Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do November 27 - December 3, 2009

Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do November 27 - December 3, 2009

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November 27 - December 3, 2009

Friday, November 27-Sunday, November 29. Gem and Mineral Show. The Columbia Gem and Mineral Society presents its annual show in its new location at the State Museum, featuring 26 retail vendors. Jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver and tools will be offered for sale. Admission is $7.00 for adults, Military $6.00, Seniors (62 and older) $5.00, and children twelve and under are free. Admission to the Gem Show includes admission to the SC State Museum. Visit the SC State Museum or the Gem and Mineral Society for more information.

Saturday, November 28. Train Rides with Santa! Come ride on a real passenger train, visit a red caboose or an authentic dining car, or even a Pullman car that once ferried earlier generations across the country...all with Santa on board! Train departure times are at 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Visit the SC Railroad Museum for more information.

Saturday, November 28. Miley Cyrus! The Miley Cyrus concert will be the first appearance for the teen sensation in Columbia! Visit The Colonial Life Arena for tickets and see what's happening with Miley Cyrus before the show!

Saturday, November 28. USC Football! Perfect timing for the Thanksgiving Holiday...it's the game we've all been waiting for! Watch the Gamecocks take on the Clemson Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium at noon!

Sunday, November 29. 43rd Annual Carolighting. Join our Governor and local citizens as they officially ‘ignite' the holidays by illuminating the big Christmas tree in front of the South Carolina Statehouse at Main and Gervais Streets. 6 pm. Call 803-734-2100 for more information. 

Sunday, November 29. Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour. The renowned performance comes to Columbia for another spectacular show! Visit the Colonial Life Arena for tickets and more information.

Beginning Thursday, December 3. Midlands Clay Arts Society Annual Show and Sale. This annual event will showcase hand-crafted pottery, tile, sculpture, and other ceramic work! What a great time to pick up some gifts! The event runs through Saturday, December 5. Call 803-252-6134 for more information.

Beginning Thursday, December 3. Holiday Market. 'Tis the Season to Shop 'til you drop. With over 90 merchants, you are sure to find the perfect gifts for friends and family this holiday season. Mark your calendars because we've got a few new additions to help make this year's Holiday Market even more special and exciting than ever before! The Holiday Market runs through Sunday, December 6. Visit the Junior League of Columbia for more information.

Thursday, December 3. Mingle & Jingle on Main. A Holiday evening of art, entertainment and shopping!The holiday event will include various visual and performing artists including Carolers, Sonny D and friends with the Palmetto Swing Dancers, Artist Jean Bourque, Virginia Scotchies ceramic sculptures, Howard Hunt and the Village Artists, projected seasonal images on some of the buildings, guided tours of the future home of the Nickelodeon Theatre, a wine tasting at the White Mule and much more! Several of the downtown retailers and restaurants will stay open late for the event including Gotham Bagel, the White Mule, the Nickelodeon Theatre, the Columbia Museum of Art-Museum Shop, Villa Tronco, the Sheraton Downtown Columbia Hotel, The Whig and Free Times. 1500 block of Main Street, 6-9 pm. For more information, please contact Alicia Morgan at 803-779-4005 x 2042 or Mark Plessinger at 803-988-1065.

Thursday, December 3. 6th Annual Sweet Seasons. Forest Acres' signature sixth annual holiday event, Sweet Seasons, will kick off the holiday season on the rooftop of Midtown Forest Acres. Sprinkled with food, music and giveaways, the event is free and open to the public. Bundle up and bring the whole family for a rooftop holiday party. Enjoy holiday fare and goodies from chicken fingers to canolis. Other highlights include Mayor Frank Brunson, Island Close By, free photos with Santa, desserts from Forest Acres restaurants, carolers and holiday music, face painting, balloon artists, and local crafts among other things! 6 - 8 pm, tree-lighting at 7 pm, Rooftop at Midtown at Forest Acres. Call 803-227-0914 for more information.

Lights, Pictures and Fun! Looking for a place to get some pictures with Santa, see some Holiday Lights or have a little outdoor fun? Check out our Fun for Families page with answers to all of these questions!

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