20 ways to celebrate Halloween

There is quite an assortment of ghoul-tastic Halloween celebrations to attend around DeSoto County, Mississippi. Check out the list of events below and get ready to enjoy spooky spectacles, candy and costume contests. 

Cedar Hill Farm
Daily events until Nov. 4 at Cedar Hill Farm
Check out Cedar Hill Farm’s pumpkin patch and Corn Maize until Nov. 4. The Haunted Farm is open until Oct. 29, as well. Keep in mind the farm is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. No matter which aspect you’re there to enjoy, you can sip fall-themed drinks, dig into delicious foods and take part in tons of family friendly activities. Get your tickets for the Haunted Farm today.

Movie on the Lawn: Coraline
Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. at Coffee Central Squared
Grab your lawn chairs and head over to Coffee Central Squared in Hernando for their spooky movie night as they show the Tim Burton classic, “Coraline.” The event is free, but you can always head inside for an assortment of snacks and to snag a piping hot fall-themed coffee or hot chocolate.

Tanger Outlets Boo Bash!
Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. at Tanger Outlets
Tanger Outlets in Southaven has put together an afternoon of ghoulish fun for the kiddos in partnership with DeSoto Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting those bravely battling cancer. Enjoy balloon twisters, caricature artists, face painting, live music and a safety display put on by the local police and fire departments. You can also embark on a spooky journey as part of their Halloween Passport Adventure. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes. This event is free, but participants are encouraged to bring a donation in support of DeSoto Hope. 

Superhero Fall Fest
Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m. at Landers Center
Join Chick-fil-A Southaven for a hero-filled afternoon. Eventgoers will enjoy food, trick-or-treating, costume contests, interactive games and much more! You can also take a picture on the famous Chick-fil-A Red Couch. Get your tickets for this super fun event.

Boo Bounz
Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. at Bounz Southaven
Bounz in Southaven, the only inflatable-filled private party venue in the county, is hosting a Halloween bash! Enjoy music, candy, food trucks, vendors and, of course, open bounce time for the kiddos. Costumes are encouraged and fun is mandatory!

Ghoul’s Night Out
Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. at Hernando Courthouse Square
Grab your ghoul-friends and get ready for a night of shopping at Downtown Hernando boutiques. The stores in the square will offer savings so good they are sure to give you a fright in the best way possible! 

Hole-oween Golf Tournament
Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. at Wedgewood Golf Club
Put on your Halloween costume, grab your clubs and come out for an afternoon of golf. This tournament is a four-man scramble with a shotgun setup starting at noon. Players can enter raffles and door-prize drawings, as well as an afterparty at 10th Inning Sports Bar and Grill. Players must register in person at 10th Inning Sports Bar & Grill. Spots are limited, so secure your spot early.

Haunted Harleys
Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. at Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson
Truly an experience for the whole family; this free motorcycle-themed event has something for everyone. Enjoy trick-or-treating from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., then head to the patio for games and a costume contest. Sidecar will also be on site offering adult beverages. 

Library Haunted House
Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. at M.R. Davis Public Library
Come out for a unique haunt at the M.R. Davis Public Library. There will be a variety of rooms with varying levels of spookiness and you can also enjoy meet-and-greets with a cast of familiar characters. There will also be candy for the little ones to fill up their pails. This is a free event for all to enjoy. 

Trunk-or-Treat events
Halloween Off The Square: Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. at DeSoto County Administration Building
Trunk-or-Treat in Old Towne Parish: Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at Old Towne Parish
Magnolia Wildlife Education Conservation & Rehab Trunk-or-Treat: Oct. 28 at 12 p.m. at High Cotton/Coop’d Up
Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation Trunk-or-Treat: Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. at Arkabutla Lake Dub Patton
Halloween Spooktacular: Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Latimer Lakes Park
Moore’s Financial Group Trunk-or-Treat: Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at Moore’s Financial Group parking lot
3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat: Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at Walls Police Department
Southaven Police Department Trunk-or-Treat: Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. at Southaven Police Department West Precinct
2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat: Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. at Center Hill Elementary School
Northwest Halloween Spooktacular: Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m. at Northwest DeSoto Center
Southaven Scare on the Square: Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. at Silo Square

We hope you and your ghouls and goblins enjoy all the frights DeSoto County has to offer. Happy Halloween!