COLUMBIA — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department has begun collecting donations for its sixth annual Firefighters Feeding Families Holiday Food Drive. Residents are encouraged to donate canned goods and other non-perishable food items, which will be distributed to families in need during the holiday season. Donations may be dropped off duringContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — Project Unity USA, in partnership with the Rivervettes of Columbia, will host a free Community Christmas Dinner this Saturday to support families and individuals in need across the Midlands. The event is open to the public and aims to provide a warm meal, fellowship and holiday cheer duringContinue Reading
The Lexington County Museum will host its 29th Annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 14, from 1–4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Christmas traditions of the past, as most of the 30 historic structures on the museum’s 6.5-acre complex will be open and decorated with authenticContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo held its inaugural Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6, as spectators braved the weather and lined St. Andrews Road to watch the festive procession. The parade route stretched from Crossroads Middle School to Irmo Elementary School. Floats and participants represented the Town of Irmo, Richland CountyContinue Reading
Students at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies are gearing up for their annual poinsettia sale. Students in the Agricultural Education program at The Center work together each year to grow the holiday plants. The program’s three pathways—BioSystems, Environmental and Natural Resources, and Veterinary Science—use the proceeds from the saleContinue Reading
Create a new holiday tradition while making a meaningful impact in the community. The St. Andrews Woman’s Club (SAWC) invites you to enjoy A Christmas Carol: The Musical at Town Theatre on December 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 ($26 if purchased via Venmo), with all proceeds supporting theContinue Reading
IRMO – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) invites the community to celebrate the season at its Annual Holiday Tree Festival on Thursday, December 11, from 5–7 p.m. Guests of all ages can enjoy festive crafts, seasonal treats, and interactive games designed to spark joy and bring theContinue Reading
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has opened entries for the 2025 South Carolina Songbird Art Contest, presented in partnership with Wildlife Forever and sponsored by Dominion Energy. The free contest invites all K–12 students statewide to express their creativity while learning about the native and migratory birds that frequentContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum invites the public to celebrate South Carolina Arbor Day with a special evening featuring acclaimed author and environmental writer Margaret Renkl on December 2 at 6 p.m. The free Arbor Day program will include a moderated conversation, reception, and book signing. The discussion with RenklContinue Reading
The 3rd Annual South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition is returning this holiday season, inviting bakers, artists, designers, businesses, and festive creators of all ages to showcase their talents in a celebration of imagination and community spirit. Hosted by Davis Architecture, the event will take place December 4–6 at AIA Columbia,Continue Reading
The Junior League of Columbia will once again bring holiday magic to the Midlands with its 39th annual Holiday Market, taking place December 4–7 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The four-day shopping event features more than 100 unique merchants from across the country and serves as the League’s largestContinue Reading