# Things to do with kids in Columbia, IL

> 4 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Columbia, IL, in the St. Louis area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Columbia Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony — Fountain Park](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/columbia-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony-fountain-park--listing-9b46ffbcbe9d86cd22bf1aec) — Sat, Nov 28 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Fountain Park (in front of Columbia City Hall) · checked Oct 24. The City of Columbia, Illinois, holds its official Christmas tree lighting in Fountain Park in front of City Hall on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The evening includes carols…
- [Last Minute Christmas Gifts (DIY) at Columbia Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/last-minute-christmas-gifts-diy-at-columbia-public-library--listing-0a4a33a741b7459dcfbdadd6) — Mon, Nov 30 · Columbia Public Library (basement) · Ages 5+ · checked Oct 24. Kids make three or four DIY Christmas gifts for family and friends in the library basement, with all materials provided by the library. There are separate one-hour sessions by…
- [Bright Night Christmas Parade and Turner Hall Social — Columbia IL](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/bright-night-christmas-parade-and-turner-hall-social-columbia-il--listing-215d477a92a61b0dbe157770) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Historic Main Street, Columbia (parade from Temple St. to Cherry St.; social at Turner Hall) · checked Oct 24. Santa makes his grand entrance in Columbia's parade of bright lights on the first Saturday of December. The parade steps off at Temple Street and Main Street and travels down…
- [Visit with Santa at Columbia Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/visit-with-santa-at-columbia-public-library--listing-8a20cc803c3c61595db08351) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Columbia Public Library · checked Oct 24. Children share their Christmas lists with Santa and pose for a holiday picture at the Columbia Public Library; families bring their own camera. Activities and treats are offered…

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