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 pm, 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 pm, 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

LEXINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE: Dec. 12, 1-4 pm, Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox St., Lexington. Celebrate an antebellum Christmas. Free.

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

EVENTS

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

BIG BAND DANCE: Oct. 25, 6:30-9:30 pm, to support Mission Lexington at Lexington United Methodist Church’s Wesley Hall. Tickets $10 at www.missionlexingtonsc.org/. Featuring The Charlie Gatch Big Band, The Swing Set Band, and demonstrations of ballroom and shag. Desserts and refreshments are available for purchase. Dress is very casual.

BIG THURSDAY CELEBRATION: Oct. 27, 5:30 pm, Icehouse Amphitheater, 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 pm, 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

BUDDY WALK 2021: Registration open for the virtual event Oct. 24, 2 pm, in support of those with Down Syndrome. Register now at www.familyconnectionsc.org/buddy-walk/

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, Ramen 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 Amazon Wishlist, wwwamzn.to/3a7lUvA , and online at www.give.harvesthope.org/ ge/scary . A $15 donation provides weekend meals for 3 children in need.

HAUNTED HISTORY HALLOWEEN: Oct. 21-22, 7, 8 and 9 pm, Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox Street, Lexington. Free to members, Adult tickets $6. children 12 and under $3. Costumed guides lead spooky 45-minute tours and tell about superstitions and strange events. Reserve tickets by calling 803-359-8369.

LEXINGTON COUNTY VETERANS PARADE: Nov. 7, 3 pm, 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@lexco.com

MEETING STREET ARTISAN MARKET: Open Saturdays 9 am-1 pm, 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 pm, meets at Icehouse Amphitheater, 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.

OYSTER ROAST: Oct. 23, noon-4 pm, American Legion Sandy Run Post 156, 1485 Pine PLain Rd., Gaston. Info: Paul Stevens, 803-830-0705.

PEANUT PROMENADE POKER RIDE: Nov. 6, 9 am, starting at Pelion Senior Center, 210 Pine St., Pelion. It’s the annual American 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 am ending at the site. Info: PelionSCWomansClub@gmail.com

QUILT RAFFLE, BAKE & YARD SALE: Nov. 20, 9 am-1 pm, 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.

SWANSEA BOOK SALE: Oct. we, 9 am-noon, Swansea Library, 297 N. Lawence St., Swansea. Only $5 for a bag of books. Sponsored by Swansea

Friends of the LIbrary.

TRUNK OR TREAT HARVEST FESTIVAL: Oct. 30, 5 pm, Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, 3011 Leaphart Rd., West Columbia. Outdoor fun for all ages! Trunk or Treat, hay rides, food, games, contests, prizes and more! Costume contest at 7 pm. Bring your family and friends! All activities are free.

MEETINGS

ADHA 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 Al-zheimers/Dementia. First Thursday of each month 6–7 pm. Sponsored by Oakleaf Village of Lexington. Currently using a “Virtual” format. Call 803-808-3477 for connection information.

MUSEUMS & ZOO

12,000 YEAR HISTORY PARK: 1120 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce. Accessible 24/7. Police monitored from Sunrise-8 pm. Virtual history tours available. Get schedule at www.cayce12000years.com or call John Jameson at 850- 322-5636.

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

RIVERBANKS ZOO & GARDENS: Open 9 am-5 pm daily. Masks encouraged but not required. Visit www.Riverbanks. org for information and tickets.

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 pm, and Oct. 30, 7:30 pm, Koger Center, 1051 Greene St, Columbia. Tickets at KogerCenterForTheArts.com or call the Box Office, 803-251-2222

GOSPEL SINGING: Nov. 6, 6 pm, Midland Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert. Guests are the Mylon Hayes Family. Admission is free. Social distancing guidelines in place. A love offering