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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club 11/27
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: November\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, November 27\, 1-3 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 WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in November. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May\nOctober’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \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-11-27/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T001733Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Anime & Manga Club: Boba Tea
DESCRIPTION:Teen Anime & Manga Club\nby Richland Library Northeast\nSaturday\, Nov 30th @3pm\nFREE — Teens\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \n\nJoin the Richland Library Northeast Anime/Manga Club \n\nLovers of Anime will meet to discuss\, watch and recommend Anime in a welcoming indoor environment. To also focus on broadening Japanese cultural understanding. All teens are welcome\, and no previous knowledge of Anime needed!   This Saturday we will be making some Boba tea and then watching some awesome Anime! \nMore info HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/teen-anime-manga-club-boba-tea/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T070000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20240929T220246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T220246Z
UID:31153-1733288400-1733295600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Rev War Center: Becoming a State
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Days: Becoming a State\nby Revolutionary War Center\nWednesday\, Dec 4th @10am\nFREE — Grades 3-12\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event \nOnce a month\, the Rev War Center offers a free homeschool 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. Programs are geared toward students in 3rd grade through high school. Younger students are welcome to attend and follow along\, but will need the assistance of their guardian throughout the program. \nAdults are welcome to sit in on the program\, just be aware that the focus will be on teaching the young students present. \nNovember Program: Becoming a State \nStudents will declare their own independence from the United States by following the example/ blueprint of the country’s Declaration of Independence. After declaring independence students will be tasked with setting up a new government with basic laws based on what they think is important to protect and outline\, from their previously submitted declaration. Students will compare their new government to that of early America and South Carolina\,  and  how the grievances listed influenced the creation of the early American government. \nReserve your spot HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/rev-war-center-becoming-a-state/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T100000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club 12/4
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: December\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Dec 4\, 1-3 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 WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in November. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May\nOctober’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \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-12-4/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T012744Z
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SUMMARY:Spanish Christmas Caroling
DESCRIPTION:Spanish Christmas Caroling\nby Academia Bilingual Bridges\nWednesday\, Dec 4th @3pm\nFREE — Ages 5-12\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nGreetings. It’s almost time for our annual Spanish Christmas Caroling Event\, and we would like to invite all homeschoolers and their friends ages 5 to 12! \nThis is a free event that’s sure to be lots of fun! Please RSVP by emailing academiabilingualbridges@gmail.com
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/spanish-christmas-caroling/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T150000
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SUMMARY:FREE First Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Free First Thursday\nby Columbia Museum of Art\nThursday\, Dec 5th @10am\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nEnjoy free admission and extended hours. Color with the FAAAC during Sip & Scribble and take a guided tour of French Moderns: Monet to Matisse\, 1850 – 1950 at 6:00 p.m. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m. \nPlaza events by First Thursday on Main. Free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. \nMore info on the museum and this event here.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/free-first-thursday/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20240830T234047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T234048Z
UID:31011-1733468400-1733475600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Firefly Gameday: December
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.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/firefly-gameday-december/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20241130T011850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T011850Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Parade\nby Icehouse Amphitheater\nSunday\, Dec 8th @3pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nIt’s a Christmas tradition you won’t want to miss! Join the Town of Lexington and the Lexington Jaycees for the annual Christmas Parade down Main Street!\nGet in the Christmas spirit by watching an array of parade floats make their way through downtown!\nFor more information on parade entry\, contact Heather Danley (803)530-2604 or email lexingtonjayceesparade@gmail.com.\nEvent link HERE.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/christmas-parade/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T100000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20241105T024918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T024918Z
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club 12/11
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: December\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Dec 11\, 1-3 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 WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in November. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May\nOctober’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \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-12-11/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T080000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20241130T014018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T014018Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Winter Wonderland\nby ABS Kids\nSaturday\, Dec 14th @10am\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nWe are excited to host you and your family at our free Sensory-Friendly Winter Wonderland event on Saturday\, December 14\, 2024\, from 10 AM – 1 PM in Columbia\, SC!\nEvent location: 200 Springtree Dr\, Suite 100\, Columbia\, SC 29223\nWe’ll have fun for the whole family including face painting\, arts & crafts\, and a chance to take a photo with Santa! You won’t want to miss it!\nHope to see you there!\nEvent info HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/sensory-friendly-winter-wonderland/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20241130T015641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T015641Z
UID:31316-1734692400-1734703200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Owl Prowl\nby Congaree National Park\nFriday\, Dec 20th @4pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event \nHave you ever heard an owl calling in the dead of night and been curious? How do they hunt? How do they see? Why do people associate them with wisdom? Join park staff for an evening hike to answer these questions and more! \nOwls are mysterious creatures to many\, as we do not often see them\, and only hear them calling at night outside of our homes. This 1.5 hour guided hike along the Boardwalk and Sims trail. We will talk about the unique adaptations owls have made that allow them to be such capable hunters\, and how they use their senses to survive and thrive in the dark. We will keep our eyes and ears open and hopefully catch a glimpse or hear one of the many owls that call Congaree National Park home\, as well as possibly other nocturnal creatures that might be out in the dark as well. \nWhat to know: \n-We will be meeting at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. \n-Pets are not permitted on this walk. Service animals are welcome. \n– Visitors may bring a flashlight as this program will take place after dark. Flashlights should have a red mode\, or the light should be covered with red cellophane in order to preserve visitors and wildlife’s night vision. If you do not have a red mode\, the park will be providing red cellophane. \n-Please wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking approximately 2.5 miles. Please bring water and wear weather appropriate clothing. \n– Event could be canceled due to inclement weather. \nGet your FREE TICKETS HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/owl-prowl/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20240830T233209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T233209Z
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SUMMARY:Kid' Pinball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Little Flippers Pinball Tournament\nby Bang Back Pinball Lounge\nEvery 3rd Saturday from 12-2 pm\nFREE — ages 4-12\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City activity. If you’re going\, let other know to meet-up with you there! Contact Bang Back Lounge for more information \nEvery THIRD SATURDAY between 12-2 pm\, Bang Back is hosting a Little Flippers Tournament! This is a FREE Kids tournament for ages 4-12. Bring the whole family to learn something new about pinball\, enjoy some food from the Funky Fresh Food Truck\, and have fun! Directly afterwards we will have our Sensory Sensitive Fun time for kids with sensory needs to have a space of their own do discover and learn about the game we all love… PINBALL!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/kid-pinball-tournament/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20241208T220325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T220325Z
UID:31360-1734784200-1734789600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Lantern Parade
DESCRIPTION:Winter Solstice Lantern Parade\nby City of Columbia\nSaturday\, Dec 21st @5:30pm\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nGather\, beginning at 5:30. Bring your lantern\, our volunteers provide poles and string to get you parade ready. Indah Coffee will have their scrumptious s’mores kits and warm beverages. Emerald’s Artistry will be painting faces and twisting light-up balloons for little ones.\nDon’t have a lantern? We have lantern making workshops at the Columbia Art Center on Taylor Street December 11\, 14 & 18. Sign up for a session here: https://parksandrec.columbiasc.gov/online-registration/ . Cost is $15\nThere are plenty of creative ways to make your own lantern- just grab some battery operated string lights or a flashlight to get started. You can find beautiful papers and Mod Podge at City Art or any other arts and crafts supply stores. Consider including seasonal interest: leaves\, grasses and other natural materials lend themselves to the solstice theme.\nWhen the sun goes down and shadows grow long\, we will parade into the park\, cross the canal and gather beside the river to reflect. Dress for the forecast; it may be chilly!This annual tradition at Riverfront Park is a free\, family friendly way to enjoy nature and the outdoors. Make time to breathe in the fresh air and reflect on the year past and the promise of the ever lengthening days ahead.\nMore info about this event can be found HERE.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/winter-solstice-lantern-parade-3/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20241231T232414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T232414Z
UID:31381-1735887600-1735894800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Firefly Gameday: January
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.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/firefly-gameday-january/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T093000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250121T224353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T224445Z
UID:31422-1737531000-1737538200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Spirit Day: Postponed
DESCRIPTION:The Cola City Club meet-up planned for today has been postponed till next Wednesday\, Jan 29.\nClick HERE for more information: https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-spirit-day/ \nIn the meantime\, stay safe!\n \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-spirit-day-postponed/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Events,FREE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T073000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250121T232524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T232524Z
UID:31433-1738209600-1738222200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:National School Choice Rally at Capitol
DESCRIPTION:National School Choice Rally\nby National School Choice Awareness Foundation\nThursday\, January 30 from 9am-12:30\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact event host for more information HERE \nPlease join Charleston RISE and National School Choice Awareness Foundation on January 30th 2025\, 9:00am – 12:30pm for a celebration of school choice! Hosted at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center\, this event will begin with a talent showcase featuring students from across the state and continue with a spirit-filled march to the State Capitol Building. We will celebrate students’ access to school choice with a Proclamation from the governor and hear speeches from parents and students to share their school choice story. \nThis event is FREE\, for all ages. Street parking may have fees. \nMeet at USC Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia to gather for the march together to the State House. Or you can wait at the State House steps for the rally. \nMore information and registration click here. RSVP is so they can send you some reminders\, but if you just head over to the statehouse\, you can join in last minute as well.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/national-school-choice-rally/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250121T233515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T233515Z
UID:31435-1738389600-1738400400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:National School Choice Fair
