Your weekly Guide to Area Events

To submit events, the absolute deadline is Friday before publication. However, it is best to send items at least 2 weeks before your event date by email to lexingtonchronicle@gmail.com. You may also fax your event to 803-359-2936. Please also send events that have been cancelled or rescheduled due to covid-19.

CHRISTMAS

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: The Musical, Dec. 4, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College - 7300 College, St., Irmo. $15 at HarbisonTheatre.org or call the box office at 803.407.5011.

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS TOUR: Nov. 26, 6 p.m., Midland Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert, featuring the Whisnants and the Mark Trammell Quartet Admission is free and a love offering will be received. For more information call (803) 206-1730 or visit www.singinsteven.com

LIVING CHRISTMAS STORY: Free drive-through nativity Dec. 3-5, 6:30-9 p.m., Union United Methodist Church, 7582 N. Woodrow St, Irmo.

EVENTS

AUTUMN FAIRE ARTS FESTIVAL: Nov. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Robert Mills House & Gardens, Columbia. Free, plus free parking. South Carolina Artists present safely spaced Arts festival.

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Oct. 30, 12-5 p.m., Presented by Bill’s Music Shop and Pickin’ Parlour and the S.C. State Farmers Market. Will include Blue Ridge Mountain Grass, Savannah River Bluegrass, Pinehill Ramblers, and Blue Faith. Takes place at State Farmers Market (3483 Charleston Hwy.). Call 803-737-4664 for more info.

BIG THURSDAY CELEBRATION: Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m., Icehouse A.m.phitheater, Main and Church streets, Lexington. Social hour followed by dinner from Shealy’s of Batesburg-Leesville, to celebrate Caroline-Clemson football rivalry. Special guests from USC and Clemson. General adission $45. Contact Tommy Harman, 803-315-6932.

BOO AT THE ZOO: Oct. 20-30, 6-9 p.m., Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia. Trick or Treat throughout the zoo (bring your own bag) with Haunted Carousel and Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad. Limited tickets availabel for $12. Children under 2 free. Any unsold tickets sold at gate for $16. 803-779-8717

FALL FESTIVAL AT FBLEX: Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m. Trunk or treat. Games. Photo booth. Hayride. 415 Barr Rd. in Lexington.

HALLOWEEN FOOD DRIVE: Sponsored by Harvest Hope to help Lexington County children. Drop off nonperishable food at Mattress Firms located at 368-A Harbison Blvd.; 5416-A Sunset Blvd., Lexington; 5449-A Sunset Blvd., Lexington; or 803 Realty, 5599 Sunset Blvd., Lexington. Suggested items: microwavable pop-top Chef Boyardee, Easy Mac cups, Ra.m.en noodle cups, Rice-A-Roni cups, individual oatmeal and grits packets, fruit cups and granola bars. Donations can also be made through Harvest Hope’s A.m.azon Wishlist, www.a.m.zn.to/3a7lUvA , and online at www.give.harvesthope. org/ge/scary . A $15 donation provides weekend meals for 3 children in need.

LEXINGTON COUNTY VETERANS

PARADE: Nov. 7, 3 p.m., Main Street in downtown Lexington. Rain date: Nov. 14. Hosted by Town of Lexington and Lexington County. To enter parade, contact Sharon Willis, 803-785-1454 or swillis@lex-co.com

MEETING STREET ARTISAN

MARKET: Open Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 425 Meeting St., West Columbia. Artisans selling original art, crafts, foods and produce. Social distancing in effect. Handwashing station and hand sanitizer available.

MURDERS AND MYSTERIES WALKING TOUR: Nov. 6, 8 p.m., meets at Icehouse

A.m.phitheater, 107 W. Main St., Lexington. Free. Presented by Lexington County Museum and discusses murders, lynchings, and mysteries that occurred in downtown Lexington. Attendees must be 18 or over or have parental permission.

PEANUT PROMENADE POKER RIDE: Nov. 6, 9 a.m., starting at Pelion Senior Center, 210 Pine St., Pelion. It’s the annual A.m.erican Legion Riders Pelion Post 101 Peanut Promenade Poker Ride. Info: email David Mills at dfmills61@gmail.com

PELION PEANUT PARTY: Nov. 13 in the Town of Pelion. Parade starts at 11 a.m. ending at the site. Info: PelionSCWomansClub@gmail.com

PETE HENRY: Nov. 5. 7 p.m. American singer and instrumentalist. Performing for free. O’hara’s Public House (131 E Main St. in Lexington). More info available at facebook.com/oharasph.

QUILT RAFFLE, BAKE & YARD SALE: Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., The Henhouse Ministry, 1556 Whetstone Road (Hwy 3),

Swansea. New Historical and Patriotic quilt design with each state’s Flag, Bird, Flower and date of Statehood. For more information, call 803-568-5499 or vist Hen House Facebook page. Trunk or Treat Harvest Festival: Oct. 30, 5 p.m., Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, 3011 Leaphart Rd., West Columbia. Outdoor fun for all ages. Trunk or Treat, hay rides, food, ga.m.es, contests, prizes and more. Costume contest at 7 p.m.. Bring your family and friends. All activities are free.

SC JAZZ PLAYS THE BEATLES: Oct. 30, 7:30-9 p.m. The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble plays the songs of the famous Brits. Tickets cost $50. Takes place at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Tech (7300 College St. in Irmo). Call 803-407-50111 or go to harbisontheatre.org for more info.

TRUNK OR TREAT: Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m. Edmund First BAptist Church (6256 Edmund Hwy.). Call 803-755-1444 or vist edmundfirstbaptistchurch.org for more info.

TRUNK OR TREAT: Oct. 30, 4-6 p.m. Drive through for candy and treats. First Baptist Church of Gaston (121 Oakey Springs Dr.). For more info, call 803794-0377 or go to facebook.com/firstbaptistgaston.

WAGENER HAUNTED TRAILS: Oct. 27-30. Tour starts at 6 p.m. Features pumpkin patch and huanted trail. Horror movie drivein will screen “Beetlejuiceand “It.” Located at 299 Park St. NE (behind fire station)For more infor mation, contact Chief David Watson (803-258-8002).

MEETINGS

ADHD SUPPORT: ADHD Help support group meets the first Monday of each month via Zoom. for Zoom information, visit www. Attentiondeficithelp.com . Open to adults with ADD, parents of children with ADD and anyone interested in supporting someone with ADHD. Topics and discussion vary each month.

FAMILY/CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: for those who have loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimers/Dementia. First Thursday of each month 6–7 p.m.. Sponsored by Oakleaf Village of Lexington. Currently using a “Virtual” format. Call 803-808- 3477 for connection information.

MUSEUMS & ZOO

LEXINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM: Now open. Tours by appointment only with face masks and social distancing. Call 803-359- 8369 for tours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays at 231 Fox Street, Lexington.

231 Fox Street, Lexington. SC STATE MUSEUM: 301 Gervais St, Columbia. Adult $8.95, Senior (Ages 62 +) $7.95, Children (ages 3-12) $6.95. Buy advance tickets online at www.scmuseum.org

MUSIC & DANCE

DRACULA: BALLET WITH A BITE is Oct. 29, 7 p.m., and Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., Koger Center, 1051 Greene St, Columbia. Tickets at KogerCenterForTheArts.com or call the Box Office, 803-251- 2222.

THEATER

LITTLE WOMEN: Oct. 21-31, Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Rd., Lexington. Tickets: 803-359-1436 or www.villagesquaretheatre.com