In + Around Columbia

If you are looking for a guide to keep you and your family entertained, we have got you covered with Columbia events and happenings! October in Columbia in chock-full of seasonal fun – from family trick-or-treating to hayrides to pumpkin...

I have never had a hometown. I grew up as an Air Force brat, never staying more than four years in one place as my dad followed Uncle Sam around the country. Always the shy one, I got good...

#1 Guide to Summer Camps in Columbia It’s time for the number one resource utilized year after year by Columbia area families – the Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps Around Columbia! As busy moms ourselves, we know that finding summer camps...

36th Annual Carolina Celebration of Liberty Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023 Time: 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Location: First Baptist Church Columbia, 1306 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Cost: Free but you need a ticket to enter Details: The Carolina Celebration of Liberty is the longest running event...

I try every day to not watch the news. If you want a surefire way to immediately become depressed, be my guest. However, it inevitably happens. I watch the news and of course catch it at the worst time....

Many parents mark their calendars for tax free weekend because it's the one time of year businesses - small and large alike - offer great sales ALONG with NO sales tax here in SC. And with school right around...

There are so many great neighborhoods in and around the Midlands, but my heart belongs in Rosewood. Though there are many, many reasons why Rosewood is the best neighborhood, here are my top five and why my family has called...

May in Columbia is full of fun – from princess parties to reptile events, storytimes, movies in the park, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is to do. Don’t forget to check out...

Downtown Lexington is home to Icehouse Amphitheater, several local shops, and many fantastic places to eat, including O'Hara's Bakery Cafe. O'Hara's Bakery Cafe is one of the few local places where you can start your day with a pastry and...

As a mom, I get a kick out of  those t-shirts that say “But first...brunch.” Seriously, if you are a mom you know “but first” includes a whole heap of other things like diaper duty, sibling spat intervention, shushing...

It's that time of year - when we think "hey, let's take the kids camping!" I am not a stellar camper – I’ve probably camped a total of five times in my life. But I have this great urge to...

The 153rd South Carolina State Fair returns Oct. 12-23, with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, foods, entertainment, as well as a traveling moon exhibition and the return of the CIRCUS at the Fair. “As the...

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Kim Toogood. She is so inspiring, and the kindest person you'll meet in beautiful Columbia! Kim is a wife, mother of two boys, Air Force Veteran, and breast cancer survivor who enjoys...

Halloween fun returns to the South Carolina State Museum this October with an exciting lineup of shows and events. Guests are invited to enjoy a full month of activities, including a new 4D film, Dark History Tours, a special...