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Where to antique and thrift shop around Columbia, SC

Browse this 11,000 sqft antique mall located at 763 Meeting St. | Photo by COLAtoday team

If you do a little digging, you can find beautiful furniture, eclectic pieces of art, vintage clothing, brand-name items for a quarter of the price, books that hold history, and more.

Shop sustainably and buy one-of-a-kind items when you pop into one of Columbia’s 17 local thrift + antique stores.

4 Paws Thrift Store, 304 12th St.
See the weekly sales happening now through the end of the week and proceeds benefit abused, abandoned, and rescued pets.

763 Meeting St. Antique Mall, 763 Meeting St.
The more you look, the more you’ll see in the 11,000 sqft antique mall. Shop anything from rugs to light fixtures, books, trinkets, and more.

Ivy House Antiques, 10511 Two Notch Rd., Unit A
This shopping mall offers vintage, mid-century and modern antiques, furniture, collectibles, and more.

Old Mill Antique Mall, 310 State St.
With multiple floors + hosting over 75 dealers, this antique mall has it all.

Oliver Gospel Thrift Store, 10012 Two Notch Rd.
Every purchase at this thrift store helps fund job training and supports those experiencing homelessness in Columbia.

Palmetto Thrift Store, 6224 Saint Andrews Rd.
This local, family-owned thrift store partners with Carolina Together, an organization that raises funds for nonprofit charities across SC.

Three Rivers Antiques, 615 Meeting St.
Offering a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, and vintage items from 30+ vendors, make sure to check every nook and cranny. A customer’s testimony even reads, “If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you probably need to look again.”

Thrift Avenue, 1217 Sunset Blvd.
This thrift store supports rescued animals from PETSinc and takes donations.

The Warehouse, 312 State St.
When you shop here, browse the local art, consignment clothing, furniture, vintage items, antiques, architectural salvage, gifts, and more.

This list is by no means exhaustive — if you don’t see your favorite, send it our way.

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Thursday, Nov. 3

The Contemporaries present Public Art Walk | Thursday, Nov. 3 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia | Meet CMA affinity group the Contemporaries on Boyd Plaza for a walking tour guided by the talented public art docents of One Columbia exploring the public art around the Main Street District.
Holiday Open House | Thursday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 6 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Uptown Gifts on Main, 1204 Main St., Columbia | Free | Pick and ornament off of the tree to reveal your discount of up to 20% off your purchase.
Jazz on the River in West Columbia | Thursday, Nov. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | Join ColaJazz on Thursdays from 6-9 PM for live music, good food, and drinks.

Friday, Nov. 4

The NoMa Flea | Friday, Nov. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St, Columbia | Free | The Friday market features vintage curators, candle makers, fine artists, herbal healers, fashion designers, local jewelers, and expert collectors with beverages + foods available.
November Harvest Dinner with Guest Chef Blair Machado | Friday, Nov. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | City Roots Farm, 1005 Airport Blvd, Columbia | The harvest feast is prepared as a family-style, four-course farm-to-table dinner paired with wines by Chef/Owner Kristian Niemi and Guest Chef Blair Machado from Hamfish and Nomadic Supper Club.
Wingard’s Market Holiday Soiree | Friday, Nov. 4-Saturday, Nov. 5 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Wingards Market, 1430 N Lake Dr. , Lexington | Free | Celebrate the holiday season with cocktails and charcuterie at Wingard’s Market.

Saturday, Nov. 5

Meeting Street Artisan Market | Saturday, Nov. 5, Thursday, Nov. 10 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West, Columbia | The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce.
Where’s Waldo? Scavenger Hunt | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Odd Bird Books, 1332 Main St., Ste. 105, Columbia | Free | Waldo will be hidden not only in the bookstore but throughout the Arcade Mall as well for prizes.

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The City of Columbia passed an ordinance restricting the use of fireworks between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Exceptions for the ordinance include the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, where times will be extended, and Columbia Fireflies games. Read more here. 🎆 (The Post and Courier)
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Dreams, Nets, Assets. Dawn Staley announced “DNA” as the USC Women’s basketball team’s 2022-2023 season theme. The annual theme ultimately sets the course for the team’s goals + mindset for the season ahead. Read more about the upcoming season here. 🏀 (Gamecocks Online)

Cause

Village Idiot Pizza is kicking off its 5th annual Pizza for Preemies in November. A percent of proceeds from every order during the month will go towards the SC March of Dimes + 100% of the profits from November’s pizza of the month, the Pesto “Preemie” vera, will be donated. 🍕

Community

The Palmetto Trail is hosting Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend Nov. 17-20 at Table Rock State Park. It’s open to women ages 18+ who want to hone their abilities and gain confidence in outdoor settings. Learn self-defense, how to forage, survival skills, and more.

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Where to antique and thrift shop around Columbia, SC

Browse all kinds of books inside of Ed’s Editions and you may just stumble across your new favorite story. | Photo by COLAtoday team

Make a weekend of it. If you want to keep the treasure hunt going, we’re sharing five more antique + thrift stores with you. Psst — some are having events this weekend.

🛍 Ed’s Editions, 406 Meeting St.
You’ll find anything from off-the-press books to old local yearbooks that date back to the 50s.

🛍 His House, 767 Meeting St., 3708 River Dr., 167 Highway 378, and 4357 Augusta Rd.
His House has four locations around the Midlands so if you’re wanting to drop off instead of shop, donations of used items are always welcomed.

🛍 Meeting Street Interiors, 614 Meeting St.
Be the hostess with the mostess when you shop for elegant, antique, vintage, and new decor and furniture.

🛍 Re-Invintage, 912 Harden St.
Make your way to Re-Invintage this Sun., Nov. 6 for an open house happening from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Shop handmade items + re-invented furniture.

🛍 Re•Find, 10509 Two Notch Rd.
Re•Find is hosting a Fall Flea Market this Sat., Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Shop vintage goods, handmade goods, and enjoy food trucks.

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