Midlands Halloween: List of events for the spooky season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — October is filled with Halloween events in the Midlands. Here are a few places for the kids to enjoy the spooky season.

Richland Library Halloween events: 

  • Halloween Kick-Off Celebration at Richland Library Wheatley on Monday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. There will be crafts, treats, story time and a Halloween costume parade.
  • Teen Makers: Spooky Charm Bracelets is an event at Richland Library Edgewood location at 5 p.m.-6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30. The event gives the chance for teens to enjoy the spooky season with Halloween-themed jewelry.
  • A Little Bit Scary Halloween Celebration at Richland Library North Main is hosting a trick-or-treat event through out the library on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus: A special screening of the movie will take place at Richland Library Cooper on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

 

University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team: 

Gamecocks Women’s Open Practice Paris Send Off is being held on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Before the Gamecocks head off to Paris the team is having an open practice day with trick-or-treating, giveaways and more.

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Halloween Events:

  • Kids Day Before Spooky Party will be held at the Busby Street Community Center from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30.
  • Lorick Haunted Harvest will be held at Lorick Park from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30.
  • Halloween at Hampton Scavenger Quest is will be held at 1117 Brandon Avenue from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

 

Richland School District One – ThriveRichland:

  • Boo on the Bus is a traveling Halloween activity for the kids. The Halloween bus event will start at ThriveRichland’s office and then take the kids on a bus ride to four apartment complexes around Columbia from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Sumter Police Department in partnership with Sumter School District:

  • The Sumter Police Department, Sumter School District and Sumter first responders will host its annual Halloween event at Crosswell Elementary School beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Town of Irmo Halloween fun:

  • Trunk-or-Treat is a free family event put together by Road Runnerz and the Irmo Events Committee. The event is being held at the Irmo Community Park from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
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