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2011 Holiday Happenings Breakfast with Victorian Santa

Sat Dec. 17. 8-11 a.m. Continental breakfast, music, holiday crafts, photos with Santa. Reservations required. $10 adults; $8 members; $5 non-member youth; $4 member youth. Robert Mills House: 1616 Blanding St. 252-1770, historiccolumbia.org.

Candlelight Tours and Carriage Rides

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Dec. 15-16. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thu-Fri. Carriage rides through Robert Mills Historic District; view the decorated Historic Columbia homes on a guided candlelight tour. Free. $5 per person. Robert Mills House: 1616 Blanding St. 252-1770, historiccolumbia.org.

Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade

Sat Dec. 3. 9:45 a.m. Floats, marching bands, live performances. Begins at Gervais and Bull streets, continues into the Vista. 799-1216, carolinacarillon.com.

Caroling Along the Cayce Riverwalk

Fri Dec. 2. 6:30 p.m. Several area church choirs perform along the first half-mile of the park. The Riverwalk will be lighted with luminaries and hot apple cider will be served. Free. Cayce Riverwalk: N. Avenue entrance. 796-9020, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

Cayce Neighborhood Tree Lighting

Thu Dec. 1. 6 p.m. Cayce neighborhoods line their streets with lighted trees and decorations. 739-5385, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

Cayce Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thu Dec. 1. 6 p.m. Annual lighting of the tree. Please bring canned goods to decorate the Food Tree. Free. 796-9020, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

A Christmas Carol

Wed Dec. 14. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. A live performance of the Christmas classic. $25-$40. Newberry Opera House: 1201 McKibben St. 276-6264, newberryoperahouse.com.

Christmas Traditions: Cayce Historical Museum Annual Holiday Open House

Sat Dec. 3. 6:30 p.m. Rooms decorated with trees and crafts from the 18th century to present. Cayce Historical Museum: 1800 12th St. 739-5385, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

A Devine Night Out

Thu Dec. 8. Holiday open house along Devine Street from 5 to 8 p.m. After-party from 8 to 10 p.m.

Festival of Trees

Sat-Sun, Nov. 19-20. Decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday items up for bid to benefit Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Village at Sandhills: 481 Town Center Plaza. 434-7275.

Five Points Festivus

Fri Dec. 2 through Sun Dec. 4. Feats of strength. Airing of grievances. No tinsel; it’s distracting. Fri: Airing of Grievances Tour from 7 to 10 p.m. Sat: Shopping & Art Tour from 4 to 8 p.m. Sun: Festivus Shopping & Family Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7487373, fivepointscolumbia.com. Sun Nov. 27. 6-7 p.m. Lighting of the State House Christmas tree, choir performances. Free. South Carolina State House: Main and Gervais streets. 737-0769.

Harborside Festival of Lights at Lake Carolina

Sat Dec. 10. 6 p.m. Light displays, carriage rides, photos with Santa. Lake Carolina Town Center: 100 Lake Carolina Blvd. 736-5253, lakecarolina.com.

Breakfast with Victorian Santa includes crafts, music and photos on Dec. 17 at the Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding St. Courtesy photo.

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Governor’s Carolighting

Historic Columbia Choir Showcase

Sat Dec. 10. 12-4 p.m. Local elementary schools perform. $1 house tours. Robert Mills House: 1616 Blanding St. 252-1770, historiccolumbia.org.

queens and politicians. Businesses decorate for the season and offer refreshments from 3 to 8 p.m. Main Street in Lexington, business. lexingtonsc.org.

Holiday House Tours

Mingle and Jingle on Main

Nov. 18-Dec. 31. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tue-Sat; 1-5 p.m., Sun. Guided tours of house museums decorated for the holidays. Closed Mondays, Dec. 25. $6 adults; $3 kids; ages 5 and under free. Robert Mills House: 1616 Blanding St. 252-1770, historiccolumbia.org.

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Holiday Museum Tours

Sat Dec. 24. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas Eve tours of Nature and the Grand American Vision: Masterpieces of the Hudson River Painters. The museum shop will also be open. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

The Lights of Cayce

Dec. 1-31. Cayce City Hall decorated with thousands of lights, holiday displays. Free. Cayce City Hall: 1800 12th Street. 796-9020, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

Lexington Christmas Parade & Main Street Event

Sun Dec. 4. 3:30-8 p.m. Parade runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and features bands, floats and beauty

Thu Dec. 1. 6-9 p.m. Holiday-themed block party highlighting visual and performing arts. Part of the First Thursday on Main series. Main Street.

