Have some fun over winter break with some of these outings to break up the boredom. Visit a horse farm, a trampoline park, laser tag with an arcade, see a movie, and more.
STARS AND STRIKES
Unlimited Tuesday! From Open to Close every Tuesday enjoy a $12.99 per person playing Pick a Package and Play! Package #1 Unlimited bowling and free shoe rental or Package #2 Unlimited Video Game Play
Or, a $23.99 per person Combo Deal. Includes both Unlimited Bowling and Unlimited Video Game Play. Bonus for Both Packages: Add Unlimited Laser Tag And Bumper Cars to your package for $5.99
Holiday Break Special
From Open to Close Monday-Friday, December 18-January 5. $25.99 per person. Package includes 60 minutes of Bowling, Shoe Rental Included, Plus, One Hour Unlimited Arcade Play, and One Session of Laser Tag or VR Experience
**Unlimited Tuesday is the only weekly special valid during the Holiday Break Special week
$5 TUESDAYS AT REGAL CINEMA AND AMC THEATERS
On Tuesdays every movie all day long at Regal Cinema is $5, plus a Large Popcorn is Half Off. At our local Regal the deal makes a large popcorn $5. Offer valid with a Regal Crown Club card (free to join)
Also, on Tuesdays every movie all day long at AMC Theaters is $5 (select theaters might charge $1-2 more), plus a small popcorn and soda or ICEE combo is $5 with a Stubs Insider card (Free to join)
Tickets and popcorn deals must be purchased at the theater for these deals. App and Online purchases will charge additional fees.
*Tip: Bring ziploc bags to divide popcorn up among guests and/or to carry leftover popcorn home without spilling
COLUMBIA MARIONETTE THEATER
Saturday, December 23, at 11am & 3pm Columbia Marionette Theatre, 401 Laurel St, Columbia presents ‘Santa’s Swingin’ Christmas Party’ A Holiday variety show with live music and puppets. A unique creative collaboration with Cola Jazz Foundation. Tinkle the elf is too young to work in Santa’s Workshop, but that won’t stop him from making his first toy: a Patchwork stuffed animal named Lumpy. When Lumpy doesn’t make it onto Santa’s sleigh, they go on an adventure to find where they belong. Vivid puppets illuminated by blacklight and a live jazz quartet really bring the swing in this musical celebration. $10 for ages 2 and up. Tickets sold at the door cmtpuppet.org
SUMMIT ADVENTURE
Summit Adventure, 2245 Charleston Hwy, Cayce is an indoor trampoline park with jumping space and activities that range from regular jumping to dodgeball and basketball dunking. 90 minute pass for $19, 120 minute pass for $21, and an all day pass for $26. Memberships are $12/month and include 2 hours of jumping every day. Socks are $4. Visit summitwestcolumbia.com for more information
FLIGHT ADVENTURE PARK
Flight Adventure, 1019 Broad Stone Rd, Irmo is an indoor park with trampolines, foam pits, an arcade, bounce house court, and a full ice skate rink. Open jump 60 minutes $19, Open jump 90 minutes $23, Open jump 120 minutes $26, Super Ticket All Day Pass $31. Prices vary when adding attractions. Membership levels vary in price. Socks are $4. https://flightadventurepark.com/irmo/
FREE STATE PARK PASSES
Check out a FREE State Park Pass at any county library in South Carolina (other states might offer this too—I believe Georgia still does) with a free library card. A State Park Pass gives you free entry to all 47 state parks in South Carolina for everyone in your vehicle. Some state parks have trails to hike, fishing, lakes, rivers, and more.
