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Halloween events in St. Marys

St. Marys does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Creepy Campfire at Crooked River State Park

Dates TBA (Fri Oct 16 and Fri Oct 30, 2026; spooky stories and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger, meeting at the fire ring behind campsite 11; parking fee required) · Crooked River State Park - Creepy Campfire More info

Creepy Crooked River - Bat Hike at Crooked River State Park

Dates TBA (Sat Oct 10, 2026; ranger-guided evening bat hike, $5 plus parking fee) · Crooked River State Park - Creepy Crooked River Bat Hike · $5 per person plus parking fee More info

St. Marys Halloween Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Extravaganza Tour

Dates TBA (Mid-October evenings, 6-7:30pm; the 2025 Halloween edition ran Thu Oct 16-Sat Oct 18 from the St. Marys Welcome Center) · Molly's Old South Tours - Halloween Extravaganza Tour · $20 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5-12) More info

St. Marys Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Walking Tour

Dates TBA (Thursday evenings 6-7:15pm year-round, running through the October Halloween season) · Molly's Old South Tours - Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Tour · $15 per adult, $8 per child (ages 5-12) More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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