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Go Columbia: On the horizon, April 29

>>> RIDIN’ THE RAILS

A trip back in time

STEAM LOCOMOTIVE RIDES: 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday and May 9 at the S.C. Railroad Museum (Rockton Rion & Western Railroad), 110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro. The coal-burner will make its way to Greenbrier where passengers can detrain and see a model railroad and catch a run-by of the steam train at speed for pictures and videos. Coach tickets are $15; open car, $20; tickets required for age 3 and older. (803) 712-4135; www.scrm.org

>>> CONCERTS

Mastersingers celebrate spring

PALMETTO MASTERSINGERS SPRING CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Irmo High School Center for the Arts, 6671 St. Andrews Road. The Left Bank Big Band, USC School of Music’s jazz ensemble will be guest performers. Tickets are $20; available at the door or online at: www.palmettomastersingers.org

>>> JUST FOR FUN

Kids Day at Finlay Park

KIDS DAY WET ’N WILD: 2-7 p.m. Saturday at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Water slides, water games, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, exhibitors, food vendors and more. Bring your super soaker for a battle in the play area. Admission is free; fees for face painting, food vendors, carnival games, petting zoo and pony rides. Sponsored by Columbia Parks and Recreation, (803) 545-3100 or email kcmitchell@columbiasc.net

This story was originally published April 28, 2015 at 8:01 PM with the headline "Go Columbia: On the horizon, April 29."

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