TODAY
ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR/INCREDIBLE EDIBLES SALE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 900 Calhoun St. Holiday gift certificates to a variety of local and international charities will be sold; participating charities include Harvest Hope, Heifer International, American Red Cross, Pawmetto Lifeline and others. Baked goods, frozen entrees, homemade condiments, jams, jellies and other goodies will be available. (803) 765-1519
FALL OUTDOOR MARKET DAY: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, 222 Broad St., Camden. collectibles, arts and crafts, flea market treasures, food concession and baked goods. Free parking, free admission. (803) 432-9841; http://www.historic-camden.net
TRICKS AND TREATS AT THE STATE MUSEUM: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today at 301 Gervais St. Balloon art, Haunted Halloween Party, scavenger hunt, crafts, pumpkin painting, Day of the Dead activities. Free with museum admission or membership; come in costume and receive a $1 admission discount. (803) 898-4921; http://www.museum.state.sc.us
COMMUNITY WELLNESS WEEKEND: Today and Sunday at Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way. Today’s schedule will include a health fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with health screenings, food and nutrition vendors and information on disease prevention and healthy living; open house events will include a Zumba water aerobics class and cardio sampler classes. Sunday events will be 2-6 p.m. and will include lap swimming and a special three-on-three basketball shootout. (803) 545-3100
PUMPKIN PATCH TRAIN RIDE: 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. today at the S.C. Railroad Museum, 110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro. Riders will have an opportunity to get off the train at Greenbrier where each child will get to select a pumpkin; $15. (803) 712-4135; http://www.scrm.org
HALLOWEEN TRAIL OF TREATS: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today at Wildcat Hollow Stadium, Ballpark Road, Lexington. Sponsored by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, the family-oriented event is intended for children age 12 and younger to celebrate Halloween in a safe and secure environment. $1 per child, proceeds will be donated to charitable causes.
GET OUT THE VOTE RALLY: Noon today at Reid Chapel AME Church, 704 Gabriel St. Speaker will be the Rev. Richard Franklin Norris, presiding prelate of the 7th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
FALL FESTIVAL: 1:30-5 p.m. today at Lake Wateree Baptist Church, 5856 River Road, Ridgeway. Games, face painting, children’s Bible costume contest, cake walk, food and hayrides to Lake Wateree State Park. Free. (803) 337-2838
FALL FESTIVAL: 4 p.m. today at Fort Clark Baptist Church, 421 Veterans Row, Elgin. Games, food and door prizes. (803) 438-5071
HARVEST FESTIVAL: 4-8 p.m. today at the International Praise Church of God, 5071 Percival Road, Elgin. Celebration of the heritage of the bilingual Hispanic community in Richland County, free event will feature hayrides, bounce houses, music, food, bungee run, Richland County Sheriff’s Department KidPrint and 9-ft. deputy. (803) 227-8984
BEAKERS & BROOMSTICKS CELEBRATION: 5-8 p.m. today at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. Combine creepy thrills and science skills with mad experiments, costume contests, trick or treat stations, the Pumpkin Pulverizer and a celebration of El Dia de los Muertes. Admission is $9. (803) 779-3100; http://www.edventure.org
SAFE TRICK OR TREAT: 5-8 p.m. today, Village at Sandhill, Clemson and Two Notch roads. http://www.villageatsandhill.com
SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT THE CMA: 5-9 p.m. today at the Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. Family event will feature spooky tours through the museum’s collection, magic show, face painting, craft session and treats. Costumes welcome. Free with membership or admission. (803) 343-2213; http://www.columbiamuseum.org
FALL FESTIVAL: 5-9 p.m. today at North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road. Bounce houses, games and candy. (803) 736-6070
SANDHILL FALL FESTIVAL: 6-9:30 tonight and 3-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Sandhill Research and Education Center, 900 Clemson Road. Hayride, pumpkin patch, haunted forest. Corn maze and petting zoo on Sunday. Bring three cans of food to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank with regular admission and receive a Chick-fil-A food coupon or a Sandhill Buck good for games, concessions or pony rides at the festival. $10; ages 4-12, $5; free parking. http://www.clemson.edu/public/rec/sandhill
BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 nightly through Tuesday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Children age 12 and younger are invited to wear costumes for a spook-fest featuring Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, dance party, trick-or-treat trail and more. $8; members, $6. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org
FALL FESTIVAL: 6-8 tonight at Pisgah Lutheran Church, 1350 Pisgah Church Road, Lexington. Trunk or treat, games for children and adults, food, costume contest, Choo Chee the Train rides, Haunted Hallway for age and older. (803) 359-2223; http://www.pisgahevents.com
TERROR IN THE PARK EXPERIENCE: 7-11 tonight at North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road. For ages 11 and older. $8; $5 with two nonperishable food items. (803) 736-6070
CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: 7:30 tonight and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. $13; RIP (skip the line), $20; Sunday, $10-$15. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com
HAUNTED HOUSE: 7:30 tonight and Monday through Wednesday at 101 Haygood St., Lexington. (803) 587-9857. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club and the Autism Federation of America.