DESCRIPTION:National School Choice Fair\nby Palmetto Promise\nSaturday\, February 1\, 11am-2pm\nFREE — All Ages/Parents\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact National School Choice Awareness Foundation for more information and RSVP: Click HERE \nLocation: Brookland Baptist Church\, 1066 Sunset Blvd\, West Cola\nTime/Date: Saturday\, February 1 from 11am-2pm.\nFREE Admission \nFamilies in South Carolina have more choices for their children’s education than ever before! Parents: learn more about the different K–12 education options available for your kids at the Columbia School Fair on February 1st 2025\, from 11:00am to 2:00pm\, at Brookland Baptist Church \nAt the school fair\, you’ll have the chance to meet representatives from traditional public\, public charter\, public\, magnet\, private\, faith-based\, online\, home\, and nontraditional schooling options\, and have your questions answered. \nThis event is hosted by Palmetto Promise Institute in collaboration with the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. It’s family-friendly\, free to attend\, and will include complimentary food\, face painting and balloon artists. RSVP today! \nFeatured Schools + Vendors: Note the Homeschool representation too! \nSC Whitmore School\nHawthorne Christian Academy\nGrace Christian School\nEdge Christian Academy\nGrace Community Academy of Columbia\nHeritage Christian Academy\nHope Christian Academy\nSouth Carolina Child Care Resource & Referral\nSouth Carolina Virtual Charter School\nVital Connections of the Midlands\nMidlands Middle College\nCutler Jewish Day School\nGREEN Charter Midlands\nThe Suzuki Academy of Columbia\nCarolinas Academic Leadership Network\nSouth Carolina Connections Academy\nEducational Scholarship Trust Fund\nColearn Academy\nSoaring Eagles Christian Academy\nAmerican Leadership Academy Lexington (6-12)\nNorthside Christian Academy\nSaint Joseph Catholic School\nClear Dot Charter School\nLexington School District Two\nSt. Martin de Porres Catholic School\nFoundation Christian School\nGray Collegiate Academy\nSC Homeschooling Connection\nRoyalT Learning Center\nInspired Learning and Above\nOmni Therapy Solutions\nMountains to Sea Homeschool Association\nI Tutor the Kids\, LLC\nUSC Early Social Development Lab\nFirst Steps 4K\nHERO Homeschool Group\nBLAST Aerospace Magnet at WA Perry Middle School\nSaluda River Academy for the Arts\nCyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy\nSt John Neumann Catholic School\nSC Public Charter School District\nExcelsior Academy\nMontessori School of Columbia\nUnited Way of the Midlands\nRhema Christian School\nFamily Connection of South Carolina\nErvin’s Enrichment\nAmerican Leadership Academy K-5th\nAscent Classical Academy\nCardinal Newman School\nDyslexia Resource Center\nCyber Academy of South Carolina\nHeron Virtual Academy
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/national-school-choice-fair/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250121T224740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T224740Z
UID:31425-1738911600-1738918800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Game Day: First Friday
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-first-friday/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T093000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250210T034529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T034529Z
UID:31515-1739345400-1739352600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: February\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Feb 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\nAlternate location/Inclement weather: Richland Library Children’s/Teens Room\, 1431 Assembly St.\nColumbia \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-9/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Parent,Teen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250205T013820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T013820Z
UID:31508-1739602800-1739610000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Little Flippers Pinball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Little Flippers Pinball Tournament\nby Bang Back Pinball Lounge\nSaturday\, Feb 15th @12pm\nAges 4-12 — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nEvery THIRD SATURDAY between 12-2 pm\, Bang Back is hosting a Little Flippers Tournament! This is a FREE Kids tournament for ages 4-12.5 rounds group matchplay1 game final for top 4Bring the whole family to learn something new about pinball\, enjoy some food from the Funky Fresh Food Truck\, and have fun! Directly afterwards we will have our Sensory Sensitive Fun time for kids with sensory needs to have a space of their own do discover and learn about the game we all love… PINBALL! \nMore info HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/little-flippers-pinball-tournament/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T100000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250212T223744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T223744Z
UID:31541-1740200400-1740304800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Columbia Winter Stamp Show
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Winter Stamp Show\nby Columbia Philatelic Society\nSaturday & Sunday\, Feb 22-23rd @10am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nStamp collecting is a fun\, educational\, and affordable hobby\, and we’re excited to introduce it to a new generation. We’ll have free activities\, prizes\, and of course stamps! for any kids and teens that stop by. \nThe show is located at the Tri City Leisure Center\, 485 Brooks Ave in West Columbia. \nMore info about the event and the oldest stamp collecting club in the state can be found HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/columbia-winter-stamp-show/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Interest Club,Not Hosted by Cola City
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T093000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250210T035219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T035219Z
UID:31517-1740555000-1740562200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: February\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Feb 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 \nFree parking lot on Park Street–near the lower level entrance to the Teen/Children’s area. \nLet Grow Play Club \n\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-10/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250121T224954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T224954Z
UID:31428-1741330800-1741338000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250205T013321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T013321Z
UID:31505-1741406400-1741428000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250204T011419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T011419Z
UID:31481-1741518000-1741525200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T110000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250226T030151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T030151Z
UID:31560-1741600800-1741604400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T103000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250210T035500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T073914Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250205T011409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T011409Z
UID:31497-1742014800-1742040000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T090000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250226T035050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T035050Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T070000
DTSTAMP:20260527T194753
CREATED:20250304T212511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T212511Z
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
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR