Support Us Button Widget

When are you trick or treating this year in Columbia?

Let’s see when Soda Citizens are preparing to celebrate Halloween. Answer the survey, and we’ll share the results so you’ll know when to put out your bowls of candy or can expect trick-or-treaters.

Trick or treating in Columbia, SC

Get your costumes prepared and your sweet teeth ready.

Photo by @barbarefilmandphoto + @turntopaige7 ⁠

Because Halloween falls on Tuesday, Oct. 31 this year, knowing when to take your kids trick-or-treating can be tricky. Well, you’re in for a treat because we’re going to get to the bottom of the spooky schedule by asking you.

When do you plan to trick-or-treat this year?

  • Friday, Oct. 27
  • Saturday, Oct. 28
  • Sunday, Oct. 29
  • On Halloween — Tuesday., Oct. 31

We also want to know what time you think is best to trick-or-treat. Take this survey here and we’ll share the results with our readers so you’ll know when to suit + sugar up around town with your family.

More from COLAtoday
South Carolina’s first Crystal Lagoons® amenity is coming to Oak Hills in Columbia, featuring a beach-style lagoon and amenities like restaurants, parks, and luxury homes.
Gather together with local community members for the ‘Morning of Remembrance Ceremony as Cola honors SC’s first responders + military service members.
Visitation increased from 15.8 million in 2022 to 16.4 million in 2023. We’re breaking down some other tourism stats + we’ll give you ways to get involved and keep the ball rolling as citizens.
Join the Columbia community on Sunday, Oct. 6, for the seventh annual Buddies, Not Bullies Rally and Parade to promote kindness, inclusion, and mental health awareness.
Deep dive into this guide for fans to participate in ESPN’s College GameDay in Columbia, including event details, Gamecock Walk, and Pep Rally.
SC small businesses are facing closures due to rising liquor liability insurance premiums, with legislative reform delayed and limited solutions available.
Southern Living released a list of 15 fall foliage destinations and we’re breaking down four destinations that are within four hours of Columbia so you can see the leaves change before they fall in fall.
USC secured $309 million in sponsored research awards in 2024, supporting key initiatives in energy, healthcare, and statewide innovation.
CCLMC highlighted a successful year in tourism, with major events and expansions planned, including the Great Race in 2025.
What was Columbia like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.