“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 tonight and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. $15; age 13 and older, seniors and active military, $12; age 12 and younger, $10. (803) 240-8544; http://www.chapintheatre.org
SUNDAY
SHOOT FOR THE STARS, BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS FASHION SHOW: 1-5 p.m. Sunday in the Congaree Room at the State Museum, 301 Gervais St. Breast cancer information, resources, entertainment, door prizes, live auction and fashion show. $15; sponsored by Photos by Teresa, proceeds will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. (803) 800-3078; http://www.photosolutions-sc.com/tickets.html
COMMUNITY WELLNESS WEEKEND: 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way. Open house events will include a Zumba water aerobics and cardio sampler classes, lap swimming and a special three-on-three basketball shootout. Teams interested in participating must register by today at the center. (803) 545-3100
DOWNTOWN FALL FESTIVAL: 3-7 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church (between the church’s Washington Street parking lot and the Palmetto Citizens parking lot). Rock wall, midway games, rides, inflatables, Carolina Choo Choo, live entertainment, food concession, costume contest, free candy and prizes. http://www.firstbaptistcolumbia.com
“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 3 p.m. Sunday at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. $15; age 13 and older, seniors and active military, $12; age 12 and younger, $10. (803) 240-8544; http://www.chapintheatre.org
SANDHILL FALL FESTIVAL: 3-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Sandhill Research and Education Center, 900 Clemson Road. Hayride, pumpkin patch, haunted forest. Corn maze and petting zoo on Oct. 28. Bring three cans of food to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank with regular admission and receive a Chick-fil-A food coupon or a Sandhill Buck good for games, concessions or pony rides at the festival. $10; ages 4-12, $5; free parking. http://www.clemson.edu/public/rec/sandhill
FALL FESTIVAL: 4-6 p.m. Sunday at New Testament Baptist Church, 300 Sims Ave. Free hot dogs, games, music; special guest the Rev. Mitch Triestman of the Friends of Israel. (803) 540-0171
ARTS AT EBENEZER: 4 p.m. Sunday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St. Orchestral music by Handel and Bach. Third of four concerts celebrating the new Eric Herz harpsichord will feature Thomas J. White and the Ebenezer Festival Orchestra. Free. (803) 765-9430
COLUMBIA BAROQUE SOLOISTS: 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the Spears Fine Arts Center at Columbia College, 1301 Columbia College Drive. “Fairest Isle” will feature a program of Baroque classics and Celtic folk music. Come early for the 4 p.m. Concert Conversations with Celtic harpist Leah Trent. $13 in advance, $15 at the door; students with ID, free. (803) 727-8555; http://www.columbiabaroque.com
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS WORLD TOUR PREVIEW: 5 p.m. Sunday at Eau Claire High School, 4800 Monticello Road. Three-point shootout competition, autograph session and a showcase of the team’s best material. $20; students with ID, $10. Proceeds will benefit the Sally R. Brasley Giving Hands Scholarship. (803) 600-7743
SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES FORUM: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Delta Life Development Center, 5307 Fairfield Road. Sponsored by the Columbia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., candidates from Richland Districts 1 and 2, Fairfield and Lexington-Richland 5 have been invited.
BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 nightly through Tuesday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Children age 12 and younger are invited to wear costumes for a spook-fest featuring Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, dance party, trick-or-treat trail and more. $8; members, $6. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org
CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. $10; RIP (skip the line), $15. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com
DAVID PHELPS IN CONCERT: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mount Horeb United Methodist Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington; $15. (803) 359-3495; http://www.concertsatmthoreb.com
MONDAY
HEALTH=WEALTH, FITNESS, FOOD AND LOSING WEIGHT: 6-8 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 12 at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus, 7300 College St., Irmo; $79. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com
BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 nightly through Tuesday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Children age 12 and younger are invited to wear costumes for a spook-fest featuring Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, dance party, trick-or-treat trail and more. $8; members, $6. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org
FALL FESTIVAL: 6-8 p.m. Monday at Hopkins Park, 150 Hopkins Park Road. Games and candy; costumes welcome. (803) 783-9374
HAUNTED HOUSE: 7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at 101 Haygood St., Lexington. (803) 587-9857. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club and the Autism Federation of America.
USC WIND ENSEMBLE: 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Koger Center, 1051 Greene St. “Cathedrals” program will feature works by Oliver Messiaen, J.S. Bach, Giovanni Gabrieli, Kathryn Salfeder and Richard Wagner. Free. http://www.music.sc.edu/events
HALLOWEEN MIXER: 9 p.m.-midnight Monday at Crossroads Community Center, 2750 McCords Ferry Road, Eastover. Event for age 21 and older will feature door prizes and costume contest; ladies admitted free until 9:30 p.m. $15; with costume, $10. (803) 353-3266
TUESDAY
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION: 2-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Sandhill Farmers Market, 900 Clemson Road. Trick or treating, pumpkin/gourd decorating, costume contests (ages 3 and younger, 4-6, 7-11), carved pumpkin contest, face painting, live music. (803) 699-3190
FALL FESTIVAL: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Road. Games, costume contest, scary stories and refreshments. (803) 733-8446
MONSTER BALL HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bluff Road Park, 148 Carswell Road. Games, activities and candy for ages 3-13; plus a friendly basketball game with “The Monsters.” (803) 776-8698
BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Children age 12 and younger are invited to wear costumes for a spook-fest featuring Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, dance party, trick-or-treat trail and more. $8; members, $6. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org
MENTORING BROTHERS IN ACTION: Gospel recording artist VaShawn Mitchell will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road, 2440 Atlas Road. During the service, Mitchell will issue a call to action and impress the need for more African American males to mentor boys in Columbia. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Columbia will be on site to sign up volunteers.
“THRILLER” ZOMBIE DANCE: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Eastover Park, 1301 Main St., Eastover. Performance by the Eastover Park dance group. If you’d like to participate, call (803) 353-7137 to register.
HAUNTED HOUSE: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at 101 Haygood St., Lexington. (803) 587-9857. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club and the Autism Federation of America.
