Boo! Downtown Florence is scaring up some fright this week just in time for Halloween! This Saturday visit the City Center Farmers Market for their Tent or Treat event. Adults will be able to shop from local vendors, while kids can trick or treat at select vendor tents. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to the public. If that’s not enough candy for you, St. John’s Church will host a Trunk or Treat on Sunday at 4 p.m. in their parking lot. This event is also open to the public. Then on Halloween itself, the Friends of the Florence County Library will host a Fall Carnival from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for kids ages 2 to 11. There will be a variety of carnival games and light refreshments.

For some scary good times in-between all the candy hunting, stop by our small businesses for some Halloween-themed items. The DIY Place has Halloween projects for any last-minute décor and Bubble Boutique has Halloween bath products to help you relax after all the Halloween madness. Then don’t forget, this is your last week to grab the popular ghoulish bonbons from ChocoBella---they have ghosts, pumpkin spice, strawberry pistachio green monsters, and peanut butter fudge eyeballs!

Wednesday, 10/26

8 a.m. - Annual adult Pumpkin Decorating Contest hosted by the City of Florence (through Thursday)

5:45 a.m. - Vinyasa yoga class at Balance

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Steven F. Gately: Continuous exhibit at Florence County Museum (open Tuesday-Sunday)

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Marcus Dunn: Re/Educated exhibit at The Waters Gallery (open Monday-Friday)

5:30 p.m. - Balanced yoga class at Balance

6:45 p.m. - Gentle Flow yoga class at Balance

7:30 p.m. - FMU Theatre Department's production of The Rocky Horror Show at FMU Performing Arts Center (through Saturday) 

Thursday, 10/27

8:30 a.m. - Move + Meditate yoga class at Balance

4:30 p.m. - Slow Flow yoga class at Balance

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Free Public Reception - Continuous at Florence County Museum

6 p.m. - Vinyasa yoga class at Balance

Friday, 10/28

9:30 a.m. - Vinyasa yoga class at Balance

6 p.m. - Hot Detox yoga class at Balance

Saturday, 10/29

9 a.m. - Vinyasa yoga class at Balance

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - City Center Farmers Market featuring Tent or Treat at the Market

12 to 3 p.m. - Brunch and live music featuring Justin Odom at Wholly Smokin'

1 p.m. - MTG Midnight Hunt Draft at Anime Attic

Sunday, 10/30

12 to 3 p.m. - Brunch and live music at Wholly Smokin'

4 p.m. - Trunk or Treat at St. John's Church

Monday, 10/31

8:30 a.m. - Free Move + Meditate yoga class at Balance

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Fall Carnival (ages 2-11) at Florence County Library

5:30 p.m. - Vinyasa yoga class at Balance

Tuesday, 11/1

9:30 a.m. - Vinyasa yoga class at Balance

12 to 5 p.m. - Dalvin Spann (Moyo Roho) and FMU Student Juried Exhibition opening at Steven F. Gately Gallery

4:30 p.m. - Vinyasa yoga class at Balance

5 to 8 p.m. - Game night with drink specials at Leaf Lounge

6 p.m. - Slow Flow yoga class at Balance

Plan Ahead:

2022 SC Pecan Music & Food Festival: The 2022 SC Pecan Music & Food Festival is November 5! Downtown Florence's largest single-day outdoor festival features big-name entertainment across nine stages, including headliners Sister Sledge. Presented by Pepsi of Florence, the festival is a full day of live entertainment, a free kids fun zone, a classic car and truck show, art demonstrations and a chalk art contest, over 250 vendors, a pecan pub experience, Run Like a Nut, Bike Like a Nut, and of course, PECANS! Best of all admission is FREE!

Aroha Afro Latin Dance: Registration is open for dance classes at Aroha Afro Latin Dance. The next Saturday Dance Day is November 5 from 1 to 9 p.m. Registration is open. 

Florence County Library: The Florence County Library features various adult programs; check those out here. The book club meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Florence Little Theatre: The next FLT performance is Clue, which will be November 4-12. Tickets are on sale. 

