Tega Cay will host three free Halloween events during Spooktacular Week, Monday, Oct. 26, through Saturday, Oct. 31.

The city announced the lineup in a civic alert published Tuesday, Oct. 6. The week features a pumpkin carving contest, a living-history theater night and a trunk-or-treat.

Pumpkin Palooza: Oct. 25–Nov. 1

Pumpkin Palooza, now in its third year, opens the week. Individuals, families, clubs, church groups and organizations can enter a carved jack-o'-lantern for a chance at prizes and a trophy in three categories: Most Creative, Most Complicated and Best Traditional.

Registration is free and open to all ages. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Oct. 25. Carved pumpkins must be dropped off by 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the city sign by Memorial Gardens. Drop-off instructions will be emailed to registrants.

The jack-o'-lanterns will be lit by string lights each evening from Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Halloween night.

Ghosts of the Revolution: Friday, Oct. 30

A free living-history theater event, Ghosts of the Revolution, runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Performers will portray soldiers, patriots and other figures from the American Revolution in an interactive ghost-tour format. Attendees can arrive anytime during the window. No tickets are required.

The event was financed in part by the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), a state body chartered in 2019 to mark the 250th anniversary of the Revolution in South Carolina.

Boos and Ghouls Trunk-or-Treat: Saturday, Oct. 31

The week wraps up with the Boos and Ghouls Trunk-or-Treat from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Glennon Center parking lot. The event includes a DJ, a costume contest for all ages and trick-or-treating.

Businesses and community members who want to set up a trunk can register as sponsors or tailgaters through the city's website. Questions can be directed to Caroline Hasty at [email protected].

Spooktacular Week at a glance:

  • Sunday, Oct. 25: Pumpkin Palooza registration deadline
  • Monday, Oct. 26: Pumpkin drop-off by 5 p.m., Memorial Gardens city sign
  • Friday, Oct. 30: Ghosts of the Revolution, 7–9:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 31: Boos and Ghouls Trunk-or-Treat, 4–6 p.m., Glennon Center