Halloween is Thursday, Oct. 31. Many homes in West Columbia are dressed up for the spooky season. It’s worth a ride around town after dark to see scary decorations, especially on Redbird Lane. Also in West Columbia, the Trunk-or-Treat opportunities are plentiful and the City of West Columbia’s Eighth Annual Fall Back Fest is Friday, Nov. 1.

Also, in the Halloween season, Trick-or-Treaters are anticipating lots of candy, but they should be cautious, said West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce. Boyce said Trick-or-Treaters should wear bright-colored clothes and carry flashlights or glow sticks so that they can be seen more easily. He said it is important to be cautious and parents should walk their child to the door and don’t let them go inside.

Boyce also advised inspecting the candy given to kids on Halloween. Make sure none of it has been re-wrapped. If anything looks suspicious or like it’s been tampered with; if it looks out of place, don’t eat it.

The day after Halloween, the City of West of West Columbia Fall Back Fest is from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the 100-300 blocks of State Street. The free event welcomes the community and visitors to celebrate the fall season with live music, art, food, and drinks.

Local artists will paint temporary murals on the street during the event. The music lineup includes headliner The Big Time Band and Six One Five Collective. Local vendors will provide food and beverages. In addition to the festivities on State Street, the Meeting Street Artisan Market Night Edition will be held in the Interactive Art Park, offering attendees a chance to shop for unique, handcrafted gifts while supporting local artists and creators. 

·        Website: www.westcolumbiasc.gov/fall-back-fest

·        Facebook Event: bit.ly/WECOFBF2024

Trunk or Treats

Mark your calendars. Lexington Two’s high schools are inviting the community to their annual family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treat events.

·  Brookland-Cayce High School’s Trunk or Treat is set for 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 on the school campus, 1300 State St., Cayce. 

·  Airport High School’s Trick or Treat Lane is set for 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday, October 28, on the school campus, 1315 Boston Ave., West Columbia. 

At both schools, student organizations, faculty and staff, and other volunteers will be handing out candy, and costumes are encouraged. District and community families are invited. Admission is free to both events. Last year’s events drew nearly 2,500 attendees at Airport High School and Brookland-Cayce High School to enjoy free trick-or-treating and other activities.

The Sixth Annual Cayce-West Columbia Dixie Youth Baseball Trunk or Treat is from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 at Howard Park behind Northside Middle School and Riverbank Elementary School, off of Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia. It’s a FREE event. There will be food, fun and lots of candy.

Mt. Hebron UMC Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat  is from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Oct. 27. It’s on Leaphart Road West Columbia. Wear your costume – not too scary please. There will be a Cake Walk; Door Prizes; Inflatables; Vendors; and Corn dogs and snacks for $1. 

West Columbia’s First Church of the Nazarene Trunk-or-Treat is from 3-to5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. There will be inflatables and Hot Dogs, Nachos and Chips at 350 Wattling Road.  

Quail Hollow Trunk-or-Treat is from 2-to-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Quail Hollow Swim and Racquet Club, 131 Blackhawk Trail, West Columbia. There will be a Cake Walk, Pumpkin Crafts and Games.  

Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church Halloween in the Parking Lot is from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. Candy, trunks and games   at 1000 B Avenue in West Columbia. 

Lots of activity for Halloween in West Columbia. So be sure to make plans to visit one of the many Trunk-or-Treat events being presented for you to enjoy.