A printed list of holiday events will run in The State on Thursdays.

TODAY

S.C. OYSTER FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-6 pm. today at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion, 1615 Blanding St. Fresh oysters, steamed and fried (other foods and beverages will be available for sale). Live music all day, featuring Tokyo Joe, Black Iron Gathering, Reggie Sullivan Band, Rival Brothers, Tom Hall & the Plowboys; 1 p.m. celebrity shucking contest; children’s rides, arts and crafts vendors; historic house museum tours, noon-2 p.m., $2. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Pawmetto Lifeline. $10 at the gate; ages 12 and younger, free. http://www.scoyster.com

GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW: Noon-5 p.m. today at the Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Road (I-20, exit 106). Sponsored by the Columbia Gem & Mineral Society, the show will feature jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver and tools for sale; rock collection displays and lapidary demonstrations. Admission, $4; ages 12 and younger and all military and dependents, free. (803) 736-9317; http://www.cgams.org

CITY FALL FESTIVAL: 2-5 p.m. today at the North Main Community Garden, 2700 River Drive. Local growers, businesses and community members will exhibit healthy cuisines, holiday treats, food, music and crafts. Sponsored by the City Parks and Recreation department. (803) 545-3100

“ARSENIC AND OLD LACE”: 3 p.m. today at Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St. Arts at Shandon presentation; $5 suggested donation. (803) 771-4408

VFW POST 4262 LADIES AUXILIARY: Thanksgiving pageant, talent show and community awareness event, 4 p.m. today at the Cecil Tillis Center, 2111 Simpkins Lane. Entertainment, prizes and information on fitness and nutrition. Sponsored by the Cancer and AIDS Research Committee. (803) 728-0545

PALMETTO CONCERT BAND: Fall concert, 4 p.m. today at the Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St. Free.

LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS: 6-9 nightly through Dec. 30 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden (closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 24-25). Santa’s Village, giant snow globe, Music in Motion, Jingle Bell Bonfire and snow. $10; ages 3-12, $8 (advance tickets, $8 and $6); one free visit with Riverbanks membership card and picture ID; guest passes not accepted. Parking on the zoo side only. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org

“THE ROSE TATTOO”: 8 tonight at the USC Lab Theatre, 1400 Wheat St. Department of Theatre and Dance production. Tickets are $5; available at the door only. (803) 777-9353

MONDAY

AFTERNOON ROBOTICS CLUB: 4-5 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 10 at the State Museum, 301 Gervais St. LEGO Robotics class for grades 3-5; Junior LEGO Robotics for students in kindergarten through second grade. $65; museum members, $60. (803) 574-9198; http://www.engineeringforkids.net

LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS: 6-9 nightly through Dec. 30 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden (closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 24-25). Santa’s Village, giant snow globe, Music in Motion, Jingle Bell Bonfire and snow. $10; ages 3-12, $8 (advance tickets, $8 and $6); one free visit with Riverbanks membership card and picture ID; guest passes not accepted. Parking on the zoo side only. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org

TUESDAY

HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION HOUSE TOURS: The Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and the Mann-Simons Site will be decorated for the holidays and tours will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 31 (except Dec. 25). $6; children, $3. (803) 252-7742; http://www.historiccolumbia.org

LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS: 6-9 nightly through Dec. 30 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden (closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 24-25). Santa’s Village, giant snow globe, Music in Motion, Jingle Bell Bonfire and snow. $10; ages 3-12, $8 (advance tickets, $8 and $6); one free visit with Riverbanks membership card and picture ID; guest passes not accepted. Parking on the zoo side only. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org

WEDNESDAY

HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION HOUSE TOURS: The Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and the Mann-Simons Site will be decorated for the holidays and tours will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 31 (except Dec. 25). $6; children, $3. (803) 252-7742; http://www.historiccolumbia.org

LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS: 6-9 nightly through Dec. 30 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden (closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 24-25). Santa’s Village, giant snow globe, Music in Motion, Jingle Bell Bonfire and snow. $10; ages 3-12, $8 (advance tickets, $8 and $6); one free visit with Riverbanks membership card and picture ID; guest passes not accepted. Parking on the zoo side only. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org

HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON THE RIVER: 6-10 p.m. Wednesday through Dec. 31 at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. Drive-through lights display features Dazzling Dancing Forest, Victorian Village with carolers, hayrides and boardwalk stroll. $10 per car, 15-passenger vans, $20; buses, $35. (803) 772-3903; http://www.icrc.net

THURSDAY

TURKEY TROT: 7:30 a.m. Thursday at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club, 100 Scotland Drive, Lexington. 5 and 2.5 mile races, 1 mile kids fun run. $30; race day registration $35; fun run, $15. Proceeds benefit the Bodyshop Athletics high school prayer breakfast. http://www.bodyshopathletics.com

5K TURKEY DAY RUN: 8:45 a.m. Thursday, begins and ends at the Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St. USA Track & Field certified 5K run and 1K walk support Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands. $30/$15; $35/$20 race day. Online registration at http://www.strictlyrunning.com; race day registration 8-8:30 a.m.

HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION HOUSE TOURS: The Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and the Mann-Simons Site will be decorated for the holidays and tours will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 31 (except Dec. 25). $6; children, $3. (803) 252-7742; http://www.historiccolumbia.org

MAIN STREET ICE: Ice skating rink will be open 5-9 p.m. Thursday in Boyd Plaza, Main and Hampton streets. Free admission. Regular hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-9 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 6 (closed Christmas Day). $10; age 12 and younger, $8. Special senior and military discounts will be offered; includes skate rentals. (803) 545-3100

HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON THE RIVER: 6-10 nightly through Dec. 31 at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. Drive-through lights display features Dazzling Dancing Forest, Victorian Village with carolers, hayrides and boardwalk stroll. $10 per car, 15-passenger vans, $20; buses, $35. (803) 772-3903; http://www.icrc.net

FRIDAY

HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION HOUSE TOURS: The Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and the Mann-Simons Site will be decorated for the holidays and tours will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 31 (except Dec. 25). $6; children, $3. (803) 252-7742; http://www.historiccolumbia.org

POTTERY SALE: Potters of Chapin 13th annual sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24 and noon-4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Chapin Chamber of Commerce, 302 Columbia Ave.

DROP AND SHOP: 10 a.m. Friday at Art Smart Academy, 7320 Broad River Road (Kennerly Crossing), Irmo. Half-day or full-day art marathon for children while parents shop. Printmaking, painting, clay ornaments. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 3-6 p.m., $30; includes lunch. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., $50; includes lunch, dinner and a movie. (803) 667-9912; http://www.artsmartacademy.com

LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS: 6-9 nightly through Dec. 30 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden (closed Dec. 24-25). Santa’s Village, giant snow globe, Music in Motion, Jingle Bell Bonfire and snow. $10; ages 3-12, $8 (advance tickets, $8 and $6); one free visit with Riverbanks membership card and picture ID; guest passes not accepted. Parking on the zoo side only. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org

MAIN STREET ICE: Ice skating rink at Boyd Plaza, Main and Hampton streets. Regular hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-9 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 6 (closed Christmas Day). $10; age 12 and younger, $8. Special senior and military discounts will be offered; includes skate rentals. (803) 545-3100

HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON THE RIVER: 6-10 nightly through Dec. 31 at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. Drive-through lights display features Dazzling Dancing Forest, Victorian Village with carolers, hayrides and boardwalk stroll. $10 per car, 15-passenger vans, $20; buses, $35. (803) 772-3903; http://www.icrc.net

“THE CHRISTMAS DOLL”: 7 p.m. Friday at the Columbia Children’s Theatre, Richland Mall, second level, 3400 Forest Drive. Show times are 7 p.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Special matinees for daycares, schools and home school groups are slated for 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Nov. 29 and 30. $8; http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com

SATURDAY

TRAIN RIDES WITH SANTA: 9:30, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 15 at the S.C. Railroad Museum, 110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro. First class, $20 (all tickets); coach, $12; children, $9; age 2 and younger, free. Don’t forget to bring your letters to Santa. (803) 712-4135; http://www.scrm.org

POTTERY SALE: Potters of Chapin 13th annual sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Chapin Chamber of Commerce, 302 Columbia Ave.

