Where to trick-or-treat this weekend
Plus the Columbia library reopens Friday and the Polk Home is free Sunday.
Issue 2Thursday, Oct. 29 · 3-minute read
Hey neighbor,
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, so the whole weekend gets to dress up. The farmers market goes spooky Saturday morning, downtown Columbia hands out candy that evening, and there are trunk or treats around the county.
Friday morning, the Columbia library opens its main floor again after a year of remodeling.
This week: 8 things to do this weekend, 8 live shows, 2 projects going up, 1 note from around town and 4 dates to save.
Muletown Bikes - Columbia's bike shop on the square since 1973
Bring any bike to 11 Public Square for a free repair quote, whether it's a kid's first bike or an e-bike. Muletown Bikes also sells Giant, Aventon and State Bicycle Co. bikes. Open Monday through Saturday. Learn more
Columbia Library Reopening and Ribbon Cutting
10 a.m. · Columbia Public Library · Free
The Columbia branch's main floor has been closed for remodeling since October 2025. Secretary of State Tre Hargett gives the keynote at the ribbon cutting.
Finally Friday Shop Hop
5 to 8 p.m. · Downtown Mt. Pleasant, Mount Pleasant
Shop downtown Mount Pleasant after work Friday, with prize drawings for local shoppers.
Premier Athletics Columbia Trunk or Treat
6 to 8 p.m. · Premier Athletics
The gym's first trunk or treat. It's free, so bring the kids in costume.
Haunted Harvest
10 a.m. to noon · Riverwalk Park
The Columbia Farmers Market goes Halloween: shop the farmers and makers, then try the suncatcher crafts, bingo, face painting and trick-or-treating from the vendors.
Magic Show!
10 to 11 a.m. · Spring Hill Public Library, Multi-Purpose Room
A Halloween magic show with illusions and silly surprises, for all ages.
Fall Fun Fest
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. · Woodland Park Rotary Shelter
Food and fun at Woodland Park, and this year there's a costume contest.
Haunting in the District
6 to 8 p.m. · Downtown Columbia · Free
Trick-or-treating downtown for kids 12 and under. No candy before 6 p.m.
Polk Home Free Day
James K. Polk Home · Free
The Polk Home is free all day Sunday for James K. Polk's birthday.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Todd Ciprian
6 to 9 p.m. · Tito's, Spring Hill
The Mulehouse HIT Songwriter Show
7:30 to 10:30 p.m. · The Mulehouse
Friday, Oct. 30
Jami Grooms & Ronny Criss
7:30 to 9 p.m. · Puckett's, 15 Public Square
McCartney Forever
8 to 10:30 p.m. · The Mulehouse
Grace West Band
8 to 11 p.m. · Fozzy's Bar & Grill, Spring Hill
Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween Bash with Benji & The Jets
7 to 11 p.m. · Fozzy's Bar & Grill, Spring Hill
Curated Writers Round
7:30 p.m. · The Bourbon Gospel · Free to $30
Sunday, Nov. 1
Nkahootz
3 to 7 p.m. · Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, Hampshire
The Sheriff's Office plans a new building off Lawson White Drive
The Maury County Sheriff's Office wants design approval for new construction off Lawson White Drive. Columbia's Development Review Committee takes it up Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. at City Hall. More at columbiatn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/Get...
Townhomes on Hampshire Pike and more homes off Baker Road near final approval
Final plats for Hampshire Hills Townhomes at 1316 Hampshire Pike, the Hampshire Steadfast mixed-use development off Hampshire Pike and Phase 2A of the Heritage Green subdivision off Baker Road are on the same Nov. 10 agenda, along with a first look at a new subdivision off Martin Drive. More at columbiatn.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/Get...
Readers' Picks starts Nov. 9
Where's the best breakfast in Maury County? Which neighbor makes this place better? Starting Monday, Nov. 9, you tell us. Readers' Picks has 26 categories, with restaurants, shops and services plus Teacher, Coach and Neighbor of the Year. You nominate, the most-nominated make the ballot, and readers vote. There are no judges.
See the categories More at aroundmaury.com/readers-picks
Columbia Home Solutions - Repairs and remodels, no job too small
Columbia Home Solutions handles the drywall patch, the new floor and the trim that needs paint, plus light electrical and plumbing and kitchen or bath remodels. The crew has more than 15 years in renovation. Their motto: "Yes, we can do that for you!" Learn more
Veteran Artists of Middle Tennessee
Wednesday, Nov. 4 through Wednesday, Dec. 2 · Pryor Gallery, Columbia State Community College, 1665 Hampshire Pike
An exhibit by veteran artists from across Middle Tennessee.
First Fridays Holiday Kickoff and Tree Lighting
Friday, Nov. 6, 5 to 8 p.m. · West 7th Street and the Public Square · Free
Live music, food trucks, local vendors and shops open late. There's free parking in the lots on 6th Street, Woodland and 8th Street.
Merry Maker's Market
Friday, Dec. 4, 5 to 8 p.m. · West 7th Street and the Public Square · Free
The last First Friday of the year.
Veterans Day Parade
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. · 308 W 7th Street
Maury County Veteran Services is accepting applications from groups and individuals who'd like to participate in the Veteran's Day Parade.
Have a safe and happy Halloween, and we'll see you next Thursday.
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