Richland County Recreation Commission
December Events/Classes
Holiday Storybook Castle
This annual event will delight holiday shoppers, school groups, day cares and others with the ever-popular Storybook Castle which features picturesque scenes from popular stories and engaging fun activities. Friendly guides will share in the adventure and in the fun by giving out treats to our young guest! So plan now to visit the Storybook Castle for a delightful adventure! Times and days:
Monday, December 8:
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon, for scheduled groups
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., open for all visitors
Tuesday, December 9:
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon, for scheduled groups
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., open for all visitors
Thursday, December11:
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon, for scheduled groups
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., open for all visitors
Friday, December 12:
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon, for scheduled groups
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., open for all visitors
Saturday, December 13:
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., open for all visitors
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., open for all visitors
For group reservations and for additional information, contact the Recreation Commission’s Special Programs Office at 803-754-6720 ext. 206.
Lunch with Santa
The annual “Lunch with Santa” will be held December 10, 10:30 a.m. for groups and 12:30 p.m. for families. Bring a bag lunch, play games, visit the Storybook Castle, sing holiday songs and meet with Santa. To schedule group reservations for Lunch with Santa or for more information please call the Richland County Recreation Commission Special Programs (803) 754-6720 ext. 206.
Cookies for Santa
December 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m., all ages. Bring the family out and have lots of fun making and decorating cookies for Santa. Register by December 15. $3/person
Eastover Park, 1031 Main Street, Eastover (803) 353-7137
Holiday Camp
Dec. 22-23, 29-31 & Jan. 2, 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., ages 6-12. Campers will enjoy movies, games, arts and crafts. Campers must bring their own bag lunch each day. Must have 15 prepaid participants by Dec. 15 for camp to be offered. No camp on Dec 24-26 and Jan 1. $20/day for after school campers, all others $22/day.
Blythewood Park, 126 Boney Road, Blythewood (803) 691-9786
Holiday Camp
December 22-23 & Jan. 2, 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., ages 5-13. Campers will enjoy movies, games, arts & crafts. Campers must bring their own bag lunch each day. No camp on December 24-26 & January 1. $20/day for after school campers; $22/day for all others.
North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road, Columbia (803) 736-6070
Holiday Card Workshop
Saturday, December 20, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Craft a handmade holiday card that expresses the joy and the spirit of the season and tells someone you know that you love them and that says I care! Register by Dec. 15th. $2/person
Meadowlake Park, 600 Beckman Road, Columbia (803) 754-4463
Holiday Crafts
December 19, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
This a family event, gather together to create beautiful decorative objects and Christmas cards for your family and love ones. Free!!
Eastover Park, 1031 Main Street, Eastover (803) 353-7137
Holiday Decorations
Friday, 6:30 – 7:15pm, Dec. 12, ages 4-12. Create your own personalized decorations. Make something that lends grace and beauty to your Christmas tree. Materials will be supplied. Register by Dec 5. $5/child
Blythewood Park, 126 Boney Road, Blythewood (803) 691-9786
Adult Classes/Events:
Father vs. Son Basketball Tournament
December 13, 12:00-5:00 p.m., ages 18+
1-on-1, single elimination basketball tournament just for fathers and sons. A trophy will be given to the winner. $10/team
Meadowlake Park, 600 Beckman Road, Columbia (803) 754-4463
Holiday Arts and Crafts
Ages 18+. Get an early start! Learn how to create holiday center pieces. Bring your own flowers and vase. Free
Hopkins Adult Activity Center, 150 Hopkins Park Road, Hopkins (803) 776-2778