“THE CHRISTMAS DOLL”: Columbia Children’s Theatre production, through Dec. 2 at Richland Mall, second level, 3400 Forest Drive. Show times are 7 p.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Special matinees for daycares, schools and homeschool groups are slated for 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Nov. 29 and 30. $8; http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com

MAIN STREET ICE: Ice skating rink at Boyd Plaza, Main and Hampton streets. Regular hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-9 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 6 (closed Christmas Day). $10; age 12 and younger, $8. Special senior and military discounts will be offered; includes skate rentals. (803) 545-3100

UPCOMING EVENTS

POTTERY SALE: Potters of Chapin 13th annual sale, noon-4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Chapin Chamber of Commerce, 302 Columbia Ave.

USC STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE: “Fragments of Light” will feature original works by student dancers, 6 p.m. Nov. 27-30 at Drayton Hall Theatre, 1214 College St. $18; USC faculty, staff, military and seniors, $16; students, $12. (803) 777-5112

WIDEMAN/DAVIS DANCE: “Based on Images,” original work by USC Dance program’s professional dance company in residence, 8 p.m. Nov. 27-30 at Drayton Hall Theatre, 1214 College St. $18; USC faculty, staff, military and seniors, $16; students, $12. (803) 777-5112

MIDLANDS CLAY ARTS SOCIETY HOLIDAY SALE: Noon-8 p.m. Nov. 29, 30; noon-4 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 at Gallery 80808, 808 Lady St. An opening reception will be held 5-8 p.m. Nov. 29. Free admission, cash and checks only. (201) 839-6386; http://www.facebook.com/midlandsclayarts

“IT’S TIME TO GET INVOLVED”: Fundraiser for the Family Resource Center’s abuse prevention and counseling programs, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, 607 Broad St., Camden. Tickets for the dinner and silent auction are $25; couples, $40. (803) 425-4357

CARILLON CAROLERS: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 30 at Columbiana Centre, 100 Columbiana Circle.

“ONCE UPON A CHRISTMASTIME”: 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bull and Blanding streets. Dinner theater performance, $16. Call (803) 779-0030 for reservations. Regular performances at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2; general admission tickets, $5; available at the door. Accepting donations for Harvest Hope Food Bank.

LEXINGTON COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY: Holiday concert, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, 5503 Sunset Blvd., Lexington. $20; age 65 and older, $15; students, $6. http://www.lexcochoralsoc.org

PASSING THE TORCH AWARDS GALA: 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Renaissance Foundation event will recognize servant leaders under the age of 50 who have made significant contributions by improving the quality of life within the state. Keynote speaker will be film director Anthony Hemingway (“Red Tails”). Tickets are $65; military, $50; students, $25. (803) 733-5634

ABWA HOLIDAY GALA: 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at American Legion Post 6, 200 Pickens St. $25; proceeds will benefit the Midlands Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association scholarship fund and educational activities. (803) 957-6734 or email huggins_melinda@yahoo.com

TOWN OF LEXINGTON SNOWBALL FESTIVAL: Dec. 1-2, downtown Lexington. Inaugural event kicks off with 5K race, 8 a.m. Dec. 1; proceeds will benefit PattyPacks, an organization dedicated to assisting individuals and families with Congenital Heart Disease. http://www.pattypacks.org The Snowball formal dance will be 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Lexington Municipal Conference Center; tickets are $30, proceeds benefit the Chris Myers Children’s Place; tickets available at Town Hall or by calling (803) 951-4630. Dec. 2 activities include a cell phone walking tour of historical downtown Lexington, followed by the 3:30 p.m. Christmas Parade on Main Street; check out the Merry Mingle on Main and Craft Corner at 5 p.m.; a 5:30 p.m. concert featuring Tara Scheyer and the Mud Puppy Band will be held at Lexington Square; the day wraps up with a tree lighting at 6:30 p.m., also at Lexington Square.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 9 a.m. Dec. 1 at Columbia Children’s Theatre, Richland Mall, second level, 3400 Forest Drive. Breakfast, photos and holiday activities followed by 10:30 a.m. performance of CCT’S “The Christmas Doll”; $12. (803) 691-4548; http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com

SHOP WITHOUT KIDS: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Barclay School, 4702 Colonial Drive. $25 per child; siblings, $10 each. Arts and crafts for children while parents shop. Barclay is a private school for students with diverse learning issues so special needs students are welcome. Space is limited, call (803) 629-6318 to register.

