Columbia SC Events

	Date	Event
	December 01, 2007	West Metro Parade of Lights Come and be a part of the only "night time" parade in the South Carolina Midlands! On December 2 at 5:30pm, 12th Street in Cayce/West Columbia will light up with floats, banners, clowns, fire trucks & more... all decorated with Christmas lights!
	December 06-09, 2007	The Living Christmas Story Union United Methodist Church. From 6:30pm-8:30pm. For more information, please call: 803.781.3013.
	December 06-09, 2007	Rock Nativity Up beat version of the Christmas Story. Event Admission: $10. From 7:30pm - 9pm at the Workshop Theatre of SC 1136 Bull Street Columbia, SC. For more information, please call: 803.799.6551.
	December 07-08, 2007	Sandlapper Singers -- "Bring A Torch" Savor the sounds of international musical delicacies from France, Spain, Germany and England as well as those from America, all served by candlelight. From 7:30pm - 9pm at Ebenezer Lutheran Church Chapel 1301 Richland Street Columbia, SC. For more information, please call: 803.749.9443.
	December 14-23, 2007	Nights of Wonder 6:00–9:30 p.m. Saluda Shoals Park Experience ten fun filled evening of family activities. Take a trip through the lights on the Red-Nose Express hay ride or enjoy a magical horse-drawn carriage ride. For an up-close look at the lights, board the Saluda Shoals Choo Choo! Roast marshmallows, make a holiday craft to take home and have a professional photo taken with Santa. Nominal fees apply ($1-$5) for crafts and activities. Come out to Saluda Shoals Park and experience the magical Nights or Wonder! $10 car;$20 15-pass. Van ;$35 bus. 5605 Bush River Road. Call 772-1228 for more information or visit www.icrc.net
	Through December 30, 2007	Lights Before Christmas It snows every night at Riverbanks Zoo where you’ll find well over half a million twinkling lights each evening from 6 to 9 pm. A holiday tradition for 20 years, Riverbanks Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland for families to enjoy. Take photos with Santa at Riverbanks’ Holiday Village, roast warm and gooey marshmallows while sipping hot cocoa at the Jingle Bell Bonfire and stroll along the brilliantly illuminated paths throughout the Zoo. Admission is free for Society members and general admission is $5 for children and $7 for adults. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.riverbanks.org or at the Zoo entrance. For more Information Call: 803-779-8717.
	ONGOING EVENTS:

	Throughout the Year!	Wild Safari 3D: A South African Adventure This 20-minute ultimate real-life adventure will put you in the passenger seat of an open air vehicle on a quest to see some of the most dangerous and spectacular animals in Africa up-close: the elephant, the Cape buffalo and the rhino. Wild Safari 3D is a landmark conservation film and the first wildlife documentary to be filmed in thrilling 3D. Daily show times are on the hour from 10am to 4pm. Entrance is 3 Safari Bucks and tickets can be purchased at the Zoo entrance. Call (803) 779-8717 or visit www.riverbanks.org for more information.
	Throughout the Year!	Adventure Tours Behind-the-scenes tours put you in the shoes of Riverbanks Zoo’s animal keepers! All ages are invited to take a walk into the keeper's area and get a behind-the-scenes look into the wonderful world of animal care and training. Meet a penguin. Encounter a reptile. Tour the animal hospital. Adventure Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays only. Most tours can accommodate 1-8 participants; the Africa barn tour can accommodate 1-20 participants. For advance reservations, tour gift certificates or special tour date inquiries, please call (803) 779-8717, x1110 or email kmixon@riverbanks.org. Information is also available at all ticket booths.
	Throughout the Year!	Out of the Classroom at Riverbanks Riverbanks Zoo and Garden presents fun and educational programs for kids and adults including interactive programs that incorporate live animal demonstrations, gardening, bug hunts and more! ZOOVenture programs are on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and Garden programs are on Saturdays. All programs are taught by Zoo and Garden professionals and are available for the very young through to adult. Topics rotate. Pre-registration required. Prices are typically $7 for Society members and $13 for the general public, though prices are subject to change. For more info, call (803) 779-8717 or visit www.riverbanks.org. Call for special summer programs.
	Through December 30, 2007	Lights of Cayce The grounds of Cayce City Hall will be filled to the max with THOUSANDS of DRIVE-THRU twinkling lights and huge light displays! Displays will light up each night during the month of December until January 1. Located at 1800 12th Street in Cayce.