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The Columbia Museum of Art Shop offers a unique array of beautiful and creative gifts, with everything from jewelry to home decor to paper goods. The work of famous artists throughout history graces many items in the shop, while local artisans bring handcrafted beauty to others. For children, you will find toys and activities of the highest quality. They are not only beautiful, but thoughtful in their design, made to bring out imagination and creativity in play. During the holidays, we will gift wrap any item over $20 by request.

Extended hours in December! Call or go online for details. 803.343.2159 or columbiamuseum.org

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Visit the CMA Shop at 1515 Main Street in downtown Columbia.

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Carriage & Hayrides, Visits with Santa

YMCA

Friday, December 13 at 6p.m. Town Center

Harborside Lights 5K Kids 1 Mile Fun Run: 6:00pm Adult 5k Run: 6:30pm

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Live Music, Food, Drinks, Games and More!

Over 1200 Luminaries & thousands of twinkling lights

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Cayce Historical Museum Annual Holiday Open House

Fri Dec. 6. 7 p.m. Gospel music Christmas celebration. $24.50-$74.50. Colonial Life Arena: 801 Lincoln St. coloniallifearena.com.

Sat Dec. 7. 6-9 p.m. Each room of the Museum will be decorated with trees and crafts from the 18th century to present. Live entertainment, light refreshments. Cayce Historical Museum: 1800 12th street. 739-5385, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

Breakfast with Victorian Santa Sat Dec. 21. 8-11 a.m. Continental breakfast with music, decorated home, holiday crafts and photos with Santa. Reservations required. $12 adults; $10 members; $3 non-member youth; $2 member youth. Robert Mills House: 1616 Blanding St. 252-1770, historiccolumbia.org.

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Sat Dec. 7. 3-8 p.m. Tour of decorated Kershaw County homes. By candlelight. $17. Camden Archives and Museum: 1314 Broad St. camdenleague.org.

Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade Sat Dec. 7. 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. 6. 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 Park: 201 Naples Ave. 550-9520, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

Cayce Tree Lighting Thu Dec. 5. 6 p.m. Annual lighting of the tree. Please bring canned goods to decorate the Food Tree. Free. Cayce City Hall: 1800 12th St. 550-9520, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

Chamber Choir of Kershaw County Christmas Concert Tue Dec. 17. 7 p.m. A celebration of the holidays in song. $5. Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County: 810 Lyttleton St. 4257676. fineartscenter.org.

Christmas at Red Bank Sun Dec. 8. 6:30 p.m. Not-so-traditional Christmas concert performed by local musicians. Proceeds beneft Lexington Interfaith Community Services. Donations encouraged. Red Bank United Methodist Church: 2909 Old Barnwell Rd. christmasastredbank.org.

City of Columbia Art Center Holiday Art Sale Sat Nov. 23. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Art sale and silent auction featuring artwork from participants of the Wounded Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Jackson. Proceeds benefit the Creative Journey Project.

Earlewood Community Center: 1113 Parkside Dr. 545-3000.

Columbia Christmas Pageant Dec. 13-15. 7 p.m., Fri; 2 & 5 p.m., Sat; 4 p.m., Sun. Annual holiday favorite; Christmas songs, Christmas costumes, Christmas drama, indoor snow. First Baptist Columbia: 1306 Hampton St. columbiachristmaspageant.com.

Columbia Museum of Art Winter Workshops Sat Dec. 31. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Winter workshops engage kids in hands-on learning and spark creativity; visit website for offerings. $75; $60 members. columbiamuseum.org.

A Devine Night Out Thu Dec. 12. 5-10 p.m. Holiday open house along Devine Street’s swanky boutique corridor; afterparty features complimentary food and beverages. devinestreetcolumbiasc.com.

EdVenture Festivals of Sharing Sat Dec. 7. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Multicultural event for children will feature holiday celebrations around the world. Handson activities, information booths and performances. Free with museum admission. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100. edventure.org.’

Famously Hot New Year Tue Dec. 31. 6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Annual city-sponsored New Year’s Eve event on

Main Street. Live music with Kool & the Gang, VIP areas, more. Free; $125 VIP. famouslyhotnewyear.com.

Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Holiday Sales Show Dec. 6-18. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon-Sat; 1:30-6 p.m., Sun. Featuring more than 40 artists with one-of-a-kind gifts. Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County: 810 Lyttleton St. 425-7676. fineartscenter.org.

Governor’s Carolighting Mon Dec. 2. 6 p.m. Lighting of the State House Christmas tree, choir performances. Free. South Carolina State House: Main and Gervais. 737-0769.

