Each year, the fair brings in thousands of people from all around the state who enjoy all of the great things it has to offer – games, prizes, rides, food, and animals just to name a few! Whether this is your first year attending or if you’ve been to the State Fair in the past, keep reading as we will walk you through how to save money on tickets, what to expect inside, where to park, what to bring with you, and more!
Are you searching for a family-friendly place to trick-or-treat and enjoy the Halloween spirit this year? It’s time to get ready for the wildest trick-or-treating event, Boo at the Zoo in Columbia, SC! Riverbanks Zoo will host its annual “Boo at the Zoo” event from October 20 through October 30, 2023. We have everything you need to know about Boot at the Zoo from a local mom. Your kids will have a blast dressing up in their costumes, trick-or-treating throughout the zoo, and experiencing other spook-tastic Halloween fun!
This family-owned orchard in Hendersonville, NC has u-pick apples, lots of fun family activities on weekends, and pretty amazing cider and pumpkin donuts.
Running low on day-date ideas with your baby? If you’re looking for things to do with babies in Columbia, SC, you’ve come to the right place.
Wondering what to do for Halloween this year? Here’s a list of destinations near the Upstate with Halloween events that are worth the drive. These make a stellar day trip and an even better weekend getaway. Don’t forget to let us know how you’re celebrating Halloween in 2020 in the comments.
It’s time to pick your favorites for the 2026 KABOOM Awards where Kidding Around readers vote for the best family-friendly organizations in Columbia, SC across several categories. The 2026 winners will be determined based on the number of reader votes. Get your votes in early & often!
Mellow Mushroom has been a Lexington-area staple since 2011. Located at 5364 Sunset Blvd Lexington, SC 29072, directly across from Golden Hills Country Club, Mellow Mushroom is most famous for its stone-baked pizza.
The Enchanted Closet, Irmo’s locally-owned children’s clothing boutique, has been around since 2007. Conveniently located in the Murraywood Shopping Centre, it has been owned and operated by Allison Beck for over 17 years!
Have you been searching for where to get frozen cocktails in Columbia, SC? Although summer is coming to a close, the famously hot heat doesn’t look like it’ll be slowing down anytime soon. Lucky for us, Columbia is home to several restaurants that offer delicious frozen cocktails. From boozy Sorbet Floats to Blueberry Frose and everything in between, we’re here to let you know about these “cool spots” all around Cola.
With a bevy of online shops at the stroke of our fingertips at anytime, anywhere, we sometimes need to be reminded that there are a variety of brick-and-mortar stores right in our own backyard. Columbia is booming with a large variation of locally-owned children’s stores that will surely satisfy even the most fastidious shopper. From toys to shoes, to classic and even modern clothing, there’s something for everyone…just around the corner.