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

TODAY

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.

CHRISTMASTIME IN IRELAND: 3 and 8 p.m. Friday at the Newberry Opera House. A performance of Christmas songs and hymns. (803) 276-6264.

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

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 6:30 p.m. Friday Batesburg-Leesville High School Fine Arts Center, 600 Summerland Ave. Admission is $5; ages 3 and younger are free. (803) 532-9251

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

FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridayat the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Cost is $5. Open to ages 21 and older. Bring your own beverages and snacks; soda and coffee provided. (803) 779-1971

“BAH, HUMBUG! SCROOGE’S CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Saturday and 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 Dec. 16 performance. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com

“THIS MAN CALLED JESUS”: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30, 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

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; http://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

“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

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

ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE CONCERT: 9 p.m. Saturday at the British Bulldog Pub on Bower Parkway. Admission is $5 or a food or clothing donation to benefit God’s Helping Hands in Cayce. (803) 572-7107

SUNDAY

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. (803) 432-5714 or email rw_belger@bellsouth.com

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

IDENTITY THEFT WORKSHOP: 11:30 am.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Juliana Harris of the S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs will discuss protecting your identity and the free tools consumers can utilize under state and federal law to prevent or aid in resolution of ID theft. A Q&A session will follow her presentation. Free. (803) 779-1971

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.

“JOKES WITH JUNIOR”: 8 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Medallion Conference Center, 7309 Garners Ferry Road. Junior of “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” will be the guest. Opening acts include Tabu Hazel and Bugsy Calhoun; after party with DJ Smooth. Sponsored by Islam Shrine Temple No. 1 and Islam Court No. 1, proceeds will benefit the James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation and the SC HIV/AIDS Council. Advance tickets $30; $40 at the door. http://www.islamshrinetemple1.com

CARILLON CAROLERS: 2-5 p.m. Dec. 22 at Columbiana Centre, 100 Columbiana Circle.

“A NIGHT TO REMEMBER”: 8 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Medallion Conference Center, 7309 Garners Ferry Road. Buffet, dancing, Grand March, DJ Smooth and Junior of “The Steve Harvey Morning Show.” Sponsored by Islam Shrine Temple No. 1 and Islam Court No. 1, proceeds will benefit the James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation and the SC HIV/AIDS Council. Advance tickets $30; $40 at the door. http://www.islamshrinetemple1.com

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.

COLORED PENCIL DRAWING CLASS: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 8 through Feb. 12 at the city of Columbia Parks and Recreation Art Center, 1932 Calhoun St. $95; includes set of colored pencils, two graphite pencils and a colorless blender. Registration deadline is Dec. 28. (803) 545-3093; or email bloliver@columbiasc.net