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October 26–November 1, 2026

Your Carolina week ahead

Find a nearby outing, follow a local public meeting or plan around a busy route. Here are sixty-two options across North Carolina and South Carolina, with the practical details to check before you go.

Sources checked October 25–28, 2026. Times are local Eastern: daylight time through October 31 and standard time on November 1. Past dates are labelled for follow-up; check each date before making plans. Recheck organizers for schedule changes, weather, tickets and registration.

Find your town or area

North Carolina: thirty-two local options

October 29 has passed. This listing is kept for reference. Check the original source for later dates.

Jamestown · Guilford County, North Carolina

An evening with author Cameron Kent

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 6:30 p.m.

Jamestown Public Library · Upstairs Auditorium · 200 West Main Street, Jamestown

The library lists an Evening with an Author featuring Cameron Kent in its upstairs auditorium. Make a local library stop and check current attendance arrangements before leaving.

The library lists a start time but does not give an end time, admission charge, registration policy or available seating. Check with the library before making a special trip, including any upstairs accessibility arrangements.

Check the library's current event calendar

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Rural Hall · Triad, NC

Rural Hall library: final early-voting days

Thursday–Friday, October 29–30, 2026, 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 31, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Forsyth County lists the Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library, 7125 Broad Street, as an early-voting site for the November 3 general election. Registered Forsyth County voters may use any early-voting location within the county. Check the Board of Elections for current voting requirements before going; these are voting hours, not a statement of ordinary library hours.

Official Forsyth County locations, schedule and voter resources

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Archdale · Triad / North Carolina

Check which side of I-85 your recycling route serves

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Archdale's city calendar lists recycling pickup for citizens north of I-85 on October 29. If you are settling into a new address, check the city's route information before assuming that every Archdale household shares this collection day.

This notice is for the north-of-I-85 recycling route, not a change to every garbage or recycling service. The city calendar does not list a collection time for each home.

City calendar and service links · October 29 recycling listing

Clemmons · Forsyth County / North Carolina

Leaf-pile rules to check before weekend yard work

October 29–November 1, 2026 · Seasonal collection began October 19

Clemmons' 2026 leaf collection notice says trucks circulate through the Village, weather permitting. It does not promise a pickup day for each house.

Keep loose leaves at the edge of your yard, out of the street, in an accessible windrow no wider than five feet. Leave out sticks, limbs and garden debris; do not bag the leaves or block the pile with a vehicle. Check Public Works' current notice before placing material out.

Village leaf collection instructions and weather limitations

Jacksonville · Coastal North Carolina / Onslow County

A daytime recreation-center stop in Jacksonville

Friday, October 30, 2026 · 10 a.m.–1 p.m. EDT

The city lists AM Retiree Gametime and Coffee at Kerr Street Recreation Center. It is a daytime option for residents looking for a recreation-center activity rather than an evening outing.

Check with Recreation & Parks before going. The city calendar does not list the cost, membership rules or registration requirements, so confirm those details rather than assuming you can drop in.

Jacksonville's October 30 calendar · Event details

Fayetteville · Cumberland County / North Carolina

Poe House evening tours—and a daytime schedule change

Thursday & Friday, October 29–30, 2026 · 6–10 p.m. EDT; final tour starts at 9 p.m.

The Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex lists Hallowe'en Revels at the 1897 Poe House, 801 Arsenal Avenue. This living-history tour combines Victorian Halloween activities and North Carolina folklore. Tickets are $10 per person; choose the exact tour start time when checking tickets.

Access matters: the approximately 45-minute tour requires standing throughout and using stairs. The museum also says regular 11 a.m. Poe House tours are suspended October 26–30 while it prepares; other regularly scheduled tours continue. Check the organizer for current ticket availability and the tour that fits your visit.

Official museum event, access details and ticket link

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Durham · Triangle / Durham County

October 28: a family stop at Holton

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6–8 p.m. EDT

Durham Parks & Recreation lists a Trunk or Treat at Holton Career & Resource Center, 401 N. Driver Street. Decorated vehicle trunks and candy are part of this family fall event.

