2012 New Year's Eve in Lexington South Carolina

Ring in the New Year in Lexington, South Carolina on December 31, 2012!

Get together with family and friends to kick off the New Year at Lexington's favorite holiday events. Treat your kids to a special holiday event at EdVenture Children's Museum. New Year's Eve at Noon is a special Ball Drop for Kids in the Lexington area. Ice Skate at Boyd Plaza, drive through the Lights of Cayce, and then head over to Finlay Park for the 2012 Winter Carnival. Finally, party all night long in the Vista at Columbia's Famously Hot New Year's Eve Celebration. Start planning today so that you can have an unforgettable holiday experience with family and friends!

Visiting Lexington from out of town this New Year's Eve? Take advantage of discount hotel rates from our local hotel partners. Celebrate at these incredible local events and then stay at one of Lexington's premier hotels!

We look forward to seeing you at the following New Year's Events!

2012 Lexington SC New Year's Eve Events

The Lights of Cayce
December 31, 2012
Do not miss out on your last chance to experience this exciting holiday tradition. Bring the entire family on a ride through the Cayce City Hall complex to enjoy the magic of thousands of twinkling lights, dazzling holiday displays, and music of the season. Come check out the new displays added this year.

New Year's Eve at Noon at EdVenture Children's Museum
December 31, 2012
Join EdVenture Children's Museum in Columbia, South Carolina for the only Ball Drop for Kids on December 31, 2012. Thousands of people from across the state have made this their family tradition. Enjoy noisemakers, party hats, music, dancing, and a countdown to 'noon'. A giant illuminated ball will descend and land at the foot of Eddie to kick off the biggest mid-day celebration in town. Call 803-779-3100 for more information.

WOW 2012 New Year's Eve Winter Carnival
December 31, 2012 from 5PM - 9PM
Check out Finlay Park on December 31, 2012 for the WOW New Year's Eve Carnival. This family friendly event features amusement rides, carnival games, vendors, entertainment, and a special fireworks show starting at 9PM. Call 803-545-3100 for more information.

Ice Skating at Boyd Plaza
December 31, 2012
There is still time left to ice skate right here in Columbia, SC. City of Columbia and Magic Ice USA have partnered to bring an outdoor ice skating rink to Columbia! Visit Boyd Plaza, located in front of the Columbia Art Museum, to ice skate with family and friends this holiday season. Call 803-545-3100 for more information.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

This Man Called Jesus in Lexington South Carolina

Lake Murray Baptist Church in Lexington, South Carolina presents their 25th Annual Christmas Drama: This Man Called Jesus.

A costumed cast of over 400 presents an incredible Christmas drama in Lexington, South Carolina. Each year, thousands of people are drawn to this amazing performance that features live animals, inspiring music, remarkable sound effects, and awesome lighting. Watch as the story of Jesus comes to life before your eyes in this two hour production. This Christmas holiday event is a must see for the entire family!

Beginning with his birth, the drama continues with his ministry, miracles, trial, death by crucifixion, glorious resurrection, and awesome ascension. Audiences are awed by the incredible 'heaven' scene at the end. Since 1988, over 534,000 people have attended this annual Lexington event. Do not miss your opportunity to experience this wonderful holiday tradition.

Visiting Lexington from out of town for a This Man Called Jesus performance? Take advantage of discount rates from our local hotel partners and turn your trip into a weekend getaway! Enjoy a special performance of This Man Called Jesus and then check out more of Columbia's favorite holiday events!

This Man Called Jesus Performance Dates:

December 7, 2012 at 7:30PM
December 8, 2012 at 2:30PM and 6:30PM
December 9, 2012 at 2:30PM and 6:30PM
December 14, 2012 at 7:30PM
December 15, 2012 at 2:30PM and 6:30PM
December 16, 2012 at 2:30PM and 6:30PM

This Man Called Jesus Location Information:

Lake Murray Baptist Church
1001 Highway 378 West
Lexington, SC 29072

For more information about the This Man Called Jesus drama in Lexington, South Carolina, call 803-356-4304. If you are traveling to the area, please check out Lexington's Premier Hotel. Click here for Hampton Inn Lexington Discounts.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

2012 Lexington SC Holiday Challenge

Take the 2012 Lexington SC Holiday Challenge to get in the holiday spirit!

