Columbia outdoors calendar, Jan. 2 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: Backyard Buds: Getting Squirrely 10-10:45 a.m. Thursday. Children ages 2-5 can learn about the lives of one of the most common aniamls in the country while doing wildlife spotting. Cost is $6 per child with one adult, plus general admission. Register at riverbanks.org. (803) 779-8717
RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN: Pony class 9:15 a.m. Jan. 9. Children ages 6-12 can take the zoo’s ponies for a day of riding and learn to measure, groom and tack ponies. Cost is $18 per parent-child pair, plus general admission. Register at riverbanks.org.
Submissions should be sent by 5 p.m. Thursday: calendars@thestate.com
This story was originally published January 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM.