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 Details Mat & Savanna Shaw, the father-daughter duo known for their heartfelt harmonies and viral videos, charm audiences with their uplifting renditions of classic and contemporary songs, creating an evening of family-friendly musical delight. Description Mat & Savanna Shaw are the first ever father-daughter duo to boast a No. 1 charting album on billboard […]
Event Details Takeoff Day 1 : 7:30 AM ET Dreher Island State Park 3677 State Park Road, Prosperity, SC 29626 Phone: 803.364.4152 Weigh-In (public attendance encouraged) Day 1 : 3:30 PM ET Dreher Island State Park, 3677 State Park Road Prosperity, SC 29626 Phone: 803.364.4152
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 […]
Join Ranger Shelby for Woodpecker Walk Wednesdays! This is a ~2 mi guided walk focusing on common woodpecker species in the southeast, their unique adaptations, and important ecological niches in ecosystems found in Congaree National Park. Materials needed: Comfy walking shoes/boots, water bottle, writing utensil, extra layers, binoculars if you have them! Reservation or Registration: […]
Áróra Now Showing Through Feb. 28, 2025 Explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in the digital dome planetarium experience, "Áróra!" This immersive cinematic journey takes guests across remote Icelandic landscapes and into space to find and understand these mystical, eerie lights. During this award-winning show created by some of Iceland’s best-known scientists, writers, photographers […]
Looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon? Enjoy a Tasting & Tour, available every Thursday through Saturday. No reservations needed. Location: 112 Rocky Ridge Rd, Leesville, SC 29070 Hours: 10 AM - 7 PM Phone: (803) 470-6010
Modern Companion is celebrating its 6th birthday! Special sales will be available for one day only, including discounts on pupsicle pops. Goodie bags will be given to the first 10 in-store customers who spend over $50. Online shoppers are also included—the first 5 online orders from outside of South Carolina will receive a goodie bag. […]
Wolfgang & Wine returns to the Koger Center! Join us for a pre-concert wine tasting event, and then prepare for an unforgettable evening of music with the SC Phil as they perform Mozart’s final composition: Requiem. The concert opens with a contemporary work by Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz, whose music is performed by prestigious ensembles […]
Event Details Ranky Tanky revives the soulful sounds of Gullah culture with their vibrant blend of Jazz, Blues, Gospel, and R&B, creating an uplifting and engaging musical experience that honors their rich heritage. Description Ranky Tanky have achieved many firsts for South Carolina’s West African-rooted Gullah community since their formation, earning yet another milestone at […]
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. Wealthy Columbia merchant Ainsley Hall and his wife, Sarah, had this mansion built […]
The NAACP’s South Carolina State Conference will host the annual King Day at the Dome March & Rally on Monday, January 20, 2025, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. The event will begin at 8 a.m. with a prayer service at Zion Baptist Church, located at 801 Washington Street in Columbia, SC. Participants will […]
MLK Day: A Day On, Not a Day Off Date: Monday, January 20, 2025 Schedule of Events: 9:30 AM: March Begins at Miller Chapel AME Church Location: Newberry, SC 10:00 AM: Program Begins at Bethlehem Baptist Church Location: Newberry, SC Keynote Speaker: Reverend Ben H. Pratt Pastor of Shiloh AME Church, Prosperity, SC For questions, […]
The Friends of African American Art & Culture invite the community to the Columbia Museum of Art for the 5th annual storytelling performance honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme, “A Garden Grows Where We Tell,” celebrates Dr. King’s extraordinary work and the vibrant tradition of Southern Black […]