The city calendar does not state a fee or registration policy. Check the organizer's details before heading out; this is a same-evening option, not a weekend-long event.

City of Durham calendar · DPR event details

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Pittsboro · Triangle / Chatham County

A downtown Pittsboro street-fair stop

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 10 a.m.–6 p.m. EDT

The town calendar lists the Pittsboro Street Fair downtown on Hanks Street, Fayetteville Street and Salisbury Street.

Check the event details for admission and parking arrangements before traveling. The town calendar gives the event streets but does not give road-closure hours.

Town event listing · Pittsboro calendar

Oak Island · Brunswick County

Check Nature Center access before an outing

Week of October 26, 2026 · intermittent work-area closures
Oak Island Nature Center · floating dock and surrounding pathways

The Town says parts of the Nature Center grounds may close intermittently this week while crews repair the floating dock and improve pathway accessibility. Exact work areas and days can change.

Check the Town’s current notice before visiting and follow marked closures. This is a partial-access notice, not a claim that the entire Nature Center is closed.

Read the Town’s dated access notice

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Lexington · Davidson County

A free youth Halloween evening

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 6–8 p.m.
Banks & Miller American Legion Post #255 · 1 Arthur Drive, Lexington

Anything For Our Youth Group and American Legion Post #255 list a Halloween evening for youth of all ages, with food, games, candy, music and a costume contest. The organizer calls the event free.

Check the organizer’s current details before going. The linked sign-up invitation is for participating groups setting up tables; attendee registration requirements are not stated.

Check the organizer’s current event details

Belmont · North Carolina

Hocus Pocus under the stars at Stowe Park

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 7 p.m.

Stowe Park Pavilion · 24 South Main Street, Belmont

Bring a blanket or chair for the outdoor film. The City and its event partners list free admission, with popcorn, candy and non-alcoholic drinks available to buy. Check the organizer’s weather updates before leaving; outdoor plans can change.

Check organizer details

Kernersville · North Carolina

Make a thank-you card for a local veteran

Ongoing this week · Collection October 19–November 6, 2026; final deadline November 6 at 5 p.m.

Kernersville Recreation & Event Center · 1020 Shields Road, Kernersville

Individuals, families and children can contribute cards, letters, drawings or pictures to the Town’s collection honoring local veterans. Make something at home, then confirm current center opening hours before dropping it off. The notice gives a collection window and final deadline, not daily drop-off hours.

Check organizer details

Kernersville · North Carolina

Plan for Triad Park’s earlier November closing

Seasonal hours change Sunday, November 1, 2026

Triad Park · 9652 West Market Street, Kernersville

The County’s posted schedule closes the park at 9:30 p.m. through October 31, then at 6:30 p.m. from November 1 through December 31. Opening time remains 7 a.m. Plan a Sunday walk around the earlier closing and check current park notices before traveling. This is the published park-hours schedule; it does not establish a reservation, field availability or a special-event opening.

Check official park hours

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Asheboro · Randolph County / Triad

Plan an Asheboro early-voting visit

October 28–30, 2026 · 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; October 31 · 8 a.m.–3 p.m. EDT

Randolph County Board of Elections · 1457 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro

The County lists these remaining early-voting hours for the November 3 general election. The Saturday closing time is earlier than the weekday hours.

Confirm your eligibility, registration, identification and accessibility questions with the County Board of Elections before visiting.

Check the County’s schedule and voter information

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Asheville · Buncombe County / Western North Carolina

Halloween bingo at Burton Street Center

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 6–8 p.m. EDT

Burton Street Center · 134 Burton Street, Asheville

The City lists this costume-friendly bingo evening as free and open to all ages. Children under 14 must attend with an adult.

Check the current Parks & Recreation listing before travelling. The City notes that some Festival of Frights programs need advance registration; confirm the arrangements for this session.

