downtown Travelers Rest comes alive with costumed trick-or-treaters for this favorite fall tradition! Bring the family for trick-or-treating with participating local businesses along Main Street, plus games at the gazebo, free face painting, and lots of candy. Costumes encouraged; candy buckets required.
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
Join Fully Involved Events and Spare Time Greenville for a car show and trunk-or-treat with decorated rides, awesome characters, and lots of candy! Family friendly fun for all ages — dress up and enjoy free admission for the general public and trunk-or-treat. Car show entrants pay a $20 fee (includes a Spare Time play gift card) to compete for awards across five classes.
🎟️ Cost: Free (trunk-or-treat/general admission); $20 to enter a car in the show.
📍 Location: Spare Time Greenville, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, SC 29607
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The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
This is a free family fun event complete with face painting, hot dogs and of course candy!
Join Advent UMC for a Trunk or Treat on October 25th from 4 pm – 6 pm.
Bible Baptist Church in Simpsonville hosts their Fall Festival — a free, family-friendly evening packed with fall fun! Activities include trunk or treat, face painting, bounce houses, hay rides, a raffle, and delicious food. Free entry and open to everyone in the community. Invite a family and come make great memories together!
Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat! We will serve a FREE Hot Dog Dinner, lots of candy, games, and more. This event is “Fun not Fright” as we encourage all ages of children to participate. We would love for you and your family to join us. This event is rain or shine.
Pelham First Baptist Church
2720 S. Old Hwy 14
Greer, SC 29650
Put on your Halloween costumes and go candy hunting down our Trail of Treats!
FREE Candy
FREE Boiled Peanuts
FREE Popcorn
FREE Prizes
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
The Greenville Zoo’s family-friendly Halloween tradition returns with trick-or-treating, Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and a glowing light tunnel. Costumes encouraged!
Dates & Hours: October 14th – 31st, 2026; 3 pm – 8 pm
Open Halloween from 1 pm – 4 pm
- Trick-or-Treat Upgrade required per participant
- Limited discounted tickets online – buy early
- $2 upcharge at the ticket booth
- Bring your own trick-or-treat bag
- Boo Babies (ages 0–2) are free, but candy requires an upgrade
- Children must be with an adult
Simpsonville Post-Acute invites families to bring the kids out for a fun Halloween Trunk or Treat on October 28th! Come enjoy a spooky and sweet trick-or-treating experience in Simpsonville from 4–6 PM.
HALLOWEEN AT HERITAGE PARK Presented by Ray Thompson’s Upstate Karate is a community event brought to you by the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Simpsonville Recreation Department. Local groups and organizations gather to provide a fun & safe Happy Halloween to all!
The event will feature inflatables, face painting, touch-a-truck, local businesses as vendors handing out free candy and more! This will take place inside Heritage Park on S.E. Main Street on Wednesday, October 28th from 5-8pm.
Club Smile & ATS Kids Trunk or Treat
On Wednesday, October 28, join AID-L’s Club Smile and ATS Kids at 48 Brookfield Oaks Dr., Suite A for some Halloween fun from 6:30 to 8! Candy, allergy and dye- free treats, as well as non-oral treats will be provided so that everyone can participate! Enjoy popcorn, sno cones and popcorn. We can’t wait to see you!
Location:
ATS Kids/AID-L
48 Brookfield Oaks Dr. Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607
Halloween in Spartanburg, SC
Just Trunk-or-Treat & Trick-or-Treat Near Spartanburg, SC
If you’re looking for places to trick-or-treat near Spartanburg, SC, this is the section for you. Please confirm the event beforehand with the original source in case of scheduling changes or cancellations!
Halloween in Pickens, SC
You’ll find all things Halloween happening in Pickens County right here! This list includes trick-or-treat, festivals, and lots more. Please confirm the event beforehand with the original source in case of scheduling changes or cancellations!
Halloween in Anderson, SC
Looking for Halloween events and trick-or-treat in Anderson County? This section contains all the Halloween things happening in Anderson County. Please confirm the event beforehand with the original source in case of scheduling changes or cancellations!
More Halloween Things to Do in Upstate, SC
Not enough events happening? Looking for something with a little more distance or maybe a Halloween-themed day trip to enjoy? Here are some Halloween-worthy places to explore around Greenville and beyond.
**Don’t miss our Spooky Display Driving Routes! Did you love last year’s displays? Let us know which was your favorite route!
- Halloween Events for Babies and Toddlers near Greenville, SC: This list is just like it sounds. These Halloween events are perfect for babies and toddlers.
- Places Near Greenville: This list includes the spooky details of several Greenville area spots known to possibly be a little haunted. Check them out and let us know what you see. You might also want to visit these Haunted Cemeteries in the Upstate.
- Halloween Day Trips: Check out these day-trip-worthy destinations with fabulous Halloween-themed events, like SCarowinds at Carowinds.
- Spooky Mini Golf at Madworld: Only for the Halloween season, play a round of spooky mini golf at Madworld Haunted Attractions.
Scary or Haunted Events Near Greenville
- Greer Ghost Tour. Learn something new about Greer on this fun walking tour. Tickets are around $10 per adult (kids are $5)
- Greenville Ghost Tours: Select dates in September and October, 2026. You can take a group or private walking paranormal walking tour with certified paranormal investigator Gabe Mathews.
- Hopkins Haunted Hayride: October 17-18, 23-25, 29-31, 2026
Scary Attractions in Greenville, Haunted Places, and Spooky Things to Do for Halloween
Have an older kid who likes to be scared? Or maybe you’re planning a grown-up night out this Halloween season. We have a list of Greenville’s haunted houses to help you out. Looking for a family-friendly spook? You’ll find a few venues that offer not-so-scary houses mazes and options for families. Madworld Haunted Attractions is always a HUGE hit, and they have special scare medallions in case your kid wants a taste of “spooky” and not “scary”.
Have a big kid or tween who wants to try a scary attraction? Here’s a list of great haunted attractions in Greenville for big kids and tweens who like to be scared, but are still kids!
Not enough haunted houses to fill your terror needs? Check out this list of Haunted Places Near Greenville.
Pumpkins, Corn Mazes, and Fall in Greenville
What’s Halloween without pumpkins? If you’re still working on getting into the Fall spirit or needing to grab a pumpkin for carving, we’ve got you covered.
- Pumpkin Patches near Greenville
- Corn Mazes near Greenville
- Ultimate Guide to Fall in Greenville
- Learn About Teal Pumpkins
Are you looking for Halloween events in the Midlands of SC? Check out our sister site’s guide to Halloween & Trick-or-Treating in Columbia, SC.
Halloween Guide to Greenville, SC! Full of fun trick-or-treating events, haunted trails, Halloween parties, and more!
State Farm on Pelham Road across from the QT gas station where boiling springs and Pelham road meet, are giving away treat goody bags with every quote from 9 to 5 tomorrow!
Did they teschedule halloween to this saturday for trick or treating and if so what time is it starting and ending now pleasee
So, when is “general” trick or treating going to happen? Greenville? Greer? Spartanburg? Or is that not done anymore?
Hallowed Way Candy Giveaway Drive Through Drama
Encounter Church – Gaffney, SC
October 29 – 6:30-8:30 pm
1905 N. Limestone Street
Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 22, 2026
4:00pm-6:00pm
West Village Post Acute
8 N. Texas Ave
Greenville, SC 29611