Experience Lexington's favorite holiday events with family and friends this December 2012. We challenge you to get in the holiday spirit and attend as many Lexington SC holiday events as you can this holiday season! Print the 2012 Lexington SC Holiday Challenge check list and hang it on your fridge today. Check off each holiday event as you go and post holiday pictures on our Facebook page. Share this Holiday Challenge with family and friends so that you can celebrate the holidays together.

Visiting Lexington SC from out of town this holiday season? Take advantage of special discount hotel rates from our local hotel partners. How many holiday events can you attend during your Lexington visit?

Read more about the exciting events in the 2012 Lexington SC Holiday Challenge and get in the holiday spirit today!

Lights Before Christmas
November 17, 2012 - December 30, 2012 from 6PM - 9PM
Columbia's longest running holiday tradition is back again for the 2012 holiday season! Enjoy 1 million twinkling lights, countless animated images, dazzling music in motion lights, and warm memories around the Jingle Bell Bonfire. Santa will visit Riverbanks Zoo every night until December 23rd for this special Lights Before Christmas event. Hot cocoa, marshmallows, and other festive foods are available for purchase. Call 803-779-8717 for more information.

Holiday House Tours
November 17, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Tues - Sat 10AM - 4PM | Sun 1PM - 5PM | Closed Mondays, Christmas, and New Years
Take guided tours of Historic Columbia Foundation's house museums this holiday season. The Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston mansion, and Mann-Simons Cottage are all decorated for the season. Guides will provide stories of holidays past in Columbia and discuss how families decorated and entertainted during hte 19th and early 20th centuries. View a variety of holiday decorations in each house. Learn more at www.historiccolumbia.org.

Holiday Lights on the River
November 21 - December 31, 2012
Holiday Lights on the River is the Midlands Largest Drive-Through Lights Show! Saluda Shoals Park comes alive in a blaze of more than a million sparking lights. Enjoy over 400 themed, animated light displays on a two mile loop of the park. Call 803-772-1228 for more information.

Ice Skating at Boyd Plaza
Open until January 6, 2012
Mon - Thurs 11AM - 9PM | Fri - Sat 11AM - 10PM | Sun 1PM - 9PM | Closed Christmas Day
Columbia's cool new ice skating rink invites you to celebrate the season on ice! City of Columbia and Magic Ice USA have partnered to bring an outdoor ice skating rink called Main Street Ice to Boyd Plaza. Main Street Ice is located in front of the Columbia Museum of Art, at the corner of Hampton and Main Streets. Call 803-545-3100 for more information.

Snowville
Open until February 24, 2012
Pack your mittens for a frosty, fun-filled trip to Snowville. EdVenture's most popular seasonal exhibit is back and cooler than ever! Snow fun awaits in the North Pole. Play a game of ice hockey, get the chills in the Blizzard Booth, or take a 25 foot long ride down Sled Hill. Call 803-779-3100 for more information.

The Christmas Doll Musical
November 23 - December 2, 2012
Set in 1840's London, Lucy and Glory Wolcott live at Grimstone union at the mercy of the cruel Matron Wick and Mistress Branch. Lucy invents stories about a family she barely remembers and a long lost doll named Morning Glory to humor her sister. When a deadly fever sweeps through the workhouse, the 2 sisters escape to hte mean streets of London, where they encounter many colorful characters, learning to survive on their own. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Call 803-691-4548 for more information.

The Lights of Cayce
November 29, 2012 - December 31, 2012 at 6PM
Bring your family to experience a winter wonderland that would get Mr. Scrooge himself into the Christmas spirit. Prepare to be enchanted by the sparkle of the season! Beginning November 29th through the end of the year, visitors to Cayce City Hall can enjoy the magic of thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays. Each year's display unveils a number of new sculptures and stunning displays.

Carols Along the Riverwalk
November 30, 2012 at 6PM
Join us at the Cayce Riverwalk Park N Avenue Entrance to experience the sounds of Christmas. Several area church choirs will be located throughout the first half mile of the park. Visitors can wander from choir to choir enjoying holiday musical selections. The Riverwalk will be lighted with luminaries and hot apple cider will be served free of charge.

Jingle All The Way 5K Run
December 1, 2012 at 9:45AM
Dress up in your favorite holiday gear to show your holiday cheer for the 2012 Jingle All The Way 5K Run! Run through the City Center, the vibrant Vista, and the beautiful University areas of downtown Columbia. At the finish line, runners will find an array of refreshments. Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers.

Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade
December 1, 2012 at 9:45AM
Join us for the 59th Annual Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade featuring dozens of floats, marching bands, drill teams, and live performances. Beginning at Gervais and Bull Streets, the parade will proceed west on Gervais. Call 803-799-1216 for more information.

Town of Lexington Snowball Festival
December 1 - 2, 2012
The Town of Lexington Snowball Festival will kick off with a 5K race benefiting PattyPacks. Saturday evening is Adults Night Out at the Town of Lexington Snow 'Ball'. This formal dance includes food and libations. Sunday is jammed packed with the unveiling of a cell phone walking tour of historic downtown Lexington, the annual Christmas Parade, a concert, and a tree lighting at the new Lexington Square. Call 803-356-8238 for more information.

Cayce Historical Museum's 23rd Annual Holiday Open House
December 1, 2012 at 6PM
The sights, sounds and tastes of Christmas abound at the Museum's 23rd Annual Christmas Traditions Holiday Open House. The theme for this year is Recipe for Christmas. Each room of the Museum will be decorated with trees and crafts from the 18th century to present. The Open House will also feature live entertainment, docents dressed in period attire, and light refreshments.

Train Rides With Santa
December 1, 8, 15, 2012
Hop on a train ride with Santa Claus at the South Carolina Railroad Museum. Bring your letters for Santa before he heads back to the North Pole. Train trips depart at 9:30AM, 11:30AM, 1:30PM, and 3:30PM. Call 803-712-4135 for more information.

West Metro Holiday Parade of Lights
December 2, 2012 at 5:30PM
12th Street in West Columbia & Cayce come alive with thousands of Christmas lights to kick off the holiday season! Parade begins on the corner of Hwy 1 (Meeting Street) and 12th Street, and proceeds down 12th Street ending at 12th and Frink Street. Call 803-794-6504 for more information.

This Man Called Jesus 2012 Performance
December 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 2012
This Man Called Jesus is a Christmas Drama that draws thousands of visitors each and every year. This FREE Christmas performance features a cast of over 405 with live animals, inspiring music, awesome sound effects, and spectacular lighting. This is a must see Christmas event. Seats are first come, first served. It is recommended to arrive 90 minutes ahead of time to get your seat. Call 803-356-4304 for more information.

Silver Bells, Golden Harps, Brass Magic
December 4, 2012 at Dreher High Performing Arts Center
December 20, 2012 at Harbison Theater at Midlands Tech Harbison
The sounds that bring us into the magic of the holiday season: bells, harp, and brass. Guest artists include Palmetto Brass, Katie Taylor, harpist, Southern Bronze Handbell ensemble, Young Sandlapper Singers, and Katie Quackenbush Vocal Scholarship Winner. Call 803-381-5481 for more information.

A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 6 - 9, 2012
Watch as this beloved holiday classic comes to life before your eyes. A talented cast of students along with local children's choirs will perform A Charlie Brown Christmas. $2 of each ticket will be donated to charities helping children and animals. Call 803-691-4548 for more information.

Blue Christmas Elvis Special
December 7, 2012 at 7:30PM
Rock n roll your way into the holiday spirit with Workshop Theatre's Blue Christmas Elvis Special. Award-winning Elvis tribute artist Rick Wade returns to Workshop to treat you and your family to a variety of Elvis Christmas classics. Call 803-799-6551 to get your tickets today.

The Nutcracker
December 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 2012
Columbia City Ballet presents The Nutcracker! This amazing performance dazzles South Carolina audiences each and every season. Do not miss this incredible opportunity to see a holiday favorite. Make it a holiday family tradition! Purchase The Nutcracker tickets online today.

