Events in Columbia, SC: Don’t Miss a Thing
Looking for the best kid-friendly Columbia, SC events? You’re in the right place. The Kidding Around Columbia Events Page is your go-to guide for family-friendly events in Columbia, SC, including events this weekend and upcoming favorites.
Friday, October 16
Gather your little ghosts and goblins for Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks’ annual family-friendly spook-tacular! Trick-or-treat throughout the zoo, catch Ray’s Moonlight Magic, dance to the Eeky Freaky DJ, and ride the Haunted Carousel or Riverbanks Express (additional charge). Most animal residents will be off-exhibit for the night.
📍 Location: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC 29210
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Wednesday, October 28
Richland Library Wheatley’s fourth annual Halloween celebration is packed with costumes, candy, Halloween games, and DIY crafts. It starts at 4 pm with a family-friendly, not-too-scary storytime and wraps up with a costume trick-or-treat parade — arrive on time!
Fellowship Baptist Church Lexington is hosting a FREE Community Trunk or Treat on October 28 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Come out for lots of candy and games — all are welcome!
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Fellowship Baptist Church, 4238 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29073
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Bring the whole family for an evening of food, fun, fellowship, and plenty of candy. There is something for children and families of all ages to enjoy!
📍 Location: Red Bank Baptist Church, 1357 S. Lake Drive, Lexington, SC
Airport High School Student Council hosts a free community Trick or Treat Lane with trick-or-treating, games, and family fun!
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Airport High School, 1315 Boston Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29170
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Thursday, October 29
Celebrate spooky season in your kookiest or creepiest costume with treats, games and Halloween fun. (families with children).
📍 Location: Gaston Branch Library, 214 S Main St, Gaston, SC 29053
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🧒 Ages: Families with children
Celebrate Bat Week by learning about these magnificent creatures and why they’re so important, with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Their annual Halloween celebration is sure to bring out all the ghouls and boys. Wear your costume, trick-or-treat and explore their spooky stacks. (families with children).
📍 Location: Cayce-West Columbia Branch, 1500 Augusta Road, Cayce, SC 29169
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🧒 Ages: Families with children
Bring the whole family in costume for a not-so-scary carnival of fun: games galore, video games, snow cones, Fall BINGO, design-your-own boo cookies, trinket trading, and more. A limited number of headphones are available to check out.
Categories include: Funniest, Scariest, Cutest, Hero, Princess, Original, Villain, Homemade, Movie/Book Character. Contest open to ages 10 and under.
Join Lexington Baptist Church for their beloved fall favorite! Enjoy trunk-or-treat, a live DJ, inflatables, rides, food trucks, and more. Bring the whole family and dress the kids in their favorite costumes. Admission and attractions are free; food available for purchase.
🎟️ Cost: Free admission (food available for purchase)
📍 Location: Lexington Baptist Church (LBC), 308 East Main Street, Lexington, SC
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Providence Lutheran Church’s preschool invites the community to their Annual Trunk or Treat! This event is open to the public — everyone is welcome to join in for fun, games, and lots of candy.
Lexington Church of God hosts their annual Treat N Tell — a fall experience that goes way beyond a typical trunk or treat! Enjoy bouncy houses, games, hay rides, food and cotton candy, a HUGE whale you have to see to believe, an ark with real animals, and live Bible story experiences where families can walk through and watch stories from scripture come to life. There’s something for everyone at Treat N Tell!
Friday, October 30
Join us for Boo & Boogie this Halloween season! We will sing, dance, and jam to our favorite Halloween tunes! Costumes are greatly encouraged! Come play with us! Classes are offered at 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Registration required on the organizer’s website.
Embrace the history and culture of Día de los Muertos. Decorate your own sugar skull, taste traditional ofrenda foods and learn about the holiday.
★ Featured🎃 EdVenture’s Halloween Hoopla
Dress up. Dream big. Discover more!
Get ready for a Halloween EdVenture you don’t want to miss! Step into a night of make-believe, discovery, and after-hours fun at EdVenture’s annual Halloween Hoopla.
Kids can come dressed as their favorite characters, heroes, or dreamers—whether they’re pretending to be a firefighter, doctor, scientist, chef, farmer, pilot, or anything in between—and explore the museum in a whole new way.
