Local Military Monuments by SC Relic Room
2024-04-05 06:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York)
Your Local Military Monuments: Memory & Meaning
by SC Confederate Relic Room
Friday, April 5th @10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
We will discuss various local military monuments, their history and purpose, and give you a preview of a monument-viewing field trip you can take on your own.
The SCCRRMM’s “Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE program, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages.
Admission to the museum is free with your homeschool association ID.
Website and more info here.

Firefly Gameday Meet-up
2024-04-05 08:00 - 10:00 | In Person
Homeschool Day
by Firefly Toys & Games
First Friday of the Month
All Ages — Free
Note: This is not a Cola City Event. We are meeting up there–so keep an eye out for other Cola City connections!
This free event is the First Friday of the month from 12-2pm. Open to all ages. Located at Firefly Toys & Games, 736 Saint Andrews Rd Ste C, Columbia, SC
Firefly staff will be highlighting and teaching educational board games which cover a range of subjects, such as: Math, Science, Geography, Chemistry and many more.
Use games for education; come learn about it.
And look for other Cola City Homeschoolers! We’re scheduling this as a meet-up time/location for our “Let Grow Club” initiative.

Germany's Great Bavarian Circus
2024-04-05 15:00 - 17:00
Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus
by Bavarian Circus
Friday, April 5th through April 21st
All Ages — $15-55
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
This great German circus experience is coming to you! For the first time in the United States, witness one of Europe’s oldest circus families and their traditional German circus show.
The dynamic duo of brothers Benajmin and David Spindler proudly carry forward the legacy of one of Germany’s most illustrious circus dynasties. As the 9th generation of their family, they remain an indomitable part of German circus history, bridging the past and the present.
A unique presentation of ground, aerial and animal acts brings forward this age old tradition to the modern world.
Buy your tickets HERE. The circus will be located at the SC State Fairgrounds in Columbia, SC.

International Festival: Global Education Day
2024-04-06 06:00 - 2024-04-07 15:00
International Festival: Global Education Day
by Columbia International Festival
Saturday & Sunday, April 6-7 @10am
All Ages — $0-7
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The Columbia International Festival showcases the music, culture, food and performing arts of the various cultures, nationalities, races and language groups represented in South Carolina. Since 1996, the event has been bringing together all of the area’s international communities to build better community/race relations between various ethnic/cultural/language groups and with the South Carolina community at large.
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Recognized among the Top 20 Events in the 10-State Southeastern Region by the Southeastern Tourism Society in 1999, 2000.
• The largest yearly international event in South Carolina and neighboring states.
• An indoor event attended by 17,000 – 22,000 people in each year.
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Learn about the cultural heritages of around 100 countries, displayed by their foreign-born hosts through pictures, artifacts, and many other items.
Saturday, April 6th: 10am-7pm
Sunday, April 7th: 12pm-7pm

Online Presale Tickets with no fees:
Adults 20+: $7.00 presale / $10.00 at the door
Teens 13-19: $4.00 presale / $7.00 at the door
Childen 12 and under: Free
Buy tickets HERE.
The International Festival is held at the State Fairgrounds at 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201

Partial Eclipse Viewing
2024-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | In Person
Partial Eclipse Viewing
By Richland Library: St. Andrews
Monday, April 8 from 2-4pm
Free — All Ages/Families
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Richland Library; St Andrews Branch for more information.
Come and safely watch the partial solar eclipse on April 8th. We will use a telescope, solar binoculars, glasses, and online streaming to view the event. Event is subject to cancellation due to weather.
Please note: In case of inclement weather, this program will be canceled.
Open to the public, you do not need to be a county resident to participate.

Solar Eclipse
2024-04-08 11:00 - 11:30
Partial Solar Eclipse
by DuPont Planetarium
Monday, April 8th @ 3pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
On April 8, 2024, people in the CSRA will have the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse. Join the DuPont Planetarium, Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, University of South Carolina Aiken, and the Astronomy Club of Augusta for this rare event. We will have various options for safe viewing of the eclipse on the lawn of the Ruth Patrick Science Education entrance.
Plan to come a bit early to find your best viewing spot. The DuPont Planetarium is located at 471 University Parkway in Aiken, SC 29801. You can find more info at their website here.

