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a publicationRiverbanks Zoo’s Lights Before Christmas. Courtesy photo.

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Breakfast with Victorian SantaSat Dec. 17. 8-11 a.m. Continental breakfast, music, holiday crafts, photos with Santa. Reservations required. $10 adults; $8 members; $5 non-member youth; $4 member youth. Robert Mills House: 1616 Blanding St. 252-1770, historiccolumbia.org.

Candlelight Tours and Carriage RidesDec. 15-16. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thu-Fri. Carriage rides through Robert Mills Historic District; view the decorated Historic Columbia homes on a guided candlelight tour. Free. $5 per person. Robert Mills House: 1616 Blanding St. 252-1770, historiccolumbia.org.

Carolina Carillon Holiday ParadeSat Dec. 3. 9:45 a.m. Floats, marching bands, live performances. Begins at Gervais and Bull streets, continues into the Vista. 799-1216, carolinacarillon.com.

Caroling Along the Cayce RiverwalkFri Dec. 2. 6:30 p.m. Several area church choirs perform along the first half-mile of the park. The Riverwalk will be lighted with luminaries and hot apple cider will be served. Free. Cayce Riverwalk: N. Avenue entrance. 796-9020, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

Cayce Neighborhood Tree LightingThu Dec. 1. 6 p.m. Cayce neighborhoods line their streets with lighted trees and decorations. 739-5385, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

Cayce Tree Lighting CeremonyThu Dec. 1. 6 p.m. Annual lighting of the tree. Please bring canned goods to decorate the Food Tree. Free. 796-9020, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

A Christmas CarolWed Dec. 14. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. A live performance of the Christmas classic. $25-$40. Newberry Opera House: 1201 McKibben St. 276-6264, newberryoperahouse.com.

Christmas Traditions: Cayce Historical Museum Annual Holiday Open HouseSat Dec. 3. 6:30 p.m. Rooms decorated with trees and crafts from the 18th century to present. Cayce Historical Museum: 1800 12th St. 739-5385, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

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A Devine Night OutThu Dec. 8. Holiday open house along Devine Street from 5 to 8 p.m. After-party from 8 to 10 p.m.

Festival of TreesSat-Sun, Nov. 19-20. Decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday items up for bid to benefit Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Village at Sandhills: 481 Town Center Plaza. 434-7275.

Five Points FestivusFri Dec. 2 through Sun Dec. 4. Feats of strength. Airing of grievances. No tinsel; it’s distracting. Fri: Airing of Grievances Tour from 7 to 10 p.m. Sat: Shopping & Art Tour from 4 to 8 p.m. Sun: Festivus Shopping & Family Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 748-7373, fivepointscolumbia.com. Governor’s CarolightingSun Nov. 27. 6-7 p.m. Lighting of the State House Christmas tree, choir performances. Free. South Carolina State House: Main and Gervais streets. 737-0769.

Harborside Festival of Lights at Lake CarolinaSat Dec. 10. 6 p.m. Light displays, carriage rides, photos with Santa. Lake Carolina Town Center: 100 Lake Carolina Blvd. 736-5253, lakecarolina.com.

Breakfast with Victorian Santa includes crafts, music and photos on Dec. 17 at the Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding St. Courtesy photo.

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eHistoric Columbia Choir ShowcaseSat Dec. 10. 12-4 p.m. Local elementary schools perform. $1 house tours. Robert Mills House: 1616 Blanding St. 252-1770, historiccolumbia.org.

Holiday House ToursNov. 18-Dec. 31. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tue-Sat; 1-5 p.m., Sun. Guided tours of house museums decorated for the holidays. Closed Mondays, Dec. 25. $6 adults; $3 kids; ages 5 and under free. Robert Mills House: 1616 Blanding St. 252-1770, historiccolumbia.org.

Holiday Museum ToursSat Dec. 24. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas Eve tours of Nature and the Grand American Vision: Masterpieces of the Hudson River Painters. The museum shop will also be open. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

The Lights of CayceDec. 1-31. Cayce City Hall decorated with thousands of lights, holiday displays. Free. Cayce City Hall: 1800 12th Street. 796-9020, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

Lexington Christmas Parade & Main Street EventSun Dec. 4. 3:30-8 p.m. Parade runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and features bands, floats and beauty

queens and politicians. Businesses decorate for the season and offer refreshments from 3 to 8 p.m. Main Street in Lexington, business. lexingtonsc.org.

Mingle and Jingle on MainThu Dec. 1. 6-9 p.m. Holiday-themed block party highlighting visual and performing arts. Part of the First Thursday on Main series. Main Street.

The NutcrackerNov. 25-27. 7:30 p.m., Fri; 3 p.m., Sun. Performed by the Carolina Ballet. $12.50-$20.50. Township Auditorium: 1703 Taylor St. 771-6303, carolinaballet.net.

The NutcrackerDec. 10-18. 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat; 3 p.m., Sat-Sun. Performed by the Columbia City Ballet. $5-$32. Koger Center: 1051 Gervais St. 251-2222, columbiacityballet.com.

The NutcrackerDec. 1-4. 10 a.m., Thu; 7:30 p.m., Fri-Sat; 3 p.m., Sat-Sun. $5-$32. Performed by the Columbia Classical Ballet. Koger Center: 1051 Gervais St. 252-9112, columbiaclassicalballet.org.

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The Robert Mills House hosts guided tours beginning Nov. 18 along with a student choir showcase on Dec. 10 at 1616 Blanding St. File photo.

