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Events

Upcoming Events

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.

Event Series Holiday Market – Junior League of Columbia

Holiday Market – Junior League of Columbia

SC State Fairgrounds 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia

December 5 – December 8, 2024 General Admission, Holiday Ball, and Sundaes with Santa tickets can also be purchased at the door during market hours. Ticket Pickup Information: Tickets purchased online will be available for pickup at Will Call during market hours. Holiday Market is the largest fundraiser for the Junior League of Columbia. Each year, thousands […]

$10 – $130
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Event Series Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia

Get ready for a fresh take on the wild lights experience, highlighting the beauty of nature and the importance of caring for the natural world. From polar bears to flamingos, jellyfish to wildebeest, explore a brilliantly illuminated wildlife safari featuring more than 60 brand-new larger-than-life lantern displays inspired by nature. Along the way, discover engaging […]

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Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park

Saluda Shoals Park EAST 6071 St Andrews Road, Columbia

Holiday Lights will be open nightly November 27-December 31, 2024, from 6-10 p.m. Experience the Magic of Holiday Lights at Saluda Shoals Park! As the holiday season approaches, Saluda Shoals Park transforms into a dazzling wonderland, captivating families with millions of sparkling lights. This year, visitors can immerse themselves in a festive atmosphere featuring colorful, […]

$25 – $75.00
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Holiday Market – Junior League of Columbia

SC State Fairgrounds 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia

December 5 – December 8, 2024 General Admission, Holiday Ball, and Sundaes with Santa tickets can also be purchased at the door during market hours. Ticket Pickup Information: Tickets purchased online will be available for pickup at Will Call during market hours. Holiday Market is the largest fundraiser for the Junior League of Columbia. Each year, thousands […]

$10 – $130
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Event Series Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia

Get ready for a fresh take on the wild lights experience, highlighting the beauty of nature and the importance of caring for the natural world. From polar bears to flamingos, jellyfish to wildebeest, explore a brilliantly illuminated wildlife safari featuring more than 60 brand-new larger-than-life lantern displays inspired by nature. Along the way, discover engaging […]

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Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park

Saluda Shoals Park EAST 6071 St Andrews Road, Columbia

Holiday Lights will be open nightly November 27-December 31, 2024, from 6-10 p.m. Experience the Magic of Holiday Lights at Saluda Shoals Park! As the holiday season approaches, Saluda Shoals Park transforms into a dazzling wonderland, captivating families with millions of sparkling lights. This year, visitors can immerse themselves in a festive atmosphere featuring colorful, […]

$25 – $75.00
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Town of Lexington Christmas Carolighting Ceremony

Icehouse Amphitheater 107 West Main Street, Lexington

Join the Town of Lexington as we sing Christmas carols, light the tree & take pictures with Santa at Icehouse Amphitheater! Santa will be at Icehouse Amphitheater from 4pm-8pm. The Tree Lighting Ceremony starts at 6:30pm. There will be food available for purchase. ***Please be aware of scammers who may message or comment on these […]

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Event Series Soda City Market

Soda City Market

Main Street Columbia, SC 1300-1600 Main Street, Columbia

Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine! Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—helping establish our city as the real southern hotspot for locals […]

Free
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Event Series Holiday Market – Junior League of Columbia

Holiday Market – Junior League of Columbia

SC State Fairgrounds 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia

December 5 – December 8, 2024 General Admission, Holiday Ball, and Sundaes with Santa tickets can also be purchased at the door during market hours. Ticket Pickup Information: Tickets purchased online will be available for pickup at Will Call during market hours. Holiday Market is the largest fundraiser for the Junior League of Columbia. Each year, thousands […]

$10 – $130
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Bierkeller’s Annual Weihnachtsmarkt Christmas Market

Bierkeller Columbia 600 Canalside St Unit 1009, Columbia

Now in its 2nd year, Bierkeller’s Annual Weihnachtsmarkt Christmas Market will be open every advent weekend, from the end of November until the weekend before Christmas. Come experience the unique atmosphere of Germany's world-famous Christmas Markets right here in Columbia, South Carolina. Located on the Canalside Plaza on the banks of the Congaree River in […]

Free
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Event Series Snowball Festival – Town of Lexington

Town of Lexington’s Snowball Festival Carnival at Icehouse Amphitheater

Icehouse Amphitheater 107 West Main Street, Lexington

Join the Town of Lexington for this year's Snowball Festival Carnival at the Icehouse Amphitheater! It's on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 1pm-5pm and will feature small carnival rides, inflatables,  face painting, balloon artists, + more! Santa will be there from 1pm-5pm for pictures! There will be food available fron food vendors available to purchase. […]

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