Columbia outdoors calendar, Oct. 25 and beyond
COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION: Hampton Park hosting a Halloween Carnival 3-5:30 p.m. Friday, 117 Brandon Ave. There will be Halloween-themed carnival games, popcorn and candy. For children in middle school and younger. (803) 776-9082; www.columbia.net
COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION: Sims Park costume contest and Halloween party. 4-6 p.m. Friday, 3500 Duncan St. For children elementary school age and younger. (803) 733-8451
COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION: Pinehurst Park fall carnival 5:30-7:30 p.m Friday, 2300 Pinehurst Road. For children in middle school and younger. (803) 733-8449
COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION: St. Anna’s Park Halloween party 4-6 p.m. Friday, 1315 Liberty Hill Ave. Games, refreshments and music featured. School supplies will be given away. For children in middle school and younger. (803) 733-8450
COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION: Greenview Park Halloween party 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, 6700 David St. Event will include games, refreshments, costume contest and candy. For children in middle school and younger. (803) 752-5223
COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION: Lorick Park Haunted House and trunk-or-treat 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, 1600 Lorick Ave. Event open to all ages. Admission is a canned good item. (803) 691-9339
COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION: Heathwood Park Halloween party 3:30-6 p.m. Friday, 800 Abelia Road. For children in middle school or younger. (803) 733-8446.
COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION: Edisto Discovery Park candy give-away to trick-or-treaters 3-6 p.m. Friday, 1914 Wiley St. For children in elementary school or younger. (803) 255-8103
COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION: Hyatt Park trunk-or-treat 2-5 p.m. Saturday, 950 Jackson Ave. For chlidren in middle school or younger. (803) 733-8445
COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION: Spooktacular Block Party 4-8 p.m. Saturday on Taylor Street beside Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Event will feature a costume contest, trick-or-treating, live entertainment, food trucks, exhibitors, inflatables and a haunted house. Party will end with a movie in Finlay Park. (803) 545-3100
COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION: Woodland Park Halloween Carnival 4-6 p.m. Friday, 6500 Old Knight Parkway. For children elementary school age or younger. (803) 776-1096
COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION: Girls Golf Clinic 10:30 a.m-noon Saturday at the Clyburn Golf Center, 2091 Slighs Ave. No equipment necessary. register online at www.columbiasc.net/calendar/1367.
CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK: Guided canoe tours Friday and Saturday, Harry Hampton Visitor Center, Hopkins. A park ranger will guide paddlers through the last remaining large section of old-growth bottomland forest in the country. Participants must be able to swim without a flotation device. Children 6 and older are permitted when accompanied by an adult. Reservations required, registration online at nps.gov/cong. Free. (803) 776-4396. nps.gov/cong
IRMO CHAPIN RECREATION COMMISSION: Halloween Zumbathon for Meals-on-Wheels 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Prize given for best costume. Fee is $10. Register online at icrc.net. (803) 772-3336
RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN: Boo at the Zoo 6-9 p.m. through Halloween. Children 12 and younger encouraged to put on costumes and participate in the foam zone, a DJ dance party, a trick-or-treat trail and more. The event runs for 15 nights leading up to Halloween. $8 for Riverbanks Zoo members, $10 for general public and free for children 2 and younger. (803) 779-8717; www.riverbanks.org
Submissions should be sent by 5 p.m. Thursday: calendars@the
state.com
This story was originally published October 24, 2015 at 7:59 PM.