WEDNESDAY
HEALTH=WEALTH, FITNESS, FOOD AND LOSING WEIGHT: 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 14 at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus, 7300 College St., Irmo; $79. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com
BUSINESS INNOVATION MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday at Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus, 151 Powell Road. Facilitators will be representatives from the S.C. Manufacturing Extension Partnership. $25; includes lunch. Register at (803) 252-6876, ext. 4; http://www.scmep.org
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Melrose Park, 1500 Fairview Road. Games, movies, costume contest, refreshments. (803) 733-8493
HALLOWEEN DROP-IN: 3:30-6 p.m. Wednesday at Edisto Discovery Park, 1914 Wiley St. Games, candy, refreshments. (803) 255-8103
HALLOWEEN DROP-IN: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Hampton Park, 1117 Brandon Ave. Costume contest, games, refreshments. (803) 776-9082
GHOSTS, GOONS & GOBLINS BASH: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Sims Park, 3500 Duncan St. Games, candy, activities, costume contest, refreshments. (803) 733-8451
HALLOWEEN PARTY: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Emily Douglas Park, 2500 Wheat St. Costume contest, candy, games, refreshments. (803) 733-8531
HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Woodland Park, 6500 Old Knight Parkway. Costume contest, games, arts and crafts, refreshments. (803) 776-1096
HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Anna’s Park, 1316 Liberty Hill Ave. Games, music, costume contest, refreshments. (803) 733-8450
HOWLIN’ HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Dutch Square Mall, 421 Bush River Road. Haunted house, costume contest, trivia, carnival games, entertainment, candy, prizes. Sponsored by the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation and Dutch Square Mall. (803) 545-3117
CHILDREN’S TRUNK OR TREAT: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Crossings Community Church, 2831 Clemson Road. (803) 736-3555; http://www.crossingscommunity.org
FALL FESTIVAL/TRUNK OR TREAT: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn Baptist Church, 6612 Garners Ferry Road. (803) 776-4074
TRUNK OR TREAT: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Southeast Community Church, 1540 Elmtree Road. Sponsored by Progressive Believers Baptist Church.
FALL FESTIVAL: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrews Park, 930 Beatty Road. Family fun will include a candy hunt for the kids. (803) 772-6598
TRUNK OR TREAT: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Church Unleashed @ Beulah, 9847 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins. Carnival games, costume contests, inflatables, hayrides, face painting, candy. No unaccompanied children, please. (803) 776-2188; http://www.churchunleashed.cc
SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Greenview Park, 6700 David St. Costume contest, games, refreshments, candy. (803) 754-5223
HALLO DREAM MAMBO: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Denny Terrace Gymnasium, 6429 Bishop Ave. Games, activities and candy for age 12 and younger, costumes welcome. (803) 754-5290
TRUNK OR TREAT: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Rehoboth Baptist Church, 4646 Hard Scrabble Road. (803) 788-3397
CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: 7 p.m. Wednesday at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. $13; RIP (skip the line), $20. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com
HAUNTED HOUSE: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at 101 Haygood St., Lexington. (803) 587-9857. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club and the Autism Federation of America.
HALLOWEEN RAVE FOR THE CRAVE: 8 p.m. Wednesday at 701 Whaley. Electronic dance party will benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank. Pre-sale tickets are $12; available online at www.raveforthecrave.eventbrite.com; $9 at the door with donation of three canned food items; VIP tickets are $25 (includes enhanced view of the stage with seating, private entrance and treats.
THURSDAY
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday and Friday at the Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. Participants who complete the six-hour course may be eligible for a discount from their auto insurance carrier. (803) 462-9995
MEET ME @ THE PLAZA ON MAIN: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Main and Hampton streets. Outdoor dining and jazz (weather permitting) at the Columbia Museum of Art’s Boyd Plaza. Presented by City Center Partnership.
HUMANITY IN THE MIDST OF WAR: International humanitarian law class, 1-5 p.m. Thursday in classroom 2 at the Red Cross, 2751 Bull St. Free. Call (803) 514-4084 to register.
