Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
Enjoy Oktoberfest at River Rat this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 12 to 10 p.m. The fall event features live music, including Die Lustigen Musikanten Band and Bob Planner, specialty drinks, and a variety of Oktoberfest food like schnitzel, bratwurst, pretzels, and more.
2023 Corn Maze at Clinton Sease Farm | Friday, Oct. 6 – Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | Clinton Sease Farm, 382 Olde Farm Rd. in Lexington | $15 | The corn maze at Clinton Sease Farm is back and this year the event is themed “The Jewel of South Carolina.”
2023 Annual Blythewood Oktoberfest | Friday, Oct. 6 | 5 pm – 9:30 pm | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 8 am – 9:30 pm | Doko Meadows Park, 171 Langford Rd in Blythewood | Free | as the community comes out in force to celebrate the rich German history and have a ton of fun! There will be German food and beverages, Biergartens, and swag for the whole family!
Movie in the Park | Friday, Oct. 6 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Roy Lynch Park, 900 Abbeville Street, Columbia | this event will be held at Roy Lynch Park located in the Elmwood neighborhood. There will be a pumpkin patch, food trucks, face painting, balloon artists and other activities for families. The featured film will be The Super Mario Bros. So, bring your blankets and chairs and get ready for a great event hosted by Village Church downtown.
Terror Falls Haunted Farm | Terror Falls Haunted Farm, 370 Mack Street, Gaston | $20 | Friday, Oct. 6 | 7:30 – 10:30 pm | Head out to Terror Falls Haunted Farm! If you dare, venture out for this scary good time! $20 gets you into all 4 haunted attractions | (Meemaw’s Bed and Breakfast, Terror Trail, Terror Falls Hospital & “Carnevil” of Souls)
Mark your calendars for the SC State Fair! October 11 – 22 | SC State Fair Grounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive in Columbia. $10.00 to $15.00—Discount tickets (up to 50% off) are on sale now. Get Tickets.
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Friday, October 6th
- City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays at REI Co-Op Parking Lot in Columbia
- “Kugels & Collards” Launch Party & Book Signing at University of South Carolina in Columbia
- Rendez-Vous Opening Party at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Embodied Movement at Corazon Holistic Health in Columbia
- Deceased Farm Haunted Attraction at Clinton Sease Farm in Lexington
- Soda City Farmers Market on Main St in Columbia
- Hall of Horrors at 1153 Walter Price Road in Cayce
- Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India at Arogya Yoga School in Blythewood, dates
- Movies on the Mount at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church in West Columbia on Fridays until Nov. 10th
Saturday, October 7th
- Deceased Farm Haunted Attraction at Clinton Sease Farm in Lexington
- Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India at Arogya Yoga School in Blythewood Oct. 7th + additional dates
- Rosewood Art & Music Festival at Rosewood Park in Columbia
- Oyster Roast Fundraiser for Because of Roscoe at Arabesque on Devine in Columbia
- FREE FAMILY FUN DAY – CONGAREE FEST 20th YEAR CELEBRATION w/ ROY & REVELATION, THE MICKENS, & MORE at Historic Harriet Barber House & Grounds in Columbia
- Cayce Fall Fest at Granby Gardens Park in Cayce
- COLUMBIA CRAFT OKTOBERFEST at Columbia Craft Brewing Company in Columbia
- Auto and Bike Show at Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson in Elgin
- Leave the Leaves at The Living Wright Foundation in Columbia
- Melanin & Mimosa (Paint and Sip Vibes) at My House Restaurant and Bar, Two Notch Road, in Columbia
- Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam at Segra Park in Columbia
- Primal Feast at Fabel Farms in Winnsboro
- The Purple Brunch at Venue817, Saint Andrews Road in Columbia
- Miniature Market at NoMa Warehouse in Columbia
- KnT Presents: Bicons Drag Brunch at the Hideout in West Columbia
Sunday, October 8th
- Rosewood Art & Music Festival at Rosewood Park in Columbia
- Hearts and Hands Forever Memorial Walk at Riverfront Park in Columbia
Monday, October 9th
- Stargazing at the Melton Observatory at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Rosewood Art & Music Festival at Rosewood Park in Columbia
- Mommy and Me Dance Class for Ages 0 – 3 at Ann Brodies Center for Dance Education in Columbia on Mondays
- Beginner Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering at Tavern on 6 in Irmo
- Pups n Pints at The Grand on Main in Columbia
Tuesday, October 10th
- Taylor Swift Themed Trivia Night at Market on Main in Columbia
Wednesday, October 11th
- Blythewood Farmers Market at Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood on Wednesdays
- Late Start Wednesday Breakfast at Bakon Southern Eatery in Chapin on Wednesdays
- The Lunchbox Lift at femme x Columbia in Columbia
Thursday, October 12th
- Bilingual Storytime Cuentacuentos Bilingüe at Richland Library Northeast in Columbia on Thursdays
- Meeting Street Artisan Market: Night Edition at Interactive Art Park in Columbia
- 2023 NPHC Stepshow at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia
Recurring Events
- Richland Library – Calendar of Events
- Open Mic with Sam and Illia at The Venue in Columbia on Mondays
- Boku Kitchen + Saloon is hosting Titos Tuesday 4-11 pm, every Tuesday. Boku will have $5 Tito’s cocktails open to close on top of their awesome happy hour which includes $4 Sake Bombs, $5 appetizers, $6 wine and $7 cocktails from 4-7 pm
- Tini Tuesday at the Chophouse at Chapin Branch in Chapin on Tuesdays
- Nemo/Vino Tuesday Nights! at SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Smoked Oyster Series at Smoked in Columbia every other Tuesdays
- Late Start Wednesday Breakfast at Bakon at Bakon Southern Eatery in Chapin on Wednesdays
- The Market at Richland Library in Columbia on Wednesdays
- SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar is hosting Half-Price Select Sushi & Martini Wednesdays 5-10 pm, The sushi rolls and drinks rotate each week so you never get bored with the same selections!
- Blythewood Farmers Market at Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood on Wednesdays
- Boku Kitchen + Saloon is also hosting Whiskey Wednesday 4-11 pm, every Wednesday. Boku offers their large selection of whiskey 1/2 off. Any and every whiskey in-house!
- The NoMa Flea at NoMa Warehouse in Columbia on Fridays
- Soda City Market at Main Street in Columbia on Saturdays
- Meeting Street Artisan Market at Interactive Art Park in Columbia on Saturdays
- The Market at Icehouse at Icehouse Amphitheater in Columbia on Saturdays
- All-Star Soda City Drag Brunch at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia on Saturdays
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia on Saturdays
- Fort Jackson Auto Craft Cars and Coffee at Robert B Solomon Center in Columbia every 4th Saturday of the month
- C.A.R.E. ADV Class (6/2) at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro on Saturdays
- Dirt at Carolina Adventure World on Saturdays
- Upstate Minis mini cooper enthusiast club meetings on Sundays
Columbia Metro Arts | Crafts
- Hand Building Basics at Columbia Art Center on Tuesdays
- Beginning Wheel Throwing Tuesday at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Creative Wheel Throwing at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Advanced Slab Building at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Wednesdays
- After School Art at the Columbia Art Center in Columbia for ages 5 – 11 on Thursdays
- After School Art at the Columbia Art Center in Columbia for ages 10 – 14 on Thursdays
- Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Oct. 7 + additional dates
- Fall for the Arts at North Oak Street in Batesburg-Leesville on Oct. 8
- Strike a Pose: A Bespoke Night of Street Fashion and Art at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Oct. 12
Columbia Metro Live Music / Performance
- Bill’s Music Shop in West Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Tin Roof in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Chayz Lounge in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Pearlz Oyster and Raw Bar Upstairz Lounge in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Art Bar in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Steel Hands Brewing in Cayce – Calendar of Events
Friday, October 6th
- Friday Night Jazz at The Aristocrat in Columbia on Fridays. Enjoy live jazz, great drinks and food every Friday night! Show starts at 8. Happy hour 4 – 7.
