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Wednesday, October 29th

5:30 — 7 p.m.

Trunk or Treat

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

UPDATE: DUE TO EXPECTED INCLEMENT WEATHER ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29!

Put on your costume and join Historic Columbia for a safe, fun, and FREE Halloween experience on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Community members and local organizations throughout the city of Columbia will meet on the grounds of Robert Mills House to pass out candy to local Columbia youth!

  • Music from DJ Roy Neptune
  • Games and activities at the Robert Mills Carriage House

  • Sponsorships

    Historic Columbia is seeking sponsors to help offset the cost of Trunk or Treat. Donated dollars and in-kind gifts from the community allow the organization to present this free program to the public.

    Learn More

  • Parking

    Street parking is available on Blanding, Henderson, and Pickens streets. Please follow all posted parking signs. Entry to the event will be via the Blanding Street gate.

  • Inclement Weather

    In the event of inclement weather, this program will be rescheduled to Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Please pay attention to HC's Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date information.

Questions?

Contact Us

Carmen Sangster, Education Manager

(803) 252-7742 ext. 26

Thank You to our Sponsors

  • The Art of Real Estate
  • DJ Roy Neptune
  • Founders Federal Credit Union
  • Law Offices of Bryan Caskey
  • Marc Brown Law Firm
  • Novant Health Urgent Care
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Historic Columbia

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1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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All historic house and garden tours start at the Welcome Center at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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