In + Around Columbia

One of my biggest struggles as a new mother was overcoming the feeling of isolation. I often felt trapped at home by seemingly never-ending nursing and crying marathons. I remember being so excited once my son got through that...

Valentine's Day … it's a day that some of us love, and it's a day that some of us love to hate. While just mentioning this holiday can bring about complicated emotions and reactions, it really doesn't have to...

Nothing reminds us of how fast our children are growing up like the growing piles of clothes they outgrow seemingly overnight. Along with them going up in size, they are also going up in cost. When my son was around...

Columbia has some of the coolest family friendly eateries around the city. From fancy cuisine such as Halls Chop House, to soulful goodies at Kiki's Chicken & Waffles, to international favorites of some of the best sushi and...

The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which awards $300,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors across South Carolina each year. Applications will be open until March...

Did you know? Flight Adventure Park offers a time exclusively for our little jumpers? Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning from 10am-11am for Kids Flight! During Kids Flight, the park is reserved JUST for ages six and...

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a world-class recreational and educational attraction in Columbia, S.C., will open the much anticipated Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Thanks to the generous support of The Boyd...

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...

Whether you have chosen a professional photographer or are equipped with your own point and shoot, finding the best place to take family photos can be a tall order. Luckily, Columbia has many outdoor options for creating fantastic photographs....

I am a list maker. When I'm planning, I make lists. When I'm worried, I make lists. And when I have a project — like moving my family to a new city — hoo boy, do I make lists. When...

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off another New Year with the return of Free Fridays. Starting January 6, residents of Richland and Lexington Counties with proof of residency can enjoy free admission on Fridays in January and February....

January 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 – parks...

The Midlands has several activities around town to make welcoming in the new year fun for the whole family! And the best part is most finish early enough to get the kids to bed, countdown to midnight, and sip...

Stress-free holidays start with relinquishing control, at least that's what I'm telling myself.  This year I've come to a very important realization: I don't want to be the mom and wife that spends hours in the kitchen preparing recipes passed...