Check the City’s Festival of Frights details

Salisbury · Rowan County, North Carolina

Plan a downtown Halloween stop

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Activities start at 4 p.m. EDT

Downtown Salisbury businesses and Bell Tower Green

The City lists merchant trick-or-treating from 4–6 p.m., with games, entertainers and a hay ride at Bell Tower Green from 4–6:30 p.m. The costume contest starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome.

The event page does not state admission charges, registration or weather arrangements. Check the City’s latest details before leaving; the costume-contest time is a start time, not a confirmed event end.

Check the City’s event schedule

Listed date has passed. This October 27 listing is retained for reference, not as an upcoming invitation. Do not travel for this past date. Use the original source for follow-up; actual attendance, meeting outcomes and future dates are not established here.

High Point · Triad / Guilford

Follow High Point’s planning agenda

2026-10-27 · 6 p.m. EDT

Council Chambers, third floor, Municipal Building, 211 S. Hamilton Street

The City’s dated weekly schedule lists the Planning and Zoning Commission for Tuesday evening. Read the agenda and confirm current arrangements before attending; a meeting listing does not establish a project approval.

Confirm current arrangements and any charges with the organizer.

Check official details

This October 28 listing has ended. It is retained for reference, not as an upcoming invitation. Do not travel for this event based on this archived listing.

Hillsborough · Triangle / Orange County

Help shape teen library programs

2026-10-28 · 5–6 p.m. EDT

Main Library, Meeting Room 116, 137 W. Margaret Lane

The library lists its Teen Advisory Group meeting for students in grades 8–12. Check current participation arrangements with the library before going.

Confirm current arrangements and any charges with the organizer.

Check official details

This October 28 listing has ended. It is retained for reference, not as an upcoming invitation. Do not travel for this event based on this archived listing.

Carrboro · Triangle / Orange County

An afternoon of family crafting

2026-10-28 · 3–5 p.m. EDT

Southern Branch Library, Flex Space, 203 S. Greensboro Street

Wednesday Crafternoon is listed as a drop-in seasonal craft for children and their families. Recheck the library’s calendar before leaving.

Confirm current arrangements and any charges with the organizer.

Check official details

Cary · Triangle / Wake County

PONDER: a supported seasonal park visit

2026-10-30 · 10:30 a.m.–noon EDT

Downtown Cary Park Guest Services, 327 S. Academy Street

This program is specifically for people with dementia and their care partners. Each person needs an individual registration, and care partners must remain throughout. Check space and registration before making plans; this is not a drop-off program.

Confirm current arrangements and any charges with the organizer.

Check official details

This October 28 listing has ended. It is retained for reference, not as an upcoming invitation. Do not travel for this event based on this archived listing.

Chapel Hill / Orange County · North Carolina

A library craft evening with neighbors

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6–8 p.m.

Chapel Hill Public Library, Meeting Room B · 100 Library Drive

Teens and adults can bring a creative project or try the library’s October tin-embossing activity. Basic supplies are provided; bring materials for a specific personal project.

The listing does not state an attendance fee. Check the library’s event page for current arrangements and accessibility questions before leaving.

Check the library’s details

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Wilmington · coastal North Carolina

A short Halloween dance break on the Riverwalk

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 5–5:55 p.m.

Downtown Wilmington Visitors Information Booth · 2 S. Water Street, Wilmington

The City lists a free Halloween Family Dance Party with dance-fitness activities for all experience levels. Make it a short downtown outing rather than a full evening commitment.

Check the City listing before leaving for schedule or weather changes. Registration and capacity arrangements are not stated.

Check the City event details

Charlotte / Mecklenburg

Charlotte public forum and council business meeting

Earlier this week: Monday, October 26, 2026 · Calendar: 5–9 p.m.; public forum begins 5:30 p.m.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Council Chamber · 600 E. Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

This October 26 meeting has ended. Use the City’s page and agenda to follow the issues discussed; check the City for any published recording or next steps.

