Sam here. đ We are in full swing in the holiday season and the festive events are rolling in. Iâm really looking forward to the Holiday Parade of Lights happening this Saturday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in Cayce. Check out nine more events happening around town this weekend.
Friday, Dec. 9
Kringle Holiday Village | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 5-9 p.m. | Fluor Field , 945 S Main St., Columbia | $0-$12 | Savor the season with a warm mug of glĂźhwein or tasty beer and enjoy live holiday music from Upstate musicians, crafted goods from local artisans, kids activities + more. *
A Christmas Story: The Musical | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $15-$25 | Donât miss this nostalgic show that follows the holiday adventures of Ralphie, who knows exactly what he wants for Christmas and will do whatever he can to get it.*
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in 4D debut | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $11.95-$13.95 | The classic animation shines in an all-new, immersive 4-D ExperienceÂŽ (think: chilling air blasts, snow + more) at the South Carolina State Museum for the holidays.*
Saturday, Dec. 10
NOMA Cookie Crawl | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 3-6 p.m. | Columbia | $20-$30 | You will receive a professionally designed cookie tin and crawl to nine locations to pick up freshly baked holiday cookies from the districtâs talented bakeries and merchants.
Meeting Street Artisan Market | Saturday, Dec. 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.
Half-Price Holiday Fun at the South Carolina State Museum | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $3.50 | Enjoy the Museumâs holiday offerings, including âRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D,â planetarium experiences, and Santa meet-and-greet, for 50% off kidsâ general admission tickets on Saturdays.*
Santa Saturdays at the State Museum | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $6.95-$8.95 | Santa will be at the museum to meet with guests and members so you can take holiday photos.*
Sunday, Dec. 11
Blythewood Christmas Parade | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 2-5 p.m. | Main Street Blythewood SC, Main St. Blythewood, SC 29016, Blythewood | Free | During the parade, there will also be a Christkindl Market available at Doko Meadows Park.
Looking to spread some holiday cheers? Make an Ornamentini â a holiday take on a classic cosmo.The Spritz Effect made this reel, but if you want the breakdown, read the full recipe here. đ¸
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HOLIDAY
Santa Saturdays at the South Carolina State Museum
Santa Saturdays at the South Carolina State Museum
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Santa Claus with Finn the Megalodon. | Photo provided by South Carolina State Museum
Santa Claus is coming to town⌠to the South Carolina State Museum, to be exact. Jolly old Saint Nick will be making his visit and spreading holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tell the kids to be on their best nice list behavior so they can meet Santa and enjoy festive photo ops, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer in 4D,and more.
Mark your calendar to meet the big guy (free with museum admission or membership).*
Be surrounded by the crystal clear oceans of the Florida Keys. | Photo by 6AM City
No matter how you like to spend a day, Key West is theperfect place to get away from it all (especially in the winter). Just watch out for iguanas.
Bring your appetite to Turtle Kraals, which is known for its fresh ceviche. Order a flight of the restaurantâs best ceviche styles with snapper, grouper, and more.
Key West was discovered in the 1500s, so itâs got a long, spooky history. Learn about its past with a ghost tour on a trolley â and say hello to Robert the Doll.
Bonus message from our partner: If youâre looking to book this trip, Scottâs Cheap Flights offers all the affordable flight hacks from your home airport. Sign up here.*
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Wellness
If you work from home like us, youâve likely become accustomed to having stiff muscles at the end of a workday due to prolonged sitting. Combat this with a little office upgrade â an electric standing desk paired with a sleek under desk treadmill. Oh, and donât forget to stay hydrated.*
Sports
Nowâs the time to buy the sports lover in your life a holiday present,because Fanatics is offering sitewide sales. Easily find licensed sportswear and collectibles like jerseys, hoodies, and outerwear for the worldâs most popular sports teams and win the holidays.*
Travel
Calling all globetrotters. If exploring bucket list destinations while meeting like-minded travelers is one of your 2023 goals, consider booking a small group trip with Encounters Travel. See one of the seven wonders of the world on the Jordan & Egypt Explorer Trip or snorkel among diverse marine life on the Maldives Uncovered Tour. âď¸ *
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