Lexington County Museum Christmas Open House
December 9, 2012 from 2PM - 5PM
Experience traditions of the past at the Lexington County Museum at the Annual Christmas Open House. Many of the 30 historic houses on the Museum complex will be open and will feature period Christmas decorations. This event is FREE to the public. Enjoy live music and light refreshments including hot apple cider and gingerbread. Call 803-359-8369 for more information.

Bah, Humbug - Scrooge's Christmas Musical
December 14 - 16, 2012
Share the magic of this wonderful musical adaptation of everyone's favorite Christmas classic. Bill Francoeur's original music beautifully accompanies this uplifting retelling. Ebenezer sings 'Bah, Humbug', dooming himself to visits from three Christmas Spirits. Ebenezer's revelation that 'Life Was Meant to Live' brings a heart-warming conclusion to Dicken's beloved tale. Call 803-799-2510 for tickets.

Nights of Wonder
December 14 - 23, 2012
Visit Saluda Shoals Park for the Nights of Wonder this December 2012. Take a ride on the Red-Nose Express Hayride or ride the Saluda Shoals Choo-Choo through the lights. Enjoy concessions, crafts, and Santa's Gift Shop. Visitors can roast marshmallows and visit with Santa. Nominal fees apply for various events. Call 803-772-1228 for more information.

Winter Fest
December 15, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Celebrate the winter season at the South Carolina State Museum. This two week long celebration of the winter season features a Family Fiesta, Polar Express Night, scrapbooking for kids, seasonal Star Labs, nature crafts, board games, and several visits from Santa himself. Call 803-898-4952 for more information.

Polar Express Night
December 21, 2012
Visit the South Carolina State Museum for a magical night with a special screening of the modern classic The Polar Express. Visitors will enjoy hot chocolate and cookies after the screening. Call 803-898-4921 for more information.

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Halloween Events in Lexington South Carolina

Lexington South Carolina haunted attractions invite you to join them for the scariest events of the year, this October 2012. Test your bravery at Lexington's Haunted houses, Halloween hayrides, ghost tours and more. Riverbanks Zoo also presents Boo at the Zoo, a kid friendly Halloween event that will entertain the entire family. Visiting from out of town? Stay with one of our local hotel partners to experience every thrilling Halloween activity that Columbia has to offer. Halloween events, costume stores, and Halloween getaways are listed below. Continue reading and start making your Halloween plans today. Contact us or leave a comment below if we are missing your favorite Halloween activity so that we can add it to the list!

Halloween Attractions in Lexington South Carolina:

Clinton Sease Farm 2012 Corn Maze
September 21 - November 18, 2012
Clinton Sease Farm presents an 8 acre corn maze filled with clues, pictures, and games. Use your Maize-O-Vision secret decoders to help you navigate the multi-acre puzzle. Can you find your way out? After 'getting lost' in teh maze, visit the Kiddie Corn Maze, the Mist Maze, and South Carolina's only Marshmallow Maze, the Tire Maze and more.

Deceasead Farm Haunted Attraction
September 28 - 29, October 5-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-31, 2012
Deceased Farm Haunted Attraction in Lexington, South Carolina features two complete haunted houses. Conveniently located next to the corn maze at Clinton Sease Farm, you can spend your day wandering the corn maze and then test your bravery when darkness falls at the Deceased Farm Haunted Attractions. The main haunt consists of three buildings that are crammed full of state of hte art props and sets inhabited by over 30 live characters. Learn more at www.deceasedfarm.com.

Hall of Horrors
October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, and 31, 2012
Dare to venture into the Midland's scariest and longest running haunted attraction. Faint sounds of machinery, flickering lights, and strange shadows have earned this abandoned factory its nickname 'Screamworks'. Visit www.hallofhorrors.com for more information.

Haunted History Halloween at Lexington County Museum
October 18 - 19, 2012 | 30 Minute Tours Available at 7PM, 7:30PM, 8PM, & 8:30PM
Lexington County Museum will be taken over by spirits for the 2012 Haunted History Halloween. Ghoulish guides will lead visitors on a spooky journey of the museum property, telling stories of strange and unusual events in Lexington County's Colonial, antebellum and Civil War history. Call 803-359-8369 for more information.