Past meeting: do not travel to attend this listing. Availability of a recording or adopted action has not been verified.

Check organizer details

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Charlotte / Mecklenburg

Halloween park, street and stream cleanup

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 10 a.m.–noon

Little Sugar Creek at Metropolitan · 715 Charlottetowne Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204

Start Halloween with a neighborhood volunteer outing. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services plans litter pickup around the greenways, nearby streets and Little Sugar Creek.

Free. Register through the City by October 30, then confirm equipment, age requirements and meeting arrangements.

Check organizer details

Triangle / Raleigh

Pumpkin Palooza at Pullen Park

Friday, October 30–Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily; choose a session

Pullen Park · 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606

A ticket includes a digital scavenger hunt compass, a train ride, a small pumpkin and autumn crafts and games. The City lists daily hours of 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; select a session before making plans.

The City lists $14; confirm ticket terms and choose a time slot through RecLink before making plans.

Check organizer details

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Triangle / Holly Springs

HollyFest at Sugg Farm

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park · 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Meet local artists, explore children’s activities and enjoy local entertainment at Holly Springs’ annual community festival. The Town also plans special features for its 150th anniversary.

Free admission; purchases are separate. Parking on adjacent neighborhood streets is prohibited. Follow the Town’s current parking instructions and weather updates.

Check organizer details

Friday's scheduled event window has passed. The City listed the Pumpkin Bash for 6–9 p.m. This is a dated reference, not a current invitation. Street reopening was scheduled for 10:30 p.m.; verify current access with the City. Actual operation and reopening are not confirmed here.

Alamance / Graham

Downtown Graham Pumpkin Bash

Friday, October 30, 2026 · 6–9 p.m.

Court Square · Downtown Graham, NC

Costumes are encouraged for an evening of games, treats and community activities in Court Square. Food trucks are also listed, so allow for purchases if you plan to eat there.

Inflatables, carnival games and trunk-or-treat are free; food purchases are separate. All ages. Check weather updates; no rain date is listed.

Driving downtown: The 100 blocks of East and West Elm Street close at 3 p.m.; North and South Main Street close at 4 p.m. The City lists reopening for 10:30 p.m. It plans a weather-cancellation decision at noon Friday; check its latest update before leaving.

Check organizer details

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Coastal plain / Pender County

Halloween on the Square in Burgaw

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 4–8 p.m.

Pender County Courthouse Square · Downtown Burgaw, NC

Burgaw invites families downtown for decorated trunks, treats, costumes and music around Courthouse Square. Check the Town’s Halloween page for updates before heading out.

Bring a treat bag. Check the Town for admission and attendance arrangements; the trunk sign-up is for participating organizations.

Check organizer details

Boone · North Carolina

Follow Boone’s planning discussion

Earlier this week: Monday, October 26 · 6 p.m.

Town of Boone · confirm the meeting location

The Town listed a public hearing / Planning Commission meeting for October 26. That meeting date has passed; use the Town’s calendar and agenda for follow-up.

Past meeting: do not travel to attend this listing. Meeting outcomes and any future hearing date need separate confirmation.

Check organizer details

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Boone / Watauga County · North Carolina

Book Bunch at the library

Tuesday, October 27 · 1:30 p.m.

Watauga County Public Library · ask Adult Services for the meeting room

The October Book Bunch selection is Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab. The library lists the discussion for October 27.

Ask Adult Services about joining and the meeting room before going: 828-264-8784, extension 2. Cost, registration and end time are not stated.

Check organizer details

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Winston-Salem · North Carolina

The Good, the Bat & the Bugly

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 6–7 p.m.

Central Library, Central Auditorium · 660 W. Fifth Street, Winston-Salem

Learn about North Carolina’s bats at this all-ages program with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County. Check with the library for attendance and accessibility arrangements; admission cost is not stated and remaining capacity has not been verified.

