Kids Activities

Whether you're a card-carrying Celtic or just Irish at heart, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day in Columbia with your kids!  St. Patrick's Day Celebratory Kick-Off Event It seems like Columbia doesn't just limit St. Patrick's...

There is one holiday on the Jewish calendar I have always gone out of my way to celebrate - Purim. This holiday commemorates the story of Esther, who risked her life to save the Jewish people and brought about...

Columbia proudly boasts many fantastic parks and playgrounds! Saluda Shoals in Irmo is one of my personal favorites. Hidden within it's grounds is a three acre inclusive playground that is perfect for family fun, Leo's Landing. Leo's Landing has...

One of my family’s absolute favorite places in Columbia is the Riverbanks Zoo! There’s so much to see and do! We’ve been members since moving here and we appreciate that they’re always working hard to create engaging, meaningful learning...

The only thing better than playground time with your kids is padded playground time with your kids. I love whoever came up with the idea to add rubber flooring to outside spaces. Our children (especially the littlest ones) can...

As a mom of a little one with special needs, I know how stressful and confusing it can be to search for activities my child can safely participate in. Every small act that makes our lives just a little...

We are thawing out and starting to think about green grass, chirping birds, and flowers blooming! Springtime is just around the corner and soon there will be children giggling about catching bugs, going fishing, and picnics. We've all had...

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...

I love Valentine's Day. To be honest, I didn't always care for it, especially when the focus seemed to be on couples sending cheesy gifts to each other in high school and college.  Now that I'm older, and somewhat wiser,...

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...

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....

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...

In recent years, social media has been abuzz with the concept of "clutter-free gifts." Clutter-free gifts refers to presents that give the recipient something to do instead of a material possession. These gifts are great for parents because there...