Is your family ready for winter break in Columbia, SC? It’s almost that time. The kids will be home and looking for things to do. After all those Christmas cookies are eaten and the presents have been opened, what will you do to make winter break fun and relaxing? We have some ideas, of course! We made this winter break bucket list, full of things to do over winter break in Columbia, SC!
Things to Do Over Winter Break
- Go Bowling. It’s old-fashioned family fun, and you can’t go wrong. Try one of these bowling alleys in Columbia, SC.
- Do the Zoo. It may sound obvious, but Columbia’s zoo, Riverbanks Zoo, should not be overlooked. It’s full of fun and education any day of the year.
- See Christmas Lights, head out on a driving tour of amazing Christmas homes in Columbia. FREE
- Jump at a trampoline park.
- Take a walk. Pull on your hat and head to Cayce Riverwalk or any of Columbia’s Riverwalks. FREE
- Go for a hike! Try one of these hiking trails near Columbia, SC.
- Make art! Paint some pottery or paint a picture or sign. Try one of these places to make art in Columbia.
- Drive through the lights at Saluda Shoals Holiday Lights on the River.
- Visit Leo’s Landing for some playground fun!
- Visit the library. Get a book or attend a story time for special event. FREE The Richland County libraries have everything from free family movie nights to teen video game nights and family craft events during winter break.
- Get the kids outside! Visit Carraway Park for some fun FREE playground fun! Or try any one of these extra fun parks and playgrounds in Columbia, SC.
- Take the kids out for hot chocolate or enjoy a coffee and a treat at one of these fantastic coffee shops in Columbia, SC.
- Hit the road for some snow tubing fun. Head up to North Carolina for snow tubing fun!
- Try an escape room! Gather the family and see if you can solve the puzzles and escape! Escape Rooms near Columbia
- Go ice skating! Where can you ice skate in Columbia? Flight Adventure Park in Irmo offers indoor ice skating year-round!
- Safari Time! Visit Eudora Farms for a drive-thru safari, plus a petting zoo and more!
- Catch a holiday movie at Regal Cinemas for just $5.
- December 7th, 14th, and 21st, 2024: Elf
- December 8th, 2024: A Christmas Story
- December 15th, 2024: The Polar Express
- December 22nd, 2024: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- Make dinner easy! Grab a family meal deal or check out these kids eat free deals.
- Put a bounce house in the yard for the kids! You can stay home and the kids will have a blast. Here’s where you can rent a bounce house in Columbia, SC.
- Visit EdVenture Children’s Museum.
- Learn something new and awesome at the SC State Museum.
- Get some local produce, meats, dairy, jams or baked goods at Columbia’s Farmers Markets.
Find all the winter fun in our Columbia, SC Winter Guide
Winter Break Camps (2024) in Columbia, SC
YMCA Winter Camp
- December 23, 26 & 27, 2024; December 30, 2024 & January 2 & 3, 2025
- At Northwest (Irmo) and Jeep Rogers (Lake Carolina) and River’s Edge Retreat (Downtown)
- Traditional and Adventure Camp
- Register for YMCA Winter Camp Online
Riverbanks Zoo Winter Camp
- December 30-31, 2024 and January 2-3, 2025
- Ages K-5th grade
- Meet animals, go behind the scenes, learn about animal health, enrichment and more!
- Register online for Riverbanks Winter Camp
Lake Murray Gymnastics
- December 30-31, 2024 and January 2-3, 2025
- 10 am – 3 pm daily
- $10 for 1-3 hours; $15 for 4-5 hours
- BYO water/ snack/lunch
More Things to Do Over Winter Break: Indoor Guide
The weather is blah, and you’re still bored? Check out our HUGE Indoor Guide to Columbia, SC. It’s full of ideas for fun and learning the whole family will enjoy!
