Kids Activities

The weather is warming up and the rain continues to fall! So what to do with a rainy day and a busy toddler, plus a newborn? Craft time! With a little bit of luck you can create your own...

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...

The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating Spring Break from April 3–11 with extended hours, free general admission for kids 12 and under, and a new exhibition, Make Some Noise: the Science of Sound. The museum will be open...

The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating the holiday season with special discounted admission, from Dec. 26 – Jan. 3, 2021. Guests are invited to explore four floors of exhibition galleries and experience exciting holiday shows, such as Rudolph the...

Step into a good book and enjoy another interactive experience in Richland County. Richland Library is launching a second StoryWalk® location at Caughman Road Park (2733 Trotter Road, Hopkins).   Families can start at the walking trail near the oak-lined tree entrance and travel around...

To say we are living in different times is an understatement. And there are so many people going the extra mile to help make sure WE stay safe and that our lives run as smooth as possible - teachers,...

Think back to the best ice cream you’ve ever had. Whether in a frozen tub, from a shop, or at a party. What made it so special? Was it the creaminess, the softness, the flavor, the toppings? Or was...

Becoming a new mom is an incredible journey, and you're learning so much as you watch your baby grow. One of the things that I learned a lot about was the importance of getting my baby and myself out...

One of my favorite things to do is to stroll through stores like Home Goods and World Market. My guilty pleasure is buying things for my home. Now that my husband and I are trying to conceive, this naturally...

Did you know Columbia has some of the most beautiful outdoor areas and gardens in the state? Check out these local attractions and treat your children - as well as yourself - to a wonderful time in the great...

The busiest - and sometimes scariest - time of year is here... Christmas Break! While the kids always count down the days of not being in school, moms like me are scrambling to come up with new ways to keep their...

Apparently, I am a camper now. Never once had I ever been camping, even as a kid. I totally never pictured myself as a sleep on the ground, live in a tent kind of gal. But, I did it. And you know...

It's summer again, which means parks, playgrounds, pools and splash pads. But when the heat is too hot to beat, we suggest heading indoors to check out some local museums. The Midlands has a bounty of history and learning to...

Right now we are all going through some difficult times. Whether you're home with your kiddos in your new role as parent/teacher, or you're still having to go to work and worry about what health risks you might be...