Literary Share Fair
2024-04-09 06:00 - 08:00 | In Person
Literary Share Fair
with Southeast Columbia Co-op
Tuesday, April 9 at 10am
Free — All Ages
Note: This event is hosted by Southeast Columbia Homeschool Co-op. To RSVP as a presenter or just to attendee/learn, contact Kimberly Kelley: thinkingkids@gmail.com
Co-op location is Temple Baptist Church, 806 Universal Drive Columbia. Oral presentations on book studies and literary elements.

Here’s an idea: Shakespeare! Your student can:
*tell us about one or more of his plays or poems
*present a short scene from a play
*read or recite a poem
*dress as Shakespeare and tell us what his life was really like
*research and report on the controversy of “who was the REAL Shakespeare”
*tell us about some of the hundreds of words and phrases coined by the Bard himself!

Shakespeare was born in April, let’s celebrate!

Projects can be something you completed previously or something you prepare especially for this purpose. Siblings can present together…or prepare individual presentations of their own. Either way is fine. We recommend projects that are hands-on, interactive demonstrations or have samples, hand-outs, give-aways.
Tables are provided, but you can bring your own table for your display. Set up from (10 am-10:20 am). Presentation shifts will begin at 10:30 am
Presentation format: The presenters get to tell about their project several times, not just a one-time show-n-tell as participants meander and mingle. It’s also very relaxed style of presenting one-on-one, rather than the formal “speech”.
Open to all homeschoolers, all ages!
To RSVP as a presenter or just to attendee/learn, contact Kimberly Kelley: thinkingkids@gmail.com

Conservation Poster Contest Deadline
2024-04-11 - 2024-04-12 | In Person
Conservation Poster Deadline
by Richland Soil & Water Conservation
Friday, April 12
Free — K-12/Richland Students
Note: Cola City participants may enter this contest as part of our Green Steps initiatives. Contact colacityinfo@gmail.com to submit your entry under our group. It is a public event, if you prefer to enter individually, contact Richland County Conservation District for more details
Theme 2024: May the Forest Be With You Always
Forests are amazing ecosystems that are home to many plants and animals. Forests purify the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, prevent erosion, reduce flooding, and serve as buffers against climate change. Forests also produce a variety of products used by people, including lumber, paper, food, and medicine.
We invite Richland County K-12 students to create a poster illustrating why forests are important, and how we can protect and conserve forests so they will be with us always.
Eligibility
Richland County students in grades K-12 should submit their posters to the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District for local judging by Friday, April 12, 2024. Students in other counties in SC should contact their local conservation district for entry deadlines and details.
Rules

Posters MUST be 14”x 22”. We can provide up to 24 sheets of 14”x22” poster paper per school; contact Chanda Cooper at cooper.chanda@richlandcountysc.gov to request supplies.
Any media may be used to create a flat or two-dimensional effect, including paint, marker, ink, crayon, charcoal, colored pencil, stickers, collage, wallpaper, magazines, photos, digitally-designed graphics or flat objects found in nature.
Posters should be packaged so they remain flat when sent for judging.
All posters must be created by an individual student rather than a team of students.
The 2024 contest topic (May the Forest Be With You Always) must be on the poster.
Attach a signed entry form to the back of the poster. Student or school names must not appear on the front of the poster.
Entry must be contestant’s original creation and may not be traced from photographs or other artists’ published works.

Evaluation
Posters will be evaluated by grade level according to the following criteria:

Conservation Message: poster illustrates why forests are important and/or how we can conserve forests. (50%)
Visual Effectiveness: poster attracts attention, uses colors and white space effectively, is easy to read, is neat, and makes good use of colors and shading. (30%)
Originality (10%)
Overall Appeal (10%)

Submission
Posters completed by Richland County students should be delivered to the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District by Friday, April 12, 2024. Posters may be dropped off in person or mailed to 2020 Hampton Street, Room 3063A, Columbia, SC 29204. Posters should be packaged to remain flat when sent for judging.
Competition Progression and Awards
Richland County winners will progress to the state competition in Fall 2024; state winners will progress to the national competition in Winter 2024. Cash prizes will be awarded at each level.

