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Thanksgiving Things to Do in Columbia, SC

10+ Things to do During Thanksgiving Break Around Columbia, SC

Are you wondering how you’re going to keep the kids busy this Thanksgiving Break in Columbia, SC? Need ideas on what to do after the big meal? We’ve created a large list of events and activities that your whole family will enjoy – extended relatives included. From Thanksgiving Day races to seasonal shows and lights, ideas for the outdoors, and everything in between, you and your loved ones will have several great ideas on how to enjoy Columbia this Thanksgiving.

The Christmas Season: How Early is Too Early?

The Christmas Season: How early is too early?

I love the Christmas season. All the décor and holiday festivities make me positively giddy. I am not, however, in favor of all this early decorating. I genuinely adore Autumn and bringing in the Christmas spirit early tends to put me in a Winter state-of-mind. Now, if you like the feeling that Winter extends from November until mid-March, by all means.

Things to do this month in Columbia, South Carolina

Things to Do This Month: Columbia, SC

Are you looking for this to do this month or weekend in Columbia, SC? There is so much for your family to enjoy, from special events and children’s programming to theatre shows and sporting events. We gathered all of the best family-friendly events happening this month near you!

Holiday and Christmas in Columbia, SC

Don’t Miss Christmas in Columbia, SC: Find Your (2025) Fa La La!

What are you doing for the holidays in Columbia? Are you looking for holiday events and things to do, places to shop, or maybe a place to visit with Santa? How about a parade, cookie decorating class, or Christmas light show? You’ve found the Kidding Around Holiday Guide to Columbia and it is packed with holiday fun and Christmas things to do around Columbia.

Halloween Chili- a new kind of trick or treat

Have we been trick-or-treating wrong all these years?

Is your family getting ready for the Halloween tradition of door-to-door trick-or-treating? As you prepare, here’s a humorous reflection of previous Halloweens and the trick-or-treat experience from KA Contributor, Taryn Gamble.

Celebrate Thanksgiving, Columbia, SC

The Premier Guide to Thanksgiving: Columbia, SC

Ready to celebrate Thanksgiving in Columbia, SC? This guide brings you all the information you need, whether you’re looking for a place to dine out, some suggestions on sides and pies you can order and serve at home, or things to do to keep your family and guests busy and having fun over Thanksgiving break.

holiday markets and holiday shopping in Columbia, SC

(2025) Holiday Markets and Christmas Shopping Events Around Columbia, SC

Ready to shop from small businesses and vendors this holiday season in Columbia? If you’re looking for opportunities to shop local, nothing beats a vendor fair or holiday market full of handmade gifts, crafts, and tasty treats. They are the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list, plus, you know you’ll be supporting local people and your local economy with your holiday purchases.

Columbia, SC Thanksgiving restaurants

15 Restaurants With Thanksgiving Dinner: Columbia, SC

Are you on the hunt for restaurants offering Thanksgiving meals in Columbia, SC? With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you might be looking for ways to make your day a bit more manageable. At Kidding Around Columbia we know that cooking up a big meal can be both overwhelming and time-consuming. So whether you’re looking for a restaurant with dine-in options on Thanksgiving Day or even if you just need to pick up an already prepared turkey and/or extra sides we’ve got you covered!

Food Banks in Columbia, SC

Finding Food and Support in the Midlands: Food Banks, Pantries and Meal Resources

Are you or someone you know in need of a food pantry or food bank in the Columbia, SC area? We are here to help! Many Midlands families are going through tough times financially. Thankfully, our community unites in times of need. Local food banks, pantries, churches, and other organizations are providing assistance to those in need.

Holiday Lights on the River

Enjoy Holiday Lights on the River (2025): Columbia, SC

Looking for an amazing drive-thru light display? Holiday Lights on the River in Columbia, SC may be just what you are looking for. This display features millions of lights along its’ 3-mile route, with themed sections of the display, lots of animation and included family activities like a winter tube slide, hayride and Santa! Here’s everything you need to know about Holiday Lights on the River in Columbia, SC.

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