Things to Do with Toddlers

Explore the best things to do with toddlers options for kids and families in Columbia

Columbia Museum of Art

Columbia Museum of Art

Large art collection in modern environs. Paintings & sculptures spanning thousands of years, displayed in a contemporary building.

Finlay Park

Finlay Park

A landscaped park with a lake & swings. An outdoor oasis with waterfalls, a lake, playgrounds, a pergola with swings & seasonal concessions.

South Carolina State Museum

South Carolina State Museum

Art, antiquities & science exhibits. Exhibits on art, history, nature, science & technology, housed on 4 floors in a former textile mill.

EdVenture

EdVenture

Kids' hands-on learning center. Over 350 hands-on exhibits that allow kids to explore human biology, nature, inventions & careers.

Columbia Marionette Theatre

Columbia Marionette Theatre

Puppet shows for all ages plus parties. Theater where puppets perform on a roomy stage also has multiple themed rooms available for parties.

Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

Historic site with trails & picnicking. Old pump houses shed light on the canal works amid natural hiking & biking trails & picnic tables.

West Columbia Interactive Art Park

West Columbia Interactive Art Park

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Emily Douglas Park

Emily Douglas Park

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Sea Lion Landing

Sea Lion Landing

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Waterfall Junction

Waterfall Junction

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Summit Adventure West Columbia

Summit Adventure West Columbia

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Greenview Park

Greenview Park

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Altitude Trampoline Park - Columbia

Altitude Trampoline Park - Columbia

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Palmetto Falls Water Park

Palmetto Falls Water Park

Recreational facility on a military base. Sprawling pool with slides & islands set on a military base (background check required for entry).

PlayMatters

PlayMatters

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Leo’s Landing

Leo’s Landing

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Surge Adventure Park

Surge Adventure Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Frankie's Fun Park

Frankie's Fun Park

High-energry, indoor-outdoor fun park. Lively outpost of a family-friendly chain with sprawling go-kart tracks, arcades & other amusements.

Saluda Shoals Park

Saluda Shoals Park

Hiking, fishing, picnic areas & kayaking. 400-acre park featuring a river observation deck, boat launches, picnic shelters & multi-use trails.

Sesquicentennial State Park

Sesquicentennial State Park

Forested outdoor recreation plus a lake. Forested park with a lake offering campsites, kayak & canoe rentals, a bicycle loop & nature trails.

Moore Park

Moore Park

Trails, picnic areas & play structures. Wooded park with a pond, picnic shelters, walking trails, multiple playgrounds & an amphitheater.

Flight Adventure Park Sandhill

Flight Adventure Park Sandhill

Facility for recreation, classes & camps. Complex for playing various sports including soccer & lacrosse plus exercise classes & summer camps.

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