Local Halloween Fun

September 28-November 24
Corn Maze
Steed’s Dairy
Have old-fashioned family fun and explore a secret world of twists, turns and dead ends. Admission includes pony cart rides, hayride, petting zoo, cow-milking demonstration, pumpkin patch, games and more. Concessions are available. Open Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. 1-7 p.m. $9-$12; ages 2 and under are free. Free Military Appreciation Weekend is Nov. 9-10 for all active and retired military members with an ID. steedsdairy.com

October 17
Trick-or-Treat at Evans Towne Center Park
Evans Towne Center Park
Bring costumed children to the park for fun and safe trick-or-treating from local businesses. The park will be transformed into a Halloween wonderland, featuring not-so-spooky decorations, more than 100 candy stations, food vendors and ghoulishly good fun for visitors of all ages. Admission is free. 6-9 p.m. columbiacountyga.gov

Candlelight Concert: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
The Listeso String Quartet performs Halloween-inspired music from movies and the classics under the glow of candlelight. Two performances are available: 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Audience members must be at least 8 years old. sacredheartaugusta.org

October 18
Dracula – Ballet with a Bite
CCPAC
Slip some garlic in your pocket as the South Carolina Ballet presents blood, fangs and death in this Halloween cult classic based on the novel by Bram Stoker. The production includes a rock/jazz musical score and otherworldly special effects. Parental guidance is suggested (PG-13). 7:30 p.m. thecenterofcc.com

October 19-20
Walk with the Spirits
Westover Cemetery
Hear fascinating stories and learn about Augusta’s past and some of its notable citizens. You will be guided through the tour by “spirits” dressed in period costumes who come to life. Tours begin every 20 minutes from 2-5 p.m. Not recommended for children under 5. Call (706) 724-0436 for costs and reservations. historicaugusta.org.

October 24
Murder Mystery Dinner
Sacred Heart Great Hall
Dress in masquerade or cocktail attire for Murder at the Sacred Heart Masquerade Ball. Along with dinner and tantalizing conversation, party guests can try to figure out whodunit. 6-10 p.m. $65. sacredheartaugusta.org

Trick-or-Treat on Main Street
Downtown Harlem
Bring canned goods for It’s Spooky to Be Hungry and enjoy vendors and children’s games from 5-7 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat at Harlem merchants from 6-7 p.m. harlemmuseumandwelcomecenter.com

Harlem Halloween Movie Night
Harlem Library Plaza
Bring your chairs and blankets and watch the family friendly film Hocus Pocus on the library lawn. The movie is free and begins after Trick-or-Treat on Main Street. harlemmuseumandwelcomecenter.com

October 25
Spooktacular Trunk or Treat
Liberty Park
The City of Grovetown presents old-fashioned Halloween fun for families with trunk or treating, a DJ, food and craft vendors, games, a costume contest, trunk decorating contest and more. 6-9 p.m. Bring your own candy buckets. cityofgrovetown.com

Halloween Screen on the Green
Gateway Park
Bring your chairs and blankets and watch Haunted Mansion (PG-13) under the stars in Grovetown. Admission is free, and food vendors will be available. 6 p.m. columbiacountyga.gov

October 25-26
Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee
Downtown North Augusta
Join the fun at this family friendly festival on Georgia Avenue. Entertainment includes live performances, rides, arts and crafts, car show, children’s activities, food and beverage vendors and free concerts. Big Daddy Weave performs Oct. 25 with special guests Hannah Kerr and The Young Escape. Everclear performs Oct. 26 with The Guardians of the Jukebox. Free admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. northaugustasc.gov

October 26
Scarecrow Archery
Mistletoe State Park
Ages 8 years old and up can learn beginning archery with a compound bow and arrow. Once the art of shooting is mastered, scarecrows will be added to the target area. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Pre-registration is required at (706) 541-0321. $15. Parking is $5 per vehicle. gastateparks.org

Kids’ Fall Fun Celebration
Mistletoe State Park
During this outdoor program, kids will create a fall craft, play pumpkin and outdoor games, go on a scarecrow scavenger hunt and take a hayride by the lake. Each child will receive a small treat bag once they complete all the activities. Two sessions are offered, and pre-registration is required. 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. $10 per child. $5 parking. (706) 541-0321, gastateparks.org

Brew Ha-Ha Craft Beer and Comedy
Miller Theater
Halloween celebration for adults features a craft beer garden on Broad Street outside of the theater at 4 p.m. and a comedy show with headliners Brent Blakeney and Shaun Jones inside at 7 p.m. Wear a funny costume and you could win a special prize. millertheateraugusta.com

October 26-27
Halloween Family Camping
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Bring pre-packaged candy for tent-or-treaters and camp under the stars. Weekend includes a costume contest, pumpkin and tent decorating contests, campfire with s’mores, family activities and guided nature hike. 1 p.m. Sat.-noon Sun. $52 per group of up to 6 campers. $11 per additional camper. Registration required. (706) 396-1418, phinizycenter.org

October 27
Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest
Clarks Hill Park
Bubbling waters. Carving knives. Sinister grinning gourds. There’s something spooky going on under the lake when scuba divers slip below the surface and compete in this annual underwater pumpkin carving contest (bring your own pumpkin). Pumpkins must be carved with a diver’s tool. Free food and drinks afterward while supplies last. Noon. neptunediveandski.com

Artrageous! Family Sunday: Boo Bash
Morris Museum of Art
Enjoy a frightfully fun day with free activities like face painting, decorating mini pumpkins, coloring treat bags, trick-or-treating in the galleries and taking selfies in the photo corner. Free. Costumes are welcome, but not required. 2-4 p.m. themorris.org

Halloween at the Symphony
Jabez Auditorium
Guests are encouraged to wear costumes to the Family Concerts at Columbia County Series to hear spooky favorites performed by Augusta Symphony. 4 p.m. $10-$33. augustasymphony.com

October 29
Spookduckular Halloween
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Bring little ones up to age 5 for Halloween-themed fun that includes a costume contest, stories, crafts and hands-on activities in nature. Bring a trick-or-treat bag and wear a costume. 10-11:30 a.m. $15.74 per child. Registration is required. (706) 396-1418, phinizycenter.org

October 31
Funk You & Friends Halloween
Imperial Theatre
Adults can have a hair-raising good time at this musical Halloween party headlined by the contemporary funk band with Gavin Hamilton. Special guests include Yeet and DJ Coco. 7-11 p.m. imperialtheatre.com