calendar Lights Before Christmas Now- December 31, 2009
Colonial Christmas In Camden Saturday, December 12, 2009
This Man Called Jesus December 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, & 20, 2009
City: Columbia; Time: 6-9 p.m. Each evening from 6 - 9 pm experience Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Explore the Zoo illuminated by nearly one million twinkling lights and more than 350 handcrafted images. Take your photo with Santa; roast marshmallows at the Jingle Bell Bonfire and be sure to wear your hat - it snows nightly at Riverbanks during the Lights Before Christmas.
City: Camden; Time: 2-5 p.m. Learn about Colonial Christmas Yuletide customs from guides dressed in period clothes as they lead you through the bedecked Kershaw-Cornwallis House. Write with a quill and enjoy some colonial treats. A wonderful family outing from the bustle of Christmas Today!
City: Lexington; Time: 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. “This Man Called Jesus” is a Christmas drama that draws thousands each year. Presented by a costumed cast of over 405 with live animals, inspiring music, drama, awesome sound effects and lighting, this is a must see Christmas holiday event!
Costs: Adults $5; $4 Seniors and Miliary; Ages 6 -12 $3; Under six free
Costs: Free
Costs: $8 Adults and $6 Children ages 3-12 Free for Riverbanks members Location: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia
Location: Kershaw-Cornwallis House 222 Broad St, Camden
Location: Lake Murray Baptist Church 1001 Highway 378 West, Lexington
Phone number for more information: (803) 432-9841 Website: Click here _________________________________________
Phone number for more information: (803) 356-3334 or 803-359-1556 Website: Click here _________________________________________
The Nutcracker by Columbia City Ballet Saturday, December 12, 2009
Bohemian Sunday Hours Sunday December 13 & 20
City: Columbia; Time: 3 & 7:30 p.m. Costs: Call for costs.
City: Columbia Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m. Bohemian opens on Sunday for extra holiday shopping
Location: Koger Center 1051 Greene Street, Columbia
Location: 2736 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205-2412 Phone number for more information: (803) 256-0629 _________________________________________
Costs: Free
Phone number for more information: (803) 777-7500 Website: Click here _________________________________________
Location: Cayce City Hall 1800 12th Street Extension, Cayce
Candlelight Tour Of Homes Saturday, December 12, 2009
Phone number for more information: (803) 796-9020 Website: Click here _________________________________________
City: Camden; Time: 3-8 p.m. The annual Candlelight Tour of Homes is sponsored by the Camden Junior Welfare League and benefits childrens’ charities throughout Kershaw County. The tour features 10 or more homes and buildings in the heart of our historic district decorated in their holiday finest. We invite you to be part of this holiday tradition! There will be a variety of activities, wonderful restaurants, hotels and shopping in Camden to make your visit to our wonderful town even more festive. Please stay with us all weekend and enjoy celebrating Christmas in Camden as much as we do! Participating restaurants will offer discounts on the day of the tour with ticket.
Phone number for more information: (803) 779-8717 Website: Click here _________________________________________ The Lights Of Cayce Now - Thursday, December 31, 2009 City: Cayce; Time: Call for times. The grounds of City Hall will be filled “to the max” with twinkling lights and huge displays. You’ll see Santa’s Express, Toyland, Victorian Carolers, Mr. and Mrs. Snowman and more.
Project Pet Adoptions! Saturday, December 12 City: Columbia; Time: 11:30a.m.-4:00p.m. Location: Harbison Petsmart 246 Harbison Blvd Columbia, SC 29212 _________________________________________
Tales for Tots Sunday, December 13, 2009 City: Columbia; Time: 2-3 pm When is the last time you could bring a book to life for your child? Experience “Tales for Tots” at EdVenture Children’s Museum - a fun and educational series that features a read-to-me time followed by a character appearance that is sure to make stories come alive! December’s featured book is “Little Critter.” The program will be held from 2 – 3 pm in the museum’s Imaginarium Theater. Costs: Free with museum admission Location: EdVenture Children’s Museum 211 Gervais St., Columbia
Christmas Sampler Craft Show Saturday, December 12, 2009
Costs: $15 advance tickets; $20 day of event; children under 6 free
Phone number for more information: (803) 779-3100 Email: Click here Website: Click here _________________________________________
City: Lexington; Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Local and regional arts and crafts show. All hand-made items. Enjoy a visit from Santa and Ella the Elf. Local entertainment and door prizes.
Location: Camden Archives 1314 Broad St, Camden
Champaign Tuesday at Cellar on Greene December 15, 22, and 29, 2009
Phone number for more information: (803) 408-2843 Website: Click here _________________________________________
City: Columbia Time: 5:00 p.m. All champaign half-price.
Costs: Check website or call for costs. Location: Lexington Leisure Center 108 Park Dr, Lexington Phone number for more information: (803) 957-7828 _________________________________________
Location: 2001 Greene Street Columbia, SC 29205-1698 Phone number for more information: (803) 343-3303 _________________________________________