We hope there are more treats than tricks this Halloween — here are a few spooky, family-friendly events happening around town.
Halloween at the Park | Friday Oct. 24 | 6-8:30 p.m. | 6-8:30 p.m. | Crooked Creek Park | Follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail to a carnival with food trucks, games, and a free hayride back to the park entrance.
Five Points Trick-Or-Treat | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 4-6 p.m. | Grab a Trick-or-Treat Map and pluck a pumpkin for prizes while exploring the shops of Five Points.
Historic Columbia’s Trunk or Treat | Monday, October 27 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Robert Mills House & Gardens | Enjoy a safe and free evening of costumes, candy, games, and music on the historic grounds of the Robert Mills House.
Nostalgic fall vibes + historic adventures in Chapel Hill
Presented by Visit Chapel Hill
Unplug and spend quality time exploring historic streets. | Photo provided by Visit Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is brimming with southern charm and history, and it’s only a short road trip away.
Known for its vibrant arts scene, eclectic dining, and walkable downtown, Chapel Hill makes for a perfect day trip. Here are a few of our Chapel Hill must-dos if you only have 48 hours:
Prisma Health opens its new Northeast Medical Park in Richland County on Monday, Nov. 3, offering orthopedic walk-ins, outpatient surgery, and more than 70 new jobs. The goal? Shorter wait times + care closer to home as the Midlands population grows. (WLTX)
Opening
Venture X Downtown Columbia opens Monday, Nov. 10, offering 85 private offices, meeting rooms, and hotel-style amenities at its Main Street coworking hub. Located on the top floor of 1901 Main St., the space offers skyline views and global access to 74 locations.
Closed
TakoSushi has closed its Forest Acres location. Visit the Latin-Asian fusion restaurants in the Midlands locations that remain open in downtown Columbia + Lexington. (The State)
Cause
Follow the yellow brick road to A Night in the Emerald City — the Ronald McDonald House Gala on Friday, Nov. 14. Expect glitz and community spirit, with proceeds supporting Ronald McDonald House, which helps house families with kids receiving medical care.
History
Lake Murray’s Dreher Shoals Dam has been named a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Built in 1930, it was once the world’s largest earthen dam and power reservoir.
Watch
“Ambitions,” an indie film by Midlands native Victoria Glover, premieres Friday, Nov. 22 at Midlands Technical College’s Airport Campus. Set in Columbia, it showcases Scratch N’ Spin, Richland Library Main + Space803 while telling a story of loyalty and hip-hop dreams. (Free Times)
Seasonal
It’s not too late to catch South Carolina’s fall foliage. Head to the Old English District for hiking, biking, birding, and so much more. Planning your trip is easy, and getting there is even easier. Learn more.*
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Columbia just gobbled upthe No. 1 spot on Google Flights’ trending Thanksgiving destinations. Southern Living mentioned it might be thanks to college football, with the Palmetto Bowl happening Thanksgiving weekend. I think it could have to do with our central location in the region.
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