While we may not have the ghost of Mrs. Ida Bates Green floating about, we do love celebrating spooky season in our own hauntingly delightful way. 
From frightening food and comical costumes to ghastly trails and paranormal tours, Greenville is buzzing with eerie excitement this October. Here are just a few wickedly fun ways to celebrate the season:
Join Our Halloween Photo Scavenger Hunt!
While exploring Greenville, take part in our festive scavenger hunt. Snap photos of eerie finds like:
- Carved pumpkin
- A black cat, owl, or bat
- Witch’s brew
- Tombstone
- Spider or web
… and more! We’ll provide the list when you arrive. Show us your photos and get $50 off the week of Halloween (10/25/25-11/01/25) stay.
Mystery & Mayhem on Stage
- Oct. Thursdays–Sundays | Greenville Theater – Clue: On Stage
Step into a dinner party of murder, blackmail, and mystery. Who did it? With what weapon? And why? This iconic farce-comedy will keep you guessing until the final curtain. - Oct. 24–25 | Gunter Theater – Madame Tutu’s Nightmare at the Museum
Ballet collides with rock and pop legends in a Halloween performance like no other. - Oct. 24 | Mauldin Cultural Center – Friday Flicks: Wicked
Grab a blanket, sit under the stars, and enjoy outdoor movie nights all month long. - Oct. 30 | Falls Park – Moonlight Movies
A double feature of Monster House and Poltergeist with trivia and treats. - Oct. 31 | Fireforge Crafted Beer – Cirque du Forge
A cabaret of horrors with live music, circus acts, and costumes galore.
Spooks & Strolls
- Oct. 4–Nov. 2 | Travelers Rest – Scarecrows on Main
Wander through downtown, meet scarecrows of every shape and style, and vote for your favorite. - All October | Upcountry History Museum – Beyond Halloween Land: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Immerse yourself in Tim Burton’s enchanting, eerie world with original artwork and models from the beloved stop-motion classic.
- Multiple Dates | Downtown Greenville – Paranormal Walking Tour
Discover Greenville’s ghostly past on a two-hour guided tour filled with paranormal tales and eerie encounters. - Weekends + Select Thursdays | Madworld
One of the most technical and immersive haunted trails in the U.S., featuring new scenes, more actors, and spine-tingling scares. - Thursdays in October | Haunted Bar Crawl
Ghost stories, paranormal history, and pub stops combine for a spirited evening out.
Family Fun & Haunted Events
- Oct. 25 | Downtown Greenville – Trick or Treat on Main
Watch little ghosts and goblins parade through town. - Oct. 25–26 | Saluda Lake Landing – Glow & Float
Pumpkins, music, doggie costumes, and glowing fun across the lake. - Oct. 25 | Social Latitude – Dark Room Speakeasy Secret Show
Find the hidden entrance and enjoy a one-of-a-kind performance in true speakeasy style. - Oct. 25 | The Block – Halloween Night Market
Inspired by Asian markets: food, cocktails, games, and local makers. - Oct. 26 | Sigal Music Museum – Lecture on Sweeney Todd
A chilling dive into the demon barber’s world.
Now, I must leave you, my ghouls and goblins—I’ve got a costume to finish. I will give you a flashback to last year’s fun when we collectively dressed as a “Bed & Breakfast”!






