The holidays are a time to be with family and remember the simple joys of the season. There are many Christmas events in Columbia for families to share, so we made a list of our favorites. We hope they add to your holiday family fun!
Christmas Events in Columbia for the Whole Family to Enjoy
Whether it’s posing for pictures with Santa or marveling at a Christmas light display, our Christmas events in Columbia are all about enjoying time together. Here’s to finding new holiday traditions to delight everyone, young and old!
Lights Before Christmas at the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
This annual event is truly one of the best opportunities to view Christmas lights Columbia. The zoo comes alive in a whole new way each evening with over 1million lights, hundreds of illuminated animal displays, and an animated story tree with lights synchronized to a story. Roast marshmallows, chat with Santa, and take in the weekend Christmas parade for a complete evening of holiday family fun.
Where: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden | 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC
When: Select nights in December 2021 from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm (see website for details)
Admission: Adults $12 | Children $10
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Image Credit: Riverbanks Zoo & GardenBreakfast With Santa
If your little ones are looking to score some quality time with St. Nick, the historic Robert Mills Carriage House at the Hampden-Preston Mansion provides the chance. After sitting down to breakfast with Santa, parents will have a photo op for the best pictures with Santa Columbia in front of a beautiful Victorian Christmas tree. Make some crafts, explore the decorated halls of the mansion, and enjoy a day of historic holiday charm.
Where: Robert Mills Carriage House | 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC
When: Visit the website for more details
Admission: Adults $20 | Children $10
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Image Credit: Historic ColumbiaHoliday Lights on the River
A list of Christmas events in Columbia wouldn’t be complete without Holiday Lights on the River in Saluda Shoals Park. With over 1million lights illuminating the park and 400 animated displays, this is a drive-through light show that families return to year after year. Not to mention the snow tubing, hayride, holiday train, and laser lights that make for a fun-filled Christmas in Columbia 2019!
Where: Saluda Shoals Park East | 6071 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC
When: Every Friday in December 2021 from 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Admission: $25/car
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Image Credit: Irmo Chapin Recreation CommissionWe hope our list of Christmas events in Columbia gives you the gift of quality time together this holiday season. From all of us at Sloan Appliance Service Happy Holidays!
