End of the World Party: SC State Museum

Tonight! Thursday December 20, 2012

Young professionals, and the young at heart, are invited to spend a fun evening at the museum with music, dancing, Latin food and special access to the Secrets of the Maya blockbuster exhibit! The State Museum along with Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), Leadership Columbia Alumni Association and Historic Columbia’s Palladium Society have come together to host this special evening. Following the museum event, an official after party will be held at Pearlz Lounge Upstairs and will feature specialty Maya Cocktails. Recommended for ages 21 +. Visit the facebook page for details.

Winterfest - South Carolina State Museum

Now - January 1, 2013

Take a break from the holiday crowds with family activities celebrating the winter season! A State Museum holiday tradition is its celebration of the winter season. Escape the mall crowds with a variety of family activities. Highlights include Polar Express Night (this Friday), scrapbooking for kids, seasonal Star Labs, nature crafts, board games,and, of course, several visits from the jolly old elf himself! Full schedule of events at the SC State Museum website.

What a Great Gift Idea for Couples!

Sushi 101 Class @ SakiTumi: Holiday Special!

Now - December 31, 2012

Happy Holidays from SakiTumi! This season, treat the couples on your list to a gift that includes an evening of fun and a gift that keeps on giving! Sushi class for two, only $100 (normal price: $150). You get to choose the date and time for class, includes one-on-one training, info booklet, plenty of food and wine/sake! Take advantage of this deal during the month of December only... gift certificates are good for one year after purchase. And for every $50 gift card purchased in December, SakiTumi will give the customer a free $10 promo card to the restaurant.

*Sushi class gift certificates may be purchased over the phone (803) 931-0700 with credit card (after 2pm) or purchased at the restaurant (807 Gervais Street) anytime after 2pm (please call if before 5pm). Visit their website at www.sakitumigrill.com.

Take Your Own Pictures with Santa: Dutch Square Mall

Now - December 24, 2012

Bring the kiddies to sit with Santa and whisper their wishes into the dear fellow's ear... and capture it all yourself. FREE. Bring your own camera! For Santa's hours, visit Dutch Square Mall.

Dreher Island State Park: Visit!

Just 35 minutes northwest of Columbia lies Dreher Island State Park... the weather is supposed to be mild right through Christmas, so get out and enjoy some fresh air. Fishing, hiking or biking - trails range from the .25 mile nature trail to two 2.1 mile hikes around the island. Visit the Dreher Island State Park web page for details.

Bigger & Better! Snowville | EdVenture Children's Museum

Now - February 24, 2012

Every day is a SNOW DAY at EdVenture! Snowy fun awaits in the North Pole. Climb an ice capped mountain, explore an ice cave, or have a snowball fight with a snowman! Play a game of ice hockey, get the chills in our Blizzard Booth, or take a 25ft long ride down Sled Hill! Grab a hold of this wintry world and create a snow-filled postcard to share with your friends. Then, flurry over to the South Pole for a mix of more winter fun. Visit the Antarctic Research Station to observe penguins, build an ice floe, and learn what life is found in the Southern Ocean. Hold on to your snow hats folks, this is one cool winter experience! EdVenture will be open on Monday, November 19 in celebration of Snowville. This wintry wonderland continues through February 24th. Free with museum admission. More at the EdVenture website.