CAYCE FARMER‘S MARKET
Cayce Farmer’s Market, 2329 Charleston Hwy, Cayce. Take your kids to the Farmer’s Market to learn about fruits, vegetables, and plants. It’s a win-win situation. The kids will learn and you can get your produce for the week. Maybe the kids can pick a fruit or vegetable out to try and help you prepare it at home too. The Cayce Farmer’s Market carries a full line of FRESH fruits and vegetables, as well as, many other specialty, local made honeys, jellies and jams, pickled vegetables, fudge and old-fashioned candy. And, barbecue sauces, salad dressings, marinades, batters, seasonings, nuts, peanuts, pecans, hot boiled peanuts, bottled sodas, and more. For your outdoor needs, they carry tropical plants, hanging baskets, bedding plants, house plants, palm trees, shrubs, potting soil, stones, and rocks. Plus, deer corn. Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and EBT payments are accepted. https://agriculture.sc.gov/roadside-markets/cayce-farmers-market/
SALUDA SHOALS
Enter at the 5605 Bush River Rd entrance or the 6071 St. Andrews Rd, Columbia entrance next to Leo’s Landing. You can spend all day in this park. There is something for everyone here. Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground, a smaller playground by the splash pad, picnic shelters, boat ramps/canoe/kayak launch, river observation deck, ten miles of paved and unpaved trails, 18-hole disc golf course, Saluda Shoals Wetland Preserve, barking lot dog park (membership required), the Courts Tennis Complex, and more. Daily admission is $5/car or minivan, $7/12+ passenger van, $11/bus. Annual passes are $60/year. Barking Lot and Fisherman’s Pass have additional fees. Closed Christmas Day. https://www.icrc.net/parks/saluda-shoals-park
JC’S LEXINGTON BOWL
JC’s Lexington Bowl, 5380 Augusta Rd, Lexington. For 34 years JC’s Lexington Bowl has been a family owned and family oriented business offering the community and surrounding areas fun for family and friends. The Wednesday Special offers $2.50 games and $2.50 shoe rental from 12 noon-9pm on Wednesdays (might close one hour early, if not busy) The Family Deal offers 2 hours of bowling plus shoe rental for $44 for four people. Add a person for an additional $8
Double Deal offers 1 hour of bowling plus shoe rental for $22 for two people. Add a person for an additional $8.
The on site cafe offers a variety of foods, such as, chicken tenders, burgers, hotdogs, Philly, fries, mozzarella sticks, nachos and cheese, beer, smirnoffs, ciders, and more. https://jcslexingtonbowl.com
SWAN LAKE IRIS GARDENS
Swan Lake Iris Gardens is South Carolina’s largest FREE Christmas Light Display. Located at 822 W Liberty Street, Sumter, SC. The event is designed to be a drive-through, but visitors are allowed to park to take pictures with the lights.
Santa’s Village is located at the Swan Lake Iris Gardens Heath Pavilion. Kids can write letters to Santa and take pictures with Santa (bring your own camera) and the entire family can enjoy a variety of holiday music and entertainment each night—all activities for free.
Hot Chocolate and holiday treats will be available for sale on-site. https://www.sumtersc.gov/FantasyOfLights
CHRISTMAS HORSE CAMP AT HIDDEN CREEK STABLES
Hidden Creek Stables, 1122 Rawl Rd, Lexington is having a Christmas Horse Camp from 10am-2pm on Thursday, December 21 and Friday, December 22. Activities include Christmas crafts, horse rides, bounce houses, games, and more. Kids must bring their own lunch. Snacks will be provided. $75/kid. Must message on their Facebook page to RSVP. Limited spots available. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084439715450
CAYCE RIVERWALK
Cayce Riverwalk, 201 Naples Ave, Cayce has more than 20 miles of riverwalk and trails. It is a popular destination for walking, jogging, bicycling, bird-watching, and picnicking. The bridges, boardwalks, overlooks and lighted, central path accommodate all levels of physical abilities. Visitors enjoy free parking and lighted, paved paths through the shaded, riverine forest, studded with benches, picnic tables, and public art by local artisans along with wide, wooden boardwalks with prime water views. Open daily from dusk to dawn.
