FRIDAY, MAY 2 AND SATURDAY, MAY 3
Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser
121 Main St., Lexington, 7pm
Don’t miss this wonderful fiesta dinner performance with service from local youth members; you may be the one to solve the mystery! Proceeds benefit the youth summer mission trip of Cherokee Presbyterian Church. CherokeePresbyterian.com
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Midlands Gives Day 2025
Various locations and online 6am-11:59pm
This annual event is a region wide donation initiative that brings the community together to support and give awareness of the general missions of local non-profit organizations within 11 Midlands counties. In addition to being a year-round resource for donors, the annual Midlands Gives initiative amplifies your donations on the first Tuesday of May. MidlandsGives.org
THURSDAY, MAY 15
Medicare Education Seminar
Flightdeck Restaurant, 109 Old Chapin Rd., Suite A, Lexington, 6pm
Turning 65 or older? Questions about Medicare and the complex system of Medicare? Join us on one of the dates provided for an evening of education, options, and advice from a local expert. MauldinInsuranceGroup.com
SATURDAY, MAY 10
The Grand Pour on Main, Lexington’s Annual Wine Walk
Icehouse Amphitheater, Main St., Lexington, 4pm-7pm
Experience an evening of elegance, flavor, and live music at the Grand Pour on Main! Enjoy expertly curated wine samples poured by professional bartenders, all while savoring delicious hors d’oeuvres and the soulful sounds of the Reggie Sullivan Band! Tickets are $80 and include several free items, limited availability. Tickets.ColaDaily.com
Wednesday, May 14
Rainbow Restoration Charity Golf Classic
Cobblestone Park Golf Club, 1298 University Pkwy., Blythewood, shotgun start 10am
The mission of this event is to provide an entertaining opportunity for individuals and companies to join the common goal of raising funds for young mothers in the Midlands with stage IV cancer and their families, in hopes they can focus more on their battle and less on financial issues. It promises to be a day filled with great golf, fellowship, fundraising, and LOTS OF FUN! RainbowCharityGolf.com
FRIDAY, MAY 23
Jazz Night in Chapin
Chapin Theatre Company, 830 Columbia Ave., Chapin, 7pm
Soda City Brass Band brings together modern and traditional sounds found on the streets of New Orleans to you! Come experience the exciting vibes and good feelings of NOLA to COLA. Tickets are $20, limited seating. ChapinTheatre.org
MAY 31, SATURDAY
USO South Carolina
Lexington County Baseball Stadium
474 Ballpark Rd., Lexington, 5:30pm
T AKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME! Join us to celebrate America’s favorite pastime and support America’s military and their families! It’s a doubleheader; Lexington County Sheriff’s Department takes on the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in a softball game followed by the Blowfish game. This is sure to be a fun event for the entire family! Sponsorships are available for this event. For more information, please visit SouthCarolina.USO.org.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE AND JULY
FARMcamp
The Farm 1780, 1127 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington
Various times and dates
The FARM is a built-in classroom! Kids learn something new at this summer camp every day without boredom because it is in a natural setting that promotes hands-on-learning activities. Camp is rain or shine, but activities will be moved inside & under shelter as necessary. TheFarm1780.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
The Big Run 2025
Fleet Feet Columbia, 945 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo
6:30pm-8pm
This nationwide event coincides with Global Running Day, with Fleet Feet locations hosting fun runs! The Big Run is open to runners of all levels and abilities and is designed for fun, not competition. Several raffles and prizes will be awarded. For more details, please call Fleet Feet in Irmo at 803-407-1223. FleetFeet.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
3rd Annual Resource
Education Day
First Baptist Church of
Lexington, 415 Barr Rd., Lexington
10am-1pm
This event sponsored by the UpLift Encouragement Group (a local nonprofit) is an opportunity to showcase local services geared for those living with chronic illnesses/disabilities. Come enjoy a day of learning about resources available to you, talk with the vendors and gather information. For details, contact Scheri Force at [email protected]. UpLiftEncouragement.com
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 20-22
Disney’s Frozen Kids Performance
Chapin Theatre Company
830 Columbia Ave., Chapin
Various dates and times
Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and all of your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love. Adapted for young performers, this musical includes favorite Frozen songs well as wonderful new songs from the Broadway production. ChapinTheatre.org