Events in Columbia, SC: Don’t Miss a Thing

Grab a microphone and let the lyrics flow. Sing along with kids’ favorite songs.

Enjoy the fun of the fall season with pumpkin painting. Wear paint-friendly clothes.
📍 Location: Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC
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🧒 Ages: Elementary

Love pumpkin carving but hate the mess? Bring a pumpkin of any size, use our tools and supplies to carve or decorate, and leave the cleanup to us.

Love it or not, candy corn takes center stage with games, activities and sweet treats to enjoy while you play. (grades K–5)

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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Celebrate the arrival of fall with a special outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus on the historic USC Horseshoe! Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and settle in under the stars. Arrive early for complimentary popcorn and ice cream, and keep an eye out for Cocky! The film starts shortly after sunset, around 7:15 p.m. Free street parking after 7 p.m. Registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome.

🎟️ Cost: $5 per adult; children free
📍 Location: USC Horseshoe, 900 Sumter St., Columbia, SC 29201
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🧒 Ages: All ages

Get hands-on building towers, robots, creatures, and more. Who can build it tallest? Who can build it strongest? Build freely and find out!

Make cauldrons bubble and potions swirl in this spooky STEAM program that’s perfect for young witches and wizards.
📍 Location: Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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🧒 Ages: School-age children

Discover how gross things can actually be really cool science in this hands-on STEAM program. (grades K–5)

Get ready for Halloween fun with spooky DIY crafts! Kids will enjoy creating festive decorations and creative projects while exploring their imagination and celebrating the Halloween season.
📍 Location: Richland Library Eastover, 608 Main Street, Eastover, SC 29044
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🧒 Ages: School age children 6-12

Paddle the Saluda River during peak fall color on a guided tour where you’ll learn about local natural history, explore a river island, and watch for wildlife. All equipment is included; plan for about 30 extra minutes for shuttling. Weather and river conditions permitting.

Join Lexington United Methodist Children’s Ministry for Trunk or Treat in the large parking lot beside the church! Enjoy hot dogs (while supplies last), games, candy, and prizes. This is a Teal Pumpkin event with allergy-friendly options at each trunk.
📍 Location: Lexington United Methodist Church, 309 East Main Street, Lexington, SC
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Meet an archaeologist from SC DNR and excavate a tabletop archaeology unit to uncover mock artifacts. You’ll learn the steps archaeologists take in the field and how they analyze their finds back in the lab.

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

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

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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Get ready to dance! DJ Raphi brings his high-energy Hype Tour USA 2.0 to The Underground in Charlotte for an all-ages dance party packed with crowd-pleasing beats. It’s a general admission, standing-room-only show, so wear comfy shoes and come ready to move.

When: Thursday, November 19, 2026. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., show starts at 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Underground, Charlotte, NC
Ages: All ages welcome

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Tickets: General admission only, with a limit of 8 tickets per order. Prices go up on the day of the show, so buy early. Service fees apply at all points of purchase.
Accessibility: Guests needing accessible accommodations should purchase a general admission ticket and will be accommodated at the venue.

Dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.