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Wednesday, October 25th

5:30 — 7 p.m.

Trunk or Treat

Robert Mills House : 1616 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201

 

Grab your costume and join Historic Columbia for a safe, fun, and FREE Halloween experience on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Community members and local organizations throughout the city of Columbia will meet in the parking lot of Robert Mills House to pass out candy to local Columbia kids!   

Awards and prizes for the best costumes and best decorated trunk will be given at 6:45 p.m. Don’t forget to check out the fun games and activities at the Robert Mills Carriage House!  

Please enter this event through the Blanding Street gate. 

  • Parking

    Street parking will be available on Blanding, Henderson, and Pickens Streets. Entry to the event will be via the Blanding Street gate. Please plan accordingly.  

  • Rain Plan

    In the event of inclement weather, this program will be rescheduled to Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Please pay attention to HC's Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date information.

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JoCora Moore, Community Outreach Coordinator

(803) 252-1770 ext. 24 

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  • The Township Auditorium
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  • The Rush Law Firm
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1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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