Be on the lookout for signature outdoor entertainment from the Icehouse Amphitheater this spring! These events include live bands, physical fitness, education, and lots of fun activities for all ages. IcehouseAmphitheater.com
Saturday, March 1
Light the Fight 5K GLOW Run-Walk
Saluda Shoals Park, 6071 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia, 5:45pm-6:30pm
Join Lighthouse for Life’s fight against sex trafficking and empower survivors to eradicate human trafficking! Early-packet pickup and same-day registration will be available. The race begins at 7pm. Walkers, runners, and strollers are welcome. LighhouseforLife.org
Saturday, March 1
Lexington Community Health and Safety Fair
Lexington Leisure Center, 108 Park Rd., Lexington, 9:30am-1:30pm
Several local churches are happy to bring this family fun event with activities for all ages including fire station tours! There will be dental, vision, hearing, cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, and HIV screenings, free clothing, and food available. Many other community resources will be present. LexPresChurch.com
Sunday, March 9
10th Annual Downtown Lexington Shamrock Parade
111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, 3pm
Get your green apparel, boots, and shamrocks out for a day of fun on the Town! The Irish dancers, marching bands, cars filled with beauty queens, floats featuring characters and community leaders will travel straight down Main Street for this family event sponsored by Blowfish Baseball! GoBlowfishBaseball.com
Thursdays, March 20, 27 and April 17, 24
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, March 22
St. Baldrick’s Foundation Annual Fundraiser
Craft and Draft Irmo, 7583 St. Andrews Rd., Irmo, 1pm-5pm
Be a hero for kids battling cancer and discover that a St. Baldrick’s haircut is the BEST haircut ever! This popular event is in its 19th year and currently honors the battle of 130 SC children (or with SC ties). StBaldricks.org
Saturday, March 22
The Irish Paws Gala
First Annual Irish Paws Gala
Lexington Town Hall, 111 Maiden Ln., Lexington, 7pm-11pm
A magical Celtic night of music, dancing, dining, a cash bar, live and silent auctions, raffles, Irish Dancers, and a few surprise guests! We are Zeus, Inc.’s mission is to reinvent the shelter dog by achieving owner retention and shelter prevention. All proceeds benefit We are Zeus, Inc. (WAZ), a Lexington-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue. WeAreZeus.org
Saturday, March 22
GFWC-Chapin Woman’s Club Annual Flamingo Fling & Dance
Timberlake Country Club, 222 Timberlake Dr., Chapin, 6pm
Join us for an evening of fun while generating funds to provide support and scholarships for girls in our community. Tickets include great food, dancing to music from the Killer Beez, Silent and Live Auctions, a wine pull, a ring dance, etc. Auctria.Events/CWCFLING
Saturday, March 22
Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival
Irmo Town Hall, 7330 Woodrow St., Irmo, 10am-5pm
Spring comes alive with exuberant pale pink blooms in late March! This family-friendly festival features artisan vendors, handcrafted art, a Japanese import car show, a Kimono stroll, and Asian-influenced cuisine. For more information, email [email protected].
Sunday, April 13
Easter Carnival and Egg Hunt
Cherokee Presbyterian Church
3622 Augusta Hwy., Gilbert, 3pm-6pm
A free family event to celebrate springtime and Easter! Includes a new and improved Easter egg hunt, carnival food, games, karaoke, a bouncy house, a food truck for lunch and dinner, and more! CherokeePresbyterian.com
Sunday, April 20
Easter Sunday
Celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! He lives!
Saturday, April 26
Sharpvue Irmo International Festival
Moore Park, 7473 Church St., Irmo, 11am-7pm
Come and experience rich cultures from around the globe. Enjoy food, music, performances, a car show, a helicopter display, and many more fun activities! Don’t miss out on this exciting event. SharpvueIrmoInternationalFestival.com.