Halloween happenings in Sumter, Lee counties

It's almost time - the guys, girls, ghouls and goblins will have their buckets in hand, ready to gather treats to take them through the spooky weekend festivities.

To know where to go, here is a list of local Halloween happenings in the area.

Sumter Police Department's Trick or Treat with Sumter's Superheroes - Oct. 30

Sumter Police Department will host its annual Trick or Treat with Sumter's Superheroes on Friday, Oct. 30, at Crosswell Drive Elementary School, 301 Crosswell Drive. The event will feature Sumter Fire Department, Sumter County EMS, Sumter County Department of Juvenile Justice and S.C. Highway Patrol. The event begins at 6 p.m. and is open to the public.

Lee County Library's Trick or Book - Oct. 30

Teens and adults are invited to Lee County Library's Trick or Book and ask for a book. They can also grab a book from the library sale racks for free.

The library is at 200 N. Main St. in Bishopville.

Carolina Spirits and other dark tales - Oct. 30-31

Sumer Jarvis, the director and curator behind the successful "A Toast to Poe," returns for another year with "Carolina Spirits and other dark tales."

This event will feature South Carolina ghost stories and other dark and spooky tales. Enjoy the tales as you sip on specialty cocktails.

Tickets are $45. This event is for adults only; you must be 21 or older to attend, and IDs will be checked at the door.

The show will run Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, both at 7:30 p.m. at 14 Mood Ave.

Sumter Witches Ride - Oct. 31

Silverpaper will host a fundraising Sumter Witches Ride, a family-friendly Halloween event that will benefit Crosswell Children's Home. Join the business downtown at Lollibear, 101 N. Main St., for this 5K bike ride on Oct. 31 at 9 a.m. There will be a festival after at La Piazza with live music, Halloween festivities and family fun. Register for the bike ride at https://strictlyrunning.com/gpuilreg-8l.asp.

Sumter County Sheriff's Office's Trick or Treat - Oct. 31

Bring your basket and your costumes, as Sumter County Sheriff's Office invites families to its Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2 to 5 p.m. at 1281 N. Main St. The event will include hot dogs, popcorn, chips, cotton candy, drinks and plenty of candy.

Petoberfest - Oct. 31

Spend Halloween evening at Petober Fest. This safe, family-friendly event will benefit Sumter SPCA. Visit the shelter at 1100 S. Guignard Drive from 4 to 7 p.m. for trick-or-treating, free Bark Park for the dogs, local vendors, furry friends and more. Everything is free.

For more information, call the SPCA at (803) 773-9292.

Sweet Success Bakery's Ghost and Goodies - Oct. 31

Taste the sweet success of a good treat at Sweet Success Bakery's Ghost and Goodies on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 27 S. Washington St. Join in on this event where eerie vibes meet tasty treats. Whether you're a ghost story lover or a candy fanatic, you can hang out, indulge and enjoy some chilling delights.

Lee County Chamber of Commerce's Candy Crawl - Oct. 31

Grab your basket and your walking shoes because Lee County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Halloween Candy Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in downtown Bishopville.

Bring the kids, dress up in your favorite costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating with local businesses and organizations as our community comes together for this annual tradition. Participating businesses and organizations will be located throughout the walkable downtown area with additional treat stops on the Chamber lawn. A list of participating locations will be released before the event so you can plan your trick-or-treating route. Visit The Lee County Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for more information.

The event is free and open to the public.

Church invites community to Block Party on Saturday

Seacoast Church - Manning invites everyone to its Block Party, a fun and festive fall family gathering, on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 8 p.m.There will be free family fun for everyone. Enjoy free hot dogs and food vendors, trunk or treat, local business and community vendors, music and entertainment, bounce houses, family activities and games and dunk tank. Whether you're looking for great food, family fun, local shopping or just a chance to connect with others, there's something for everyone! The party will be held at the Seacoast Church Manning Campus, 118 N. Brooks St. Parking will be nearby at Palmetto Citizens Bank & Samuels Funeral Home to make it easy for everyone to attend.