Harborside Festival of Lights at Lake Carolina Sat Dec. 7. 6-9 p.m. Light displays, carriage rides, photos with Santa. Lake Carolina Town Center: 100 Lake Carolina Blvd. 7365253, lakecarolina.com.

Historic Columbia Candlelight Tours and Carriage Rides Fri Dec. 20. 5:30-9:30 p.m. View the decorated Historic Columbia homes on a guided candlelight tour. $8; $5 kids. Carriage rides through Robert Mills Historic District, $5 per person. Robert Mills House: 1616 Blanding St. 252-1770, historiccolumbia.org.

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Holiday Happenings,

thousands of twinkling lights, dazzling holiday displays, and music of the season. Cayce City Hall: 1800 12th St. 550-9520, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

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Nov. 29-Dec. 8. 7 p.m., Fri-Sat; 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m., Sat; 3 p.m., Sun. Columbia Children’s Theatre holiday production. Columbia Children’s Theatre at Richland Mall: 3400 Forest Dr. columbiachildrenstheatre.com.

Holly Days in the City Sat Dec. 7. 12-4 p.m. Celebrate the joys of the holiday season this year in the heart of downtown Columbia. Family-friendly event follows Carolina Carillon Parade; live entertainment, caroling, kids zone, more. Free. 779-4005.

Homes for the Holidays Tour Sun Dec. 8. 2-6 p.m. Tour of uniquely decorated homes in the Shandon and Hollywood-Rose Hill neighborhoods. Proceeds benefit area schools. $20; $15 advance. 354-4909. homes-for-theholidays-tour-of-homes.ticketleap.com.

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Jingle All the Way

Fri Dec. 6. 7 p.m. Performed by the Carolina Freestyle Dance Team. $14. Newberry Opera House: 1201 McKibben St. 276-6264. newberryoperahouse.com.

Jingle All the Way 5K Sat Dec. 7. 9:30 a.m. Before you wreck your body with holiday treats, do it some good. Wear your favorite holiday gear to show off your holiday cheer. Dog-friendly. Register at strictlyrunning.com.

The Lights of Cayce Dec. 5-31. Take a ride through the Cayce City Hall complex and enjoy the magic of

The Nutcracker, Carolina Ballet Nov. 27-Dec. 1. 10 a.m., Wed; 7:30 p.m., Fri; 3 p.m., Sun. $12.50-$20.50. Township Auditorium: 1703 Taylor St. 771-6303, carolinaballet.net.

Dec. 14-15. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat; 12-4 p.m., Sun. The sounds and scents of Christmas come alive: period decroations, art, refreshments. Free. Capital City Lake Murray Visitors Center: 2184 N. Lake Dr. 781-5940, lakemurraycountry.com.

The Nutcracker, Columbia City Ballet

Main Street Ice at Boyd Plaza

The Nutcracker, Columbia Classical Ballet

Nov. 28-Jan. 20. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon-Thu; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat; 1-9 p.m., Sun. Outdoor ice skating rink on Main Street. Like Rockafeller Center, but humid. Closed Christmas Day. $10; $8 kids. columbiasc.net.

Mingle and Jingle on Main Thu Dec. 5. 6-9 p.m. Holiday-themed block party highlighting visual and performing arts. Part of the First Thursdays on Main series. Free. firstthursdaysonmain.com.

Newberry Opera House New Year’s Eve Tue Dec. 31. 8 p.m. Ring in the new year like it’s 1929 with the Dick Goodwin Big Band. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, music and dancing, fireworks at midnight. $60. Newberry Opera House: 1201 McKibben St. 276-6264. newberryoperahouse.com.

New Year’s Eve at Noon Tue Dec. 31. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. EdVenture Children’s Museum kid-friendly mid-day New Year’s Eve celebration. Free with museum admission. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100. edventure.org.

Dec. 14-15, 20-22. 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat; 3 p.m., Sat-Sun. $16-$39. Koger Center: 1051 Gervais St. 251-2222, columbiacityballet.com.

Dec. 6-8. 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat; 3 p.m., Sun. $5-$32. Koger Center: 1051 Gervais St. 252-9112, columbiaclassicalballet.org.

O Holy Night Dec. 12-13. 7:30 p.m., Thu-Fri. Sandlapper Singers holiday program. Friday performance at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (3600 Devine St.); Saturday performance at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church (530 St. Andrews Rd.). $5-$15. sandlappersingers.org.

Palmetto Health Foundation Festival of Trees Nov. 23-24. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat; 12-4 p.m., Sun. features decorated trees, wreaths and stockings up for bid during weekend-long silent auction. Plus: local choirs, dance groups, visits with Santa, area mascots as well as educational sessions from Safe Kids Midlands. Free. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center: 1101 Lincoln St. festivaloftreescolumbia.org.

