Your 2026 guide to trunk-or-treats and other Halloween fun in Tipton County

Halloween is less than two weeks away, and churches, schools, fire departments and businesses across Tipton County are handing out candy almost every day until then.

Here’s every Halloween event on the Tipton To-Do List calendar – get out and celebrate!

*Scare on the Square is one of the biggest trunk-or-treats in Covington. This year it will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31. Above, event-goers enjoy visiting booths at the 2024 event.*

Quick picks

Busiest night: Saturday, Oct. 24, with five trunk-or-treats and two festivals.

Any night: The Department 56 Halloween Display in Brighton is open nightly through Nov. 1.

No scares: Hallow Nights at Turner Angus Farm.

Littlest ones: Family Storytime: Halloween at the library, ages 0–5.

Teens: Cookies and Cosplay at the library or the Vampire’s Crypt escape room at the museum.

School nights: Munford High on Wednesday or Charger Academy on Thursday.

If it rains: My Kind of Halloween and Munford Baptist move to Sunday, Oct. 25. First Baptist Covington moves to Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Date night: The Rocky Horror Show at the Ruffin, ages 18 and up.

Trunk-or-treats and trick-or-treating

Quick candy runs. Bring a bag and a costume.

Saturday, Oct. 24

National Drug Take Back Day Trunk or Treat

11 a.m.–1 p.m., Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, 1995 U.S. 51 S., Covington

Candy, inflatables, hot dogs and an up-close look at police cars, a fire truck and a helicopter. Bring expired or unwanted medications for the drop-off. Free. More information: Tipton Prevents and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton.

Garland Fire Department Trunk or Treat

5 p.m., Garland Fire Department, 1195 Garland Drive, Covington

Kids learn about fire safety while they fill their bags. Free. More information: Garland Fire Department on Facebook.

Munford Baptist Church Community Wide Trunk or Treat

5:30 p.m., Munford Baptist Church, 1253 Munford Ave., Munford

A community-wide trunk-or-treat in the church parking lot. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 25. Free. More information: Munford Baptist Church on Facebook.

My Kind of Halloween

5:30–7:30 p.m., Downtown Munford

Trick-or-treat at businesses all over downtown Munford. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 25. Free. More information: Shop Downtown Munford Facebook group.

Central Church Trunk or Treat

6 p.m., Central Church, 755 Lucy Kelly Road, Brighton

Candy-stocked trunks, and everyone is welcome. Free. More information: Central Church on Facebook.

Sunday, Oct. 25

Tipton-Rosemark Academy Trunk or Treat

1:30–4:30 p.m., Tipton-Rosemark Academy, 8696 Rosemark Road, Millington

An afternoon trunk-or-treat on the TRA campus. Free. More information: Tipton-Rosemark Academy on Facebook.

Brighton Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

4–6 p.m., Brighton Baptist Church, 132 E. Woodlawn Ave., Brighton

Games and candy for the kids. Free. More information: Brighton Baptist Church on Facebook.

Holly Grove Church Trunk or Treat

4–6 p.m., Holly Grove Church, Brighton

Lots of candy, plus prizes for the best-decorated trunk. Free. More information: facebook.com/HGCPKIDS.

First Baptist Church Covington Trunk or Treat

5–6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church Covington, 2105 Hwy. 59 S., Covington

Kids can wear their favorite non-scary costume, collect candy and stay for a hot dog dinner and a hayride. The rain date is Wednesday, Oct. 28. Free. More information: First Baptist Church Covington on Facebook.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

Munford High School Trunk or Treat

6 p.m., Munford High School, 1080 McLaughlin Drive, Munford

Candy, a haunted maze and face painting on a school night. Free. More information: Munford High School on Facebook.