Check the library’s event details

Burlington / Alamance · North Carolina

Follow Burlington’s planning discussion

Earlier this week: Monday, October 26, 2026 · 7 p.m.

City Council Chamber, upper level · 425 S. Lexington Avenue, Burlington

The October 26 meeting date has passed. Read the City’s packet to follow the land-use questions listed; a discussion or recommendation is not a final approval.

Past meeting: do not travel to attend this listing. Check the City for any published minutes and subsequent decisions.

Check the City meeting schedule

Find the October 26 meeting packet

South Carolina: thirty local options

Sumter · Midlands / South Carolina

A planning item for anyone considering historic-area infill

Friday, October 30, 2026 · City lists a 2 p.m. Eastern proposal deadline

Sumter is seeking a consultant to develop an infill residential pattern book for its historic preservation overlay districts. The proposed resource would guide compatible housing on vacant lots; it is not an adopted pattern book or a permit approval.

If you are considering a lot in a historic area, read the project scope alongside the property's current zoning and design-review requirements. The October 30 date is a consultant-proposal deadline, not a public meeting or a deadline for homeowners to build. Qualified firms should verify the RFP and addendum; the question period has already ended.

City procurement listing and addendum · Official infill pattern-book project scope

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Lexington · South Carolina

Light Up the Night at Lexington Baptist Church

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 6–9 p.m.

308 East Main Street, Lexington, SC

The church's fall gathering includes trunk-or-treating, a DJ, rides and inflatables. The organizer lists free admission and attractions; food trucks charge separately. Children's costumes are encouraged.

Trunk-host spaces are full. Check the organizer for attendee access details and weather updates before leaving.

Check the organizer's event details

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Conway · Horry County, South Carolina

A short children's activity about bats at the farm

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 30-minute sessions at 9, 9:30, 10 or 10:30 a.m.

L.W. Paul Living History Farm · 2279 Harris Short Cut Road, Conway

Children can learn about bats and their role in the environment through a free farm activity. Group sizes are limited, and parents must contact the museum to register for an available session. A listed session does not establish remaining space.

Go to the farm on Harris Short Cut Road, rather than the downtown museum on Main Street. The organizer's location box repeats the museum address; its activity description gives the farm address and the four morning session times.

Check registration and organizer details

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Goose Creek · South Carolina

October 28: ask City staff about the budget

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6–7:30 p.m.

Stones Throw Brewing · 101 Button Hall Avenue, Goose Creek

Budget & Brews gives residents a chance to speak with City staff about the budget and the City's priorities. Bring a practical question about services or local plans, or stop by to learn.

The City does not state an admission charge, purchase requirement or age policy. Check the current organizer notice and venue arrangements before going.

Check the City's event details

Georgetown · South Carolina

A Friday magic show at the library

Friday, October 30, 2026 · 3–4 p.m. EDT
Jean Flournoy Moody Auditorium · 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, SC 29440

Make an afternoon stop for Dana Hill’s Magic Show at Georgetown Main Library. Check with the library about admission, registration and age guidance before going; the event listing does not specify those details.

Official library event details

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Port Royal · South Carolina

A family costume morning at the library

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Port Royal Branch Library, Program Room · 1408 Paris Avenue, Port Royal

Wear a family-friendly costume for stories, songs and a craft. This children’s program requires an accompanying adult to stay and participate; drop-offs are not permitted. The event page does not state an admission charge or require registration. Check with the library for changes or access questions.

Check organizer details

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

St. Helena Island · South Carolina

A daytime trick-or-treat library stop

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

St. Helena Branch Library · 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island

Stop by the library and visit staff at each desk for a treat. The organizer lists this for everyone, with a daytime window that can fit around other plans. No admission charge or registration requirement is stated on the event page; confirm any access questions and check for changes before travelling.

Check organizer details

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Bluffton · South Carolina

Bring local questions to Chat With Council

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 6–7:30 p.m.