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eRiverbanks Zoo Lights Before ChristmasNov. 19-Dec. 31. 6-9 p.m. Annual Riverbanks Zoo Christmas light display. Closed Nov. 24, Dec. 24-25. $8 adults; $6 kids. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden: 500 Wildlife Pkwy. 779-8717, riverbanks.org.

Saluda Shoals: Holiday Lights on the RiverNov. 23-Dec. 31. 6-10 p.m. Light displays, walking trails, carriage rides, marshmallow roasting. $10 per car; additional fees apply for some activites. Saluda Shoals Park: 5605 Bush River Rd. 731-5208, icrc.net.

Sandhill Farmers Holiday MarketTue Nov. 15. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Local produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, live music. Village at Sandhill: 900 Clemson Rd. 699-3190, clemson.edu/sandhill.

Singing Christmas TreeDec. 9-11. 7 p.m., Fri-Sun; 4 p.m., Sat-Sun.Thirty-foot tree with 55,000 lights and 130 singers accompanied by an orchestra. Shandon Baptist Church: 5250 Forest Dr. 782-1300, christmasatshandon.com.

Snowflakes and Sparkles Holiday Ice ShowSun Dec. 11. 5 p.m. Palmetto Skate Club’s annual holiday ice show. $5. Plex Indoor Sports and Ice: 1019 Broad Stone Rd. 732-1900, plexindoorsports.com.

St. Nicholas FestivalSat Dec. 3. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday crafts, Orthodox choir, Russian food and bell ringing. Holy Apostles Orthodox Church: 724 Bluff Rd. holyapostles.org.

Toys for Tots Motorcycle RideSun Dec. 4. Police escorted charity ride. Arrive 11 a.m.; parade departs 1 p.m. Meet at 6925 N. Main St. and ride to the Colonial Center, 801 Lincoln St. 422-5961.

University of South Carolina Horseshoe Tree LightingThu Dec. 1. 6 p.m. 57th annual tree lighting ceremony, musical performances. Main and Sumter streets. 777-7130, sc.edu.

Vista LightsThu Nov. 17. 5-10 p.m. Holiday shopping, live music, food and drinks. Gervais and Lincoln streets. 269-5946, vistacolumbia.com.

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Saluda Shoals Park presents the drive-through display Holiday Lights on the River Nov. 23 through Dec. 31 at 5605 Bush River Rd. Courtesy photo.

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eWar Between the States Lantern ToursSat Dec. 3. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Watch scenes from the Civil War come to life with history and comedy in a presentation by the 13th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry. Cayce Historical Museum: 1800 12th St. 739-5385, cityofcayce-sc.gov.

West Metro Parade of LightsSun Dec. 4. 5:30 p.m. Floats, bands, animals, all lit with Christmas lights. Highway 1 and 12th Street. 794-6505, westmetroparade.com.

Winter FestDec. 19-Jan. 1. Movie screenings, musical performances, star labs, crafts, elf visits. South Carolina State Museum: 301 Gervais Street. 898-4921, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

YMCA Breakfast with SantaSat Dec. 3. 9-10:30 a.m. Breakfast, Christmas crafts and photos with Santa. Proceeds benefit YMCA. 407-8007, columbiaymca.org.

The historic Hampton-Preston mansion is decorated for the holidays and open for guided tours beginning Nov. 18. Courtesy photo.

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Candlelight tours and carriage rides are offered Dec. 15 and 16 through the Robert Mills Historic District. Courtesy photo.

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From November 23rd through December 31st, from 6-10pm, Saluda Shoals Park will come alive in a blaze of more than a million sparkling lights. Holiday Lights on

the River features over 400 themed, animated light displays on atwo-mile loop of the park!

Enjoy the DAZZLING DANCING FOREST with its dancing lighted trees synchro-nized to classical and whimsical holiday music. See the three dimensional Victorian Village, Old Man Winter, the holiday classic Twelve Days of Christmas and much

more, all in sparkling lights.

WETLAND WONDERLAND WALKING TRAIL 6-10pmTake a stroll along the boardwalk through the WETLAND WONDERLAND

WALKING TRAIL. Watch nature come to lif in sparkling lights. Fee:$1 per person, includes a hayride to the boardwalk. Holiday lights admission applies.

WINTER WONDER RIDE-FRIDAY& SATURDAY NIGHTS ONLYNOV. 25-26, DEC. 2-3, 9-10, & 16-23 from 6-10pm

Get ready for the slide of your life on the WINTER WONDER RIDE at Holiday Lights on the river. Zip through a series of lighted arches and experience downhill tubing without the sno on this 125 foot, exciting, fun-packed family ride. Tubes are

provided. The WINTER WONDER RIDE is suitable for children and adults 42” and taller. If you are under the age of (4), you must be accompanied by your parents or

guardian. Fee: $2 per slide with Holiday Lights admission.

NIGHTS OF WONDER • DECEMBER 16-23 ONLY! 6-10pmJoin us December 16-23 only for NIGHTS OF WONDER and enjoy eight fun-filled evening of family activities. Take a ride on the Red-Nose Express hayride, or ride the Saluda Shoals Choo-Choo. Enjoy a leisurely trip through the lights in a horse-drawn

carriage. Concessions, crafts to make & take home, roasting marshmallows and a visit with Santa are additional highlights of the NIGHTS OF WONDER! Nominal fees

($1-$5) for concessions and activities apply. Holiday Lights on the River is a magical experience you won’t want to miss!

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