Friday, Oct. 30

4-H Trunk or Treat

UT-TSU Extension Tipton County, 150 Menefee St., Covington

A family night of costumes, decorated trunks and sweet treats. Free. More information: UT-TSU Extension Tipton County on Facebook or 901-476-0231.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Scare on the Square

2–4 p.m., Covington Square, Covington

Local businesses and organizations hand out candy from decorated tents and trunks around the square, with free popcorn and a free book for every child from the library while supplies last. Free. More information: Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce.

Journey Church Trunk or Treat

2–6 p.m., USA Stadium, Millington

Decorated trunks, carnival games and prizes, food trucks and a DJ. Free. More information: paperfoldsnews.com/calendar.

Faith Baptist Tipton Trunk or Treat

4–7 p.m., Faith Baptist Tipton, 900 Simmons Road, Drummonds

A trunk-or-treat for kids in costume. Free. More information: Faith Baptist Tipton on Facebook.

Trick or Treat with Police

6–8 p.m., Brighton Police Department, 582 E. Woodlawn, Brighton

Free candy and free hot dogs from the Brighton Police Department. Free. More information: Town of Brighton on Facebook.

Charger Academy’s Fall Festival is back! Get the kids in their costumes and spend a couple of hours playing games, visiting with community members, and getting candy! Above, First Baptist Church’s Plinko game was popular at the 2025 event.

Festivals and family nights

Plan to stay a while. Most include trick-or-treating.

Saturday, Oct. 24

Mason Jubilee Fall Festival

11 a.m.–4 p.m., Downtown Front Street, Mason

Face painting, horseback riding, games, giveaways and a Halloween costume contest. Free. More information: Laloma Harris, 901-828-7137; Q Hennings, 901-616-8969; or Chelsey Lomax, 901-603-9282.

GracePoint Church Fall Festival

1–3 p.m., GracePoint Church, 245 Commercial Dr., Atoka

Free food, games, live music and a trunk-or-treat. Free. More information: paperfoldsnews.com/calendar.

Thursday, Oct. 29

Charger Academy Fall Festival

5–6:30 p.m., Charger Academy, 760 Bert Johnston Ave., Covington

Trick-or-treating, games and concessions. The school will make any accommodations needed so every child can take part. Free. More information: Charger Academy on Facebook.

Friday, Oct. 30

Safe Night Out

6:30–8:30 p.m., Nancy Lane Park, Atoka

Trick-or-treat stations, a trunk-or-treat, games, bounce houses, food trucks and a costume contest for kids 12 and under. Admission is a canned good. More information: Atoka Parks & Recreation, 901-837-5306 or letsplay@atokatn.gov.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Howard’s Tinting Car Show and Trunk or Treat Festival

11 a.m.–6 p.m., Howard’s Tinting, 2058 Tipton Road, Atoka

An indoor haunted maze for kids, costume contests, live music, food trucks and classic cars. Free. More information: Howard’s Tinting on Facebook.

Hallow Nights at Turner Angus Farm

4–9 p.m., Turner Angus Pizza Farm, 520 Kenny Lane, Covington

A 40-stop trick-or-treat trail under string lights, a trailer ride into the dark pasture, pumpkin faces, mini cows and pizza by the slice. It’s not a haunted attraction, so there are no scares. Register online to pick an arrival time. Admission is $5. More information: Turner Angus Farm on Facebook.

Holyween at St. Luke

6–8 p.m., St. Luke Baptist Church, 632 St. Luke Road, Covington

Hayrides, a marshmallow roast, horse rides, a petting zoo, games and a trunk-or-treat. Free. More information: St. Luke Baptist Church on Facebook.

Movies and mysteries

Saturday, Oct. 24

Murder at Evermore Castle

5–9 p.m.. Atoka Railroad Adventure, 110 Michael Ave., Atoka

Tipton Theatre’s debut event is an interactive medieval murder mystery. Mingle with the characters, hunt for clues and name the killer. Medieval or fantasy costumes are encouraged, and half of admission benefits Safe Harbor of Tipton County. Tickets are $20 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 6–12 and free for 5 and under. More information: Tipton Theatre on Facebook, where tickets are sold online.

