Halloween is no longer a one-night event where kids dress up as goblins and princesses and go door to door collecting candy. There's enough happening over the next few weeks to keep kids, adults, and adults who still want to be kids entertained and busy.
Here's a look at some of the Halloween and fall events coming up in the Augusta area. Some are family-friendly, while others may be better suited for older children and adults. Be sure to check the dates, as many events take place before Oct. 31.
Steed's Dairy Farm
What: Visit a working dairy farm, explore a 5-acre corn maze, and many more activities.
When & Where: Saturdays 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sundays 1-7 p.m. at Steed's Dairy Farm, 4634 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown
Details: For more information, visit https://www.steedsdairy.com/.
Explore the 5-acre corn maze, pick pumpkins, visit the petting zoo, take a hay ride, watch a cow-milking demonstration, brave a kid's zip line, take a pony cart ride and much more. Tickets are: children ages 2 and younger, free; ages 3 and older, $14; senior citizens and military members, $11.
Fright & Delight: Augusta's 11 Days of Halloween
What: Family-friendly special Halloween events at Augusta's public parks and community centers.
When & Where: There will be 11 different events at different locations on different days. The events are:
- Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m., Robert Howard Community Center, 103 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah
- Oct. 21, 5-7 p.m., Carrie J. Mays Family Life Center, 1014 Eleventh Ave., Augusta
- Oct. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Blythe Area Recreation Center, 3129 Highway 88, Blythe
- Oct. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., McBean Community Center, 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Road, Hephzibah
- Oct. 24, noon-2 p.m., Bernie Ward Community Center, 1941 Lumpkin Road, Augusta
- Oct. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.: McDuffie Woods Community Center, 3431 Old McDuffie Road, Augusta
- Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m., Henry H. Brigham Community Center, 2463 Golden Camp Road, Augusta
- Oct. 29, 5-6:30 p.m., Eastview Community Center, 644 Aiken St., Augusta
- Oct. 29, 6-9 p.m., Warren Road Community Center, 300 Warren Road, Augusta
- Oct. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sand Hills Community Center, 2540 Wheeler Road, Augusta
- Oct. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m., May Park Community Center, 622 Fourth St., Augusta. This is the finale event and will feature a petting zoo, food trucks and bouncy houses.
Details: These family-friendly events are free and include trunk-or-treating, candy, costumes, games, music and family activities at the events. The Bernie Ward event includes inflatable games and decorated candy stations. The May Park finale will feature a petting zoo, food trucks and bouncy houses
Trick-or-Treat at the park
What: Trick-or-Treat at Evans Towne Center Park
When & Where: 5:30-8 p.m., Oct. 20, 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
Details: This is one of Columbia County's largest organized Halloween event and is for children in preschool through middle school ages. Local businesses distribute candy in a safe, community environment. Children are encouraged to come in costume and bring candy buckets. The event is free.
Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee
What: 40th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee
When and Where: The Julilee opens at 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 and at 10 a.m. on Oct. 24 in downtown North Augusta.
Details: The event is free to attend. There will be food trucks, entertainment, and vendors. On Friday night, award-winning Christian artist Tauren Wells performs at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, multi-platinum, award-winning artist Chris Janson performs. This is one of the largest Halloween-season festivals in the Augusta-area featuring live entertainment, rides, vendors, family activities and pumpkin-themed festivities. For more information, visit https://explorenorthaugusta.com/jackolanternjubilee/.
Halloween Family Camping
What: An overnight family camping experience designed for families with younger children.
When & Where: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 to noon, Sunday, Oct. 25, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, 1858 Lock & Dam Road, Augusta
Details: Tent-or-Treat, costume contest, campfire and s'mores, a morning guided hike, hayrides, games and other activities. $75 per family up to 6 people, $10 each additional person. Reservations are required. For more information, please contact Kim Dillard at 706-396-1418 or email her at kim.dillard@phinizycenter.org.
Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat
What: Family-friendly event where children collect candy and treats by walking car-to-car in a designated parking lot instead of going door-to-door.
