Page Ellington Park is a free, 20-acre urban nature park in downtown Columbia’s BullStreet District. Paved paths, a two-acre pond, bullfrogs, wildflowers, and a fenced dog park — open 24/7, always free, and one of Columbia’s quietest green spaces.
Are you looking for some inexpensive fall fun your whole family will love? You’re in the right place! The Midlands has tons of fall activities that are easy on the wallet and big on memory-making!
Are you on the lookout for a new family-friendly Halloween-themed adventure? Have you been to a pumpkin patch? How about by train? Well, welcome aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express.
Did you know that the Associated Model Railroad of Columbia, or AMROC, is regularly open to the public free of charge? Whether you’re an experienced model train hobbyist or just have a young child who likes trains, AMROC could be just right for you! You’ll be able to learn how to drive a model train, how the trains work, all about the different models, and more!
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!
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.
Do you have a kid in Columbia, SC who is obsessed with trains?
Whether they want to watch a real freight train rumble by, drive a model train themselves, ride the rails, or unwrap presents from Santa aboard a real locomotive, the Midlands has more train fun than you might expect. Get aboard and check out our list of the best places to have fun with trains near Columbia, SC!
Edisto Discovery Park in Columbia, SC is a free, wheelchair-accessible neighborhood park with a splash pad, sandbox, playground, and community center. Low crowds, easy parking, and perfect for a summer playdate.
Have you visited Newberry, SC? Recently named one of the “Most Charming Small Towns in America” by Travel Channel, this historic town offers museums, art, hiking, and more! Newberry has continuously been selected as one of the SC7 expedition stopping points because of its natural splendor and gorgeous Japanese garden. As a KAG SC7 correspondent, Liene Kukainis joined the team on the trail to see what all the press is about!
Poinsett State Park in Wedgefield, SC packs 25+ miles of trails, a 10-acre lake, CCC-built cabins, camping, and paddling into 1,000 acres less than an hour from Columbia. Here is everything your family needs to know.