Christmas lights in Columbia contest

Who Has the Best Christmas House in Columbia?

Who has the best-decorated house for Christmas this year? You decide!

It’s the first Kidding Around Columbia Best Christmas Lights Contest.

Go for a drive with one of our FREE holiday light driving tours, then let us know who you think is the best. The winner gets bragging rights for an entire year, so choose carefully.

Horse Crossing Farm

Adventure Awaits at Horse Crossing Farm: A Guide to all Experiences and Offerings

Horse Crossing Farm, the “family-owned mini farm nestled beside the railroad tracks within the town limits of Lexington, SC,” has something for everyone. There are offerings for farm lovers, enthusiasts, and beginners alike. Whether you’re looking for the ultimate farm experience or riding lessons for your little one, you’re bound to find something that is perfect for you and your friends and/or family!

Bryson City NC at Christmas

Visit Bryson City, NC for the Holidays

Are you searching for a family-friendly place to have a small getaway this winter? Have you ever been to Bryson City, NC? Most known for the Polar Express, there is so much more than just the train ride to do and explore in this friendly mountain town. They’ve got a drive-thru light show, outdoor ice skating, delicious food, and much more!

Walters Exterior Columbia 2023

Win Free Christmas Light Installation & Maintenance from Walters Exterior

Walters Exterior is giving away a chance to turn the exterior of your home into a holiday home of your dreams! One Kidding Around reader will win FREE Christmas light installation & maintenance for this December 2023 holiday season! Terms & conditions apply. Thank you to Walters Exterior for sponsoring this giveaway! 

Resources and services in Columbia, South Carolina for families

Thrive With These Resources and Services in Columbia, SC

If you are looking for resources and services in Columbia, SC to help your family flourish, then we can help! Our growing collection of reader-recommended services, family-minded resources, and researched listings in convenient guides to the Columbia, South Carolina area will help make your life easier.

Chickenbutt Donuts in Chapin, SC

Guess What? Chickenbutt Donuts Are Amazing

What’s a Chickenbutt Donut? If you are looking for a quick breakfast treat in the Columbia area, whether that’s a place to sit and enjoy the atmosphere or grab and go, we have the perfect place for you! Chickenbutt Donuts is the local donut destination that attracts both local residents and travelers alike, guaranteeing a […]

Prisma Golf Cart 2023 #2

How To Keep Kids Safe In A Golf Cart

It’s common to see golf carts scooting around neighborhoods but are children safe while riding them? Pediatric surgeon Stanton Adkins, MD, explains why parents should be concerned about golf cart safety.

Ian closures

Ian Brings Closings and eLearning Across South Carolina

Wondering what is closed due to weather in Greenville, Spartanburg and across the Upstate? We’re keeping a running list right here of local businesses that are closed or operating with reduced hours or services. Here’s what’s closed in the Upstate.

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