- R&B Legends Mary Davis of SOS BAND -Tony Terry – Shirley Jones & Jeff Floyd | at Historic Harriet Barber House & Grounds, 116 Barberville Loop in Hopkins | Oct. 6 | Tickets $45 | 2 DAY FESTIVAL – DAY ONE w/ live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, kid rides, park activities, & more! Friday (Ticketed event) | Saturday (Free Event).
- Live Music by Sam & Illia at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- Fallapalozza at Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington
- Bill Bellamy at Comedy House in Columbia
- Body Thief, Dwellings, Coletta, Parris Bridge at New Brookland Tavern in Columbia
- Anne Wilson – The My Jesus Tour at Mt. Horeb Church in Lexington
- Stilt Girl at Chapin Theatre in Chapin on Oct. 6 + additional dates
- William Green Presents An Evening of Jazzy Soul at Chayz Lounge in Columbia
- American Aquarium at The Senate in Columbia
- The Great Reset at Tin Roof in Columbia
- SWEENEY TODD at Trustus Theatre in Columbia on Oct. 6 + additional dates
- Sideways Stories from Wayside School at Drayton Hall Theatre in Columbia on Oct. 6 + additional dates
Saturday, October 7th
- Spring Concert Series at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro on Saturdays
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Live Music Saturdays at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia on Saturdays
- Sax, Keys & Brunch – Corey Stone at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia on Saturdays
- Jollification in the Tavern at Historic Camden in Columbia
- SWEENEY TODD at Trustus Theatre in Columbia, dates
- Midgets with Attitude Wrestling / Problem Child -AC/DC Tribute Band at Bubba’s Pub N Grub in Lexington
- S.L.A.P.P. Indigenous Theme at Comedy House in West Columbia
- Nothing’s Cool Here Presents: One Night Only at 1509 Fontaine Road, Columbia in Columbia
- All-Star Soda City Drag Brunch October Edition at The Venue |1626 on Main In Columbia
- The 8th Annual Purple Gala & Purple Brunch at Venue817 in Columbia
- Tony Howard’s Motown Revue at Harbison Theatre in Columbia
- SC Philharmonic • The Rose of Sonora at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Bryan Anderson Live! A Night of Rhythmic Groove at Chayz Lounge in Columbia
- Yelawolf at The Senate in Columbia
Sunday, October 8th
- Nothing’s Cool Here Presents: One Night Only at 1509 Fontaine Road, Columbia in Columbia
Monday, October 9th
- SIN Karaoke Night at Tin Roof in Columbia on Mondays
- Mommy and Me Dance Class for Ages 0 – 3 at Ann Brodies Center for Dance Education in Columbia
- Jokes at The Joint at 1710 Main St in Columbia on Mondays
- Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Coming to Irmo! at Harbison Theatre in Irmo
- Stilt Girl at Chapin Theatre in Chapin on Oct. 9 + additional dates
- Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band at Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse in Columbia
Tuesday, October 10th
- TACOS, TEQUILA, & TUNES- MUSIC BINGO at Tin Roof in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Jonas Brothers at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
Wednesday, October 11th
- The JOHNNYSWIM Stories Tour at The Senate in Columbia
- An Evening with David Sedaris at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
Thursday, October 12th
- Celebrating Filipino Music and Dancing at Boyd Plaza in Columbia
- Icehouse Fall Concert Series: too MUCH sylvia at Icehouse Amphitheater in Columbia
- SWEENEY TODD at Trustus Theatre in Columbia on Oct. 12th + additional dates
- Concert in the Gardens at Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens in Columbia
- Loading Dock Live! Terence Young & Finesse at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
- Zach Williams Fall ’22 Tour at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- SWEENEY TODD at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
- Sideways Stories from Wayside School at Drayton Hall Theatre in Columbia
- Uncle Festers| Hard Pass, The Water Kickers, & Elonzo Wesley at Uncle Fester’s Music Pub in Columbia
- AP & Soulful Touche at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
- Stilt Girl at Chapin Theatre in Chapin