Florence Symphony Orchestra: The Florence Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2022-2023 Symphonic Soul lineup. Season tickets are on sale now.

FMU Performing Arts Center: Tickets are now on sale for upcoming concerts. The FMU String Ensemble will perform November 2, Jon Conley November 10, the FMU Concert Choir and Voice Collective November 21, then Black Violin December 10.

Chocobella

114-A N Dargan St

843-702-2023

Offers: Fine Belgian chocolate and gelato.

Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 12 to 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 12 to 9 p.m.

Cortney's Cupcakery

288B S Dargan St

843-269-1249

Offers: Cortney's Cupcakery offers delicious homemade cupcakes and cookie pudding.

Hours: Wednesday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 12 to 7 p.m., Saturday 3 to 7 p.m.

Cru Wine & Tap

122 W Evans St

843-230-6214

Offers: Cru Wine & Tap offers a bar on one side for enjoying a drink with friends or coworkers and a retail section on the other that's full of wine, craft beers, and local favorites to buy for yourself or as gifts for others.

Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dash-N-Dogz

200 E Darlington St

843-230-6214

Offers: The best New York-style hot dogs in the Pee Dee along with grilled wings, cheesesteaks, burgers, Thursday blue plate specials, and Shirley's Famous Chicken Salad!

Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Dispensary

101 W Evans St

843-472-5203

Offers: Rooftop dining, indoor dining in their sister restaurant Town Hall. 

Hours: Thursday-Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The Drive In

135 E Palmetto St

 843-669-5141

Offers: Indoor dining, phone orders, online orders, carry-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery by DoorDash, Waitr, and UberEats. You can also download the Drive In App. 

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Edible Arrangements

130 N Dargan St

843-679-2007

Offers: Phone orders and online orders for carry-out, curbside pick-up and free delivery.

Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

El Agave Mexican Restaurant

147 W Evans St

843-472-5268

Offers: Indoor dining, outdoor seating, phone orders, carry-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery by Waitr.

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Flavors of India

137 E Palmetto St

 843-472-5222

Offers: Phone orders, carry-out and delivery by Waitr.

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Hyatt Place Restaurant and Bar

100 E Evans St

843-519-9900

Offers: Indoor dining with a limited food and drink menu at the bar and restaurant.

Hours: Daily from noon to 11 p.m.

Jazz On Dargan

137 N Dargan St

843-616-0799 (private dining)

843-407-6311 (take-out)

Offers: Indoor dining with jazz music, curbside pick-up, takeout, or delivery by Waitr.

Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday-Saturday opens at 5 p.m. and the kitchen stays open late.

King Jefe

134 S Irby St

843-407-7695

Offers: Indoor dining, phone orders, and carry-out. Sushi by Chef Taw for dine-in or take-out Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to close.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Leaf Lounge

154 S Dargan St

843-407-9034

Offers: Indoor dining, carry-out, and curbside pick-up of cigars.

Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 12 to 10 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 12 to 11 p.m.

LilJazZis Cafe & Salads

163 N Dargan St

843-206-9800

Offers: Breakfast, lunch, and a coffee shop.

Hours: Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 6 to 10 p.m.

The Loft Downtown Bar & Grill

163 W Evans St

843-799-0430

Offers: Dinner menu plus happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m.

Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Lula's Downtown

160 S Dargan St

843-407-1033

Offers: Freshly brewed coffees and other drinks for take-out.

Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thai House & Sushi Bar

168 S Dargan St

 843-662-5777

Offers: Indoor dining or carry-out.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Top Hat Special-Teas

234 W Evans St

843-629-8326

Offers: Indoor dining, outdoor seating, phone orders, carry-out, curbside pick-up, delivery by DoorDash, and take & bake scones. Gift cards are available for purchase.

Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Town Hall

101 W Evans St

843-472-5203

Offers: Indoor dining, outdoor dining on The Dispensary patio, carry-out and curbside pick-up of food and wine, and delivery by ChowNow.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 5 to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5 to 11 p.m.

