Free trick-or-treat trail welcomes pets and their people at Crooked Creek Park CHAPIN — Pets and their people are invited to Howl-O-Ween at the Bark on Oct. 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Crooked Creek Park. The free event will feature a treat trail along the park’s disc golfContinue Reading
Free family event features candy, local vendors and food IRMO — Families are invited to the Harbison Trick-or-Treat Trail on Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. along Lake Woodcross at 144 Woodcross Drive. The free event will feature trick-or-treating with local vendors, plenty of candy and food available forContinue Reading
Two-hour black light dance party set for Oct. 23 at Seven Oaks Park IRMO — A Halloween Zumbathon will be held Oct. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seven Oaks Park to benefit ICRC Meals on Wheels. The event will feature two hours of Zumba dancing led by Columbia-areaContinue Reading
Fall sale features books, DVDs, special deals and Saturday activities The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library will hold their Fall Book Sale Oct. 22-24 in the library’s community room at 6251 St. Andrews Road. The sale coincides with National Friends of Libraries Week, Oct. 18-24. Giveaways and special activitiesContinue Reading
Guided river excursion will explore autumn colors and local wildlife Saluda Shoals Park will host a guided fall foliage paddle Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will enjoy autumn colors along the river while learning about the area’s natural history, exploring a river island and observingContinue Reading
Free Oct. 31 event will offer games, treats and family resources The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is inviting local organizations, businesses and service providers to participate in its Halloween Day Party on Oct. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Dutch Square Mall, 421 Bush River Road.Continue Reading
As part of its ongoing series of community workshops, McGregor Presbyterian Church is partnering with Lighthouse for Life to present Sex Trafficking 101, a foundational training designed to educate community members about the realities of sex trafficking and empower them to recognize, prevent, and respond to exploitation. The training willContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum Foundation will host Moonlight & Milestones, a black-tie, red-carpet gala, Oct. 17 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The event celebrates the museum’s recent facility upgrades, new exhibitions and plans to renovate and modernize nearly 225,000 square feet of public gathering space beginning in 2028. “WeContinue Reading
Free weekend events will honor five decades of conservation and community support Congaree National Park will celebrate its 50th anniversary October 17-18 with a weekend of free events honoring its history and role in protecting South Carolina’s natural heritage. Known as “the green heart of South Carolina,” the park preservesContinue Reading
Seven Oaks Park event promises Halloween fun for all ages A spooky Halloween adventure awaits families October 16 at Seven Oaks Park during the Creepy Crawly Trick-or-Treat Trail. The event will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m., inviting families to follow a spookily lit trail through the park. Along theContinue Reading
Family-friendly event will feature games, hay rides and local vendors New Hope Lutheran Church will host its annual Fall Festival October 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature games, hay rides, a bounce house, face painting, nearly 20 craft vendors and more. Pizza and hotContinue Reading
The 8th Annual Courage Center Golf Tournament will be held October 19 at the Country Club of Lexington featuring a day of golf, fellowship, and supporting recovery in the community. Every player and sponsor helps The Courage Center continue providing recovery support services at no cost to individuals and familiesContinue Reading
Three-day event features plants, pumpkins, garden décor and local produce The South Carolina State Farmers Market will host its annual Fall Plant and Flower Festival October 9-11, offering visitors a variety of seasonal plants, flowers, pumpkins and garden-related items. One of the market’s largest annual events, the festival welcomed moreContinue Reading
Saluda Shoals Park event offers family-friendly Halloween fun Families are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes for the Trick-or-Treat Trail Saturday, October 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Saluda Shoals Park East. The trail will follow the path around Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground, which will remainContinue Reading
Exhibition features 12 South Carolina artists and a variety of contemporary art forms The South Carolina State Museum will open In the Making: Contemporary Craft from South Carolina on Saturday, October 10, showcasing the work of 12 artists and the diversity of contemporary craft across the Palmetto State. The juriedContinue Reading