Boo at the Zoo
October 19 - 30, 2012
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden presents a family friendly Halloween event. Boo at the Zoo features the Trick-or-Treat trail, Moonlight Magic with Ray, a Haunted Carousel, a Marshmallow Roast, a Nightly Costume Parade, and more. Tickets are only $8.00 and can be purchased in advance to avoid long lines. Call 803-779-8717 for more details.

Halloween Costumes:
Find the perfect Halloween costume as these costume stores near Lexington, South Carolina:

Hip Wa Zee
940 Harden Street, Columbia, SC
803-376-1500 

Party City - Harbison
144 Harbison Boulevard, Columbia, SC
803-749-1455

Halloween Express - Harbison
275-2 Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC
803-227-0222

Halloween Express
2501 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC
802-227-0775

Halloween Getaways:
Plan a weekend getaway to celebrate Halloween in a nearby city. Experience the very best haunted attractions in North Carolina and South Carolina this October 2012!

Halloween in Charleston, South Carolina
Boone Hall Plantation Fright Nights, the rUNdead 5K, ghost tours, and more are ready to give you the scare of your life this October 2012. Read more about these spooky Halloween events in Charleston and make your travel plans today! Call the Staybridge Suites at 866-497-7963 to get a discount rate at this wonderful Charleston hotel.

Halloween in Wilmington, North Carolina
Ghost Ship, the most anticipated scare and haunted attraction of the season, awaits in Wilmington, NC. Enjoy the most frightening events of the year in Wilmington, NC including Panic Attack Haunted House, Fort Fisher Aquarium's Spooky Critter Aquacamp, Ghost Trolley tours and more. Read more about these spooktacular Halloween events in Wilmington, NC and start making your travel plans today. Call the Staybridge Suites at 866-875-7770 or the Holiday Inn at 866-893-2703 to make your hotel reservations.


Happy Halloween Everyone!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Last Minute Labor Day Specials

Labor Day Weekend is quickly approaching and we are excited to share this last minute Labor Day weekend special with you and your friends! Wingate by Wyndham Harbison is offering a discount rate for their Riverbanks Zoo and Garden package that is perfect for a romantic weekend escape or a fun-filled family adventure. Experience the joys of traveling without outrageous gas prices, expensive airline tickets, and holiday traffic when you book this Columbia staycation. Check out the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden package details below and plan your weekend getaway today!

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Package
Visit Riverbanks Zoo and Garden to hang out with more than 2,000 animals from around the world. From the ferocious lions to the giant elephants, there are amazing creatures that will entertain the entire family. You may even get your chance to feed the giraffes! At the end of the day, relax and unwind at the Wingate by Wyndham
Harbison hotel and enjoy all that Columbia has to offer.


The Wingate Harbison Riverbanks Zoo Package Includes:

• 2 Tickets to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
• A spacious guest room equipped with a microwave and refrigerator
• Free Hot Buffet Breakfast
• Free Wireless Internet
• Use of the outdoor pool and fitness center
• Free access to Gold's Gym
• Additional discount zoo tickets can be purchased at the hotel if needed 

The Wingate by Wyndham Harbison Riverbanks Zoo and Garden package is available for ONLY $79 per night. Regularly priced at $109 per night, this Labor Day Weekend special is a $30 discount! Call the Wingate Harbison hotel today at 800-826-5570 to make your reservation. Mention the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Labor Day Weekend special to get this incredible discount rate. The Wingate Harbison Riverbanks Zoo Labor Day Weekend Special is available August 31, 2012 - September 3, 2012. It is not valid with any other promotions or discounts.

Happy Labor Day Everyone!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Lexington South Carolina Memorial Day Events

Looking for things to do Memorial Day Weekend 2012 in Lexington, South Carolina? Check out these exciting events happening Memorial Day Weekend. If you are visiting Lexington from out of town, please call our local hotel partners for excellent hotel deals. 

Memorial Day Dinner Cruise
May 28, 2012 at 6:30PM
Take a special Memorial Day Dinner Cruise with The Spirit of Lake Murray. The special dinner menu includes Shrimp & Grits, Peanut Broccoli Chicken, New Seasoned Potatoes, Sweet Baby Peas, and Fresh Spring Salad. There is a Chef's Choice Dessert and Cash Bar for Beer & Wine. Tickets are only $49 per person!

The Big Mo - Drive In Movie
May 25, 26, & 27, 2012
Enjoy a unique, drive-in movie experience with the entire family! The Big Mo offers three double features every weekend during the spring, summer, and fall season for the price of one single movie. Watch movies under the stars during Memorial Day Weekend 2012!

Let's Go Sailing
May 26 - 28, 2012
Lanier Sailing Academy is offering a special sailing adventure Memorial Day Weekend! Try your hand at sailing or sit back, relax, and allow their certified instructors to be your personal guide on Memorial Day Weekend 2012. Lanier Sailing Academy instructors will provide close supervision as you learn how to sail. This special holiday event is only $30 per person! Boats will leave the Southshore Marina Dock at various times throughout the day. Plan your Memorial Day Weekend Sailing Adventure today before spaces run out! Give them a call at 803-317-9070.

Palmetto Concert Band Memorial day Concert
May 28, 2012 at 7:30PM
The Palmetto Concert Band presents A Memorial Tribute with James Copenhaver, William Moody, and Scott Weiss, conductors. Enjoy this FREE Memorial Day 2012 event held at Koger Center for the Arts! 

Memorial Day Weekend Getaway
Hoping to spend Memorial Day Weekend 2012 visiting a nearby city? There are lots of exciting events happening in Charleston, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina. Visit these spectacular cities Memorial Day Weekend with family and friends!

How will you spend this special May holiday? Please contact us and tell us about any additional Memorial Day Weekend events! Have a very happy and safe Memorial Day Weekend!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Mother's Day 2012 Lexington South Carolina

Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday, May 13, 2012 and we want to help you plan the perfect weekend celebration! How about booking a Weekend Getaway or Lexington Staycation for you and your Mom? Take a glance at the details below and make your Mother's Day plans today!

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Hotel Package
Have you been to Columbia's Zoo? Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is one of South Carolina's most popular attractions and it is found right next door to Lexington in Columbia, SC! Perhaps you have been to the zoo and are ready to go again! Plan a weekend Staycation right here in the Greater Columbia Area to celebrate Mom this Mother's Day Weekend! Mom will enjoy the chance to escape from reality and relax in a luxurious hotel room. Plus, there are two Riverbanks Zoo tickets included in your hotel package! Check out hotel zoo package details and make your reservations today!

Mother's Day Weekend Getaway to Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina is a beautiful historic city along the Carolina Coast. Take this opportunity to celebrate your Mom and explore Charleston's greatest attractions! From the beautiful beaches, to historic downtown, to the old plantations, there are activities and sites for people of all ages and interests! Check out our sister site www.CharlestonSC-Events.com to find excellent hotel discounts and a list of Charleston's favorite local attractions. Make Mother's Day 2012 a memorable weekend for the entire family!

Mother's Day Weekend Getaway to Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina is another beautiful city along the Carolina Coast. Visitors return time and time again to experience the Southern hospitality, captivating history, and gorgeous scenery that make Wilmington such a remarkable city. Treat your Mom to a weekend getaway in Wilmington, North Carolina for a Mother's Day celebration that she will never forget! Visit our sister site www.WilmingtonNC-Events.com for spectacular hotel discounts and a list of popular Wilmington attractions.
 
Whether you stay in Lexington, South Carolina or plan a weekend getaway, we hope that you and your family have a wonderful time celebrating Mother's Day 2012!

Happy Mother's Day!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Lexington South Carolina 2012 St. Patrick's Day

St. Pat's in Five Points is an exciting, annual celebration of the luck of the Irish in the Greater Columbia area! This St. Patrick's Day celebration continues to grow year after year, attracting over 40,000 people to Columbia, South Carolina. On March 17, 2012, the Lexington community and visitors from out of town are invited to take part in this spectacular holiday event.

