Halloween

CDC discourages trick or treating this Halloween

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has made recommendations on how to enjoy Halloween while still being safe this year. With the coronavirus pandemic in mind, the CDC advises against trick or treating, indoor costume parties and haunted houses as they are considered high-risk activities.  The CDC recommends alternate activities such as pumpkin carving, outdoor scavenger…

City officials cancel ‘Spooktacular Halloween Party’ due to coronavirus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Coronavirus has led to the cancellation of a popular event. There will be no ghosts and goblins at the City of Columbia’s annual Halloween party. City Parks and Rec. officials have canceled this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to help miminize the spread COVID-19. In addition, no Halloween events will be held at any city parks. Categories: Local…

Halloween Carnival held for patients at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital

Some kids aren't able to leave Prisma Health Children's Hospital, so staff threw them their own Halloween Carnival Thursday morning.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Thursday, children across the Midlands will be going door to door getting all of the Halloween goodies. But some kids aren’t able to leave Prisma Health Children’s Hospital, so staff threw them their own Halloween Carnival Thursday morning. “They forget that they’re sick for just a minute. And they’re able to enjoy Halloween and enjoy…

Local Living: Halloween Happenings and indoor treats!

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There are a lot of Halloween events around the Midlands, Crysty Vaughan has your look in ‘Local Living. On Halloween kids can head over to Edventure Children’s Museum for its ‘Halloween Hoopla’ celebration. Edventure Children’s Museum is ready for Halloween. The museum will host a Halloween Hoopla celebration. According to the organizers, Tickets are $5 for adults and children…

Get your ghouls and gobblins ready for the ‘Spooktacular Halloween Party’

(Flyer courtesy: City of Columbia) Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Attention all ghosts, ghouls and goblins! Trick or treat with the City of Columbia at the “Spooktacular Halloween Party” on Thursday, Oct. 31 at Dutch Square Mall located at 421 Bush River Road. This year’s event is expected to be bigger and better with more for the little ones to do safely as…

Local Living: Teal Pumpkins and Monday Movie Review

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Chocolates, candy, and pumpkins all staples of Halloween and trick-or-treating. But while a majority of kids get to load up on the sweet stuff, some with food allergies don’t get that chance. So again this Halloween, the ‘Teal Pumpkin Project’ is ready to go  The group ‘Food Allergy Research and Education’ – or FARE, is encouraging homeowners to…