County Competition: $25 prizes will be awarded to winning posters in each of five grade level categories. Cash prizes are sponsored by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District.
State Competition: $50 prizes will be awarded to winning posters in each of five grade level categories. Cash prizes are sponsored by the SC Association of Conservation Districts.
National Competition: First place prizes in each grade level category will receive $200; second place posters will receive $150; third place posters will receive $100. Cash prizes are sponsored by the National Association of Conservation Districts Auxiliary, the Country Store at the NACD Annual Meeting, and individual donors.

Living Science Museum
2024-04-13 06:00 - 11:00
Living Science Museum
by Theta Tau @ USC
Saturday, April 13th @10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Join Theta Tau, the University of South Carolina’s only co-ed professional engineering fraternity, on April 13th for a day of learning!
Each semester we host a completely free philanthropy event centered around getting kids involved in STEM and exposed to different scientific ideas and principles. This spring, our Living Science Museum is taking place from 10am – 3pm on April 13th in the Swearingen Engineering Center on campus. The event will feature three different themed rooms: a space room, an ocean/environmental room, and an inventor’s makerspace; along with additional demonstrations on the ground floor.
The Swearingen Engineering Center is located at 301 Main St, Columbia, SC.
Find more details HERE.

Play Club: Nature Hike
2024-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person
Play Club: Nature Hike
by Cola City/Let Grow Club
Thursday, April 18 at 1 pm
FREE — All Ages
We’re kicking off the Let Grow Play Club Spring Session! More details here.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Younger siblings are welcome (with adult supervision)
This meet-up is at Peach Tree Rock Nature Preserve, 883 Peachtree Rock Rd, Lexington, SC 29073. Parking is free, but no restrooms are available. There is a short hike (less than a mile) from the parking area to the waterfall area. We’ll meet up at 1 in the parking area.
The path is marked so you can do it on your own if you come late. Note that it is not stroller accessible though. Wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes. Bring your own water, snacks, sunscreen.
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

April Homeschool Skate
2024-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 | In Person
Homeschool Skate
by Three Fountains Recreation
Friday, April 19 @1pm
All Ages — $5
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Three Fountains for more information/questions.
Come hang out for skating and mini golf with fellow homeschoolers on Friday, March 15th from 1-4pm. Regular skate rental included, bring your association card and your homeschool friends!
More info about Three Fountains Recreation here. This facility is located at 2724 Emmanuel Church Road, West Columbia, SC.
We don’t have a Cola City greeter to facilitate introductions. The event is usually well attended and should be easy to mix/mingle.

Kinetic Derby Day
2024-04-19 - 2024-04-20 | In Person
Kinetic Derby Day
by iMAGINE STEAM
Saturday, April 20
All Ages — Free
Note: This is a public event. Please contact event host for more information
The iMAGINE STEAM Festival at Kinetic Derby Day is a Celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics and will be held on State Street in West Columbia on April 20, 2024. We are focused on student preparedness and facilitate collaboration among industry partners, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and the community.

Dia de los Libros
2024-04-20 07:00 - 08:30 | In Person
Dia de los Libros
By Richland Library: Southeast
Saturday, April 20 at 11:30 am
FREE — Families/All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Richland Library: Southeast Branch for more information
Join us for our annual celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día. A morning celebrating the art of movement; with families, literacy, entertainment, food, arts-n-crafts, face painting, family games, HENNA and more. We salute the Hungarian, African, Indian, and Taiwanese cultures and traditions. See the beauty of Chile, Ecuador and Panama. Enjoy the food of Spain.
Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages and cultures. The common goals of all Día programming are to:

Celebrate children and connect them to the world of learning through books, stories and libraries.
Nurture cognitive and literacy development in ways that honor and embrace a child’s home language and culture.
Introduce families to community resources that provide opportunities for learning through multiple literacies.
Recognize and respect culture, heritage and language as powerful tools for strengthening families and communities (ala).