FREE LEGAL CLINIC: Bankruptcy law issues, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday at the Richland County Public Library, Northeast Branch, 7490 Parklane Road. Sponsored by the S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program. (803) 799-6653, ext. 158
“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. Thursday through Nov. 3 at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. $15; age 13 and older, seniors and active military, $12; age 12 and younger, $10. (803) 240-8544; http://www.chapintheatre.org
FRIDAY
COMPUTER BASICS FOR SENIORS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday and Nov. 9 at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus, 7300 College St., Irmo. $99. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com
S.C. MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE: 8:45 a.m. Friday and Nov. 3 at the USC School of Music, 813 Assembly St. $100; members, $70; student members, $10. http://www.scmta.org
GROWING HOME SOUTHEAST OYSTER ROAST: 6-10 p.m. Friday at Carolina Haven, 920 Hemlock Drive (near Williams-Brice Stadium). Oysters, Lowcountry boil, chili, beer, wine, soft drinks, silent auction. $25; proceeds benefit Leaphart Place, a supportive housing complex for young adults who are aging out of foster care or other state-assisted living arrangements and are at risk for homelessness. (803) 791-5513
FALL CONCERT SERIES: 7 p.m. Friday, Town Center Common, Village at Sandhill, Clemson and Two Notch roads. Free concert featuring jazz/R&B with the Terence Young Experience. http://www.villageatsandhill.com
REEDER HOUSE GALA: 7-10 p.m. Friday at The Hall at Senate’s End, 320 Senate St. Fundraiser for the preservation of 1328 Gadsden St. (City of Columbia Historical Landmark #92) will feature entertainment, silent auction and recognition of Ernest A. Finney Jr. and the late Matthew A. Perry for their significant contributions to the citizens of South Carolina. Sponsored by the Zion Community Foundation, tickets are $35; call (803) 779-2809
MAGIC OF CHAPIN: 7 p.m. Friday at the River Club at Saluda Shoals, 5605 Bush River Road. Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce gala and awards benefit will feature live music, dancing and a silent auction. $45; tickets available at the Chamber House, 302 Columbia Ave., Chapin. (803) 345-1100; http://www.chapinchamber.com/specialevents
VOICES OF CHOREOGRAPHY: USC Dance Company fall concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Nov. 3 at the Koger Center, 1051 Greene St. $18; USC faculty/staff, military and seniors, $16; students, $12. (803) 777-5112
MOZART’S “REQUIEM”: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1100 Sumter St. All Souls’ Day performance will feature the Trinity Cathedral Choir of Men & Girls and the South Carolina Philharmonic. $12; students and military, $8. (803) 771-7300; http://www.trinitysc.org/concerts
ARTS AT EBENEZER: Jory Vinikour in concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St. Free, donations accepted for Homeworks of America. A reception will follow Vinikour’s performance on the Eric Herz harpsichord. (803) 765-9430
“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. Friday and Nov. 3 at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. $15; age 13 and older, seniors and active military, $12; age 12 and younger, $10. (803) 240-8544; http://www.chapintheatre.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
HARVEST FEST: Nov. 3 at Red Bank UMC, 2909 Old Barnwell Road, Lexington. Giant yard sale begins at 7 a.m.; festival gets under way at 10 a.m. with a country store, craft store, children’s activities, live music and barbecue dinners. (803) 359-4031
FALL YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Ballentine Community Center, 1009 Bickley Road, Irmo. Indoor tables, $15; outdoor tables, $12; deadline for reservations is Thursday. (803) 781-2031
CHURCH FAMILIES YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 3 at Old Lexington Baptist Church, 800 Old Lexington Road, Leesville. Proceeds will benefit Camp La Vida missions education camp. (803) 687-1126
MOVING FOR MEALS WALK: 8:30 a.m. Nov. 3 at the Shoppes of Flight Deck, 109 Old Chapin Road, Lexington. Two-mile fitness walk through downtown Lexington; $20. Sponsored by the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission, proceeds will benefit the Lexington County Meals on Wheels program. (803) 356-5111; http://www.lcrac.com
MONEYSMART TRAINING CLASS: 9-11 a.m. Nov. 3 at Rehoboth Baptist Church, 4646 Hard Scrabble Road. Youth financial training class for ages 11-14; sponsored by the church’s Deaconess Ministry. Free; bring a calculator. (803) 788-3397
BANK OF AMERICA’S "MUSEUMS ON US" WEEKEND: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3 and noon-5 p.m. Nov. 4 at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. Bank of America cardholders enjoy free admission the first full weekend monthly. (803) 779-3100; http://www.edventure.org
