Calling all ghouls and goblins. We've rounded up five events in COLA to get you Halloween-ready faster than you can say monster mash.

Deceased Farm, 328 Olde Farm Rd. Lexington | Now-Mon., Oct. 31 | Fri., and Sat., 7:30-11:30 p.m., Thurs. and Sun., 7:30-10:30 p.m.| $22+ | Haunted house fanatics, this one's for you. Make your way through scare zones with ghouls at every turn — this ain't for the faint.

Dark Castle Haunted Attraction, 2076 Highway Church Rd., Elgin | Now-Tues., Nov. 3 | 7–11 p.m. or midnight (on varying weekends) | $18 | Find what's lurking behind the castle walls if you dare. This Halloween attraction features a haunted trail, a break room, and the Dungeon of Darkness haunted house all for the price of one.

Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens | Thurs. Oct. 20-Sun., Oct. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | $12 Riverbanks members, $15 general public | Take your kids for a ride on the Haunted Carousel and bring a bag to trick or treat all howlin' night long.

Mason's Monster Mash, Segra Park | Thurs., Oct. 27 | 6 p.m. | $5 | Join Mason the mascot and trick or treat around Segra park. Food and games truly make this night a home run.

Smoked's Masquerade Ball, 1643 Main St., Columbia | Fri., Oct. 28 | 7-11:30 p.m. | $40+ | Hors d'eurves, raffles, costume contests — Need we say more? Pro tip: Purchase a VIP ticket for exclusive access and specialty cocktails.

5th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl | locations vary | Sat., Oct. 29 | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | $15+ | Check in at Liberty Taproom from 4-6 p.m. and get your bar crawl on — spooky style. Go all-out for the costume contest, and you may just take home the $1,000 grand prize.

Know of other haunted houses + spooky spots we should add to our list? Scare us into adding them.