Sponsored Content

The grandkids guide: The best places to visit when the kiddos come to town

Visit these local gems for grandkid-friendly fun.

Sponsored by
Local grandparents can take advantage of so many grandkid friendly offerings around town

There’s no shortage of downtown spots that are perfect for entertaining the grands.

Photos provided by Brookland Commons

We know how much active Midlands grandparents love making special memories with their grandchildren. These spots are sure to be a hit for everyone:

  • Carraway Park: Clean and well-maintained, with ample accessible parking, spotless bathrooms, shaded pavilions, and fantastic play equipment for kids of all ages.
  • EdVenture Children’s Museum: A cool, air-conditioned indoor space with hands-on exhibits that let kids burn off energy while learning and exploring.
  • Local library branches: Quiet, safe, and free places where children can dive into new stories and play with toys they don’t have at home.
  • Riverbanks Zoo & Garden: A Columbia favorite that offers stroller rentals and plenty to explore — from quick visits to full-day adventures.

Thanks to its proximity to these downtown jewels, it’s no mystery why Midlands grandparents are eager to join this new community, Brookland Commons.

Learn more

More from COLAtoday
ColaJazz Foundation and the Koger Center announce seven intimate jazz performances running from February through December.
For every Bradford Pear you remove from your property, Clemson and the Forestry Commission will give you a free replacement, but only while supplies last.
Get your calendars out and start booking your reservations at these Midlands eateries offering special dishes, menus, and deals for a limited time during Restaurant Week South Carolina.
We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Dining in Columbia is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
Block parties, early ball drops, free games — whatever your vibe, there’s a Columbia-area New Year’s Eve for you.
South Carolina is reshaping its offense with coordinator Kendal Briles and longtime assistants Stan Drayton and Randy Clements joining Shane Beamer’s staff.
Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns with new Tastemakers memberships and a USC hospitality scholarship added to its five-day lineup.
Registration is open for MAI’s spring Audio Engineering Certificate, a six-month program led by Jam Room’s Jay Matheson.