September is JAM PACKED with events all around the Midlands! Lot's of family-friendly options, and several are FREE! Here are a few of my favorites!!
Saluda Skyline is now open at the Riverbanks Zoo! Free with zoo admission, running whenever the zoo is open.Switch-A-Roos of Columbia is a semi-annual kid's consignment sale. Everything from clothes, to toys, to electronics and furniture.USC vs. SC state is our first home game of the season, and it's a night game! Even if you don't have tickets, tailgating is so fun and can be a family event!15th Annual Midlands Fall Arts & Crafts Market is back at the Fairgrounds. This is a FREE family event with over 150 vendors!The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show is the perfect opportunity for a unique date night! The comedy dinner show travels nation-wide, and is in Columbia through October.Uptown Columbia's Brunch Around the World is a neighborhood-wide event on Main Street with FREE entry. Experience lot's of cultures and cuisines through a variety of vendors.The 38th annual Greek Festival is back at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Sumter Street. Enjoy live music, food, vendors and more throughout the weekend.The Palmetto Party: An Insider's Taste of South Carolina, showcases talented chefs from all across the state, showcasing the Lowcountry, Pee Dee, Midlands, and Upstate.The 18th annual Palmetto Peanut Boil on Devine Street is a FREE event featuring chefs from all over the state. Plus live music, vendors, and entertainment daily.Irmo Okra Strut celebrates its 50th anniversary this year! The FREE event offers live music, entertainment, and of course, all thinks okra!Riverbanks ZOOfari raises funds for conservation. Experience the zoo at night and enjoy food and beverages, all with zero waste.Fort Jackson's Oktoberfest will feature vendors, live music, food, games, and biergarten.