Columbia outdoors calendar, Dec. 20 and beyond

MAIN STREET ICE outdoor ice skating rink will be open in Boyd Plaza, at the corner of Main and Hampton streets, throughout Jan. 18. Opening day price will be $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. www/columbiasc.net/calendar/1448

RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN: Homeschool Monday about weather warriors 10 a.m. Monday. Event for children ages 5-13 will focus on how animals survive cold winter temperatures. Cost $5 per participant plus general admission. (803) 779-8717; www.riverbanks.org.

RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN:Winter Zoo Camp 9-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Children ages 5-10 can learn about nature’s mysteries. The camp features hands-on activities, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, games and arts and crafts. $115 per child for members and $155 for the general public. Register at riverbanks.org.

RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN: Lights before Christmas starts 5 p.m. nightly through Dec. 30. 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: Holiday Lights on the River, 6-10 p.m., will run through Dec. 31, will feature more than 1 million holiday lights on the river on a two-mile loop of the park. Admission $15 per car, $25 per 15-passenger van or $40 per bus. Various activities also feature every night for a fee. (803) 772-1228; www.icrc.net

This story was originally published December 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM.