# Things to do with kids in Columbia, TN

> 6 upcoming family events and 1 places and ongoing programs in Columbia, TN, in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Holiday Kickoff and Tree Lighting at Columbia First Friday](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/holiday-kickoff-and-tree-lighting-at-columbia-first-friday--listing-cdda3855bceb957a194f943f) — Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · West 7th Street and the Public Square, Columbia · checked Oct 27. Columbia Main Street's November First Friday is the holiday kickoff and tree lighting in downtown Columbia. The monthly street party closes the West 7th block and half the Public…
- [Spring Hill Turkey Burn 1K, 5K and Half Marathon](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/spring-hill-turkey-burn-1k-5k-and-half-marathon--listing-77a1dab289154a57dd31def3) — Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Spring Hill High School, Columbia · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 30. Tennessee Children's Home's 10th annual Turkey Burn starts and finishes at Spring Hill High School the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Families can do the 1K at 9:00 am; the 5K…
- [Jolly Holly Days Ice Rink at Riverwalk Park](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/jolly-holly-days-ice-rink-at-riverwalk-park--listing-32f4d1fb85639e93ad33d8fe) — Dec 1 – Dec 12 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Riverwalk Park, Columbia · From $10 · checked Oct 27. An outdoor ice rink set up at Riverwalk Park for twelve days of the Jolly Holly Days season. Sessions last 45 minutes and include skate rentals, and skate aids are available…
- [Merry Maker's Market at Columbia First Friday](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/merry-maker-s-market-at-columbia-first-friday--listing-75185e6d1a08983499ffdb5f) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · West 7th Street and the Public Square, Columbia · checked Oct 27. December's First Friday in downtown Columbia is billed as the Merry Maker's Market. Like the other First Fridays, it is a family street event on the West 7th block and half the…
- [Columbia Christmas Parade](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/columbia-christmas-parade--listing-ee14eedfe75a6f8cbdad925f) — Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM · Downtown Columbia · checked Oct 27. The 40th annual Columbia Main Street Christmas Parade starts at 6 pm at the split on West 7th Street, moves through the courthouse square and finishes on East 7th Street. It is…
- [Jolly Holly Days Holiday Market](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/jolly-holly-days-holiday-market--listing-fba57db974d256dbc12a7538) — Sat, Dec 12 · Riverwalk Park, Columbia · checked Oct 27. The closing day of Columbia's Jolly Holly Days includes a holiday market at Riverwalk Park with local craft vendors, bakers and food trucks alongside the outdoor ice rink…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [President James K. Polk Home and Museum](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/president-james-k-polk-home-and-museum--listing-e0c0da320043bf9b46f21ea7) — Monday–Saturday 9:00 am–5:00 pm; Sunday 1–5 pm. Closed Monday, November 2, 2026 for a… · President James K. Polk Home and Museum, Columbia · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. The President James K. Polk Home and Museum in Columbia is owned by the State of Tennessee and operated by the nonprofit James K. Polk Memorial Association. Visits start at the…

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