Start the day off early by registering for the Get to the Green 5k Run and 1 Mile walk. Make a grand entrance into this year's festival by participating in the Midlands' largest road race! All participants will receive entry into the festival, the official race t-shirt, and green St. Pat's Troll Hair!

At 10:00AM, guests are invited to enjoy the St. Pat's TD Bank Parade. The St. Pat's Parade will assemble at Dreher High School and travel the Musical Mile down Devine Street into Five Points offering blocks of public viewing. Be sure to wear green for this special event!

After the parade, guests will want to hang out in Five Points for the live music! From noon to 6PM there will be nearly 20 bands performing live on four stages and 5 DJ's spinning the best in beach music.

Want to bring the entire family along? Hang out in the kids approved family fun area that includes tasty treats, magic shows, face painting, cartoon drawing, and more! The Children's Carnival will be open from 10AM to 6PM!

St. Pat's in Five Points is a celebration that will be fun for the entire family! Click on the links above to learn more about the different events taking place throughout the day. Don't forget to wear green for this celebration of the Luck of the Irish!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

CAPS Soccer Clinic

Children's Chance is a nonprofit organization established in 1996 to assist children with cancer and their families in South Carolina with non medical needs. They are unique in that they are the only statewide organization that offers programs that focus completely on non medical assistance for the entire family during a child's cancer treatment and recovery. Coming up this February 2012, we have the opportunity to help out and support these families in need while participating in an exciting special event. Check out this unique opportunity to support this great cause and plan ahead to attend this spectacular event in the Greater Columbia Area!

 


CAPS Soccer Clinic
February 25, 2012
University of South Carolina
Outdoor Soccer Stadium
Stone Stadium at 1300 Whaley Street 





CAPS Soccer Clinic is a child and parent soccer clinic hosted by the YMCA Columbia United and the USC Men's Soccer Team and Coaches. Proceeds from this event benefit Children's Chance. Kids and their parents have the opportunity to learn soccer from the USC Varsity team and coaches, all for a great cause. The cost is only $35 per child and additional siblings can participate for only $25.00 each.

This event is fun for the entire family and benefits a really great cause. Visit the Children's Chance website for additional details about this event and other fundraisers that they hold throughout the year. There is a registration form available online. For more information about this event, you can call 803-254-5996.

We hope that you will join the Lexington community and the Greater Columbia Area at this spectacular event coming up this February 2012!

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Stay in tune for more upcoming events!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Happy New Year Lexington

It is only the very beginning of 2012 and there are already countless exciting events planned for the year ahead in Lexington, South Carolina and the Greater Columbia Area. With live concerts, theatrical performances, sporting events, holiday festivities, fundraisers, and more, there are activities and events planned for all interests and ages. To find dates, times, details and more about these fantastic upcoming events, follow along with our blog, website, and social media communities. We hope to see you at as many of these exciting events as possible throughout the year!

To kick off the year, we would like to start by sharing a popular upcoming event planned for this January 2012. The Red Hot Chili Peppers will be performing LIVE in Columbia, South Carolina at the Colonial Life Arena!

Red Hot Chili Peppers
January 28, 2012 at 7:30PM
Colonial Life Arena
801 Lincoln Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

The Red Hot Chili Peppers start the U.S. leg of their world tour on January 20, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida. Just eight days later, they will be joining us here in Columbia, SC to perform live at the Colonial Life Arena.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are seven time Grammy Award winners and will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this April 2012. Originally formed in 1983, the band's line-up still features founding members Anthony Kiedis and Michael Balzary. Their drummer Chad Smith joined the band in 1988 and Josh Klinghoffer has been their guitarist since 2009.

Together, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have been traveling around the world in support of their newest album "We're With You". As the U.S. leg of their world tour draws near, Columbia is looking forward to a spectacular live performance! Visit the Red Hot Chili Peppers website to find tour dates, more information about the band, and their new blog!

We hope that you will be joining us for this popular upcoming event in the Greater Columbia Area. If you are visiting from out of town, we invite you to take advantage of special hotel deals provided by our local hotel partners.

We wish everyone a happy and successful 2012 and look forward to seeing you at upcoming events in Lexington and the Greater Columbia Area!

Happy New Year Everyone!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events