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SUMMARY:Homeschool Game Day: March
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\nby Firefly Toys & Games\nFirst Friday of the Month\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City Event. We are meeting up there–so keep an eye out for other Cola City connections! \nThis 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 \nFirefly staff will be highlighting and teaching educational board games which cover a range of subjects\, such as: Math\, Science\, Geography\, Chemistry and many more. \nUse games for education; come learn about it.\nAnd look for other Cola City Homeschoolers! We’re scheduling this as a meet-up time/location for our “Let Grow Club” initiative. \nNOTE: Firefly is hosting a DnD tutorial for beginners for anyone who wants to learn Dungeons and Dragons. All Ages!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-game-day-march/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Teen
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SUMMARY:Disability Celebration Day
DESCRIPTION:Disability Celebration Day\nby South Carolina State Museum\nSaturday\, March 8th @9am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nProgram participants can help create a 1\,500 square foot mural with Zot Artz Community Art Creation\, enjoy Sensory Friendly and ASL interpreted shows\, experience a Silent Disco\, meet several Community Resource Partners\, and so much more!\nOnline pre-registration for Disability Celebration Day is encouraged\, but walk-up participation the day of the event is also welcome.\nDisability Celebration Day attendance and activities are free for participants\, with the exception of planetarium and 4D theater shows which carry an additional charge.\nProgram Schedule\nAn American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter\, sponsored by Colonial Life\, will be available during the day provided by certified interpreters through the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. Activities featuring ASL interpretation are noted (ASL) below.\nMany activities and shows are capacity limited so pre-registration is encouraged to ensure we can best accommodate all participants.\nActivities\n9 – 11 a.m. | Sensory Hours: Sounds and lights in the museum will be turned down wherever possible for a more sensory-friendly exploration experience.\n10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Meet Community Resource Partners from across the state and learn more about local accessibility focused groups and organizations here to serve you.\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | ZotArtz Community Art Creation featuring art experiences and art tools for everyone. Using accessible art tools\, each participant will paint on a large floor mural and make individual poster-sized paintings to take home. Art rollers will also attach to wheelchairs and stamping tools to give everyone the opportunity to make art. This creative process uses paint\, so participants should wear their art clothes. Your wheelchairs and other devices will be safe and shoes and wheels will be covered. We will have shoe covers for your shoes (and can help fit them to your service animal as well).\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Silent Disco with fun space that includes music via headphones so you can party and dance to the music at your own pace! Feel free to turn the music up – or down – as you need! Provided by The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Several hands-on stations will be available throughout the museum including an astronomy touch zone in the observatory and hands-on history stations in the museum galleries.\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Astronomy Sonification: Hear what space looks like as our astronomers discuss how NASA has encoded information about stars\, galaxies\, and other celestial objects with sound.\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | A mini-exhibition from AbleSC celebrating Disability Pride and Disability Rights along with a postcard and poster making station.\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Sensory Room offering a dedicated quiet space with a variety of tools for guests who may need to take a break during their visit to the museum. Presented by The Behavior Co.\nMore info can be found HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/disability-celebration-day/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T130000
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Shamrock Parade
DESCRIPTION:10th Annual Shamrock Parade\nby Blowfish Baseball\nSunday\, March 9th @3pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nThe 10th Annual Shamrock Parade is scheduled to take place Sunday\, March 9 at 3 p.m. in downtown Lexington!\nThe Irish dancers\, marching bands\, cars filled with beauty queens\, floats featuring characters and community leaders will travel straight down Main Street for this family event!\nGet your green apparel and shamrocks out for a day of fun in Lexington! You can line up on either side of Main Street to enjoy the parade. There will be spots along the route which will include music and live audio about each participant.\nMore info HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/10th-annual-shamrock-parade/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T110000
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SUMMARY:STEAM Studios: Homeschool Edition
DESCRIPTION:STEAM Studios: Homeschool Edition\nby Richland Library Lower Richland\nMonday\, March 10th @2pm\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nLearn about insects using a microscope while enjoying games and activities. Live blue death feigning beetles will be available for observation. \nMore info about this event HERE. \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/steam-studios-homeschool-edition/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T133739
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UID:31519-1741768200-1741775400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: March
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: March\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, March 12\, 12-2:30 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the fall to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re meeting up on every other WEDNESDAY. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 12:30-2:30 pm now thru May\nLocation: Owens Field Park\, 1401 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes. AND KITES!\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-march/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000
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SUMMARY:SJCSRA Aiken Coin Show
DESCRIPTION:SJCSRA Aiken Coin Show\nby SC Numismatic Association\nSaturday\, March 15th @9am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nCoins\, currency and much more. Family Friendly. FREE Parking\, FREE Admission\, Kids gifts and ANACS on site. Boy Scout Merit Badge Clinic at 10:00 AM \nMore info HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/sjcsra-aiken-coin-show/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T090000
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UID:31566-1742018400-1742029200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Take A Hike March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Take A Hike 2025\nby City of Aiken Recreation & Tourism\nSaturday\, March 15th @10am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nTake-A-Hike with us on March 15\, 2025! Join us at Boyd Pond Park in Aiken\, SC\, for a FREE guided 2-mile hike and mountain trail exploration from 10 AM – 1 PM.\n Location: 340 Boyd Pond Rd\, Aiken\, SC Register by March 14 at one of our facilities or online.https://cityofaikensc.recdesk.com/Commu…/Program/Detail… Light refreshments provided!\nTag your hiking buddies and let’s hit the trails!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/take-a-hike-march-2025/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T070000
DTSTAMP:20260526T133739
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UID:31618-1742364000-1742367600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Mind Your Own Beeswax! Hives & Honey
DESCRIPTION:Mind Your Own Beeswax! Hives & Honey\nby High Falls County Park\nWednesday\, March 19th @10am\nAges 7-13 — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event \nFind out what makes bees so awesome in this program for kids! Best for ages 7-13. We’ll learn about how bees contribute to our environment and sample honey. Meet the bees (safely contained!) in a special observation hive. Then we’ll make crafts out of beeswax! \nReserve your spot HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/mind-your-own-beeswax-hives-honey/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T073000
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SUMMARY:On the Move
DESCRIPTION:On the Move with Riverbanks Zoo\nby Richland Library Eastover\nTuesday\, March 25th @10:30am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \n\nCan you swim like a fish? Slither like a snake? \n\nJoin a Riverbanks Zoo educator in exploring animal movement with kids as they hop\, crawl\, and wiggle their way through a story\, song\, and activities.\nMore info on this event and other calendar events through the library can be found HERE.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/on-the-move/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T070000
DTSTAMP:20260526T133739
CREATED:20250204T003502Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Huddle
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Huddle\nby Richland Library Main\nWednesday\, March 26th @10am\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nWelcome homeschool families! Meet and connect with other homeschoolers and learn more about library resources to help your homeschooling journey. Come with questions and ideas to share. \nMore info HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-huddle-2/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T133739
CREATED:20250210T035629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T035629Z
UID:31521-1742977800-1742985000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: March
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: March\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, March 26\, 12-2:30 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the fall to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re meeting up on every other WEDNESDAY. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 12:30-2:30 pm now thru May\nLocation: Owens Field Park\, 1401 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-march-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T133739
CREATED:20241130T020541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T020541Z
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SUMMARY:Read Freely Fest
DESCRIPTION:Read Freely Fest\nby Richland Library\nMarch 28th-30th @7pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nRead Freely Fest\, South Carolina’s new book festival\, is free to attend and will take place March 28-30 at Richland Library’s Main location in downtown Columbia\, SC. The festival features bestselling author talks\, panels with emerging voices\, performances\, and interactive activities. Over the weekend\, you’ll have the chance to meet your favorite authors\, discover new reads\, and connect with readers and writers offering enlightening perspectives.\nSee you at Read Freely Fest\, where stories find good company.\nLearn more at: https://www.readfreelyfest.com/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/read-freely-fest/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T133740
CREATED:20250226T041319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T041319Z
UID:31572-1743228000-1743238800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Play on the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Play on the Plaza\nby Columbia Museum of Art\nSaturday\, March 29th @10am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nCome on out to Boyd Plaza and play with the CMA! Join us every Saturday this spring to build and create with colorful building materials\, perfect for guests of all ages and abilities. Try a design challenge or use your imagination to tap into your engineering ingenuity. This Saturday\, join the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company (formerly USC Dance) and The Joffrey Ballet for drop-in classes for dancers of all ages and abilities. Free.\nThis family-friendly event may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.\nMore info can be found HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-on-the-plaza/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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