This weekend with little ones in Columbia

A Saturday that actually works: Saturday, Oct 24

1. MorningSouth Carolina State FairFair hours 11am–9pm Mon–Fri, 10am–9pm Sat, noon–8pm SunSouth Carolina State Fairgrounds · $20 at the gate ($16 online, $15 at Circle K); 5 and under free; ride vouchers $40–42
2. LunchMarket on MainOpen 10am–10pmMain Street, 1320 Main St. · $$
3. After napSouth Carolina State MuseumOpen 10am–5pmColumbia · Kids $10, adults $13, children under 3 free

Home by 1:30 for nap between lunch and the afternoon stop.

Our top picks this week

1. South Carolina State FairEvery day this week · Fair hours 11am–9pm Mon–Fri, 10am–9pm Sat, noon–8pm Sun (rides run later)South Carolina State Fairgrounds · $20 at the gate ($16 online, $15 at Circle K); 5 and under free; ride vouchers $40–42 · Ages 0+
2. Boo at the ZooEvery day this week · 6–9pmRiverbanks Zoo & Garden · Tickets online; children under 2 free · Ages 0+
3. Pumpkins and Painting on Boyd PlazaSaturday, Oct 24 · 9:30–11:30amColumbia Museum of Art · $10 per pumpkin (includes decorating supplies); gallery admission not included · Ages 3+
4. Gladys’ Gang Preschool Edition: Head to ToeWednesday, Oct 21 · 10–11amColumbia Museum of Art · Free · Ages 4–5
5. Bilingual Storytime (Richland Library Northeast)Thursday, Oct 22 · 10amRichland Library Northeast · Free · Ages 0–5