Bluffton Branch Library · 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton

The County lists an informal chance to meet Council members and raise local concerns. Registration is not required; a speaking sign-up sheet is planned. This is not a voting meeting: no official business, minutes or broadcast are planned, and County staff will not be present. Confirm the current notice before attending.

Check organizer details

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Columbia · South Carolina

An afternoon Halloween celebration at Cooper

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 3:30–5 p.m.

Richland Library Cooper · 5317 North Trenholm Road, Columbia

Bring the family for dancing, crafts, face painting and trick-or-treating inside the library. The organizer does not list an admission charge or a registration requirement on this event page; confirm any questions with the library before going.

Check organizer details

Aiken · South Carolina

Plan tickets and parking for Fall Steeplechase

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Gates 9 a.m.; first race 1 p.m.

Aiken Steeplechase Racecourse · Red Gate: 2020 Richland Avenue East, Aiken

Patron admission and parking are separate purchases. Check the organizer’s current prices, fees and availability before buying. Children 10 and under enter free with an adult. Follow the gate printed on your parking pass, which must be printed; infield vehicles must be parked before noon.

Check organizer details

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Greenville · South Carolina

A daytime costume stop at Camperdown Plaza

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Camperdown Plaza · 20 East Broad Street, Greenville

Camperdown Plaza confirms it is participating in the City’s Trick-or-Treat on Main Street. Look for the green pumpkin on the plaza and visit its listed participating businesses for treats. Admission cost is not stated on the venue’s page. Check the venue and City route information before leaving.

Check organizer details

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Florence · Pee Dee South Carolina

An adult bingo evening at the library

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 5:30–6:30 p.m. EDT

Florence County Public Library, Stukes’ Meeting Room · 509 S. Dargan Street, Florence

Adults ages 18 and older can join a seasonal bingo session. Costumes are welcome but optional.

The listing does not state a fee or a registration requirement. Check with Information Services before making a special trip; space and event arrangements can change.

Check library event details

Spartanburg · Upstate South Carolina

Browse the library’s juried art exhibition

On display October 22–December 9, 2026 · Visit during library hours

Headquarters Library, at&t Exhibition Lobby · 151 S. Church Street, Spartanburg

Make a downtown library stop to see the 13th Annual Juried Exhibition. The display continues beyond this week, so you can plan a visit around your schedule.

Published library hours are 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and 1–5 p.m. Sunday. Sunday, November 1 is Eastern Standard Time. Check current hours and ask about any exhibition admission or access requirements before travelling.

See the official exhibition details

Check library hours and directions

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Charleston · public meeting

Follow the transportation committee online

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 3:30 p.m. Eastern

Virtual-follow resource · City of Charleston official streams

The City calendar lists the Committee on Traffic and Transportation and links its official YouTube streams. Follow current transportation discussions without assuming a particular road project or decision is on the agenda.

Check the current calendar, agenda and stream listing before tuning in. Physical meeting location, public-comment arrangements and any fee are not verified here; this is not an in-person attendance invitation.

Check the official calendar

Open City of Charleston streams

Mount Pleasant · South Carolina

Boone Hall’s final pumpkin-patch weekend

Friday–Saturday, October 30–31 · 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, November 1 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m. EST

2434 N. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant

Take the family to the pumpkin patch, corn maze and farm activities. Admission is $15 for ages 3 and up; children 2 and under are free with an accompanying adult. Pumpkins and food are separate purchases.

Use the special-event entrance on Highway 17. The Long Point Road plantation entrance does not serve this event. Pets must stay home; service animals are permitted. Check tickets before travelling.

Check organizer details

Charleston · South Carolina

A Halloween evening on the harbor

Friday & Saturday, October 30–31 · Boarding 6:30 p.m.; cruise 7–9 p.m.

Aquarium Wharf Dock · 360 Concord Street, Charleston

SpiritLine’s costume cruise is for adults 21 and older, with music, food and a costume contest. The organizer lists $65 per adult, with $60 tickets for specified military, first-responder, teacher and nurse categories.