Riverbanks Zoo Lights Before Christmas Nov. 22-Dec. 30. 5-9 p.m. Annual Riverbanks Zoo Christmas light display.

Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24-25. $10 adults; $8 kids. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden: 500 Wildlife Pkwy. 779-8717. riverbanks.org.

Saint Nicholas Festival Sat Dec. 7. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Food, crafts, choirs, and a visit from the real St. Nicholas. Holy Apostles Orthodox Church: 724 Buff St. stnicholasfestival.org.

Saluda Shoals: Holiday Lights on the River Nov. 27-Dec. 31. 6-10 p.m. Light displays, walking trails, carriage rides, marshmallow roasting. $15 per car; additional fees apply for some activities. Saluda Shoals Park: 5605 Bush River Rd. 731-5208, icrc.net.

Santa’s Gingerbread Jamboree Sat Dec. 14, 21. 9-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Decorate cookies with Santa in a holiday winter wonderland. Story times, holiday crafts, holiday songs with Frosty the Snowman. Free with museum admission. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100. edventure.org.

Singing Christmas Tree Dec. 13-15. 7 p.m., Fri-Sat; 4 p.m., Sat-Sun. A 30-foot tree with 55,000 lights and 130 singers accompanied by an orchestra. Shandon Baptist Church: 5250 Forest Dr. shandon.org.

Snowville

Nov. 23-Feb. 23. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue-Sat; 12-5 p.m., Sun. EdVenture’s popular seasonal exhibition. Crawl through an ice tunnel, climb a snow-capped mountain, sled down a snowy hill, or visit the Penguin Observation Station. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100. edventure.org.

South Carolina Philharmonic Holiday Pops

War Between the States Lantern Tours

Sun Dec. 15. 2 p.m. Sleigh bells and singalongs — plus scores from popular holiday movies — with the South Carolina Philharmonic. $26. Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College: 7300 College St. harbisontheatre.org.

Sat Dec. 7. 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.

Sat Dec. 7. 3:30 p.m. Dunn’s Chapel: 140 Chapel Rd. southcongaree.org.

Sustainable Midlands Holiday Celebration Mon Dec. 2. 4:30-8:30 p.m. 701 Whaley: 701 Whaley St. Unique artisan gifts in many price ranges. Event supports local, sustainable businesses and encourages solutions that balance the needs of the community, the environment and the economy.

Tony Kenny’s Christmastime in Ireland

West Metro Parade of Lights Sun Dec. 8. 5:30 p.m. Floats, bands, animals, all lit with Christmas lights. Runs along Highway 1 and 12th Street in West Columbia. 794-6505, westmetroparade.com.

Winter Fest Dec. 21-Jan. 4. A two-week, familyfriendly celebration of the winter season. Highlights include holiday movies, seasonal Star Labs, a scavenger hunt, nature crafts, board games, and visits Santa. Free with museum admission. South Carolina State Museum: 301 Gervais St. scmuseum.org.

Thu Dec. 5. 3 & 8 p.m. Tony Kenny and an all-star cast lead a traditional Irish Christmas celebration with song, dance, wit and more. $35. Newberry Opera House: 1201 McKibben St. 276-6264. newberryoperahouse.com.

World Beer Festival

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Wynona & the Big Noise: A Simpler Christmas

Fri Nov. 22. 8 p.m. Final and last performance of The Lost Christmas Eve. $33-$62.50. Colonial Life Arena: 801 Lincoln St. coloniallifearena.com.

Vista Lights Thu Nov. 21. 5-9 p.m. Holiday shopping, live music, food and drinks. City of Columbia tree-lighting, too, at Gervais and Lincoln streets. 269-5946, vistacolumbia.com.

Sat Jan. 18. 12-4 p.m.; 6-10 p.m. Hey, you’ll probably need a drink after the holidays. $40; $85 VIP. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center: 1101 Lincoln St. worldbeerfestival.com.

Thu Dec. 19. 8 p.m. Country hits and Christmas classics. $99-$150. Newberry Opera House: 1201 McKibben St. 2766264. newberryoperahouse.com.

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Capture the magic of your child’s Santa visit—and keep the memories alive forever. Village at Sandhill will offer professional portraits of your Santa visit in a variety of sizes and prices. Most packages include a digital download of your photos. Indulge in the magic of this season. You’ll savor the merriness all year long!

Free Santa visits begin November 22. Visit www.villageatsandhill.com to learn more.

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