STEAM TRAIN TRIPS: Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 3-11, at the South Carolina Railroad Museum, 110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro. Saturday trips depart at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.; Sunday trips at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Coach tickets, $15; open air car, $20. (803) 712-4135; http://www.scrm.org/ridethetrainpage.html
REVOLUTIONARY WAR FIELD DAYS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4 at the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, 222 Broad St., Camden. British, patriot and Hessian encampments, colonial skills demonstrations, artillery demonstrations, music, chiildren’s activities, food concessions. $8; military and seniors (age 62 and older), $6; ages 6-12, $4; family package, $20 (two adults and three children age 12 and younger). Free parking; no pets, please. (803) 432-9841; http://www.historic-camden.net
LEXINGTON WOMAN’S CLUB HOLIDAY FARE: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 3 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1430 N. Lake Drive, Lexington. Casseroles, soups, baked goods, pecans, tailgate items, ribbon trees, gift items, personalized Christmas ornaments, Carolina and Clemson lap wraps. Proceeds will fund scholarships for Lexington 1 high school seniors and adult education graduates. (803) 957-4271
FIVE POINTS ASSOCIATION CHILI COOK-OFF: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 3, 2100 block of Greene Street. More than 50 unique chili varieties and fixings, live music, children’s activities, sidewalk sale. Proceeds will benefit Camp Kemo and the Hope Center.
COLUMBIA’S 18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL: Noon-10 p.m. Nov. 3 at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 2300 Greene St. Live music, food and beverage concessions, arts and crafts, children’s activities. Free; no coolers, please. http://www.columbiabluesfest.com
ZUMBA FOR HOPE: Noon-2 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Proceeds will benefit the National Hospice Association and the Alzheimer’s Association. Advance tickets, $20; at the door, $25. http://www.zumbawithleighann.com/zumbathon
INTRODUCTION TO WET FELTING: Noon-3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Edisto Discovery Park, 1914 Wiley St. Traditional felt-making workshop, $45. Students will be provided with enough wool for several items, written instructions and a list of resources and suppliers. (803) 545-3093
JOHN TUDOR’S MAGIC WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Columbia Children’s Theatre, second level, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. $20. (803) 691-4548; http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com
STEPS FOR PASOs: 7-11 p.m. Nov. 3 at Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). An evening of salsa lessons, dancing and performances, Latin-style cuisine, open beer/wine bar and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit PASOs, a community-based program (hosted by the Arnold School of Public Health at USC) that helps meet maternal, child and reproductive health needs of the state’s growing Latino population. $60; couples, $110. (803) 777-6197; http://www.scpasos.org/stepsforpasos
CCT S.T.A.R. SHOWCASE: 7 p.m. Nov. 3 and 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at Columbia Children’s Theatre, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. Fundraiser by young actors in the Student Thespians Achieving Results program will benefit Ronald McDonald House. Tickets are $8; available at http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com and at the door.
ATLANTA SACRED CHORALE: 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 6952 St. Andrews Road. $12; available at http://www.sapc.net/pas and at the door. For free student tickets (through grade 12), call the church office, (803) 732-2273.
VOICES OF CHOREOGRAPHY: USC Dance Company fall concert, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Koger Center, 1051 Greene St. $18; USC faculty/staff, military and seniors, $16; students, $12. (803) 777-5112
“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. $15; age 13 and older, seniors and active military, $12; age 12 and younger, $10. (803) 240-8544; http://www.chapintheatre.org
BANK OF AMERICA’S "MUSEUMS ON US": Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 4 at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. Bank of America cardholders enjoy free admission. (803) 779-3100; http://www.edventure.org
HOME SCHOOL DRAWING AND PAINTING: 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Nov. 5-Dec. 12 at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Art Center, 1932 Calhoun St. $80, includes materials and supplies. Class size limited to 10 students age 10 and older. Registration deadline is Monday. (803) 545-3093