Victors

126 W Evans St

843-665-0846

Offers: Indoor dining, outdoor dining on the patio, carry-out, curbside pick-up, phone orders, free delivery within 5 miles of the restaurant, boxed lunches & dinners, and delivery by Waitr.  

Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wholly Smokin'

150 S Dargan St

843-407-7545

Offers: Indoor dining, outdoor dining, take-out, curbside pick-up, boxed lunches, family platters, and delivery through Waitr, GrubHub, and DoorDash. Gift cards are available.

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

City Center Farmers Market

200 Sanborn St

The year-round Saturday market features fresh and local grocery items, artisan food, and crafts. The Market has added procedures to keep shoppers and vendors safe and highly encourages pre-orders. 

A list of vendors along with their contact information can be seen below. Vendors are subject to change.

Farmers

Clemson Extension Agency - Provides answers to your gardening questions

Crafty Maibritt - Local raw honey and all-natural grown elderberry products

Ellerbe Vegetable Farm - Locally grown vegetables

Maypop Farm - Offers chicken and pork raised in Darlington

Ronnie's Farm Fresh Eggs - Farm-fresh XL eggs

Spear T Farms - Offers local grain-finished beef and fresh produce

Sweet Briar Farms - Offers grass-fed beef and fresh produce

Artisans

Art Glass and Felt - Creations with handspun yarn, silk, wool and glass

Gifts + Talents - Features crafts with Dot Art

Hurst Farm - Handmade products from wool

Wise Woodwork - Handmade crafts made from wood

Scented Hug - Scented candles

Sew Adorable - Offers handmade children's clothing, baby blankets, and bibs

Silver Lake Forge + Farm - Handmade goat milk soap and lotion

SC Fantasy Fibers - Local hand-dyed fiber and knitting company

Vivid Knacks - Offers handmade jewelry, dreamcatchers, paintings, and more

Food Producers

Breads and Threads - Made from scratch sourdough loaves and sweet rolls

Doug the Food Guy - Offers products such as Blue Moon Specialty Foods

Legacy Juice - Offers a variety of fresh, natural juice

Ready to Eat

Cortney's Cupcakery - Delicious homemade cupcakes

Ellerbe Grill - Offers delicious cooked vegetables and fish

Agathoula's

178 W Evans St

843-799-1454 

Offers: Agathoula's Boutique is a women's clothing boutique catering to women of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Find clothing, accessories, gift ideas, and art inside their Downtown Florence location.

Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Anime Attic

378 W Evans St

843-407-1685

Offers: Anime, collectibles, statues, figures, play games, clothing apparel and more. They buy, sell, and trade.

Hours: Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Bubble Boutique

130 S Irby St

843-858-1402

Offers: Safe, sustainable bath products for even the most sensitive skin! Shop their ever-changing selection of bath bombs, shower steamers, and more, or reach out to request an order for custom-designed bath bombs for your next special occasion.

Hours: Thursday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Consider The Lilies

184 W Evans St

843-472-5202

Offers: Pick-up or delivery of floral arrangements, plus in-store shopping.

Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ella's Boutique

169 W Evans St

843-669-8241

Offers: In-store shopping by appointment or walk-ins limited to five people at a time. Masks are required. Shoppers that spend $100 will receive a free $25 gift card.

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 2 to 6 p.m.

Lady Kids

121 W Evans St

843-662-1084

Offers: In-store shopping available.

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

McCants Lingerie

126 N Dargan St

843-430-7608

Offers: In-store shopping with reduced store hours and shopping by appointment. Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be made by phone.

Hours: Thursday-Friday 12 to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mainstream Boutique

138 W Evans St

 843-799-4935

Offers: In-store shopping and curbside pick-up.

Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MiLadies 182

182 W Evans St

 843-472-5068

Offers: Shopping in-store or online.

Hours: Thursday-Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

O'Harra Mellette Interiors

158 N Dargan St

 843-669-7777

Offers: In-store services and shopping.