Movie in the Plaza: Monsters, Inc.

7:30 p.m., Veterans Plaza, 1483 Munford Ave., Munford

An outdoor movie after downtown trick-or-treating. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. More information: City of Munford.

At the library

Thursday, Oct. 22

Cartoons and Crafts: Tom & Jerry Halloween

4 p.m., Tipton County Public Library, 3149 Hwy. 51 S., Bldg. C, Covington

Halloween cartoons and a craft for kids ages 4–11. Free. More information: tiptoncountylibrary.com.

Saturday, Oct. 24

Cookies and Cosplay

12:30–2 p.m., Tipton County Public Library, 3149 Hwy. 51 S., Bldg. C, Covington

Teens ages 12–17 can show off their costumes over games and snacks. Free. More information: tiptoncountylibrary.com.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Family Storytime: Halloween

10 a.m., Tipton County Public Library, 3149 Hwy. 51 S., Bldg. C, Covington

Halloween stories for little ones ages 0–5. Free. More information: tiptoncountylibrary.com.

*William McClain’s Department 56 Halloween Village is a sight to see! Here’s the Halloween Parade from the 2017 display.*

Games, cars and more

Every night through Nov. 1

Department 56 Halloween Display

6:30–8:30 p.m., Brighton Community Center (behind Old Brighton High School), 72 School St., Brighton

A lighted Department 56 Halloween village fills the community center. Donations benefit the Brighton Boy Scouts. Free, with donations accepted. More information: Bill McClain, 901-581-0787.

Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24

Atoka Halloween Home Decorating Contest

Homes throughout Atoka, 6:30–9:30 p.m. both nights

Load up the car, drive the People’s Choice route and vote for your favorite house. Atoka Parks & Recreation posts the route Thursday, Oct. 22, and announces winners Oct. 28. Free. More information: Atoka Parks & Recreation on Facebook.

Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31

Escape Room: The Vampire’s Crypt

Tipton County Museum, 751 Bert Johnston Ave., Covington, 3–8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday

Your crew has 30 minutes to find Dracula’s hidden signet ring before he wakes up. Family-friendly for ages 5 and up. Reservations are required. $10 per person. More information: tiptoncountymuseum.org/events/event-booking.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Spooky Cars & Coffee

7:30–9:30 a.m., Tipton County Museum, 751 Bert Johnston Ave., Covington

Classic cars, Jeeps and trucks in Halloween decor. Costumes and car decorations are encouraged. Free. More information: facebook.com/tiptoncountymuseum.

Don’t dream it, be it – the audience, that is! Rocky Horror Picture Show is back at the Ruffin and it’s under the big top this year! Show opens Oct. 23 and runs through Oct. 31 with a midnight showing. Above, the cast performs “Over at the Frankenstein Place” during a 2023 show.

For the grown-ups

Got a sitter? These are just for adults.

Friday, Oct. 23

Trivia Night: A Graveyard Smash

Tipton County Museum, 751 Bert Johnston Ave., Covington, doors at 6:30 p.m., trivia at 7 p.m.

Round up a team for Halloween trivia. Proceeds go to the museum’s expansion fund. $10 per person. More information: facebook.com/tiptoncountymuseum.

The Rocky Horror Show: Under the Big Top

Ruffin Theater, Covington, 7:30 p.m., with more shows Oct. 24 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and a midnight show Oct. 31

The cult classic gets a circus twist, directed by Madalyn Mason. Ages 18 and up. Ticket prices and more information can be fond at tiptonartscouncil.org.

Going with friends instead of kids? Murder at Evermore Castle, the Vampire’s Crypt escape room and Spooky Cars & Coffee are just as much fun for adults.

Plans change, especially when it rains. Check the Tipton To-Do List calendar at paperfoldsnews.com/calendar for the latest on every event.