Columbia's hidden gem for toddlers is the Columbia Museum of Art. This past summer The Art Bridges Foundation sponsored Free Summer at CMA. This allowed any South Carolina resident to receive free admission all summer long. We did not...
September in Columbia is full of fun – fall events, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is to do. Don’t forget to check out our local guides –...
As summer winds down and fall approaches, one favorite family activity is picking apples at an orchard.  Here are some things you may not know about apple orchards -  Did you know that most pick your own farms grow dwarf trees? That’s correct....
The temperature is dropping, which means fall is in the air and more outdoor activities for families to enjoy! Here is a list of fun, family fall events in and around Columbia. Festivals and Fairs Chapin Labor Day Festival – 8/24- 9/02...
There's definitely no shortage of things to do in the Midlands to cool off during the hot summer months. We've got Lake Murray and Lake Wateree nearby, splash pads, pools, and a handful of air-conditioned kid-friendly spaces. But sometimes...
As springtime, longer days and warm weather approaches, I’ve been getting more excited about getting outside with family and friends. Restaurants with outdoor dining have always been my favorite. There’s something about being outdoors that somehow elevates any social...
The Columbia area has a surprising number of trails and outdoor walkways to explore if you know where to look. Friends of ours mentioned the Timmerman Trail, and we had so much fun the first time we visited, we decided...
Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to see Paw Patrol Live at the Colonial Life Arena! We’ve partnered with the Colonial Life Arena to give one lucky winner a family 4-pack of tickets to see Paw Patrol Live!  About...
August in Columbia is full of fun – from back-to-school events, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is to do. Don’t forget to check out our local guides...
Growing up, it was just my mother and me, and I loved coming up with mommy-daughter date ideas. So as a mother of one girl and two boys, I enjoy having some girl time with my daughter. (Also …...
You know all the baby and child-friendly places in the Midlands, but your child is too old for that stuff now and you have a tween? You need a new place, a new activity, a new family strategy. We've got a...
Are you tired of hearing, "I'M BORED?!" I know I am! Fortunately, there are quite a few ways to cure that boredom! So, here you go! 100 Boredom Busters For Your Family Go to the library. Read a magazine. Cut up the magazine...
You may not realize this but July is National Ice Cream Month. A whole month to celebrate the cold drippy goodness that is ice cream!  In an effort to bring you, our valued readers, a list of some of the...
Are Looking for easy ways to explore Columbia with kids? After a busy work and school week, its great to get out over the weekend and explore all that Columbia has to offer! But who has time to sit and...
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Join the S.C. State Fair for 12 days of exciting attractions, mouthwatering food, entertaining acts, unique competitions, South Carolina art and culture, and so...

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