Dia de los Libros
2024-04-20 07:30 - 08:30
Dia: A celebration of Diversity
by Richland Library Southeast
Saturday, April 20th @11:30am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Join us for our annual celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día. A morning celebrating the art of movement; with families, literacy, entertainment, food, arts-n-crafts, face painting, family games, HENNA and more. We salute the Hungarian, African, Indian, and Taiwanese cultures and traditions. See the beauty of Chile, Ecuador and Panama. Enjoy the food of Spain.
Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages and cultures. The common goals of all Día programming are to:

Celebrate children and connect them to the world of learning through books, stories and libraries.
Nurture cognitive and literacy development in ways that honor and embrace a child’s home language and culture.
Introduce families to community resources that provide opportunities for learning through multiple literacies.
Recognize and respect culture, heritage and language as powerful tools for strengthening families and communities (ala).

More info HERE. Richland Library Southeast is located at 7421 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209

Earth Day Weather Station Activity
2024-04-22 04:00 - 13:00
Build a Weather Station – Earth Day
by SC Military Museum on TPT
Monday, April 22nd
All Ages — Free Instructions
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Earth’s weather is an important part of how our planet can sustain life. Here’s a way to add to your celebration of our love for our home by learning how scientists measure and predict the weather!
This free activity includes: building a thermometer, barometer, rain gauge and wind vane along with read alouds.

Homeschool Hub: Show & Tell
2024-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Homeschool Hub: Show & Tell
by Chapin Library
Monday, April 22 @6 pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This event is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact Chapin Library with questions (and to RSVP). Contact Josie Seacrist JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us
Homeschool Hub is a monthly meet-up at Chapin Branch Library, with topics and activities specifically geared for homeschool families. It’s a great opportunity to hang out and socialize with other local homeschoolers–and connect with common interests. The goal is to spark a sense of community and belonging.
Chapin Branch Library is located at 129 NW Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC
This meet-up on Monday, April 22 at 6pm is fun for all ages Show & Tell. Do a magic trick, tell a joke, read or recite a poem, presentations and demonstrations of what you’ve learned this year!
Contact Chapin Librarian, Josie Seacrest with any questions: 803.345.5479 or JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us Also, contact the branch if an individual with a disability needs reasonable accommodations or support.

Let Grow Play Club: Park Meet-up
2024-04-25 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person
Park Meet-Up
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Thursday, April 25 at 1 pm
FREE — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome, though.
Let Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May
This Week’s Location: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
There’s a great playground, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards, plus ball field. Something for any age.
BRING: Kites, bubbles, nerf blasters, bikes, scooters, skateboards. Sunscreen, snacks/water bottles. Beach chairs.
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

Homeschool Open Gym
2024-04-26 08:00 - 10:00
Homeschool Open Gym
by All Star Gymnastics & Cheer
Friday, April 26th @12pm
Ages 4+ — $5-10
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Homeschool Open Gym 12PM to 2PM!
February 23
March 15 & 28
April 26
Ages 4 and older! No reservation or previous experience necessary. A time set aside for older friends to get their energy out and play with others! Message, email, or call with questions. Cost $10 first child, $5 each additional child. No charge for adults.
Fun for all ages!
Event link here.
All Star Gymnastics & Cheer is located at 4046 Fernandina Rd, Columbia, SC

