Columbia outdoors calendar, Nov. 15 and beyond
CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK: Nature Discovery Walk 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. Learn about the plant and animal life in the Congaree River Floodplain. Free. (803) 776-4396. nps.gov/cong
MIDLANDS STRIPER CLUB: Tournament 7 a.m. Saturday at Acapulco Landing, 960 Rock N. Creek Road, Leesville.. For more information, Visit www.midlandsstriperclub.org or call (803) 493-1482 or (803) 730-0814.
RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN: Homeschool Monday about social animals 10 a.m. Monday. Event for children ages 5-13 will feature a guided zoo tour. Cost $5 per participant plus general admission (803) 779-8717; www.riverbanks.org
RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN: Discovery Day featuring dinosaurs 9:45 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Participants ages 2-5 can learn about the unique animals and why they are necessary to the ecosystem. Cost $6 per child plus general admission.
RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN: Lights before Christmas starts 5 p.m. Friday. Event will feature more than 1 million lights, marshmallow roasting, a bonfire and visits with Santa. $10 for adults and $8 for children 2-12. Tickets online at riverbanks.org
SALUDA SHOALS PARK: Sleigh bell stroll 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 23, 5605 Bush River Road. Event will feature holiday lights on the river. $5 per person and free for children 6 and younger. (803) 772-1228; www.icrc.net
Submissions should be sent by 5 p.m. Thursday: calendars@the
state.com
This story was originally published November 14, 2015 at 11:01 AM.