FRIDAY, OCT. 4

Midlands Plant & Flower Festival
The S.C. State Farmers Market (3483 Charleston Hwy.) invites you to day one of the Fall 2024 Midlands Plant & Flower Festival. Shop for all the plants, tools, soil and other items to keep your garden and lawn looking great, all under one roof. This event is free to attend and runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival is family-friendly. Visit agriculture.sc.gov for more information.

Deceased Farm
The arrival of October can only mean one thing. It’s time for the thrills and chills of the Deceased Farm haunted tour at Clinton Sease Farm (382 Olde Farm Rd.). Come experience a self-guided tour through six terrifying buildings, three outdoor zones and creepy corn fields and experience a dark and desolate farm inhabited by unspeakable creatures hoping to make you this year’s harvest. This event is not recommended for children under 12 and runs from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission costs between $25 and $70. Visit deceasedfarm.com for more information.

Groove Masters (concert)
Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St.) and the Groove Masters band present “A Night of Jazzy Rhythms.” Joined by Connie Sawyer on sax, the band plays hits and classics by James Brown, Kem, Roy Ayers, The Gap Band, George Duke, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and many more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is $30. Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Yard Sale
Crooked Creek Park (1098 Old Lexington Hwy.) hosts a community-wide yard sale. Clear out the garage, attic, kids’ rooms and closets, and join as a vendor or stop by to find amazing bargains and hidden treasures. On sale day, doors open to vendors at 6:30 a.m. and to buyers at 7 a.m. This event is free to attend. Visit icrc.net/event/yard-sale-crooked-creek-park for more information.

Gaston Collards & BBQ Festival
The City Of Gaston invites you to Gaston Town Hall (131 N. Carlisle St.) for their annual Collards & BBQ Festival. Celebrate the Fall harvest with a parade, free rides, games, antique cars, live entertainment and a barbecue cook-off. Barbecue and fixins’ like cornbread, black-eyed peas, collards, mac n cheese and pound cake will all be available. This event kicks off at 10 a.m. and is free to attend. Visit gastonsc.org for more information.

The Boys In The Band (concert)
If you’re a classic country music fan, you’ll want to head over to the Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) for the ultimate Alabama tribute, The Boys In The Band. Expect to hear note-perfect versions of hits like “40 Hour Week,” “Song Of The South,” “Love In The First Degree,” “I’m In A Hurry (But Don’t Know Why)” and many others. Showtime is 6 p.m. and tickets are $19. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Tony Howard’s Motown & Elvis Revue (concert)
The Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College Blvd.) welcomes entertainer Tony Howard back to their stage for an evening of sounds from the King of Rock & Roll and the Sound of Young America. This Las Vegas-style show features tributes to the Temptations, Elvis, Tina Turner and many more, with songs like “My Girl,” “CC Rider,” “Hound Dog,” “Proud Mary” and many more. Showtime is 7 p.m. and tickets are $45. Visit harbisontheatre.org for more information.

SUNDAY, OCT. 6

Corn Maze
Clinton Sease Farm (382 Olde Farm Rd.) invites you and the kids to run through their corn maze. In addition to having fun finding your way out of the maze, your admission price also includes all playground activities, an obstacle course, unlimited wagon rides and a spin through the pumpkin patch. Visit the farm between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. to enjoy but remember that ticket sales end one hour prior to closing. Admission is $16 online and $18 at the door for ages 3-adult. Children aged 2 and under get in free. Visit clintonseasefarm.com for more information.

Joel Rush (concert)
Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.) hosts a performance by Charleston singer/songwriter Joel Rush. Rush plays his blend of folk, pop and soul from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/steelhandsbrewing for more information.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9

Tokyo Joe (concert)
Popular local rockers Tokyo Joe continue their Wednesday night residency at O’Hara’s Public House (131 E. Main St.). Their show runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and you can expect rock favorites and surprises. This event is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/oharasph for more information.

THURSDAY, OCT. 10

Prettier Than Matt (concert)
The popular Midlands pop-rock group Prettier Than Matt performs at Twisted Roots Bar & Grill (168 US-378). The band plays a mix of covers and originals starting at 7 p.m. This event is free to attend. Visit trbarandgrill.com for more information.

Across the county line

The Historic Harriet Barber House & Grounds (116 Barberville Loop) invites you to the kickoff of Congaree Swamp Fest 2024 on Friday, Oct. 4. This two-day event features live entertainment from Ann Nesby and others, family-friendly games for the kids, vendors selling arts, crafts and more, food trucks, exhibits, kids’ rides and shuttles to the Congaree National Park. This event is free to attend. Visit congareeswampfest.com for more information.

The S.C. State Museum (301 Gervais St.) requests your presence for a spooky but educational Dark History Tour on Friday, Oct. 4. Explore infamous and legendary tales throughout South Carolina’s history. Discover the true story of Columbia’s catacombs, a series of mysterious tunnels that were built to hide anything from politicians to Confederate gold. Hear stories from Gullah Geechee folklore that are sure to chill you to the bone and learn about the path General Sherman took during his march through Columbia. The Dark History Tours run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and are included with museum general admission. Visit scmuseum.org/events/dark-history-tour for more information.

R&B superstars Joe and Tamia play the Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln St.) on Friday, Oct. 4. Expect to hear classic smooth soul hits like “Stutter,” “All The Things Your Man Won’t Do” and “Don’t Wanna Be A Player” from Joe, and cuts like “So Into You,” “Stranger In My House,” and “Imagination.” Showtime is 7 p.m. and tickets cost between $62 and $179. Visit coloniallifearena.com for more information.

Jerryfest returns to Five Points (747 Saluda Ave.) on Sunday, Oct. 6. The festival started 20 years ago as a tribute to the Grateful Dead’s legendary guitarist Jerry Garcia and has grown into one of the most popular parties in Columbia. Expect plenty of live music, food and drink, arts and crafts vendors, and this year the festival adds a mural lot with a second stage, a “Lil’ Hippie Corner,” and more fun for the entire family to enjoy. This event kicks off at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. It is free to attend. Visit fivepointscolumbia.com for more information.

Acclaimed blues singer/songwriter Buffalo Nichols plays at the Newberry Opera House (1201 McKibben St.) on Sunday, Oct. 6. Though he typically specializes in acoustic country blues, Nichols got more adventurous on his second album, The Fatalist, adding samples, programmed percussion and synths. Showtime is 6 p.m. and tickets cost between $25 and $35. Visit newberryoperahouse.com for more information.