FRIDAY, OCT. 31

Irmo Trunk or Treat
Moore Park (7473 Church St.) hosts the Irmo Trunk or Treat on Halloween. Bring the kids for this safe, family-friendly event with candy, costumes and community spirit. Chat with neighbors, local businesses and organizations who have decorated their trunks and filled them with treats. This event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit townofirmosc.com for more information.

Deceased Farm Haunted Attraction
Celebrate Halloween night with one last trip to Deceased Farm (382 Olde Farm Rd.). Go on a self-guided “haunt” through six different scary buildings, three outdoor zones and the Creepy Cornfields, all full of terrifying creatures seeking to harvest YOU. This attraction is not recommended for children under 12. Admission costs between $25 and $70. This is a cash-only attraction that runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Visit deceasedfarm.com for more information.

Halloween Night with Martin’s Flight (concert)
If you’re looking for less terror and more tunes on Halloween night, Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St.)  hosts their own Halloween celebration. Enjoy drink specials, unique local and regional brews and music courtesy of Augusta, Georgia’s own Martin’s Flight. The acoustic duo plays new and classic soul, rock, funk and reggae from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Biergarten stage. This event is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

SATURDAY, NOV 1.

Tracy Brathwaite (concert)
Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St.) and vocalist Tracy Brathwaite invite you to enjoy “An Evening of Soul Jazz Classics.” Expect to hear hits and classics by Etta James, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Jill Scott, Michael Jackson and more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is $87 (dinner included). Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

Live After Five: Blank Space (concert)
The Lexington 2 Performing Arts Center (3205 Platt Springs Rd.) hosts another concert in their “Live After Five” concert series. This edition features Blank Space: An Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute. Get ready for hits like “Shake It Off” and “Ready for It” performed by this Los Angeles tribute band with costumes and choreography from all of Taylor’s Eras. Showtime is 7 p.m. and tickets cost between $20 and $30. Visit l2pac.ludus.com/index.php for more options.

Western Wear Night
Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St.) wants you to put on your best cowboy boots, 10-gallon hats and fringed shirts for Western Wear night. Boot-scoot your way to the dance floor as a DJ plays all requests starting at 6 p.m. and then mosey on over to the snack bar. This evening is free to attend. Visit billsmusicshop.com for more information.

SUNDAY, NOV. 2

Irmo Farmer’s Market
Head over to Moore Park (7473 Church St.) for the Irmo Farmer’s Market, hosted by Mary’s Mobile Market. Browse through local produce, meat, dairy and more, pick up some fresh fall plants, and check out arts and crafts from local vendors. This open-air market runs from noon to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit townofirmosc.com for more information.

Colonial Congaree Fort Tour
12,000 Year History Park (1120 Ft. Congaree Tr.) invites you to enjoy an afternoon of Midlands history on the Colonial Congaree Fort walking tour. Meet at the Cayce Tennis Center at 2 p.m. for this approximately 2-hour tour and walk to the 1718 Old Fort Congaree site. You’ll learn about the struggles of the colonial settlers and the South Carolina Native Americans and delve into the Deerskin Economy, then travel to Fort Congaree 2 and Fort Granby. This event is free to attend. Visit cayce12000years.com for more information.

MONDAY, NOV. 3

Master Gardeners
The Gaston Branch Library (214 S. Main St.) wants all local green thumbs to their Master Gardeners session. During the cold weather months, some plants are ideal for maintaining indoors. Learn which plants work best for your Midlands home. This event runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit lexcolibrary.com for more information.

The LHS Booster Club Annual Golf Tournament
The Country Club of Lexington (1066 Barr Rd.) and the Lexington High School Athletic Boosters invite you to the LHS Booster Club Annual Golf Tournament. Grab three of your best golfing buddies and enjoy a day on the links for a worthy cause: Raising money for the Lexington High School Wildcats. There’s also a catered lunch from Hudson’s BBQ, prizes for the top three teams, and competitions for the longest drive and closest to the pin. Registration begins at 11 a.m., and the shotgun start is at noon. Visit lexingtonhswildcats.com for more information.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5

Kids Night
The East Bay Deli (108 Sunset Ct.) hosts Kids Night. Get a free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult meal and make sure to keep an eye out; you never know when some of your favorite superheroes might pop up or fly by. Kids Night runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Visit eastbaydeli.com for more information.

Across the county line

The S.C. State Museum (310 Gervais St.) invites you to their final day of Dark History tours on Friday, Oct. 31. Spend your Halloween on a creepy crawl through the museum, where you’ll learn the true story of Columbia’s catacombs, mysterious tunnels that hid everything from politicians to Confederate gold. Hear Gullah folktales that will give you chills and learn about the path General Sherman took during his march through Columbia. Dark History tours run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Daily Museum admission rates apply. Visit scmuseum.org for more information.

Richland Creek Farms (542 Richland Creek Rd.) goes back in time for the Richland Creek Antique Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 31. The festival features all manner of farm equipment from yesteryear, including antique tractors (through 1960), steam engines, threshing machines and more, and there are firsthand demonstrations showing you how they worked. This 2-day event also features an Antique Tractor Pull, a Camper Trick-or-Treat Night, an Artillery Display an Old-Fashioned Worship Service at Richland Springs Baptist Church. Plus, the kids can hop on a wagon ride or take a tractor sled ride or take part in a costume contest. The festival kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday, and admission is $5 for Friday and $10 for Saturday. Children under 10 get in free. Visit richlandcreekantiques.com for more information.

Cottle Strawberry Farm (9560 Garners Ferry Rd.) hosts their annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Nov. 1. The Fest doubles as the season kickoff for the brand new Cottle FunPark, which includes a corn maze, wagon rides, climbing wall, family games, photo ops and more. There’s also live music from local acts, a Farm Market with fresh food and pumpkins galore. This event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and admission costs between $14 and $16. Visit cottlestrawberryfarm.com for more information.

The S.C. Korean Festival returns to Columbia on Saturday, Nov. 1. Head over to 1412 Richland St., celebrate Korean culture and enjoy great food like kimchi, kimbap, Korean corndogs and bulgogi while you take in dance and live music performances of Korean music, from centuries past to modern day. There’s even a K-pop dance contest. This event is sponsored by the Korean Community Presbyterian Church and is free to attend. It runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit facebook.com/SCKoreanFestival for more information.

The Newberry Opera House (1201 McKibben St.) hosts an evening with country star Deana Carter on Saturday, Nov. 1. Expect the Grammy Award-nominated Carter to play hits and classics from her 2-decade career, including “Strawberry Wine,” “Did I Shave My Legs For This,” “You & Tequila” and many more. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets cost between $50 and $60. Visit newberryoperahouse.com for more information.