Our ultimate guide to spending spooky season in Greenville, SC, has it all: the best trick-or-treating events, where to find the scariest haunted attractions in the Upstate, and local ghost tours that let you explore the area's haunted history. Whether you're looking for a little bit of spooky or a lot of fun, this is your guide to making the most of the season.

The Best Ways to Spend Spooky Season in Greenville:

We've curated the best ways to spend time in Greenville leading up to Halloween, from frightening haunted attractions to local ghost tours and everything in between. If your ideal way to spend spooky season involves less scares and more fun, Greenville has plenty of ways to enjoy fall festivities, like family-friendly trick-or-treating events, costume contests, and more.
 

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Looking for ways to celebrate Halloween with the whole family? Greenville has you covered from mid-October through Halloween night, with trick-or-treating on Main, a zoo transformed after dark, and a costume 5K. Pack your costumes and add these can't-miss favorites to your itinerary:

Our Top Picks for Halloween Fun

In search of bigger thrills? Some of the region's best haunted houses, trails, and immersive spooky experiences to test your courage are right here in the Upstate.
 

  1. Madworld: has earned its spot as the #1 Must-See Haunted Attraction in South Carolina and one of the top haunted experiences in the country. Madworld also offers live DJ music, bonfires, food and drink, and activities like Ghost Town Mini Golf, axe throwing, carnival games, face painting, a gift shop, and more.
    📍147 Country Manor Rd., Piedmont
     
  2. Nightmare Dungeon: Dare to enter a nightmarish experience at an original farmhouse that will chill you to the bone, where over 40+ horror scenes await around every twisting hallway.
    📍645 Old Anderson Rd., Greenville
     
  3. Sweet Dreams Scare House: This 1/4-mile haunted trail is filled with terrifying screams, chainsaws, maniacal laughter, crazed cannibals, and eerie dolls. For an even more immersive (and terrifying) experience, brave souls 18+ can try the Touch Tour, where you’ll come face to face with your darkest fears.
    📍250 Saco Lowell Rd., Easley

If haunted houses aren’t quite your style but you still love all things ghostly, try a Greenville Ghost Tour, led by certified paranormal investigator, Gabe Matthews of Truth Searchers: Paranormal Investigators.


These walking tours of Downtown Greenville let you explore the area’s haunted history and phenomena. Or, add bites & beverages to your fright on their Paranormal Bar Tour.


Want to experience even more of the paranormal? Check out Kidding Around Greenville's list of haunted places in the Upstate.

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For a Halloween experience without the scare, check out these upcoming seasonal shows that bring spooky season to the stage: