A printed list of holiday events will run in The State on Thursdays.
TODAY
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
GOVERNOR’S MANSION CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE: 5:30-7:30 p.m. today at the Governor’s Mansion. Free. Regular guided tours will be available Tuesday-Thursday and Dec. 18-20 at 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. (803) 737-1710.
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
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
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. 30 (except Dec. 25). $6; children, $3. (803) 252-7742; http://www.historiccolumbia.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
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
CONGAREE NEW HORIZONS BAND: Christmas concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday at the USC Band and Dance Building, 324 Sumter St. http://www.congareeband.com
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. 30 (except Dec. 25). $6; children, $3. (803) 252-7742; http://www.historiccolumbia.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
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
THURSDAY
KENSINGTON MANSION TOURS: Guided, holiday-themed tours will be held Thursdays-Saturdays through Jan. 12. Times are 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $5.50; seniors, $4.50, children, $2.50. Groups of 10 or more are asked to make a reservation. (803) 968-4129
HOLIDAY COFFEE: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday in the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library, Thomas Cooper Library on the University of South Carolina Campus. The program features presentations and a tour. Free. library.sc.edu
LUNCH AND LEARN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Christina DeRienzo, education coordinator for the Palmetto Poison Control Center will discuss drug interactions and medication management. Free and open to the public. Bring a bag lunch, beverage and dessert will be provided. Call (803) 779-1971 to reserve a spot.
A DEVINE NIGHT OUT: 5-8 p.m. Thursday at 51 stores and restaurants on Devine Street. A free after party follows the shopping from 8-10 p.m. at Burger Tavern 77, 2631 Devine St. Live entertainment and free food and beverages. devinestreetcolumbiasc.com
ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist of Lexington, 415 Barr Road, Lexington. $25-$30. (803) 957-0686; http://www.fblex.org
FRIDAY
KENSINGTON MANSION TOURS: Guided, holiday-themed tours will be held Thursdays-Saturdays through Jan. 12. Times are 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $5.50; seniors, $4.50, children, $2.50. Groups of 10 or more are asked to make a reservation. (803) 968-4129
CARILLON CAROLERS: 3-6 p.m. Friday at Columbiana Centre, 100 Columbiana Circle.
LIVE NATIVITY AND CHRISTMAS PUPPET SHOW: 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the parking lot at Sandhill Heights Baptist Church, 2992 Bowen St., Elgin. Outdoor event, bring blankets and dress for the weather. (803) 600-2086
NIGHTS OF WONDER: 6-10 p.m. Friday through Dec. 23 at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. Red-Nose Express Hayride, Saluda Shoals Choo-Choo, Winter Wonder Ride (downhill tubing without the snow), holiday crafts, marshmallow roast and visit with Santa. Part of the park’s Holiday Lights on the River, which runs through Dec. 31, admission is $10 per car; 15-passenger vans, $20; buses, $35. (803) 772-3903; http://www.icrc.net
COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY WINTER CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1529 Assembly St. $12; seniors, $10; students, $5. http://www.columbiachoralsociety.org
“BAH, HUMBUG! SCROOGE’S CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 16 at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. Tickets for Town Theatre’s Youth Group production are $10, general admission. Free photos with Santa at the Dec. 16 performance. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
“THIS MAN CALLED JESUS”: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 16. Christmas drama at Lake Murray Baptist Church, 1001 U.S. 378 West, Lexington. Free. (803) 356-4304; http://www.thismancalledjesus.org
SATURDAY
KENSINGTON MANSION TOURS: Guided, holiday-themed tours will be held Thursdays-Saturdays through Jan. 12. Times are 9:30 and 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $5.50; seniors, $4.50, children, $2.50. Groups of 10 or more are asked to make a reservation. (803) 968-4129
HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Hampton Inn, 201 East Exchange Blvd., Fort Jackson. Shopping, free refreshments and a visit from Santa from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (803) 794-8978; www.thecaringheartfoundation.org
CRAFTY FEAST: Independent craft fair, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Crafts, music, food, drink, kids’ crafts and shopping. Admission, $2; free for age 12 and younger. (803) 348-8861; http://www.craftyfeast.com
CARILLON CAROLERS: 1-4 p.m. Saturday at Columbiana Centre, 100 Columbiana Circle.
“THIS MAN CALLED JESUS”: 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Christmas drama at Lake Murray Baptist Church, 1001 U.S. 378 West, Lexington. Free. (803) 356-4304; http://www.thismancalledjesus.org
CONTRA DANCE: 6:15-10:30 p.m. Saturday at Arsenal Hill Park Building, 1800 Lincoln St. $8, general admission; $5, students. (803) 760-5881.
“BAH, HUMBUG! SCROOGE’S CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. Tickets for Town Theatre’s Youth Group production are $10, general admission. Free photos with Santa at the Sunday performance. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
BOYKIN CHRISTMAS PARADE: 2-4 p.m. Sunday. There’s always something different at the crossroads. Looking for an adventurous couple who want to be married during the parade. A gospel concert will follow at the historic Swift Creek Baptist Church. For information about floats (entry deadline is today), call (803) 432-5714 or email rw_belger@bellsouth.com
CANDLELIGHT TOURS AND CARRIAGE RIDES: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21. Guided tours of the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion, $6; children, $3. Carriage rides through the Robert Mills Historic District, $5. (803) 252-7742; http://www.historiccolumbia.org
SANDLAPPER SINGERS: “Silver Bells, Golden Harps, Brass Magic,” 7 p.m. Dec. 20, Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. Guests will be Palmetto Brass, Southern Bronze Handbell ensemble and the Young Sandlapper Singers. $20; military, $18; students, $10. (803) 381-5481; http://www.sandlappersingers.org
CARILLON CAROLERS: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 21 at Columbiana Centre, 100 Columbiana Circle.
CARILLON CAROLERS: 2-5 p.m. Dec. 22 at Columbiana Centre, 100 Columbiana Circle.
BREAKFAST WITH VICTORIAN SANTA: 8-11 a.m. Dec. 23. Start off the day with a continental breakfast at the Historic Columbia Foundation’s Carriage House, 1616 Blanding St. Then tour the decorated halls of the Hampton-Preston Mansion, make a holiday craft and pose for a picture with Santa Claus. Reservations required. $10; ages 4-12, $5; HCF members, $8/$3; free for all children age 3 and younger. (803) 252-7742; http://www.historiccolumbia.org
CARILLON CAROLERS: 2-5 p.m. Dec. 23 at Columbiana Centre, 100 Columbiana Circle.
