# Columbia Littles: Columbia, SC
> The South Carolina State Fair runs its final week through Sunday, and Boo at the Zoo fills Riverbanks Zoo & Garden every evening with trick-or-treating and Ray’s Moonlight Magic. Saturday morning pairs pumpkin decorating on Boyd Plaza at the Columbia Museum of Art with five Family Storytimes, including Richland Library Main at 10. Wednesday’s free Gladys’ Gang session at the museum suits 4- and 5-year-olds. This week has 22 outings, 19 free and 18 indoors.

- Week: Oct 19–25, 2026. Last checked: 2026-10-19.
- 22 outings at 12 places; 19 free; 18 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## This week
- [This week in Columbia (Markdown)](https://littlesweekly.com/columbia-sc/index.md): top picks, a Saturday plan, every outing with its source link, FAQ
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## Guides
- [Columbia with little kids: city guide](https://littlesweekly.com/columbia-sc/guide/index.md): evergreen places with admission and menu prices (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Visiting Columbia with little kids](https://littlesweekly.com/columbia-sc/visiting/index.md): one- and two-day plans with nap breaks

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## Weekend getaways
- [Weekend getaways from Columbia with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/columbia-sc/weekend-getaways/index.md): the best trip within about five hours for each of the next few weekends, with drive times and official event links.

## Holiday 2026
- [Santa in Columbia](https://littlesweekly.com/columbia-sc/santa/index.md): breakfast with Santa, Santa photos and Santa trains with 2026 dates, prices and sold-out flags; official links.
- [Christmas lights in Columbia](https://littlesweekly.com/columbia-sc/christmas-lights/index.md): drive-thru vs walk-through displays, earliest start times, stroller notes and 2026 prices; official links.

## Guides: free, indoor play and holidays
- [Free things to do with kids in Columbia](https://littlesweekly.com/columbia-sc/free/index.md): free outings this week, free museum/zoo days and free events with dates, and always-free places; official links.
- [Indoor play places for toddlers in Columbia](https://littlesweekly.com/columbia-sc/indoor-play/index.md): indoor playgrounds, toddler jump times, children's museums and free indoor play, with ages, prices and sock rules.
- [Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Columbia (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/columbia-sc/thanksgiving/index.md): parades, turkey trots with kids' races, what's open on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday weekend picks.