Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
Nordic Nights New Year’s Eve Extravaganza | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 12 pm – 1 am | Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center St., West Columbia | No cover charge | Ring in the new year with Savage Craft, hosting events from 5 pm to 1 am.
New Year’s Eve 2024 | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 7 pm | The Senate, 1022B Senate St., Columbia | $60 – $600 | Enjoy a block Party at The Tin Roof and The Senate, featuring two stages, a live DJ, a champagne pour, and more.
NYE 1600 Block Party | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 9 pm – 1 am | 1600 Block of Main St., Columbia | Event prices vary | Indulge in a red carpet welcome at Smoked, dance with the DJ under black lights in The Grand, and experience the Roaring 20s at Robinson Room.
The Fireflies Holiday Lights at Segra Park has a new addition — the Fireflies Express. The trackless train takes children ages 12 and younger on a ride through the lights + costs $3 per rider (in addition to the event’s entrance fees). The Fireflies Holiday Lights are happening until Sunday, Dec. 31.
Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park East in Chapin | The Midlands Largest Drive-Through Light Show! Experience the magic as Saluda Shoals Park comes alive in millions of sparkling lights. Journey through more than two miles of lights featuring colorful, animated light displays of all shapes and sizes! Get details
Winter Wonderland at the 1600 Block of Main Street in Columbia | There’s a forecast for snow every weekend in December! Discover the enchantment of Winter Wonderland on Main Street | From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, enjoy snow with sparkling lights, and festive cheer | Immerse yourself in this holiday spectacle.
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Friday, December 29th
- Historic Columbia’s Holiday House Tours at Hampton-Preston Manion in Columbia, event dates
- Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia
- Food Truck Fridays at REI Co-Op Parking Lot, corner of Bull and Colonial in Columbia on Fridays | 11 am – 3 pm
Saturday, December 30th
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia check dates!
- Holiday Sneaker Soiree (+Karaoke with Jade Green) at Suite Sixty in Columbia
- University of South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Mens Basketball at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
- Cold Winter’s Day 5K & Snowflake Youth Fun Run at Strictly Running in Columbia
- Carolina Adventure World New Year’s Eve Bash at 1515 Arrowhead Rd in Winnsboro
- December Night Ride at 1515 Arrowhead Rd in Winnsboro
Sunday, December 31st
- Carolina Adventure World New Year’s Eve Bash at 1515 Arrowhead Rd in Winnsboro
- December Night Ride at 1515 Arrowhead Rd in Winnsboro
- World Food Marketplace Holiday Sale at 3315 Broad River Road Suite 30 in Columbia
- Ring in the New Year EARLY at Dave & Buster’s in Columbia
- New Years Eve Celebration at 3506 Bush River Road in Columbia
- COLUMBIA NEW YEARS EVE PARTY at One Columbia for Arts and Culture in Columbia
- New Years Eve Bash at 920 Lady Street in Columbia
- Hendrix NYE Celebration at 1649 Main Street Suite 200 in Columbia
- “Euphoria” The Inaugural New Year’s Eve Soirée at 9221 Two Notch Road #60 in Columbia
- The Grand NYE Bash at The Grand NYE Bash in Columbia
- Robinson Room New Years Eve Gala at 1614a Main Street in Columbia
- Smoked Red Carpet New Years Eve at 1643 Main Street in Columbia
- Lexi and Cole Present New Year’s Eve Shades of Gold Day Party at 7430 Fairfield Road in Columbia
- Throwback to 80s and 90s New Years Eve Party at Comedy House in Columbia
- Columbia New Years Eve 2023 at JC’s Legacy Event Center in Columbia
Monday, January 1st
- Mommy and Me Dance Class for Ages 0 – 3 at Ann Brodies Center for Dance Education in Columbia on Mondays
- Stargazing at Melton Observatory on Monday nights from 8 -10 pm, weather permitting.
- First Day Hike – Little Gap Trail at Dreher Island State Park in Prosperity
- First Day Hike – Sandhills Hiking Trail at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia
Tuesday, January 2nd
Wednesday, January 3rd
Thursday, January 4th
Recurring Events
- Richland Library – Calendar of Events
- Boku Kitchen + Saloon is hosting Titos Tuesday 4-11 pm, every Tuesday. Boku will have $5 Tito’s cocktails open to close on top of their awesome happy hour which includes $4 Sake Bombs, $5 appetizers, $6 wine and $7 cocktails from 4-7 pm
- Nemo/Vino Tuesday Nights! at SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Smoked Oyster Series at Smoked in Columbia every other Tuesdays
- SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar is hosting Half-Price Select Sushi & Martini Wednesdays 5-10 pm, The sushi rolls and drinks rotate each week so you never get bored with the same selections!
- Boku Kitchen + Saloon is also hosting Whiskey Wednesday 4-11 pm, every Wednesday. Boku offers their large selection of whiskey 1/2 off. Any and every whiskey in-house!
- The NoMa Flea at NoMa Warehouse in Columbia on Fridays
- City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays at Town Theatre in Columbia on Fridays
- Soda City Market at Main Street in Columbia on Saturdays
- Meeting Street Artisan Market at Interactive Art Park in Columbia on Saturdays
Columbia Metro Arts | Crafts
- Beginning Wheel Throwing Friday at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Fridays from 2 – 4 pm
- Beginning Throwing Saturday at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Saturdays from 2 – 4 pm
- Morey Weinstein “The Art of Realism” Gallery Opening at City Art in Columbia, Calendar
- Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, check event dates
- Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Mirror, Mirror at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Jan. 3
Columbia Metro Live Music / Performance
- Bill’s Music Shop in West Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Tin Roof in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Chayz Lounge in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Pearlz Oyster and Raw Bar Upstairz Lounge in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Art Bar in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Steel Hands Brewing in Cayce – Calendar of Events
- Mimsy’s Kitchen & Jazz Lounge – Calendar of Events
Friday, December 29th
- Friday Night Jazz at The Aristocrat in Columbia on Fridays. Enjoy live jazz, great drinks and food every Friday night! Show starts at 8 | Happy hour 4 – 7 pm.
- Live Music Saturdays at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia on Saturdays | 7 – 10 pm
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Ct in Columbia on Saturdays | 8 pm – 12 am | Food, drinks, music and games
- Binge Karaoke Night at 1130 Kinley Rd in Irmo on Saturdays | 7 pm – 10 pm | Food, Drinks, Music and Games. | $5.00 entry includes unlimited song play.
- Katera Live! Fridays at Esther’s Soul Food + Kitchen in Columbia on Fridays
Saturday, December 30th
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Live Music Saturdays at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia on Saturdays
- Sax, Keys & Brunch – Corey Stone at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia on Saturdays
- Crackin’ Up Comedy Brunch: Holiday Edition | at The Hideout in WeCo, 118 State St., West Columbia | $5-$10 | Live local comedy in a cozy brunch setting
- Soul Sessions Live at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
Sunday, December 31st
- Comedy Countdown 2024 at Corley Mill House in Lexington
- Dueling Pianos at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
Monday, January 1st (Happy New Year!)
- Morey Weinstein “The Art of Realism” Gallery Opening at City Art in Columbia, calendar
- The Color Purple at The Nick In Columbia
Tuesday, January 2nd
Wednesday, January 3rd
Thursday, January 4th
- Tommy Stinson (The Replacements) solo live at The Spaze in Columbia
