As Halloween draws near, parents in Greenville, SC are on the hunt for the best places to take their little ghouls and goblins trick-or-treating. Look no further; we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of family-friendly Halloween events in the area. From haunted zoos to spine-tingling trunk-or-treats, here’s where you can do trick-or-treating to celebrate Halloween in Greenville County.
Prisma Health Boo in the Zoo
When: Oct. 20-22 and 25-30, 3-8 p.m.
Where: Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville
What: Prepare for a wild Halloween adventure at Prisma Health Boo in the Zoo. This event features a mix of trick-or-treating and specialty areas, including Dragon Alley, Alice’s Fun House, a ghost town, and an extinct species graveyard.
Pricing:
- $8 per non-trick-or-treating member
- $10 per trick-or-treating member
- $10 per non-trick-or-treating nonmember
- $12 per trick-or-treating nonmember
- $12 per non-trick-or-treating walk-up
- $14 per trick-or-treating walk-up
Boo Bash
When: Oct. 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Haywood Mall, 700 Haywood Road, Greenville
What: Join the Boo Bash at Haywood Mall for a spooktacular trick-or-treat trail throughout the mall. Enjoy live performances and even meet and greet the Sanderson Sisters from the movie “Hocus Pocus.”
Admission: Free
Trunk Or Treat with The Springs at Simpsonville
When: Oct. 27, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: 214 E. Curtis St., Simpsonville
What: This event is a Halloween extravaganza with a petting zoo, games, face painting, a bounce house, silent auction, cake walk, outdoor movie, and delicious food truck offerings.
Admission: Free
Halloween at Heritage Park in Simpsonville
When: Oct. 28, 1-5 p.m.
Where: 861 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville
What: Head over to Heritage Park in Simpsonville for Halloween fun, including inflatables, face painting, a touch-a-truck experience, a photo booth, and, of course, lots of candy.
Admission: Free
Trick-or-Treat at The Children’s Museum
When: Oct. 28, 1-5 p.m.
Where: The Children’s Museum of the Upstate-Greenville, 300 College St., Greenville
What: The Children’s Museum is hosting a spooky Halloween extravaganza. Enjoy a chalk mural activity, a petting zoo, face painting, live music, a balloon artist, and tasty treats from food vendors.
Pricing:
- $6 per member
- $7 per nonmember for timed entry
Downtown TR Trick-or-Treating
When: Oct. 28, 3-5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Travelers Rest
What: Downtown Travelers Rest is going all out for Halloween with trick-or-treating, games, and face painting. Join the community for some fantastic Halloween fun.
Admission: Free
Jeepers Creepers Cruise INN
When: Oct. 28, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Fountain Inn
What: Join the Jeepers Creepers Cruise INN in Downtown Fountain Inn for a spine-tingling evening. Enjoy trick-or-treating, live music from Vinyl Junkies, creepy contests, ghostly games, and pumpkin painting.
Admission: Free
Sensory Friendly Trick-or-Treat at The Children’s Museum
When: Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.
Where: TCMU-Greenville, 300 College St., Greenville
What: The Children’s Museum offers a sensory-friendly trick-or-treating experience with modified museum exhibits to accommodate all children.
Pricing:
- $6 per member
- $7 per nonmember for timed entry
Nightmare Rides: Creatures, Cars and Candy
When: Oct. 29, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Spare Time, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville
What: Enjoy a unique Halloween experience at Nightmare Rides, featuring a car show and trick-or-treating for the little ones.
Admission:
- Free for spectators
- $20 for regular parking
- $40 for VIP parking
Make the most of this Halloween season in Greenville County by attending these thrilling and family-friendly events. From spooky zoos to community trick-or-treating, there’s something for everyone. Happy Halloween!