Summer vacation is officially up and running! Check out our most popular posts for things to do in and around Columbia — including water fun, short day trips, free activities, local attractions and much, much more! Click on each picture for more information.
Summer Bucket List – Over 100 Things to do in and around Columbia this summer
The Best Free (and Almost Free) Activities for Kids in Columbia
$1 Kid-Friendly Summer Movies at Regal Cinemas :: Still a Columbia Favorite (includes schedule)
A Columbia Mom’s Guide to Splash Pads, Spray Pools, Mist Pads and Water Parks
8 Tips for Camping with Small Children – And Actually Enjoying It!
Vacation Bible School in the Midlands :: Complete Guide and FAQ’s
Find out what activities in Columbia are a “must do” – perfect for a family new to the area!
Two hours from the beach, two hours from the mountains – check out our list of kid friendly day trips from Columbia
You don’t have to travel far for a “vacation” – check out “staycation” ideas for right here in Columbia!
The Big Mo drive in theater is the perfect place to take the kids … with room to run around, playground, affordable concessions, and more!
Check out these local attractions and treat your children – as well as yourself – to a wonderful time in the great outdoors right here in the Midlands!
Farmer’s Markets aren’t just for adults! Many offer children’s activities and educational opportunities from local growers.
Summertime isn’t all sunshine! Check out these indoor activities for rainy days (or when the temps outside are unbearable)!
Beat the heat this summer by checking out 6 of the must-see museums in the Midlands!