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Purvis Florist

286 W Evans St

 843-230-0632

Offers: Floral arrangements and event planning for your special occasions.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Save-A-Lot

310 N Dargan St

843-799-2562

Offers: Discounted grocery shopping, quality fresh produce at everyday low prices, fresh meat that is cut in-store.

Hours: Monday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Eastern Carolina Community Foundation

154 W Evans St

843-667-1131

Offers: The ECCF is a community foundation serving a 7-county area in the Pee Dee. They work with donors and charitable organizations to improve the quality of life in our communities.

Florence County Museum

111 W Cheves St

843-676-1200

Offers: The FCM reflects the region’s rich artistic, cultural and historic heritage. Through a dynamic range of exhibitions, studios, lectures and family programming, the FCM provides an engaging educational experience for visitors of all ages. The Waters Gallery (located at 135 S. Dargan St) also offers exhibits.

Hours: FCM: Tuesday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. The Waters Gallery: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Florence County Public Library

 509 S Dargan St

843-662-8424

Offers: Open for checking out books and other library items and access to Wi-Fi, computers, and printing services.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Florence Little Theatre

 417 S Dargan St

843-662-3731

Offers: Live theatre entertainment, education programs and theatre workshops that help enrich the community.

FMU Performing Arts Center

201 S Dargan St

843-661-4444

Events: The FMU Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art performance and educational venue for Francis Marion University and the surrounding Pee Dee region.

Greater Florence

Chamber of Commerce

100 W Evans St

843-665-0515

Offers: The Florence Chamber serves as the link between businesses and the community in the heart of the Pee Dee region.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jebaily Law Firm

291 W Evans St

843-667-0400

Offers: Consultations, updates, and appointments are preferred to be handled by phone. In-person consultations will be scheduled through appointments.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

K.Niccole The Salon & Spa

166 W Evans St

843-407-1107

Offers: Walk-ins are welcome, hair and nail care, body wax, and other cosmetic services. Appointments can be made online.

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

King & Love

135 S Dargan St., Suite 201

843-407-5525

Offers: Legal services by way of email, telephone, teleconference and video-conferencing. Curbside pick-up or delivery of materials is also available.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

La Rue Salon

 160 N Dargan St

843-665-3283

Offers: A variety of professional haircare services, including haircuts, custom colors, blowouts, and more by appointment only. 

The Mailroom Studio

116-B S Irby St

 843-256-3437

Offers: Hair services by appointment only, and appointments can be scheduled online. E-gift cards can be purchased.

S/W Printing

128 S Irby St

843-662-5207

Offers: Phone orders, online orders, curbside pick-up, and delivery ar all offered.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Smart Phone Repair

190 W Evans St

843-536-0239

Offers: Drop-off and pick-up of phones in need of repair. Amount of people allowed in the lobby at once is limited.

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Spa at Hotel Florence

102 W Evans St

843-407-9494

Offers: Spa services by appointment only and can be made online or by phone. Click here to purchase a gift card.

Steven F. Gately Gallery

142 N Dargan St

843-661-4638

Upcoming Exhibits: Dalvin Spann: Moyo Roho and the FMU Student Juried Exhibition opens Tuesday.

Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 12 to 6 p.m., Thursday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the 2nd and 4th Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tim Smith Salon

368 W Evans St

 843-468-1982

Offers: Salon services by appointment only and appointments can be made by phone.

USlay Hair Salon

 237 N Dargan Street

843-352-3491

Offers: Services for braids, weaves, locs, and more, as well as a chance to shop through USlay Hair's selection of hair and beauty products and accessories.

Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Willcox, Buyck & Williams PA

 248 W Evans St

843-662-3258

Offers: Law services, wills, deeds, and full-service financial planning over the phone, online, and in-office.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Francis Marion University’s Kelley Center for Economic Development has monthly business awareness programs. The center is dedicated to the economic growth of the Pee Dee Region through business incubation, small business outreach, and various regional economic development initiatives.