Bring government-issued photo ID. The bar is cashless. Check tickets and cancellation terms before booking; no seats have been reserved or availability confirmed.

Check organizer details

Hilton Head Island · South Carolina

Taylor Hicks and Folderol at Port Royal

Friday, October 30 · Gates 6 p.m.; music begins 6:45 p.m.

Port Royal Golf Club, Hilton Head Island

Start Concours weekend with an evening concert. General Admission and VIP tickets are offered; every guest needs a ticket, and VIP admission is restricted to ages 21 and older. Check the organizer for current prices and entrance directions.

Seating is provided, so leave personal chairs at home. Pets are not permitted; service animals are welcome. The organizer lists final, nonrefundable sales. End time is not stated.

Check organizer details

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Myrtle Beach · South Carolina

Boo in the Woods nature hike

Saturday, October 31 · 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Myrtle Beach State Park, Nature Center parking lot · 4401 South Kings Highway

Explore the maritime forest after dark on a guided Halloween hike. The program is for ages 10 and older and requires walking up to half a mile. The fee is $5 per person, in addition to park admission.

Register online; the group is limited to 15 and registration closes at capacity. Wear bright or reflective clothing. Check spaces and weather notices before going.

Check organizer details

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

The listed 4:45–7:30 p.m. Hybrid Point vehicle-restriction window has also passed. This does not verify current vehicle access or that any road has reopened; check the park for current instructions.

Plum Branch · South Carolina

Trick-or-treating at Hybrid Point

Saturday, October 31 · 5–6:30 p.m.

Hamilton Branch State Park · 111 Campground Road, Plum Branch

Head to the Hybrid Point camping area for costumes, trick-or-treating and activities. The event is included with paid park admission, listed at $3 per adult and $1 per child. Food-truck purchases are separate.

Plan arrival and departure carefully: the park says no vehicles may enter or leave Hybrid Point from 4:45 to 7:30 p.m. Check the park’s instructions before travelling.

Check organizer details

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Rock Hill · South Carolina

Daytime trick-or-treating at Fountain Park

Saturday, October 31 · 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Fountain Park, Rock Hill

BOO HaHa brings daytime trick-or-treating to the park. Check the organizer for any attendee charges.

Check the organizer’s current access, parking and weather information before heading out. Vendor and volunteer sign-ups should not be confused with attendee registration.

Check organizer details

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Barnwell · South Carolina

Trick or Treat Around the Circle

Saturday, October 31 · 6–8 p.m.

Around the Circle, Barnwell

The City invites families to bring children in costume for an evening of trick-or-treating around the Circle.

Check the City for entrance, parking and any admission details; an attendee price is not stated. The published sign-up form is for candy-station hosts.

Check organizer details

Scheduled hours have passed. This listing is kept for reference.

Rock Hill · South Carolina

Trunks or Treats at Boyd Hill

Sunday, November 1 · 3–7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Boyd Hill Recreation Center, Rock Hill

Rock Hill listed Trunks or Treats at Boyd Hill Recreation Center for Sunday, November 1, 3–7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Attendee cost is not stated in the retrieved listing. The published trunk-host sign-up is separate from attendee registration.

Check organizer details

October 29 has passed. This listing is kept for reference. Check the original source for later dates.

Beaufort · South Carolina

An evening with Renea Winchester

Thursday, October 29 · 5–6:30 p.m.

Pat Conroy Literary Center · 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort

Join Renea Winchester in conversation with Mary Ellen Thompson at the Literary Center. The organizer lists this author event as free.

Seating is limited. Call the Center at 843-379-7025 to reserve before making plans.

Check organizer details

Listed date has passed. This October 27 listing is retained for reference, not as an upcoming invitation. Do not travel for this past date. Use the original source for follow-up; actual attendance, meeting outcomes and future dates are not established here.

