Sometimes when the weather is nice, my family likes to have a little picnic. One of our favorite picnic spots is Gibson Pond Park in Lexington.
Gibson Pond Park suffered an immense amount of damage after the flood of 2015....
Strawberries … my family’s most favorite fruit, and really, their favorite treat of the entire spring! We love all kinds of berries, but strawberries are the best, especially the ones that are locally grown and oh so sweet. Strawberry...
As a born and bred Minnesota gal, spring has a very special place in my heart.
When you grow up in the frozen tundra where temperature and windchill at -20 is commonplace and snow is present eight or nine months...
It’s that time of year again – time to watch the synchronized fireflies do their thing! I’m not talking about a trip to see the Columbia Fireflies baseball team.
Before there was a baseball team, these real-life fireflies were lighting...
April is the Month of the Military Child. It’s a chance to celebrate children all across the nation who make daily sacrifices and overcome many challenges. Military children deal with deployments, moving every couple of years, changing schools, and...
April in Columbia is full of fun – from 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 – summer...
The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating Spring Break from April 2 – 6 with 50% off general admission for kids aged 12 and under. Plus, guests can enjoy immersive experiences in the 4D theater and planetarium.
Now showing at...
Warmer weather in famously hot Columbia can offer a lot of opportunities -- from volunteering to water play to reading programs to travel, and everything in between!
But what about those days when the temps are over 100 degrees and...
Now that spring almost is here, my daughters and I are trying to spend as much time outside as possible. But they get bored with the backyard quickly, and my number one go-to are local parks or playgrounds. Here...
From Easter egg hunts to visits with the bunny, there’s plenty of holiday fun happening around the Midlands! So grab your basket and go explore the best Columbia has to offer!
Easter Bunny Pictures at Columbiana Centre
Now through Tuesday, March...
If you love bagels and bagel sandwiches, you'll want to check out Sully’s Steamers. Sully's has had a location on Devine Street for quite a while, but they just opened up a second location in Lexington. Now, there's a...
It's that season where people are thinking about summer and swim lessons are in demand! The weather is about to turn hot, the kids are almost out of school and will be begging for something to do, and you...
My daughter and I LOVE pizza, so when I heard about BOHO Pizza and Brew I knew we had to check it out. We invited our group of friends and drove to the open-air restaurant for a night out.
BOHO...
#1 Guide to Summer Camps in Columbia Since 2013
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...
In + Around Columbia
Let’s Hit the Trails :: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Hiking Spots Around...
The Midlands is home to a surprising number of family-friendly hiking trails. This fun, inexpensive, and educational hobby is a great way to wear...
