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.
It’s getting Spooky in @CLAmktg! 👻 Come see us before we head off to Paris‼️
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— South Carolina Women’s Basketball (@GamecockWBB) October 25, 2023
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.