The Nutcracker

Nov. 25-27. 7:30 p.m., Fri; 3 p.m., Sun. Performed by the Carolina Ballet. $12.50-$20.50. Township Auditorium: 1703 Taylor St. 771-6303, carolinaballet.net.

The Nutcracker

Dec. 10-18. 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat; 3 p.m., Sat-Sun. Performed by the Columbia City Ballet. $5-$32. Koger Center: 1051 Gervais St. 251-2222, columbiacityballet.com.

The Nutcracker

Dec. 1-4. 10 a.m., Thu; 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat; 3 p.m., SatSun. $5-$32. Performed by the Columbia Classical Ballet. Koger Center: 1051 Gervais St. 252-9112, columbiaclassicalballet.org.

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The Robert Mills House hosts guided tours beginning Nov. 18 along with a student choir showcase on Dec. 10 at 1616 Blanding St. File photo.

Riverbanks Zoo Lights Before Christmas

Snowflakes and Sparkles Holiday Ice Show

Saluda Shoals: Holiday Lights on the River

St. Nicholas Festival

Nov. 19-Dec. 31. 6-9 p.m. Annual Riverbanks Zoo Christmas light display. Closed Nov. 24, Dec. 24-25. $8 adults; $6 kids. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden: 500 Wildlife Pkwy. 779-8717, riverbanks.org.

Nov. 23-Dec. 31. 6-10 p.m. Light displays, walking trails, carriage rides, marshmallow roasting. $10 per car; additional fees apply for some activites. Saluda Shoals Park: 5605 Bush River Rd. 731-5208, icrc.net.

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Sandhill Farmers Holiday Market

Tue Nov. 15. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Local produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music. Village at Sandhill: 900 Clemson Rd. 699-3190, clemson.edu/sandhill.

Singing Christmas Tree

Dec. 9-11. 7 p.m., Fri-Sun; 4 p.m., Sat-Sun. Thirty-foot tree with 55,000 lights and 130 singers accompanied by an orchestra. Shandon Baptist Church: 5250 Forest Dr. 782-1300, christmasatshandon.com.

Sun Dec. 11. 5 p.m. Palmetto Skate Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual holiday ice show. $5. Plex Indoor Sports and Ice: 1019 Broad Stone Rd. 732-1900, plexindoorsports.com. Sat Dec. 3. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday crafts, Orthodox choir, Russian food and bell ringing. Holy Apostles Orthodox Church: 724 Bluff Rd. holyapostles.org.

Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride

Sun Dec. 4. Police escorted charity ride. Arrive 11 a.m.; parade departs 1 p.m. Meet at 6925 N. Main St. and ride to the Colonial Center, 801 Lincoln St. 422-5961.

University of South Carolina Horseshoe Tree Lighting

Thu Dec. 1. 6 p.m. 57th annual tree lighting ceremony, musical performances. Main and Sumter streets. 777-7130, sc.edu.

Vista Lights

Thu Nov. 17. 5-10 p.m. Holiday shopping, live music, food and drinks. Gervais and Lincoln streets. 2695946, vistacolumbia.com.

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Saluda Shoals Park presents the drive-through display Holiday Lights on the River Nov. 23 through Dec. 31 at 5605 Bush River Rd. Courtesy photo.

War Between the States Lantern Tours

Sat Dec. 3. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Watch scenes from the Civil War come to life with history and comedy in a presentation by the 13th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry. Cayce Historical Museum: 1800 12th St. 739-5385, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

West Metro Parade of Lights

Sun Dec. 4. 5:30 p.m. Floats, bands, animals, all lit with Christmas lights. Highway 1 and 12th Street. 794-6505, westmetroparade.com.

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Winter Fest

Dec. 19-Jan. 1. Movie screenings, musical performances, star labs, crafts, elf visits. South Carolina State Museum: 301 Gervais Street. 8984921, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

YMCA Breakfast with Santa

Sat Dec. 3. 9-10:30 a.m. Breakfast, Christmas crafts and photos with Santa. Proceeds benefit YMCA. 407-8007, columbiaymca.org.

