IRMO, S.C. – Get ready for a spooktacular morning of fun and fitness at the Northwest Family YMCA’s 2025 Pumpkin Run, happening Saturday, October 18, starting at 7 a.m. The event features a 5K race and a Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run, plus fall festival activities for all ages. The morningContinue Reading

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Registration is now open for Columbia’s 19th annual Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence, set for Saturday, October 25, at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg Street. The event, held each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, encourages residents to unite in raising awareness about abuse and supporting survivorsContinue Reading

The Town of Irmo will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 31, at Moore Park beginning at 6 p.m. The free community event invites families to dress in costume and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun. Nonprofits, churches, businesses, and residents are encouraged to participate by decorating their vehicleContinue Reading

Comic book and toy fans, get ready! The Vault Show, hosted by Chris’s Vault, comes to Columbia this weekend, October 4–5. Much like the dealer’s room at a Comic-Con, the show will feature: Tens of thousands of comic books Comic art and collectibles Vintage toys and action figures Life-like modelsContinue Reading

Columbia Streams Art has officially opened submissions for the Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smartphone filmmaking competition. Entries must be uploaded through the submission gateway at mayor.columbiasc.gov/columbia-cell-a-brates-cinema-cellphone-competition by Wednesday, Oct. 8. The competition is open to filmmakers of all skill levels, with films running three to ten minutes in length, shot entirelyContinue Reading

Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole, Columbia. The dance-illusionist company MOMIX is bringing its production of Alice to the Koger Center for the Arts for one night only on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, Alice blends illusion, acrobatics, magic,Continue Reading

COLUMBIA – Discount admission and ride tickets are now on sale for the 2025 South Carolina State Fair, returning to Columbia October 8–19. Fairgoers can save up to 50 percent by purchasing in advance, now through October 7, at participating Circle K locations or online at SCStateFair.org. “Your South CarolinaContinue Reading

The Columbia Philatelic Society, South Carolina’s oldest active stamp club, invites the public to its Winter Stamp and Postcard Show on Friday, October 10 (11 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Saturday, October 11 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) at the Tri-City Leisure Center, 485 Brooks Avenue, West Columbia. Vendors from Florida to Virginia willContinue Reading

The South Carolina State Farmers Market will host its annual Fall Plant and Flower Festival October 3–5 in West Columbia. Visitors can shop for: Seasonal plants and flowers Pumpkins and fall décor Home, yard, and garden crafts Fresh Certified SC Grown fall produce Master Gardeners will also be on handContinue Reading