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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.

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