Upcoming seasonal events around Columbia.
TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS IN 2026! This year’s 2-day format adapts to Columbia residents and day-trippers alike by offering alternative shopping days and hours to fit into busy holiday and work schedules.
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Join us on Sunday, October 27th, at 6:30 PM for a spooky night of trivia at Savage Craft!
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Historic Columbia’s Trunk or Treat, presented by Legacy Traditional Schools, returns Monday, October 26, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
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When the lights dim and the doors close, the stories begin… Join the Visitor Center’s Annual Ghost Tours on October 27th from 6:30–8:00 PM at the McKissick Museum.
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Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun at Richland Library Wheatley!
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Bring the whole family for a monster boogie dance party, crafts, face painting, trick-or-treating through Cooper and more!
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Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Columbia.
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EdVenture’s Halloween Hoopla. Dress up. Dream big. Discover more!
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Haunt the bars in Columbia with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct.
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Celebrate Halloween at Village Idiot Pizza in Five Points! Come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy a DJ, Halloween cocktails, and festive decorations.
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Halloween at the Historic Skyline Club! Boots, Booze & Boos are taking over the Skyline this Halloween.
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On November 7, 2026, AND November 8, 2026, The South Carolina State Farmers Market in conjunction with The Midlands Crafters Association will host a FREE family event for the community.
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Mark your calendars—Santa Claus is coming to Hotel Trundle on Sunday, November 15, from 11 AM to 2 PM.
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Join us for the 41st Annual Vista Lights! This is the neighborhood's signature open house which has ushered in the holidays in Columbia for 40 years.
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Holiday Market is your destination for seasonal shopping, local flavor, and festive fun.
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Celebrate the holiday season with the Town of Lexington at the annual Snowball Festival, December 3–6, 2026!
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Holiday traditions are getting a spirited new twist at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
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For more than seven decades, the Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade has brought the magic of the season to the streets of Columbia, South Carolina.
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Kick off the holiday season with an evening of local cheer at the Uptown Columbia Holiday Hop!
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Come Join Us for the 3rd Annual CHP Holiday Market! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Chestnut Hill Plantation!
Free
Chamber Crawl returns to The War Mouth in Columbia for a festive, holiday-themed concert!
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Fireflies Holiday Lights presented by Lexington Health returns for the 2026 holiday season with more than 2 million lights, festive family activities and the Fireflies Express presented by Thermal Technologies.
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Come experience the magic of Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!
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