When & Where: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 24, Liberty Park in Grovetown
Details: Free event. There will be food vendors, inflatables, music, and community activities.
Trick-or-Treat at the mall
What: Family-friendly Halloween party for children and families.
When & Where: 5 p.m. Oct. 28, Augusta Mall
Details: Indoor trick-or-treating at participating mall stores and family activities.
Two parties at Dave & Busters - one for kids, the other adults
What: Dave & Busters hosts the family-friendly morning Boo Bash party featuring costume contests, Monster Mash music, a Halloween-inspired food banquet and other Halloween activities. Later that night it transforms from a family-friendly morning Boo Bash into a late-night, adults-only Moonlight Mixer.
When & Where: The early party will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 31. The adult party will be from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Dave & Busters is located at 807 Cabela Dr., Augusta.
Details: There will be a Boo Bash Pancake banquet featuring pancakes and toppings, scrambled eggs, and breakfast favorites Activities include costume contest, scavenger hunt, coloring, Monster Mash music and more. A $10 Power Card buys 3 hours of unlimited video game play. For details about both events and to order tickets, visit https://allevents.in/martinez/dave-and-boo-sters-augusta/2700030743494637. The adult party will feature costume contests, Monster Mash music, themed activities, and a Halloween-inspired food banquet. For details about both events and to order tickets, visit https://allevents.in/martinez/dave-and-boo-sters-augusta/2700030743494637.
Plantation Blood Haunted House
What: Augusta's nationally known haunted house is open for visitors during the Halloween season.
When & Where: Open Thursdays-Sundays through Nov. 1. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and remain open until the last guest leaves at 4127 Wallie Drive, Augusta.
Details: In addition to the haunted house and outdoor backwood horror space, there are pyrotechnics, fortune tellers, carnies, games, a souvenir store and hot food for sale. Ticket prices range from $25 to $50 and group rates are available. Military members, medical workers, and first responders get discounts with an ID. There are no age requirements, but parents with small children should use their best judgement. To order tickets and for more information, visit www.plantationblood.com.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
What: The classic cult film Rocky Horror Picture Show comes back to the big screen
When & Where: 7:30 p.m., Oct. 30 at the Imperial; Theatre, 745 Broad St., Augusta
Details: This is a 1975 classic musical-comedy horror film that parodies 1930s-1960s science fiction and horror B-movies. It stars Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick. Tickets are $24.99 and can be ordered at www.imperialtheatre.com.
The Halloween Bar Crawl
What: Adult Halloween celebration with costumes, creepy cocktails, an after-party, and multiple stops at participating downtown Augusta bars. The participating bars are Tank N Taps on 10th St., and Ready Player One, Modjeska, Dirty Boots, and Sole - all on Broad Street.
When & Where: 4 p.m.-midnight on Oct. 31. Check-in from 3-7 p.m. at Dirty Boots Augusta, 917 Broad St.
Details: Adult Halloween celebration with costumes, drinks, multiple venue stops with no cover charges, and plenty of other adventures. Must be 21 to participate. For tickets and information about locations, checks-in, and other perks of the crawl, visit https://allevents.in/augusta/2026-10-31#search.
19th Annual Black Cat Carnival
What: Annual Halloween party featuring costumes, entertainment and themed festivities.
When & Where: 8 p.m. Oct. 31 to 1:30 a.m., Nov.1, Le Chat Noir, 304 8th St., Augusta
Details: Adult Halloween block party at the corner of 8th and Ellis streets. Vendors and entertainers and a costume contest at midnight. Play carnival and a Mainstage Show. For information and to purchase tickets, visit https://allevents.in/augusta/19th-annual-black-cat-carnival/80001997084278
Pumpkin Patch at Marvin United Methodist
What: Marvin UMC's annual Pumpkin Patch.
Where & When: Oct. 17-31 at the church at 4400 Wheeler Road, Martinez. Hours are 1-7 p.m. Sunday-Friday and from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday.
Details: Find your perfect Halloween pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch.
Jennifer Miller covers food and business for The Augusta Chronicle. She can be reached at jmiller@USATodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Augusta readies for tricks, treats and fall festivities
