Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
Santa Saturdays | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 11 am – 3 pm | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $6.95 – $8.95 | Meet Santa at the South Carolina State Museum, see holiday shows, explore four floors of exhibitions and shop in the museum store every Saturday leading up to Christmas.
Winter Wine at the Holiday Lights on the River | Friday, Dec. 1 – Saturday, Dec. 2 | 6 – 7 pm | Saluda Shoals Park East, 6071 St Andrews Rd., Columbia | $35 | Sample eight different wines, enjoy light refreshments, get one s’mores packet and admission to Holiday Lights on the River the evening of the event.
Midlands Clay Arts Society Annual Holiday Sale at Stormwater Studios in Columbia on Dec. 1 & 2 | Local ceramic artists will showcase their sculptural, functional, and whimsical wheel thrown and hand built ceramic art at the 22nd Annual Midlands Clay Arts Society Holiday Sale | Free
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
B.B. Barns Holiday Market Days at B.B. Barns in Columbia on Dec. 2 | Get your tree, poinsettias, gifts, family holiday photo AND holiday shopping done in one trip this year at B.B. Barns Holiday Market Days | Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, family & pet photos with Santa, wreath making, kids activities, more | This event is FREE.
Bierkeller Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) | NOW – Sunday, Dec. 17 | Times vary | Bierkeller Columbia, 600 Canalside St., Columbia | Free | Delight in the charm of a traditional German Christmas market along the Congaree River.
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 1st
- Food Truck Fridays at Town Theatre in Columbia on Fridays | 11am – 3pm
- Historic Columbia’s Holiday House Tours at Hampton-Preston Manion in Columbia, event dates
- Alive Again Book Signing! at Kudzu Bakery & Market in Columbia. Visit and bring your Alive Again! book or buy one and get it signed! It’s the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.
- Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia
- Christmas in Cayce at 1800 12th Street in Cayce
- Christmas Craft Fair-Town of Lexington at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington
- Fireflies Holiday Lights at Segra Park in Columbia
- Carols Along the River at Cayce Riverwalk – N Ave Entrance in Cayce
- University of South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball vs. George Washington Mens Basketball at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
- The Grinch Movie Night at the Icehouse Amphitheatre in Columbia
Saturday, December 2nd
- Holiday Meeting Street Artisan Market | Saturday, Dec. 2, Saturday, Dec. 9, Saturday, Dec. 16 | 11 am -3 pm | Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia | Free | Stroll through a wonderland of artisan booths showcasing handcrafted jewelry, art pieces, and homemade treats — it’s the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local artists.
- Santa’s Market Craft Show at Seven Oaks Park in Columbia
- Group Therapy’s 34th Chili Cook-Off at 2107 Greene Street in Columbia
- Christmas in the Country at Locklair Farm Supply in Gaston
- Holiday Fashion Show & Luncheon at 1063 Old Two Notch in Elgin
- Main Street Food Tour at 1300-1600 Main Street in Columbia
- Snowball Festival Carnival & Movie – Town of Lexington at Icehouse Amphitheater in Columbia
- Lake Murray’s Christmas Light Boat Parade at Lake Murray Dam Park Site – Lexington Side in Lexington
- Family Feast with Men’s Basketball at Pita’s in Columbia
- Cayce Historical Museum’s Annual Christmas Traditions Open House at Cayce Historic Museum in Cayce
- Columbia Christmas Extravaganza at Columbia Convention Center in Columbia
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia on Dec. 2 + additional dates
Sunday, December 3rd
- Upstate Minis at 410 Willow Winds Drive in Columbia
- Homes for the Holidays at Hollywood-Rose Hill Neighborhood in Columbia
Monday, December 4th
- 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 8pm -10pm., weather permitting.
- December Harvest Dinner at City Roots Farm in Columbia
Tuesday, December 5th
- Silent Book Club at the Graduate Hotel in Columbia
- Pups n Pints at The Grand on Main in Columbia
Wednesday, December 6th
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail at The Nick in Columbia
- University of South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball vs. Morgan State Bears Womens Basketball at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
Thursday, December 7th
- First Thursday on Main Street- Downtown Columbia
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
- Late Start Wednesday Breakfast at Bakon at Bakon Southern Eatery in Chapin on Wednesdays
- The Market at Richland Library in Columbia on Wednesdays
- 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!
- Blythewood Farmers Market at Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood on Wednesdays
- 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
- The Market at Icehouse at Icehouse Amphitheater in Columbia on Saturdays
- Kershaw County Farmers Market at 906 Broad Street in Camden on Saturdays
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Cambria Downtown the Vista 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
- Woven Together: A Community Celebration of Alexander Calder at Columbia Museum of Art In Columbia
- Public Tour: Rendez-Vous at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Over the Moon at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Dec. 6
- “Joyous Creatures” by Marius Valdes – Opening Reception at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia on Dec. 6
- After School Art at Columbia Art Center in Columbia Dec. 7
- FAAAC Presents Sip & Scribble at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Dec. 7
- The Art of Influence: Student Films at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Dec. 7
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 1st
- 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
- Shane Gillis Live at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
- Columbia Classical Ballet • The Nutcracker at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia on Dec. 1 thru 3
- Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
- Morgan Evans at The Senate in Columbia
- Manhandled at The Attic Lounge in Columbia
- THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Trustus Theatre in Columbia on Dec. 1 thru 17
Saturday, December 2nd
- 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
- Columbia Children’s Theatre presents A Christmas Carol at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College in Irmo
- DAZR at Market on Main in Columbia
- The Best of Both Worlds featuring Jeezy & K. Michelle at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
Sunday, December 3rd
- Christmas in the City Musical Finale! at 201 West Gay Street in Lancaster
- Snowball Parade – Town of Lexington at Main Street in Lexington
- Freeman Sunday Concert at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- The Legacy Continues Gospel Concert at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Columbia
Monday, December 4th
- Morey Weinstein “The Art of Realism” Gallery Opening at City Art in Columbia, calendar
Tuesday, December 5th
- USC Symphony Orchestra • Soul Bass at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
Wednesday, December 6th
- Historic Columbia’s Holiday House Tours at Hampton-Preston Manion in Columbia
