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.
Columbia Food Tours offers a food tour on Main Street and it's a 2.5 - 3 hour walking food tour throughout downtown Columbia, South Carolina. You will learn about the Capital City, as well as try the local cuisine from 5-7 of the best locally owned restaurants. We welcome tourists and locals alike to come […]
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.
*UPDATE: Tonight's event will proceed as planned* You don't want to miss this family-friendly waterfront event that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Admission is FREE and open to the public at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington. Watch as brightly decorated boats parade by decked out for the season, […]
Join us for an all-new lights experience at Riverbanks! (Formerly Lights Before Christmas) Stroll through the Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns inspired by nature. From pollinators and plants to endangered (and even extinct) animals, guests will be dazzled by awe-inspiring illuminations around every turn. Plus, enjoy interactive activities, fun photo ops, and […]
Christmas Traditions: Olde and New will be a night for citizens and guests to explore the Cayce Historical Museum’s historical attractions. The museum will be open for all to see our exhibits and trees decorated by local community groups. Live musicians spread holiday cheer throughout the building and Santa's Workshop. This year's entertainments include a lantern tour presentation […]
See over one million lights, experience themed areas, holiday shopping, great food and see Santa at Segra Park at night! The Fireflies Holiday Lights are back for 2023! This holiday season, Segra Park will be decked out with over one million LED lights, featuring 10 themed areas, on 42 nights throughout November and December. Fireflies […]
The Midlands Largest Drive-Through Light Show! Experience the magic as Saluda Shoals Park comes alive in millions of sparkling lights. Journey through more than two miles of lights featuring colorful, animated light displays of all shapes and sizes! Create lasting family memories this year at Holiday Lights on the River. HOLIDAY LIGHTS ACTIVITIES (included with admission) […]
“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 […]
General admission is only $1 for guests on the first Sunday of every month! First Sunday Ticket Pricing General admission to the South Carolina State Museum is only $1 for guests on First Sunday!* Included in general admission, guests can explore four floors of South Carolina art, cultural history, natural history and science/technology, including […]
On the third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for FREE thanks to Richland County, with support from HC Board Liaison, Councilwoman Gretchen Barron! This month, visit the Hampton-Preston Mansion.
Join the Sugar Plum Fairy and her court for an enchanting tea before the show at The Firehouse Conference Center. Please email [email protected] for any food allergies.
Join the Town of Lexington for this year's Snowball Festival Carnival at the Icehouse Amphitheater! Due to the possibility of rain in the forecast this weekend, the Town of Lexington is making changes to the original schedule for the annual Snowball Festival, held at the Icehouse Amphitheater located at 107 W. Main Street, Lexington: Thursday, […]