Browse this 11,000 sqft antique mall located at 763 Meeting St. | Photo by COLAtoday team
When it comes to Columbia’s shopping scene, we love a good treasure hunt — and a good bargain. Our city is home to several stellar flea markets, cool trade stores, fabulous vintage shops, and resale gems. So get in, we’re going shopping.
Flea Markets
Barnyard Flea Market, 4414 Augusta Rd., Lexington For over two decades, The Barnyard Flea Market has been a flea destination for shoppers. It can host 500 vendor spaces and provides paved parking, spacious aisles, restrooms, dining options + snack bars. This is a weekend market, open Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Antique and vintage shops
Re•Find, 718 S. Edisto Ave., Columbia Re•Find is a vintage + antique store in the Rosewood neighborhood. It hosts a monthly Night Shift event, showcasing additional local vendors, food trucks, and more from 6 to 9 p.m. on the last Friday of each month.
Jazzkeller: Capital City Big Band | 6-8:30 p.m. | Bierkeller Brewing Company | Free | Enjoy jazz performances on Wednesdays at Columbia’s favorite riverfront brewery and biergarten.
Thursday, Nov. 7
YLS Fall Social | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Smoked | Free | Get ready to mix, mingle, and unwind at the Young Leader Society’s Fall Social.
Veterans Day Breakfast | 7-9:30 a.m. | Russell House at USC | Free | Veterans and military service members are cordially invited to join the Office of the President, the Division of Administration and Finance, and Veterans and Military Affairs in honoring those who have served our country at the 15th annual Veterans Day Breakfast.
Accessibility Morning | 9 a.m. | South Carolina State Museum | Free | Guests who are neurodiverse or have other disabilities are welcome to participate in the optional activities or explore museum exhibition galleries at their own pace.
“Something’s Afoot” | Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 10 | Times vary | Town Theatre | $15+ | Get ready for a murderously fun night of entertainment as Town Theatre presents “Something’s Afoot,” a hilarious musical murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat – while laughing – through every twist and turn.
The Spinx Company, the Greenville-based fuel + convenience retail company, opened its newest location on Two Notch Road. Fuel up on gas and grub — enjoy its popular fried chicken or dine on a full menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
State
If you’ve been keeping up with the election, we recommend visiting WLTX’s election webpage. Here you’ll find real-time local, statewide, and national race results — including the penny tax in Richland County.
Holiday
The SC State Museum is offering veterans + active-duty military free general admission on Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10 to honor service members. Guests are encouraged to explore the recently opened exhibition, “Shared Sacrifice: SC in World War II.”
Seasonal
The City of West Columbia is bringing back Santa’s Mailbox at Carraway Park. Letters sent + received between Monday, Nov. 4, and Monday, Dec. 16, will receive a response by Christmas Day. Just make sure the letters have a return address on them.
Community
Tickets are now on sale for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Wild Lights which will run select nights between Friday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Jan. 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. Guests can stroll through wildlife lantern displays, snowfall, participate in visits with Santa, and more.
Listen
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How to get involved with local nonprofits
The Columbia skyline in afternoon light|Photo by @sodacityaerials
We asked, and you answered, Columbians. Last week, we encouraged folks who work for (or with) local nonprofits to share vacant board positions with us so we could encourage citizens to consider joining local nonprofits and make an impact in their community.
Below are a few reader submissions:
“Friends of Gaston SC Library is a new organization in dire need of a vice president, treasurer, secretary, and social media and advertising officer. We are just starting the organization and need help getting it up off the ground. Please contact President Danielle Oberski if interested in getting involved (305) 546-9289.”
“Suzuki Academy of Columbia — we have one to two open board seats! We are a nonprofit music school that believes music is world-changing and strengthens community.”
“Turning Pages SC currently has three board positions open. Turning Pages SC is an adult reading program in Central South Carolina. Our free reading programs and tutoring services are available at over 24 public partner locations in Richland, Lexington, and Aiken County. Apply on our website.”
One of my absolute favorite hobbies is going antique, thrift, and vintage clothing shopping. My latest find is a vintage, long-sleeved Philadelphia Flyers shirt that I found at Old Skool outfitters. Take a peek inside the vintage clothing store on our Instagram. Pro tip: I also love looking for vintage Carolina gear here.
