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Events

Upcoming Events

Scroll our calendar to find the perfect events during your stay or plan your stay around one of our fantastic events. With substantial diversity and community pride, there’s an event every weekend; festivals every month. There’s something for everyone in the family… food festivals, arts and entertainment showcases, cultural, historical and contemporary events. Holiday happenings for every season including the July Celebration on Lake Murray a top 10 Southeast Event. With so many events to offer, you will probably have to extend your stay in Lake Murray Country.

South Carolina State Fair

SC State Fairgrounds 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia

Mark your calendars for the SC State Fair! October 9-20, 2024   Visit https://www.scstatefair.org/sc-state-fair-information/ for all the State Fair details!

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Event Series Dark History Tours

Dark History Tours at the SC State Museum

SC State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia

Self-guided tours available throughout October Get ready for a special, spooky kind of history tour! Visit the museum this October and explore infamous and legendary tales throughout South Carolina’s history. Discover the true story of Columbia’s catacombs, a series of mysterious tunnels that were built to hide anything from politicians to Confederate gold. Hear stories […]

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Event Series Dark History Tours

Dark History Tours at the SC State Museum

SC State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia

Self-guided tours available throughout October Get ready for a special, spooky kind of history tour! Visit the museum this October and explore infamous and legendary tales throughout South Carolina’s history. Discover the true story of Columbia’s catacombs, a series of mysterious tunnels that were built to hide anything from politicians to Confederate gold. Hear stories […]

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Historically Speaking Presentations with Lexington County Museum

Lexington County Main Library 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington

Come out to the Lexington Library to learn about the rich history of Lexington County. Each month, museum staff members will discuss a different aspect of Lexington County history. For more information, please call the museum at 803-359-8369 or email us at [email protected]

Free
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Event Series Dark History Tours

Dark History Tours at the SC State Museum

SC State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia

Self-guided tours available throughout October Get ready for a special, spooky kind of history tour! Visit the museum this October and explore infamous and legendary tales throughout South Carolina’s history. Discover the true story of Columbia’s catacombs, a series of mysterious tunnels that were built to hide anything from politicians to Confederate gold. Hear stories […]

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Event Series Dark History Tours

Dark History Tours at the SC State Museum

SC State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia

Self-guided tours available throughout October Get ready for a special, spooky kind of history tour! Visit the museum this October and explore infamous and legendary tales throughout South Carolina’s history. Discover the true story of Columbia’s catacombs, a series of mysterious tunnels that were built to hide anything from politicians to Confederate gold. Hear stories […]

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Event Series Dark History Tours

Dark History Tours at the SC State Museum

SC State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia

Self-guided tours available throughout October Get ready for a special, spooky kind of history tour! Visit the museum this October and explore infamous and legendary tales throughout South Carolina’s history. Discover the true story of Columbia’s catacombs, a series of mysterious tunnels that were built to hide anything from politicians to Confederate gold. Hear stories […]

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Boo at the Zoo

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia

Experience howling Halloween fun at the annual favorite. The spooktacular event offers trick-or-treating and other family-friendly Halloween-themed activities throughout the park. Tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance. More details coming soon!

$15 – $18
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Black Light Halloween Zumbathon at Seven Oaks Park

Seven Oaks Park 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the Monster Mash Family Party and Dance! Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy a night filled with dinner, dancing, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, fun games, a photo opportunity, and a goody bag. This Halloween celebration promises ghoulish fun for the entire family! Open to all ages. […]

$28
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Pumpkin Run 5K & Fun Run

Northwest Family YMCA 1501 Kennerly Rd, Irmo

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Pumpkin Run! The 2024 Pumpkin Run 5K & Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run will take place on Saturday, October 19th, at the NorthWest Family YMCA in Irmo. Dust off a favorite costume, lace up those running shoes, and enjoy a fun-filled event that combines exercise, support for a […]

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Halloween at Saluda Shoals Park | Trick-Or-Treat Trail

Saluda Shoals Park EAST 6071 St Andrews Road, Columbia

Join the Halloween fun at Saluda Shoals Park with the Trick-or-Treat Trail at Leo's Landing Playground! The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and children 12 and under are invited to enjoy a morning of festive trick-or-treating. Tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance. If space allows, tickets will be […]

$5 – $7
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Newberry Oktoberfest [NEW DATE]

Downtown Newberry

IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE: NEW DATE! "After consulting with city staff, vendors and stakeholders involved with Oktoberfest, the event will be rescheduled to Saturday, October 19. In light of the ongoing cleanup throughout our community and the demand on city resources, it has become apparent that this is the best course of action. The event will […]

Free
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