Things to Do in Lexington, SC This Week: Fall Festivals & Halloween Events (Oct 19–25)

Fall is in full swing around Lexington and the Midlands, and this week is packed: the SC State Fair’s final days, pumpkin patches, haunted attractions, live music and a free family festival right here in 29072.

Whether you’re planning something with the kids, a date night, or just an excuse to get out of the house, here’s our guide to the week of October 19–25. New to the area? Events like these are one of the best ways to meet people and find your favorite spots.

Where this week’s events are, from Newberry to Hopkins. Lexington is gold.

Our Lexington Picks This Week

You don’t have to drive into Columbia for a great fall weekend. These are all right here in Lexington.

• TAG Fall Festival — Saturday, Oct 24, 9 AM–12 PM, 141 Riverchase Way, Lexington. FREE. Pumpkins, ice cream, family photos and hot chocolate. An easy, free Saturday morning with the family.
• 5th Annual Scarecrow Stroll — Through Oct 29, Historic Main Street, Downtown Lexington. FREE. Nearly 50 scarecrows decorated by local businesses and organizations.
• Haunted History Halloween Program — Thursday, Oct 22, 7–10 PM, Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox Street. $3–$6. A guided tour of eerie stories from Lexington County’s past.
• Historically Speaking with the Lexington County Museum — Tuesday, Oct 20, 6:30 PM, Lexington County Main Library, 5440 Augusta Road. FREE.
• Absolute Queen & Absolute Def Leppard — Friday, Oct 23, 6–10 PM, Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W Main Street. $30.66. Two rock tribute bands in one night.
• Pumpkin Patch at The FARM 1780 — Weekdays 2–6 PM, Saturday 10 AM–4 PM, 1127 Corley Mill Road. $6–$50.
• Clinton Sease Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch — Open through Nov 8, 382 Olde Farm Road. Saturday hours: pumpkin patch 10 AM–8 PM, corn maze 10 AM–10 PM. Prices vary by activity.
• Deceased Farm Haunted Attraction — Thursday, Oct 22, 7–9:30 PM and Saturday, Oct 24, 7–11 PM, Clinton Sease Farm. $25–$70. For those who like their Halloween with a side of screaming.
• Hocus Pocus Halloween Market — Sunday, Oct 25, 11 AM–4 PM, Flora & Fauna Marketplace, 4773 Sunset Blvd. FREE. Local artisans and handmade goods.

A few of the scarecrows around town this year. Photos: Heather Tiedman.

All-Week Midlands Favorites

• South Carolina State Fair — Through Oct 25, SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia. Rides, fair food and live entertainment. Last week to go.
• Boo at the Zoo — Oct 19–25, 6–9 PM, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. $15–$18. Trick-or-treating, games and festive activities, and one of the Midlands’ favorite Halloween traditions.
• Dark History Tours — Select October dates, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, SC State Museum, 301 Gervais Street, Columbia. Self-guided tours of South Carolina’s mysterious and spooky history.
• Cottle FunPark — Friday and Saturday, 10 AM–6 PM, 9560 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins. $15–$18. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, jumping pillows and 50+ attractions.

Day-by-Day Around the Midlands

Tuesday, October 20

• Community Artisans & Farmers Market — 2–6 PM, North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road, Columbia. FREE.
• Dinner with the Do Littles — 6–8 PM, Do Little Watering Hole, 1643 Dreher Island Road, Chapin. $10. The story of the Doolittle Raid and its Midlands connection, hosted by the Veterans Alumni Council.
• Wine Tasting at J’s Corner — 6 PM, 1015 Rosewood Drive, Columbia. A themed tasting; tickets through J’s Corner.
• Trivia Night at Top Dawg Tavern — 6:30–8:30 PM, 498 Town Center Place, Columbia. FREE.

Wednesday, October 21

• Forest Acres Farmers Market — 2–6 PM, Gills Creek Memorial Park. FREE.
• Blythewood Farmers Market — 4–7 PM, Doko Meadows Park. FREE.
• JazzKeller Fall Concert Series — 6–8:30 PM, Bierkeller Columbia, 600 Canalside Street. FREE. Live jazz along the riverfront.
• Music Bingo at Savage Craft Ale Works — 6:30–9:30 PM, 430 Center Street, West Columbia. FREE.
• Constellation Concert Series — 6:30–9:30 PM, SC State Museum. $20–$25. Live Americana with Angela Easterling and Brandon Turner in the observatory.