EDVENTURE
EdVenture, 211 Gervais St, Columbia offers interactive, hands-on exhibits such as Dalmatian Station, MedVenture, The Great Outdoors, World of Work, Flight, Aha Factory Maker Space, My Backyard Toddler Area, Busy Bee Farm & Garden, Celebration Circle, and more.
$13/person, Children under two are free. Membership levels are $149-259/year. Families who receive SNAP/TANF/WIC benefits receive $3 admission per person with proof of benefits and ID. (Up to 6 people who live in the benefit recipient’s household.)
https://edventure.org/
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM
South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St, Columbia
Explore four floors of permanent and changing exhibitions, see a Planetarium show, and a 4D Show with blasts of air, vibrating seats, smells, ankle ticklers, and real life sensations.
**Santa Saturday is December 23 from 11am-3pm. Meet Santa, enjoy holiday shows, and more
—General Admission is $8.95/adult, $7.95/Senior ages 62+, $6.95/child ages 3-12. Planetarium and 4D Shows have an additional charge. —The first Sunday of every month General Admission is $1. There is an additional charge for the Planetarium Show and/or 4D Theater Movie.
—Each month the SC State Museum offers an Accessibility Morning for free for families of children, teenagers, young adults, and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly, and disability-adapted experience. An ASL Interpreter will also be available. Sensory friendly shows will alternate monthly between planetarium and 4D theater experiences. The next date is Saturday, January 13, 2024 —General Admission for SNAP, EBT, WIC, And Medicaid benefits guests is $2. Guests may present their EBT/WIC card or proof of Medicaid with a valid form of photo ID at the Admission Desk to receive the discount for up to four individuals in the household. Planetarium Show add-ons have an additional fee. https://scmuseum.org/
—Homeschool General Admission is free for one adult, who is the designated teacher and the students. 4D and Planetarium shows are $3 each. Out of state homeschool teachers, students, and chaperones are $5 for general admission and $3 for each 4D and Planetarium show. Must present current association card, official district registration card or approval, or official independent association registration card or acceptance letter. Proof must be shown along with matching ID.
EUDORA WILDLIFE SAFARI PARK
Eudora Wildlife Safari Park, 219 Salem Lane, Salley, SC
View and feed exotic animals from around the world on the 3 mile drive through safari from the comfort of your own vehicle. There is also an enclosed petting zoo area, along with a Parakeet Adventure where parakeets make their dwelling, giraffes, kangaroos, gift shop, food, and picnic areas for purchased or packed food. Order tickets online and use code Winter24 for 50% off the vehicle Safari admission Monday-Friday during the month of January.
RIVERBANKS ZOO & GARDEN
Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens, 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia or the Botanical Gardens and Waterfall Junction entrance at 1300 Botanical Pkwy, West Columbia. More than 3,000 animals and one of the nations most beautiful Botanical Gardens, plus natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, a play area in Waterfall Junction, and more. Visit https://www.riverbanks.org for pricing and tickets.
-Members can enter with their annual pass
-FREE parking and NO waiting at the ticket booth when you buy tickets online.
-SNAP EBT card recipients can purchase up to six $5 general admission tickets for any age (not valid for special or evening events) and get access to the zoo and gardens. Must present your SNAP EBT card and photo ID when purchasing.
THREE FOUNTAINS RECREATION SKATING RINK AND MINI GOLF
Three Fountains Recreation Skating Rink and Mini Golf, 2724 Emanuel Church Rd, West Columbia. Holiday hours Friday, December 22, 7:30pm-11:30pm. Saturday, December 23 from 1pm-5pm and 7:30pm-11:30pm. Saturday, December 30 from 1pm-5pm and 7:30pm-11:30pm. Sunday, Decamber 31 from 7:30pm-2am. Visit https://www.threefountainsrecreation.com/hours/ for prices and more information. Please visit websites for hours of operation, admission prices, and more information. We make every effort that all information is correct. Prices, hours of operation, and promotions can change at any time without notice. And, unfortunately, sometimes mistakes happen on our end. Please, double check before heading out.
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