Throughout the evening, families can enjoy hands-on crafts and activities, festive games, creative play, and interactive experiences throughout the museum. Stop by community partner activity stations to play and explore while collecting stickers for your event map. Then, once you’ve visited all your stops, bring your completed map to the Treat Station for a sweet stash of Halloween candy to take home!
With exclusive after-hours access to the museum, costumes, creativity, hands-on fun, and plenty of treats, Halloween Hoopla is the ultimate Halloween celebration for the whole family!
🎃 Costumes • 🍬 Candy • 🎨 Crafts • ✨ Activities • 🦖 Exclusive Museum Fun!
Friday, October 30, 2026
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Space is limited, so grab your tickets and get ready for a Halloween night full of curiosity, creativity, and fun!
Tickets: Members $5 / Non-Members $20
A big Thank You to our event sponsors
Presenting Sponsor – Publix
Treat Station Experience Sponsor – Prisma Health
Candy and treats available while supplies last.
We encourage kid-friendly costumes for children only. Masks are not permitted.
The Town of Irmo invites families to BOOGRASS in the Park — a Halloween Eve bluegrass concert at Prisma Health Amphitheater in Moore Park. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for a night of live music under the stars with Willie Wells and the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass with Mitchell Lee. A trunk-or-treat starts at 6 p.m., and music kicks off at 7 p.m., with food and beverage vendors on site. Admission is free and open to the public. Costumes are welcome!
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Prisma Health Amphitheater in Moore Park, 7473 Church St., Irmo, SC 29063
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Lexington Church of God hosts their annual Treat N Tell — a fall experience that goes way beyond a typical trunk or treat! Enjoy bouncy houses, games, hay rides, food and cotton candy, a HUGE whale you have to see to believe, an ark with real animals, and live Bible story experiences where families can walk through and watch stories from scripture come to life. There’s something for everyone at Treat N Tell!
Burn Boot Camp Lexington’s annual Trunk or Treat is open to the community! Family fun, candy, and costumes, plus a trunk contest (Kid’s Choice, Most Spooktacular, and Most Creative).
📍 Location: Burn Boot Camp Lexington, 217 Saluda Springs Rd, Suite C, Lexington, SC
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Costumes encouraged! Whizworld Kids Academy is hosting a community Trunk or Treat with decorated trunks, candy, and family-friendly Halloween fun.
Join The Learning Experience Columbia for their annual Treat Street! Bring the whole family for an evening of festive fun with candy, face painting, and plenty of photo opportunities as we celebrate the season together.
📍 Location: The Learning Experience Columbia, 104 Professional Park Rd
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Goldfish Swim School – Lexington’s 2nd Annual Boo Bash is back! Enjoy family swim times (7-8pm or 8-9pm), games, food, candy, a costume contest, and “The Haunted Pirates Cove” spooky walk. Costumes encouraged! Sign-up required: call/text the facility or stop by the front desk.
Come join us for a night of spooktacular fun on Halloween Eve!
When: October 30, 2026 7pm-9:30pm
Location: 1043 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC
(East Point Academy Elementary School)
*This event is being hosted by Girl Scout Troop 17125 and not sponsored or endorsed by East Point Academy*
Cost: $15 per child in advance, $20 at the door.
(No fee for parents and no fee for siblings 3 and under under full parent supervision)
We’ll have a night full of music, dancing, games, snacks, and a trunk or treat as you depart! Trunk or Treat begins at 8:30pm
Parents may drop off or stay for the fun!
Saturday, October 31
Come enjoy Soda City, a weekly farmers market that is open rain or shine! The Soda City Market features over 150 vendors each week, with items including produce, maker’s goods, food, and so much more!
Open every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm
*Note: some holidays may interfere with market hours. Check the Soda City Farmers Market Facebook for updates.
Check out our extensive list of Farmer’s Markets Near Columbia, SC for more weekend shopping throughout the year!
About the Kidding Around Columbia calendar
✨Our Calendar Includes:
- Events for all ages
- Weekend events in Columbia, SC
- Family-friendly festivals
- Theatre shows and performances
- Seasonal and holiday events
We do our best to keep details accurate, but always check the event’s website for current pricing, times, and weather-related updates. Details may change!
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