10/02/2026
🍂 HELLO, OCTOBER! Things to Do in Columbia This Weekend! 🍂
We’re finally getting a little taste of FALL in the Midlands! 🙌 After a warm Friday, a cold front moves through this weekend with rain chances increasing Saturday and Sunday. Sunday should feel noticeably cooler, with highs only in the mid-70s — and even cooler fall weather is expected behind the front! 🌧️🍁
🆓 FREE THINGS TO DO
🎶 Finlay Fridays – Live in the Park
📍 Finlay Park
📅 Friday | 6:00–8:30 PM
Live music with Rut Spence, plus food and drinks available for purchase.
🛍️ Soda City Market
📍 Main Street
📅 Saturday | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Stroll downtown and enjoy local makers, food vendors, music and all the Soda City fun!
🌎 Carnaval del Barrio 2026
📍 Finlay Park
📅 Saturday | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Live music, cultural performances, Latin American food, vendors and family-friendly activities.
🔨 Home Depot Kids Workshop
📅 Saturday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
A FREE hands-on project for the kiddos!
🔥 Tame the Flame at EdVenture
📍 EdVenture
📅 Sunday | 12:00–4:00 PM
A FREE family event!
💲 PAID FUN
🏈 GAMECOCKS vs. KENTUCKY!
📍 Williams-Brice Stadium
📅 Saturday | 4:15 PM
The Gamecocks are HOME for an SEC matchup against Kentucky! 🤙🏈
🥃 Great American Wh***ey Fair
📍 701 Whaley
📅 Friday | 4:30–8:30 PM
More than 300 whiskeys from around the world, tastings, BBQ and more. General admission is $95; designated-driver tickets are $35.
🦁 Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
A Columbia favorite that's open all weekend — perfect for families if the weather cooperates!
🏛️ South Carolina State Museum
Four floors of South Carolina history, science, art and technology — and a great indoor option if Sunday's rain settles in.
🌦️ WEEKEND WEATHER:
Friday stays warm, but showers and storms become possible Saturday. Sunday looks cooler and rainy, with highs around the mid-70s. After the front passes, we're looking at highs around the 70s and morning temperatures dipping toward the 50s. Fall is finally trying to make an appearance! 🍂☕🧥
Whatever you decide to do, have a safe and wonderful weekend from all of us at Atrium Place Apartments! ❤️
Outdoor events and schedules may change due to weather, so check with the event organizer before heading out.
