Costumes, candy, and cinema: Mauldin’s ‘Friday Night Frights’ returns to outdoor amphitheater Oct. 23

Spooky season officially takes over the center of town next week as the City of Mauldin hosts its annual family-friendly Halloween celebration, “Friday Night Frights,” at the Mauldin Amphtheater

Scheduled for Friday, October 23, the evening brings together local businesses, civic organizations, and city departments for a two-hour community trick-or-treating gathering, followed by an open-air screening of the Pixar animated favorite Monsters, Inc. on the lawn.

Event at a Glance

• Event: Friday Night Frights & Outdoor Movie

• When: Friday, October 23, 2026

  • 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Community Trick-or-Treating

  • 7:30 p.m.: Screening of Monsters, Inc. (PG, 2001)

• Where:101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin, SC

• Admission & Parking: Free and open to the public

• Seating: Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged

• Venue Rules: Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome (owners must clean up after pets). Outside food, beverages, smoking, weapons, and wheeled recreational equipment (bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and hoverboards) are strictly prohibited. On-site food vendors will be available.

• More Info & Updates: mauldinculturalcenter.org | Follow City of Mauldin / Cultural Center updates on Facebook (@MauldinCulturalCenter) and Instagram (@mauldincultural)

The festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. as children and families are invited to dress in their best costumes and trick-or-treat among booths and tents hosted by area businesses and municipal teams. In addition to collecting treats, attendees can purchase dinner and snacks from a lineup of on-site food trucks and concessions.

At 7:30 p.m., the crowd will gather on the amphitheater lawn for the 2001 classic Monsters, Inc., following top factory scarer James P. “Sulley” Sullivan and his one-eyed partner Mike Wazowski after a mischievous human toddler named Boo accidentally crosses over into the monster world.

Both entry and parking are free. Attendees are advised to bring low-back camp chairs or blankets for the movie lawn, and to arrive early to browse trick-or-treat booths and claim a viewing spot before the film begins at dusk.