Muddy Kids SC
2024-04-27 05:00 - 10:00
Muddy Kids SC
by Muddy Kids
Saturday, April 27th @9am
All Ages — $49
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
MUDDY KIDS is a 1.5-2.2-mile family obstacle mud run for kids ages 5-15 and their parents, aunties, uncles, cousins… with obstacles, mud and fun for the whole family.
MUDDY KIDS is designed for families to come out and enjoy a muddy, fun time together.
Participants of all ages are welcome to take on a variety of obstacles!
Get ready to climb, jump, slide or crawl through fun obstacles.
MUDDY KIDS is not just about getting dirty, however.
It’s also about challenging yourself, having fun, and building teamwork skills with your family.
Gather your family and friends, put on your mud-friendly clothing and shoes, and get ready to take on the Muddy Kids Family Obstacle Mud Run.
EACH TICKET INCLUDES
– Finisher Medal
– Bracelets for the Whole Family
– Headbands for the Whole Family
– Special Warm Up
– Rinse Off Stations
– Free digital photos
A minimum of 1 Adult and 1 Kid need to register.
A maximum of 4 Kids can register per 1 Adult.
Additional Adult and Kid tickets can be purchased separately
Kids must be aged between 5 – 17 years old to qualify for kids tickets.
Adults and legal guardians must legally be 18 years or older.
Join us for the family fun!
Get your tickets HERE!
This event is located at The Master’s Motoplex at 1465 SC-6, Gaston, SC 29053

Goosebumps, The Musical by Children's Theatre
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00
Goosebumps, The Musical!
by Columbia Children’s Theatre
Saturday, April 27th @ 2pm and 6pm
All Ages — $15/ticket
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Brooke and Zeke are thrilled to be starring in a mysterious show called The Phantom, and not the least bit frightened by the old legend that the play is cursed. But when strange, spooky messages start appearing, and a masked menace starts disrupting rehearsals, they begin to wonder: what if there really is a ghost haunting their school, determined to stop the show?! Prepare to get goosebumps as they race to solve the mystery in this thrilling—and chilling—new musical, based on the classic series by R.L. Stine.
*Student, senior (over age 60), or military personnel will receive a $5 discount on signature series shows at check out. Bundled discounts are available when you purchase tickets for three or more shows at a time. Please contact the Box Office at 803.407.5011 for more details.
Purchase tickets for either showtime here.
Harbison Theatre is located at 7300 College Street, Irmo, SC 29063

Rev War Center: Archaeology & Forensics 101
2024-05-01 06:00 - 08:00
Homeschool Days: Archaeology & Forensics 101
by Revolutionary War Center
Wednesday, May 1st @ 10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Once a month, the Rev War Center will offer a free homeschool educational day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs, if the minimum is not met then parents will be notified a week prior that the program will be canceled.
For parents with scholars of multiple ages, don’t fret. Children 7 years old or under will be given a fun coloring and activity packet to complete off to the side so the whole family can enjoy the day.
May: Archaeology & Forensics 101
Using the example of Camden Burials (Battle of Camden archaeological dig), among others, scholars will be taught the difference between what an archaeologist does, a forensic anthropologist does, and a historian does in their jobs, and a broad overview about the process of an archaeological dig and what forensic analysis entails.
Be sure to register HERE!
The Revolutionary War Visitor Center is located at 212 Broad Street Camden, SC 29020

FREE First Thursday at Museum of Art
2024-05-02 06:00 - 13:00
Free First Thursday
by Columbia Museum of Art
Thursday, May 2nd @10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. But, Let Grow Play Club is going to meet-up at 1 pm to explore together.
Enjoy free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy and extended hours. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m.
Columbia Museum of Art is located at 1515 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
More info about the Museum and this free event here!

Let Grow Club: Art Museum
2024-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person
Art Museum
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Thursday, May 2 at 1 pm
FREE — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome, though.
Let Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May
This Week’s Location: Columbia Museum of Art is located at 1515 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Admission is FREE, but you will need to pay metered parking along the street. Look for Kim to greet you near the front desk or the children’s play room area. We will go over the Play Club Pledge (and the museum rules/policies).
We’ll explore the various galleries with a scavenger hunt list to spark independant conversations. There’s also this link to follow a self-guided tour to find specific pieces–and learn more about them: https://www.columbiamuseum.org/interior-lives-multimedia-tour
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Call or Text if you’re lost along the way: 803-307-4880
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

Homeschool Game Day Meet-up
2024-05-03 08:00 - 10:00 | In Person

Star Wars Day DIY Activity
2024-05-04 04:00 - 13:00
DIY Lightsaber – Star Wars Day
by SC Military Museum on TPT
Saturday, May 4th
All Ages – FREE instructions
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Here’s a bit of silly fun to celebrate May 4th, informally known as Star Wars Day! This FREE link provides instructions to make your very own light saber to celebrate! Using only a few items from the dollar store, you too can be a Jedi.