Thursday, October 22

• Birdwatching in the Gardens — 8–9 AM, Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens, Columbia.
• Local Voices Shaping the Town — 3 PM, Newberry Opera House. FREE. With author Amelia Old.
• Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Seaboard Vista — 5:30–7:30 PM, 919 Gervais Street, Columbia. $30–$40. A look at the adaptive reuse of historic Columbia properties.
• Palmetto Trivia at Bierkeller — 7–9 PM. FREE.
• Cabaret at Trustus Theatre — 7:30 PM, 520 Lady Street, Columbia. $35–$40. Also Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2:30 PM.

Friday, October 23

• Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo — Gates 5:30 PM, 10433 Wilson Blvd, Blythewood. $12–$20. Also Saturday.
• Finlay Fridays — 6–9 PM, Finlay Park, Columbia. FREE. Live outdoor music.
• Ooky Spooky Mystery Tour — 6–8 PM, SC Military Museum, Columbia. FREE. Military history with ghost stories.
• Nature at Night — 6:30–8 PM, Sesquicentennial State Park. $5. A guided night hike.
• Arts & Draughts — 7–11 PM, Columbia Museum of Art. $15–$20. Ages 18+.
• Mojo Brookzz: Outta Pocket Comedy Tour — 7:30 PM, Township Auditorium. $38–$102.
• Dracula: Ballet with a Bite — 7:30 PM, Koger Center for the Arts. $39–$71. Also Saturday.
• The Witching Hour: An All Hallow’s Eve Rock Show — 7:30 PM, Harbison Theatre. $30–$35.

Saturday, October 24

• Superhero 5K and Family Fun Day — 8 AM–2 PM. $25–$35. Come dressed as your favorite hero.
• Soda City Market — 9 AM–1 PM, Main Street, Columbia. FREE.
• Nightmare in Elmwood 5K & Kids Fun Run — 9:30 AM–12 PM, 2204 Park Street, Columbia. $20–$40.
• Pumpkins and Painting — 9:30–11:30 AM, Columbia Museum of Art, Boyd Plaza. $8–$10. For kids and families.
• Columbia Museum of Art Public Gallery Tour — 11 AM–12 PM. Free–$15.
• Main Street Food Tour — 1:45–4:45 PM, Downtown Columbia. $50. Samples from locally owned restaurants.

Sunday, October 25

• 5K Wine Run at Enoree River Winery — 9 AM, 1650 Dusty Road, Newberry. $25–$50.
• The Met Opera: Macbeth — 1 PM, Newberry Opera House. $10–$20.
• Howl-O-Ween — 2–4 PM, Sesquicentennial State Park. FREE. Games, giveaways and a dog costume contest.
• TalkDeath Cemetery Scavenger Hunt — 2:30–3:30 PM, Elmwood Cemetery, Columbia. FREE.
• Three Rivers Bridge Dinner — 3–8 PM, Gervais Street Bridge.
• Spanish Fire and Soul — 4 PM, Columbia International University. Free–$32.07.
• Five Points Trick-or-Treat — 4–6 PM, Five Points, Columbia. FREE.
• Family Karaoke Sunday — 4–7 PM, Carolina Arts Cafe + Studios, Cayce. FREE.
• Spirit of Lake Murray Sunset Dinner Cruise — 6–9 PM, Lake Murray. $49.
• Full Moon Hike — 6:30–8:30 PM, Sesquicentennial State Park. $5.
• The Mothers Improv Comedy Show — 7–8 PM, Trustus Theatre. $5.

Every Monday: free stargazing at Melton Observatory, 1429 Greene Street, Columbia, 8–10 PM.

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Enjoy the Week, Lexington

One of our favorite things about living here is how much there is to do in Lexington and across the Midlands. Whether you’ve been here your whole life or moved in last week, we hope this guide helps you try something new and maybe meet a few new friends.

Go to any of these? Tell us which ones you loved. And if you have questions about Lexington, moving to the area, or buying or selling a home, we’re just a message away.

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Event details were gathered from local listings and can change. Please confirm times and prices with each organizer before you go.