Scroll our calendar to find the perfect events during your stay or plan your stay around one of our fantastic events. With substantial diversity and community pride, there’s an event every weekend; festivals every month. There’s something for everyone in the family… food festivals, arts and entertainment showcases, cultural, historical and contemporary events. Holiday happenings for every season including the July Celebration on Lake Murray a top 10 Southeast Event. With so many events to offer, you will probably have to extend your stay in Lake Murray Country.
The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of December. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one location. The City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays initiative features delicious food as a way to highlight various types of cuisines, which can be enjoyed […]
Fridays in December before Christmas Santa's Tour of Newberry 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM Fridays in December Save the Date for Santa's Tour of Newberry! On select Fridays in December Santa will tour Newberry's neighborhoods via Fire Truck! All tours end on Downtown's Main Street at 6pm!
Let the Christmas fun begin in the City of West Columbia as the Mayor and Council light the City's Christmas Tree at Town Hall!
Join us for the exciting Free Model Train Show at the Amroc Christmas Show on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The event will take place at Arsenal Hill, conveniently located at the corner of Lincoln and Laurel, just across from the fountain. Admission is free, and there will be no […]
Shop downtown Prosperity merchants and outdoor vendors throughout the afternoon and stay for the Christmas Tree Lighting at 7:30pm! Live entertainment will begin at 3pm and Santa will be visiting Dixie Heartpine from 5-7pm.
“Come and see, come and see! The Savior has been born!” The shepherds ran through the streets of Bethlehem, bringing the Good News on a long ago, starry night. A little history of Little Bethlehem: First Baptist Church of Gilbert embarked on a creative and new Christmas venture in 2007. The mission plan was a […]
The Shandon/Hollywood-Rose Hill Homes for the Holidays is scheduled for December 3rd! This is your ticket into some of the most beautifully decorated homes for the holidays in this historic Columbia housing district! Tickets are $30 per person and will give you access to holiday decorated homes, as well as a taste of local restaurants and bubbles in […]
The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard (AIY) returns for the spring and will welcome art lovers and history buffs alike to the historic, downtown Columbia neighborhood. Artists and artisans will sell their original work and as an added bonus, Historic Columbia's Palladium Tour coincides with this year's festival. The event will be held on […]
Head out the charming Twin Cities of Batesburg-Leesville for Christmas fun! The Annual Christmas Parade will kick start the evening at 5:30pm, running along Columbia Avenue to the Batesburg District.
It’s a special edition of Hen’s Night Out! Come celebrate the holidays with all of your best chicks and raise a glass to a wonderful year of friendship and community while you shop local! With 25+ vendors on-site you’ll be able to finish your holiday shopping while supporting local vendors ready to put together the […]
Join the Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC) for their eighth annual Sip & Scribble, an artful and soulful coloring party. Relax with friends, enjoy a free glass of wine, and color pages inspired by the work of a South Carolina artist. This year, take in the works of reverse glass painter and sculptor […]
Experience Main Street Columbia's thriving mix of art, food and fun every month! On the first Thursday of each month, businesses in downtown Columbia participate in First Thursday on Main by keeping their doors open late, offering a mix of specials, events, entertainment, and more! From the 1200 block all the way to the 1700 block […]
The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of December. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one location. The City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays initiative features delicious food as a way to highlight various types of cuisines, which can be enjoyed […]
Fridays in December before Christmas Santa's Tour of Newberry 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM Fridays in December Save the Date for Santa's Tour of Newberry! On select Fridays in December Santa will tour Newberry's neighborhoods via Fire Truck! All tours end on Downtown's Main Street at 6pm!
“Come and see, come and see! The Savior has been born!” The shepherds ran through the streets of Bethlehem, bringing the Good News on a long ago, starry night. A little history of Little Bethlehem: First Baptist Church of Gilbert embarked on a creative and new Christmas venture in 2007. The mission plan was a […]
The 2023 Gaston Christmas Parade will be held on Sat., December 9. (Weather permitting.) The Parade lineup will be on Gaston St. in front of Francis Mack Intermediate School at 9:00 a.m. The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. The Parade route is from Gaston St. making a right onto Mack St., crossing Hwy 321 continuing […]
Volunteers needed! Sign up here! The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce is set to host its 2nd annual Blythewood Doko Christkindl Market on December 9-10, 2023, at the Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood. Widely recognized as a Christmas Market, the English translation of the term "Christkindl" is Christ […]
Come tour some of the magnificent and historical homes in downtown Newberry this holiday season! Held annually on the second Saturday of December from 4 until 8 p.m., this self-guided tour consists of four private homes and a church, all decorated for the holidays! The historic Old Newberry Hotel will also be open for a wine […]
Volunteers needed! Sign up here! The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce is set to host its 2nd annual Blythewood Doko Christkindl Market on December 9-10, 2023, at the Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood. Widely recognized as a Christmas Market, the English translation of the term "Christkindl" is Christ […]
The Annual Blythewood Christmas Parade is set to start at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10. Starts at the fire/EMS station on Main Street, travels up McNulty Street, and crosses down Blythewood Road back to Main Street and Langford Road to end in Doko Meadows Park. More than a hundred entries are expected to participate with […]
“Come and see, come and see! The Savior has been born!” The shepherds ran through the streets of Bethlehem, bringing the Good News on a long ago, starry night. A little history of Little Bethlehem: First Baptist Church of Gilbert embarked on a creative and new Christmas venture in 2007. The mission plan was a […]
The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of December. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one location. The City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays initiative features delicious food as a way to highlight various types of cuisines, which can be enjoyed […]
Fridays in December before Christmas Santa's Tour of Newberry 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM Fridays in December Save the Date for Santa's Tour of Newberry! On select Fridays in December Santa will tour Newberry's neighborhoods via Fire Truck! All tours end on Downtown's Main Street at 6pm!
The Santa at Sesqui 5K Run is scheduled to occur on Sunday, December 16, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The 5K course will encompass the loop and sandhills trails at Sesqui State Park. It will guide participants through the enchanting forest and around the lake, where a floating Christmas tree will be on display. This event […]
Get into the Holiday spirit by viewing great light displays. Continue your evening of fun by shopping with vendors and purchasing unique gifts for family and friends! Over 50 Crafters and Vendors are gathering for our Christmas Festival in Lake Carolina on Saturday, December 16. This event will run from 3-8pm and is sure to […]
The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of December. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one location. The City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays initiative features delicious food as a way to highlight various types of cuisines, which can be enjoyed […]
Fridays in December before Christmas Santa's Tour of Newberry 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM Fridays in December Save the Date for Santa's Tour of Newberry! On select Fridays in December Santa will tour Newberry's neighborhoods via Fire Truck! All tours end on Downtown's Main Street at 6pm!
The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of December. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one location. The City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays initiative features delicious food as a way to highlight various types of cuisines, which can be enjoyed […]
Fridays in December before Christmas Santa's Tour of Newberry 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM Fridays in December Save the Date for Santa's Tour of Newberry! On select Fridays in December Santa will tour Newberry's neighborhoods via Fire Truck! All tours end on Downtown's Main Street at 6pm!
The City of Columbia will be holding the annual “Capital City Fireworks” display to ring in 2023 on Sunday, December 31st. The best viewing area of the fireworks display will be on the north side of the South Carolina State House along Gervais St. and Main St. Several roads will be closed around the […]