The Oz Escape: An Interactive Columbia Experience
2024-05-04 06:00 - 12:00
The Oz Escape
by Questo
Saturday, May 4th @10am
All Ages — $40
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The magical world of Oz arrives to the streets of your city in the form of an outdoor escape room-style experience.
You will use your phone to follow hidden clues, solve witty puzzles and complete fun challenges as you walk around the city.
Follow the story of the iconic team of misfits trying to escape from Oz before the witch has her way! The event is entirely based on the original The Wonderful Wizard of Oz novel by L. Frank Baum.
You can play at your own pace or against the clock to compete with friends or hundreds of other teams parading their fantastic costumes (wearing costumes is optional at the event).

— TICKET
one team ticket admits 2-6 adults and kids go for free
— TIME
start anytime between 10 AM – 4 PM, the experience lasts approx. 90 minutes
— LOCATION:
outdoors, location to be sent via email before the event
— GAME
throughout the event, you will be guided solely by our immersive mobile app
— COSTUME CONTEST: optional, for people who wear them
— AGE: recommended for ages 8+
— PET FRIENDLY: yes!
Register HERE!!

HERO Open House
2024-05-07 06:00 - 08:00 | In Person
HERO Homeschool Group Open House, May 7th, 10am-12pm
Located at 431 Mission Ct, Irmo, SC 29063

Description: If you are looking for an engaging, welcoming homeschool community with exciting and diverse programs and class offerings, then please come check us out during our Open House! We have classes for students from age 1 all the way through high school, with classes covering art, PE, science, social studies, STEM, music, languages, writing, life skills, wild and free, mud kitchen, high school classes for credit, and more! We do field trips, special events, clubs, meet-ups, and generally just love hanging out together and supporting one another. We can’t wait to meet you!
Contact: heroofirmo@gmail.com
http://www.herohomeschoolsc.org

Play Club: Guinyard Park Meet-up
2024-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person
Play Club: Guinyard Park Meet-up
By Cola City Homeschoolers/Let Grow Club
Thursday, May 9 at 1 pm
All Ages — Free
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome, though.
Let Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May
This Week’s Location: Guinyard Park, 964 Axtell Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
There’s a small playground suitable for younger kids. But, a great place for older kids to explore the path or stream. Bring a towel in case you get wet. Nice and shady–for the anticipated hotter days ahead!
Bring nerf blasters to play in the wooded areas. Scooters and bikes for the path.
Not sure if there’s restrooms available–might have to drive to nearby stores.
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

Homeschool Hub: May
2024-05-09 14:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Homeschool Hub: May
by Chapin Library
Thursday, May 9 @6 pm
FREE — Parents/Educators
Note: This event is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact Chapin Library with questions (and to RSVP). Contact Josie Seacrist JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us
Homeschool Hub is a monthly meet-up at Chapin Branch Library, with topics and activities specifically geared for homeschool families. It’s a great opportunity to hang out and socialize with other local homeschoolers–and connect with common interests. The goal is to spark a sense of community and belonging.
Chapin Branch Library is located at 129 NW Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC
This meet-up on Thursday, May 9 at 6pm is curriculum/resources share & swap. Bring some of your favorite resources to showcase for others. Find inspiration and encouragement as you start planning your course of study for next year.
Contact Chapin Librarian, Josie Seacrest with any questions: 803.345.5479 or JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us Also, contact the branch if an individual with a disability needs reasonable accommodations or support.

Homeschool Friday at Relic Room: Hanoi Hilton Heroes
2024-05-10 06:00 - 08:00
Hanoi Hilton Heroes
by SC Military Museum Relic Room
Friday, May 10th @10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Some of America’s greatest heroes of the Vietnam War showed their courage not in open battle, but unarmed and in captivity. We’ll learn some of their stories, and their secret code.
More info here.
South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