The historic Hampton-Preston mansion is decorated for the holidays and open for guided tours beginning Nov. 18. Courtesy photo.

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Candlelight tours and carriage rides are offered Dec. 15 and 16 through the Robert Mills Historic District. Courtesy photo.

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From November 23rd through December 31st, from 6-10pm, Saluda Shoals Park will come alive in a blaze of more than a million sparkling lights. Holiday Lights on the River features over 400 themed, animated light displays on a two-mile loop of the park! Enjoy the DAZZLING DANCING FOREST with its dancing lighted trees synchronized to classical and whimsical holiday music. See the three dimensional Victorian Village, Old Man Winter, the holiday classic Twelve Days of Christmas and much more, all in sparkling lights. WETLAND WONDERLAND WALKING TRAIL 6-10pm Take a stroll along the boardwalk through the WETLAND WONDERLAND WALKING TRAIL. Watch nature come to lif in sparkling lights. Fee:$1 per person, includes a hayride to the boardwalk. Holiday lights admission applies. WINTER WONDER RIDE-FRIDAY& SATURDAY NIGHTS ONLY NOV. 25-26, DEC. 2-3, 9-10, & 16-23 from 6-10pm Get ready for the slide of your life on the WINTER WONDER RIDE at Holiday Lights on the river. Zip through a series of lighted arches and experience downhill tubing without the sno on this 125 foot, exciting, fun-packed family ride. Tubes are provided. The WINTER WONDER RIDE is suitable for children and adults 42” and taller. If you are under the age of (4), you must be accompanied by your parents or guardian. Fee: $2 per slide with Holiday Lights admission.

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NIGHTS OF WONDER • DECEMBER 16-23 ONLY! 6-10pm Join us December 16-23 only for NIGHTS OF WONDER and enjoy eight fun-filled evening of family activities. Take a ride on the Red-Nose Express hayride, or ride the Saluda Shoals Choo-Choo. Enjoy a leisurely trip through the lights in a horse-drawn carriage. Concessions, crafts to make & take home, roasting marshmallows and a visit with Santa are additional highlights of the NIGHTS OF WONDER! Nominal fees ($1-$5) for concessions and activities apply. Holiday Lights on the River is a magical experience you won’t want to miss!

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Johnnie Walker Blue Engraving

Engraved Johnnie Walker® Blue Label® Scotch is a Handsome Choice. Johnnie Walker® Blue Label® is one of our most popular gifts and is exceptionally smooth with traces of smoke, ﬂorals and sweet spice. The Custom Engraved Johnnie Walker® Blue Label® allows you to engrave your personal message directly into the glass bottle. Visit your local liquor retailer today for details!

Crown Royal Bag Embroidery

Let your gift make a statement. Embroider your Crown Royal bag today! Go to www.crownroyal.com or visit your local retailer for details. This legendary whiskey created in 1939 to celebrate the visit of the King of England, has a blend of ﬁfty distinct, full bodied whiskies matured in white oak barrels.

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Ciroc Vodka

Ciroc Vodka is the uncommon vodka, distilled from carefully selected ﬁne French grapes and distilled 5 times. The ﬁnal result is a taste experience that is refreshingly uncommon and elegantly smooth (gluten free). Give the gift of excellence this season choose Ciroc Vodka!

Don Julio 70

For the tequila enthusist. Don Julio 70 Anejo Claro is a truly unique product that redefines the Anejo category by embodying the rich, complex flavor of traditional 100% Agave Anejo in a liquid that is filtered to become a clear spirit. Give the most extraordinary tequila pioneered by Tequila Don Julio.

Baileys

Do you remember the last time you drank Baileys? Of course you do. When you drink Baileys the pleasure comes in waves. It is a truly memorable experience that should be shared with friends. So add Baileys to your Holiday gift list today!

Nuvo

The world's first Sparkling Liqueur! A product of Paris, Nuvo embodies grace and elegance in both its perfume packaging as well as balanced flavors. An effervescent blend of fine French Vodka, French Sparkling Wine and exotic fruit nectar. This is the perfect gift for the independent minded, sophisticated lady who enjoys a little luxury in her life!