Halloween is just around the corner, and Columbia families have plenty of opportunities to celebrate with candy, costumes and community events. From trunk-or-treat gatherings and fall festivals to dog-friendly celebrations and sensory-friendly activities, here are some ways to get into the Halloween spirit.
Friday, October 23
Eagle Bluffs Elementary Trunk or Treat
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Eagle Bluffs Elementary, Columbia
Eagle Bluffs Elementary is hosting a spooky evening of trick-or-treating, games and family fun. The event serves as a fundraiser for the school’s PTA, with proceeds supporting school programming and other initiatives.
Admission is $12 per family and includes access to trunk-or-treat activities and games. Costumes are encouraged, and children should bring their candy buckets.
Food trucks will be on-site, including Lily’s Cantina, Smash and Dash, and Trail Boss BBQ.
Saturday, October 24
Fall Fest at Victoria Park
Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Victoria Park, 2804 Forum Blvd., Columbia
Celebrate the season at Victoria Park during Fall Fest, a family-friendly event featuring local vendors, businesses, food, live music and activities.
The festivities begin with trunk-or-treating from 10 to 11 a.m., giving little ones a chance to collect candy before exploring the rest of the event.
Admission: Free
Hy-Vee In-Store Trick-or-Treating
Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: All Columbia Hy-Vee locations
Families can get a head start on Halloween during Hy-Vee’s annual in-store trick-or-treating event. Children are invited to wear their favorite costumes and collect treats while exploring participating stores.
The event is part of Hy-Vee’s Kids Club and offers an easy, indoor Halloween activity for families with younger children. Festive activities and surprises will add to the fun.
Admission: Free
Costumes: Encouraged
Central Missouri Allstars Trunk or Treat
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Hickman High School, west parking lot, 1104 N. Providence Road, Columbia
Central Missouri Allstars is bringing families together for an evening of candy, costumes and Halloween fun. The event is open to everyone, so children can dress up, bring their candy bags and enjoy a night of treats with friends and family.
Sunday, October 25
Broadway Christian Church Trunk or Treat
Time: 3–5 p.m.
Location: Broadway Christian Church, 2601 W. Broadway, Columbia
Broadway Christian Church is welcoming the community for an afternoon of Halloween festivities. Families can visit decorated trunks for treats, enjoy face painting and show off their favorite costumes.
The Pull Up BBQ & More food truck will also be on-site with a special menu for the occasion.
Rain date: Saturday, October 31, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Faith Baptist Church Trunk N’ Treat
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Faith Baptist Church, 3909 Brown Station Road, Columbia
Faith Baptist Church will host its annual Trunk N’ Treat celebration with an Armor of God theme inspired by Ephesians 6:13.
The evening will feature candy, bounce houses, crafts, games, music and giveaways. Dinner and snacks will also be provided, giving families plenty of reasons to stick around and enjoy the festivities.
Wednesday, October 28
Woodhaven Trunk or Treat
Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: Woodhaven, 1405 Hathman Place, Columbia
Woodhaven invites families to its annual Trunk or Treat for an evening of candy, costumes and fall fun. The free event is open to the public and will feature decorated trunks, treats, face painting and a Spookiest Trunk Contest.
Guests can also enjoy walking tacos, hot dogs and chili. The Big Nose BBQ food truck will be on-site, with proceeds benefiting Heart of Missouri United Way.
Free parking is available across the street.
Fairview Church of Christ Fall Fest
Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Location: Fairview Church of Christ, 1729 W. Broadway, Suite 10B, Columbia
Fairview Church of Christ is hosting a family-friendly Fall Fest featuring trunk-or-treating, a chili cook-off, games, prizes and raffles. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes and bring friends and family. The event is open to the public.
Thursday, October 29
MOSY Trunk-or-Treat
Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
Location: The Missouri Symphony, 1103 E. Walnut St., Suite 104, Columbia
The Missouri Symphony invites families to a Halloween gathering featuring live orchestral music, costumes and adoptable dogs.
Friday, October 30
Lend & Learn
Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Columbia
Lend & Learn, a toy library operated by First Chance for Children, offers a play space with activities designed for children ages 0–5. Its regular Columbia playtime hours are Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Check with First Chance for Children to confirm whether the October 30 listing includes special Halloween activities or regular playtime.
Halloweenie in The District
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Location: Downtown Columbia
Halloweenie invites families to trick-or-treat at participating downtown businesses. The event will also feature Show Me Dinosaurs, returning for its third year. Families are encouraged to dress up and explore downtown while collecting treats.
Bob McCosh Chevrolet Trunk or Treat
Time: 4–7 p.m.
Location: Bob McCosh Chevrolet, 1 Business Loop 70 E., Columbia
Bob McCosh is hosting its second annual Trunk or Treat, featuring eight decorated vehicles, candy and family-friendly Halloween fun. Families are invited to wear costumes and bring candy bags.
Trick-or-Treat Night at the Hero Clinic
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Hero Clinic, 103A Corporate Lake Drive, Columbia
This free, sensory-friendly indoor trick-or-treating event offers a welcoming Halloween experience for families. Food trucks and giveaways will also be part of the evening.
Saturday, October 31
Columbia Orthopaedic Group Trunk or Treat
Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Columbia Orthopaedic Group, Columbia
Columbia Orthopaedic Group has hosted a Trunk or Treat featuring decorated vehicles, candy and children’s games. Confirm the 2026 event details before attending.
