Signature Events
Find out about what big events are taking place at the Zoo and Garden and order tickets when available.
Twilight in the Garden
Select Summer Evenings @ 6:00pm
Enjoy a fun-filled evening with family at Waterfall Junction, followed by a movie at the Botanical Garden amphitheater.
Event Tickets More InfoBrew at the Zoo
August 3, 2018 @ 7:00–9:30pm
Make plans now to join us for the coolest suds sippin’ safari in Columbia.
On Sale June 1
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Riverbanks ZOOfari
September 21, 2018 @ 7:00pm
Don’t miss the wildest event in town with the Zoo’s premier fundraiser.
On Sale August 1
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Boo at the Zoo
October 19–30, 2018 @ 6:00–9:00pm
Hey, kids! Put on your cutest costume for the Zoo’s popular Halloween spook-tacular.
On Sale September 1
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Riverbanks Run
November 17, 2018 @ 7:30am
Help kick off the Midlands’ longest running holiday tradition, Lights Before Christmas, by making tracks to Riverbanks’ annual 5k race.
Opens September 1
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Lights Before Christmas
Nov 17 – Dec 30, 2018 @ 5:00–9:00pm**CLOSED NOV 22, DEC 24 AND 25**
Experience Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition.
On Sale November 1
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Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
2019 Date TBA
Sip a variety of wines in one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring gardens.
On Sale TBA
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