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10 kid-friendly Halloween events near Columbia with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 6 towns. The earliest to open is Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch at Clinton Sease Farm, on September 25. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 1 list free admission.
Farm with several corn mazes, unlimited wagon rides, a playground and obstacle course, and a pumpkin patch.
Farm fun park with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, a mega slide, jumping pillow and more than 50 attractions.
Family farm with a pumpkin patch, kid-size corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals and games.
Evening Halloween event at the zoo with trick-or-treating for costumed kids.
Evening trick-or-treat walk on a spookily lit park trail with candy stations, glowing spiders, bats and friendly costumed characters.
After-hours costume night at the children's museum with crafts, games and partner activity stations.
Costumed trick-or-treat walk along the path at the park's inclusive playground.
Free city fall festival in Granby Gardens Park celebrating the community's cultures.
Long-running hometown festival with a Friday night kickoff concert, then a day of food and drink vendors, artisan booths and kids' amusements.
The state's big fall fair, with midway rides, fair food, competitive exhibits, shopping and entertainment.
Boo at the Zoo, Cayce Fall Fest, Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch at Clinton Sease Farm, Creepy Crawly Pathway Trick-or-Treat Trail, Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Cottle FunPark, Fall at Lever Farms, and 4 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch at Clinton Sease Farm on September 25, 2026.
Boo at the Zoo, Cayce Fall Fest, Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch at Clinton Sease Farm, Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Cottle FunPark, Fall at Lever Farms, Halloween Hoopla, and 2 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch at Clinton Sease Farm, Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Cottle FunPark and Fall at Lever Farms, all suggested for all ages.
Yes: Cayce Fall Fest lists free admission on the official site.
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