• Oktoberfest | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | WeCo Bottle and Biergarten, 626 Meeting St., West Columbia | Free | This West Columbia biergarten will double the food trucks for the weekend and have a rotation of German brews on tap.
• Steelin’ Peaches | Friday, Oct. 13 | 6-10 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main St., Lexington | Steelin’ Peaches recreates an authentic Allman Brothers experience.
• The NoMa Flea | Friday, Oct. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | The market features several anchor vendors and at least 10 rotating, pop-up vendors each week.
• Folklore & Legends Lantern Tour | Friday, Oct. 13 | 7-8 p.m. | Historic Camden, 222 Broad St., Camden | $10 | This involves some walking so come prepared.

• Walk for Life & Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 7:15 a.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $15 | Proceeds from the event will help fund the modernization of Prisma Health’s Baptist Breast Center.
• Gamecocks Football vs. Florida Gators Football | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 3:30 p.m. | Williams-Brice Stadium, 1174 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia | $80-$135 | Cheer on USC as they take on the Florida Gators.
• First Time Homebuyer Workshop | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Foundation Mortgage Corporation, 2330 Devine St., Columbia | Free | Find out what options are available to finance a first home, learn about steps that can be taken to prepare for home ownership, and gain the insights that will make a first home purchase as successful as possible.
• Oktoberfest at Bierkeller | Saturday, Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 15 | 12 p.m. | Bierkeller, 600 Canalside, Columbia | Free | Bierkeller has that Oktoberfest feel year-round, but the new German-inspired bar will host its first official festivities this year at the new Canalside location.

• Nightmare on Bullstreet Brunch | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Publico, 2013 Greene St., Columbia | $10 | Grab your friends and get dressed in your finest Halloween attire.

Why go?

• The Marfa Lights: Since early pioneer times, folks have reported sightings of unexplained, ghostly blobs of colorful light dancing on Marfa’s skyline after dusk. Some say it’s paranormal, others say it’s an atmospheric coincidence. I saw them for myself, and can confirm that they’re strikingly weird.
• The Prada Store: You’ve probably seen photos of this. It’s a real storefront on the outskirts of town, but no designer shoes or bags were ever sold there. Instead, it’s a conceptual art installation that was created in 2005 by Berlin-based artists Elmgreen & Dragset.

Act like a local:

• Drink: Every outlaw needs a good watering hole, and Lost Horse Saloon should quench your thirst for the authentic cowboy experience. Planet Marfa is a quirky, outdoor-only bar that’s proven to be a tried-and-true favorite for locals and visitors alike. The Sentinel offers a little bit of everything (cocktails, coffee, newspapers + food).

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Fully Remodeled 1950s Texaco Gas Station (~$219/night), or Big Sky Marfa (~$431/night) if you’re traveling with a crew.
• Airbnb: Midnight Train to Marfa (~$125/night) or Sunrise Minimalism Home (~$195/night)

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• Perfect for the -ber months: These stemless amber wine glasses that are dishwasher safe.

• Also perfect for the -ber months: This cozy thick knit blanket that’s buttery soft.