BANK OF AMERICA’S "MUSEUMS ON US" WEEKEND: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1 and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 2 at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. Bank of America cardholders enjoy free admission the first full weekend monthly. (803) 779-3100; http://www.edventure.org

CAROLINA CARILLON HOLIDAY PARADE: 9:45 a.m. Dec. 1. Parade will begin at Gervais and Bull streets, proceed west on Gervais, pass in front of the State House and continue into the Vista to Park Street.

HEALTH, WELLNESS AND EDUCATION EXPO: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1 at Bluff Road Park, 148 Carswell Drive. (803) 776-8698

CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church, 120 Marydale Lane. Games, holiday foods, cultural activities, silent auction, entertainment and family activities, $3. A dinner will cap off the day, tickets are $7. (803) 772-7400

HOLIDAY TASTE & TOUR: Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Village of Hopkins, 214 Hopkins Road (Hopkins Road at Lower Richland Boulevard). Norfolk Southern Exhibit Car tours, carriage rides, miniature train rides, food samplings, farmers market, vendors and live entertainment. Sponsored by the South East Rural Community Outreach and the Richland County Hospitality Tax Revenue Fund. (803) 788-7185; http://www.serco.org

CARILLON CAROLERS: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1 at Columbiana Centre, 100 Columbiana Circle.

DECK THE TRAIL: Kickoff to the Holiday Walking Tour of Lights, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel St. Enjoy holiday music, hot chocolate and stroll along the Columbia Canal decorated for the season.

GALA FOR A GREENER MIDLANDS: 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Holiday Inn, 110 McSwain Drive, West Columbia. Black-tie optional fundraiser to benefit Keep the Midlands Beautiful will feature a silent auction, dinner and awards program followed by dancing; $75 (table sponsorships available). (803) 733-2526; http://www.keepthemidlandsbeautiful.org

BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICHOLAS: 9 and 11 a.m. Dec. 2 at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church, 120 Marydale Lane. $5; (803) 772-7400

HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS TOUR: 2-6 p.m. Dec. 2 at A.C. Moore Elementary School, 333 Etiwan Ave. Six homes, Doors of Sims Alley and St. John’s Episcopal Church. Advance tickets, $15; available at Piggly Wiggly (Devine Street and Forest Drive stores), Revente, Edwin Watts Golf, Just the Thing, Gibson’s on Devine and at http://www.ticketleap.com. At the door, $20. Sponsored by the Shandon Neighborhood Council and the Hollywood-Rose Hill Neighborhood Association, proceeds will benefit A.C. Moore and Rosewood Elementary, Hand Middle and Dreher High as well as neighborhood projects.

“THIS MAN CALLED JESUS”: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2, special needs performance of Christmas drama at Lake Murray Baptist Church, 1001 U.S. 378 West, Lexington. ASL interpreters for the hearing impaired will be available this performance only. Free. (803) 356-4304; http://www.thismancalledjesus.org

CAROLINA JAZZ SOCIETY: 2:30-5 p.m. Dec. 2, at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Dixieland jazz, ragtime and swing with Dick Goodwin, Doug Graham, Bruce Clark, Reggie Sullivan, Jim Hall and Aletha Jacobs. $10; age 18 and younger, free. (803) 432-1504

HOLIDAY LIGHTS, A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSICAL TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS AND HANUKKAH: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Chapin United Methodist Church, 415 Old Lexington Highway, Chapin. Dutch Fork Choral Society holiday concert is free, but donations will be accepted at the door.

USC CONCERT CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. Sacred works and Christmas songs; free.

“ SING NOEL, SING HALLELUJAH”: Christmas concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo. Free; doors open at 6:15 p.m. http://www.riverlandhills.org

GOVERNOR’S CAROLIGHTING: 6 p.m. Dec. 3 on the north side of the State House (Gervais Street). Sponsored by the City of Columbia, Columbia Breakfast Optimist Club, Columbia Garden Club and the Garden Club of South Carolina.

WOODROW WILSON FAMILY HOME HARD HAT TOURS: 11 a.m. Dec. 4 at 1705 Hampton St.; $6. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org

YOUNG SANDLAPPER SINGERS: “Silver Bells, Golden Harps, Brass Magic,” 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Dreher High School Performing Arts Center, 3317 Millwood Ave. $20; military, $18; students, $10. (803) 381-5481; http://www.sandlappersingers.org

USC WIND ENSEMBLE: “Mail from Mozart,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St.; free.

(ALMOST) LIVE FROM THE 92nd STREET Y: Lecture by former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive. Suitable for age 16 and older. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. (803) 787-2023

COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: Dec. 6-9 at First Baptist Church, 1306 Hampton St. Performances at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 7; 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 8 and 4 p.m. Dec. 9. Free, but tickets are required. (803) 217-3250; http://www.columbiachristmaspageant.com

TOWN OF IRMO TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY: 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at Irmo Town Park (Columbia Avenue and Carlisle Street, two blocks of Lake Murray Boulevard). Entertainment by the Irmo Elementary 4th Grade Singing Bees, refreshments and Santa will arrive on a fire truck. (803) 781-7050

SANTA VISITS LUGOFF: 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 7 at Lugoff-Elgin High School, U.S. Refreshments, stockings filled with goodies for the kids, photos with Santa (take your own or let the professionals do it). (803) 438-2553

“THIS MAN CALLED JESUS”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 7 and 14; 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 8-16. Christmas drama at Lake Murray Baptist Church, 1001 U.S. 378 West, Lexington. Free. (803) 356-4304; http://www.thismancalledjesus.org

CAPITAL CITY/LAKE MURRAY VISITORS CENTER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 8 and noon-3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Historic Lorick Plantation House, 2184 N. Lake Drive (S.C. 6), Columbia. Refreshments, book signings — Ollie Moye (“North to Prosperity”), Dec. 8 and 9 and Rachel Haynie (“Cornfield to Airfield: A History of Columbia Army Air Base”), Dec. 9. (803) 781-5940, ext. 2.

FAMILY DAY: 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 8 at the Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding St. Holiday crafts and activities for children. $6 for the first child, $3 for each additional child, HCF members, free. (803) 252-7742; http://www.historiccolumbia.org

FALL NATURE WALK: 10 a.m. Dec. 8 at Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Road. Hour-long casual stroll for age 5 and older. $5; seniors and age 15 and younger, $3. Adults must accompany children 15 and younger. Preregistration required, deadline is Dec. 7. (803) 788-2706 or email sesqui@scprt.com

CITY OF COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION ART CENTER: Holiday open house, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 8 at 1932 Calhoun St. Orginal works by City of Columbia art studio members will be available for sale through Dec. 24. Hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. (803) 545-3100

CHOIR SHOWCASE: Local elementary school choruses will perform noon-4 p.m. Dec. 8 in front of the Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding St. Optional house tours, $1. (803) 252-7742; http://www.historiccolumbia.org

COLUMBIA CLASSIC CHEVY CLUB CRUISE-IN: Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 8 at Woodberry Plaza, 3254 Augusta Road, West Columbia. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to be distributed to the needy by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.

PAINT WITH SANTA: 1-7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Art Smart Academy, 7320 Broad River Road. Bring three non-perishable food items and paint one free ornament (don’t forget to bring kids’ letters to Santa). For $50, a group of four can enjoy lunch, paint four ornaments during a 90-minute session and pose for a picture with Santa; call for reservations. (803) 667-9912; http://www.artsmartacademy.com

LIGHTS OF LUGOFF CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Parade will begin at the BP station, 742 U.S. 1, proceed down U.S. 1 South and turn right onto S.C. 34. Both lanes of U.S. 1 will be closed beginning at 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Lugoff Optimist Club. http://www.lightsoflugoff.com