Bluffton · South Carolina

Find a local volunteer opportunity

Tuesday, October 27 · 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Bluffton Self Help · 39 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton

The Volunteer Information Session introduces the organization and ways to help neighbors in the Lowcountry.

The organizer requests an RSVP through the contact on its event page. Attendee cost is not stated; check the details before going.

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Friday’s listed times have passed. The picnic was scheduled for 10–10:45 a.m. and gym play for 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. This listing is kept for reference. Check the Town for later dates.

Summerville · South Carolina

Tot or Treat picnic

Friday, October 30 · 10–10:45 a.m.

Rollins Edwards Community Center · 301 N. Hickory Street, Summerville

Bring a blanket or towel for a picnic with your little one. The Town says the picnic includes a bag with snacks and drinks, plus Tot Time open play in the gym from 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

The listing shows $10 without specifying the fee unit. Confirm who the charge covers, age requirements and remaining capacity when registering; registration is accepted until full.

Check organizer details

Listed date has passed. This October 27 listing is retained for reference, not as an upcoming invitation. Do not travel for this past date. Use the original source for follow-up; actual attendance, meeting outcomes and future dates are not established here.

James Island · South Carolina

Open Mic Night at Town Hall

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 7–8:30 p.m.

Town Hall · 1122 Dills Bluff Road, James Island

The Town’s next Open Mic Night offers a local evening option. Check with the Town about attending or taking part; its announcement does not state admission, performer signup or attendance limits.

Check the Town’s announcement

October 28 has passed. This listing is kept for reference. Check the original source for later dates.

James Island · South Carolina

Intergovernmental Council meeting

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 7 p.m.

Town Hall · 1122 Dills Bluff Road, James Island

Following decisions affecting the island? The Town lists this meeting at Town Hall. Read the current agenda and confirm attendance or public-comment arrangements before going; those details and any attendee cost were not verified.

Check the Town’s meeting notice

James Island · South Carolina

Connector Run and Saturday travel planning

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 8 a.m. start

James Island side of the Connector · near Folly Road

The organizer lists an 8K run, 5K run and 5K walk, all starting at 8 a.m. Registration currently lists separate no-shirt/no-finisher-medal options and an October 31, 7:30 a.m. EDT deadline. Check the selected category for its current price, what is included and remaining availability.

If you normally use the Connector, plan another route that morning. Check current road advisories and the organizer’s parking and shuttle instructions before leaving; do not rely on a precise reopening time.

Check race details and registration

Check current SC511 traffic advisories

Upstate South Carolina

Listed date has passed. This October 27 listing is retained for reference, not as an upcoming invitation. Do not travel for this past date. Use the original source for follow-up; actual attendance, meeting outcomes and future dates are not established here.

Clemson · Upstate access planning

College Avenue closes before downtown trick-or-treating starts

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Street closes 3 p.m.; event 5–7 p.m.

College Avenue between Highway 93 and Keith Street, including the Highway 93 turn lane onto College Avenue

Plan another downtown route before the evening event. The City says towing begins at 3:30 p.m. and the street reopens after vendors and tables are cleared; do not assume a 7 p.m. reopening.

Check the current City alert and its CATbus detour link before travelling. Event admission cost is not stated in this road notice.

Check the official closure and detour notice

Scheduled window has passed. The listed October 31 hours are now past; this is not confirmation that the activity took place.

Pickens · Upstate South Carolina

Trick or Treat Down Main Street

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 4–7 p.m.

Main Street between Ann Street and Catherine Street, Pickens

Make a downtown costume stop with participating businesses and organizations offering candy stations along the city's listed street segment.

Visitor admission cost is not separately stated. Check the City notice before leaving for weather or event changes.

Check organizer details

Before you head out

Use the organizer links for current tickets, registration, age rules, access and weather notices. A listed schedule does not guarantee space or that an outdoor event will proceed. Keep this dated edition handy for the week, and check the organizer again before travelling.