Maury County has many fun happenings for kids and adults celebrating Halloween. There is everything from creating art to running to sipping wine, as well as the traditional candy hunt and haunted horrors. Below is a sampler list of several of these events.
1Halloween Theme Painting Sessions
October 6-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25, 26 and 28, 2023
Painting with a Twist
1202 South James Campbell Boulevard Suite 14
Columbia, Tennessee
(931) 988-0222
paintingwithatwist.com/columbia
Hours: Times vary depending on the subject, see schedule.
Cost: Class costs run between $25 and $55
Have a great time creating a Halloween-themed piece of art with friends or family, and make it a party by bringing drinks and snacks! No creative or artistic skills needed, as their professional artist teacher will show you how to paint while you are having fun! During the months of September and October Painting with a Twist will be offering group classes that will be painting everything from bats to pumpkins to skeletons. More information is available here.
2Creepy Hollow Haunted Woods
September 29 through October 29, and October 31
2133 Joe Brown Road
Spring Hill, Tennessee
931-486-3063
https://www.creepyhollowwoods.com/home
Time: 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night through October 29
7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Halloween Night
Cost: $30 per person, $2 discount for groups of 15 or more
Journey down the winding, dimly lit Trails of Terror, visit the Halls of Horror, and take a chance on the Zombie Maze. This is three Halloween activities in one location. Visitors will come face-to-face with their greatest fears. Monsters might be lurking around the old abandoned school bus, ghosts haunt the foggy cemetery where crumbling headstones cast shadows, and a fortune teller gives dire warnings before stepping into a maze filled with zombies – an activity sure to terrify even the bravest soul! It is open every Friday and Saturday night until Halloween, plus Halloween night. There will be a bonfire and concessions are available.
3Pumpkin Hunt
October 1 through October 24
Maury County Park
1018 Maury County Park Drive
Columbia, Tennessee
931-375-6103
https://www.maurycounty-tn.gov/570/Parks-Recreation
Hours: Daylight Hours
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by Maury County Parks and Recreation, anyone can participate in the 2023 Pumpkin Hunt by following the clues hidden around Maury County Park. Follow the clues and then submit the final clue for a chance to win your own pumpkin and spooky treats! There are a series of clues that will be hidden around the park beginning October 1. The first clue will be provided here once the hunt begins. Additional clues must be found physically in the park. The first clue will send you to the second, and the second to the third and so on. Take a photo of the final clue and submit it to be entered into the giveaway! Three winners will be drawn from qualifying entries. The Pumpkin Hunt is estimated to that between one and one and a half hours. Questions and final clue answers must be emailed to Elizabeth McClain at [email protected]. Happy Pumpkin Hunting!
4Amber Falls Haunted Wine 5K Run
October 27
Amber Falls Winery and Cellars
794 Ridgetop Road
Hampshire, Tennessee
(931) 285-0088
http://www.amberfallswinery.com/
Time: 10:00 a.m. start
Cost: $10 to $50
Enjoy Running? Walking? Drinking Wine? Then this race is for you! On Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Amber Falls Winery will be the home for an exciting Halloween-themed event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Amber Falls Winery & Cellars! You might want to enter for the swag bag, which includes a super soft t-shirt; a shatterproof, collapsible wine glass to take on the go; a finisher metal that doubles as a bottle opener, and a complimentary 16ounce can of WineTeaZer a fruit, wine and tea blend produced by the winery. This race is chip-timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. Get the details here. The event is partnering with charities Feed America and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
5Alter Ego Costume Party
October 28
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
American Legion Post 170
East End Street
Columbia, Tennessee
Event Information
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00
Jump into the newest trend, the Alter Ego Party. It is a mind-blowing event where anyone can put on their other self, the one they feel is there, but they pack away in a box. A better way to describe it is you without the limitations of reality. This is the opportunity to unleash your alter ego at this mind-blowing event where you can embrace your wildest fantasies and experience a night of pure sensation. Try on a wig or a piece of clothing that you would normally never wear, but a part of you cries out to wear it. Tonight is the night to put it on, whatever it is. Immerse yourself in entertainment that will leave you wanting more. Let your alter ego come out and enjoy the live performances by talented artists and musicians. Whether you’re a fan of rock, pop, or hip-hop, they’ve got something for everyone. So, grab your friends and get ready to dance the night away at Alter Ego! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
6Trunk or Treat
October 28
Mount Joy Cumberland Presbyterian Church
8364 Mount Joy Road
Mount Pleasant, Tennessee
(615) 379-3219
https://www.facebook.com/mtjoycpc/
Hours: 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Mount Joy Cumberland Presbyterian Church is excited to host Trunk or Treat again this year. They hope to see everyone dressed as their favorite character join them for fun and food. They will be providing a meal of hot dogs and chips. There will also be fun trunk decorations, candy, and lawn games. “We would love to fellowship with you and your family,” they said on their Facebook page.
7Haunting in the District
October 31
Maury County Courthouse
41 Public Square
Columbia, Tennessee
(931) 381-7176 or 888-852-1860
https://visitmaury.com/
Time: 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
COST: FREE
Sponsored by the Maury County Visitors Bureau, Haunting in the District is a free trick-or-treating event in downtown Columbia for kids 12 and under. There will be lots of candy, a petting zoo, kid’s zone and more.
