SC Korean Festival
2024-10-26 11:00 - 17:00 UTC
2024 SC Korean Festival
by Columbia Korean United Presbyterian Church
Saturday, Oct 26th @11am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Come celebrate Korean culture and enjoy great food at the SC Korean Festival! The Festival features dance and musical performances from centuries past to modern day, including a K-Pop dance contest. There will also be taekwando demonstrations and audience participation activities and games.
For those that love Korean cuisine, there will be Korean favorites like kimchi, kimbap, Korean corndogs, and bulgogi as well as Korean desserts!
Come learn about the Korean community in Columbia at this event sponsored by the Korean Community Presbyterian Church.
Admission for the event is free and tickets can be purchased for food and activities on-site. Cash and debit/credit cards accepted. All profits go to local charities
Info about this event here.

Fall into Science 2024
2024-10-27 12:00 - 16:00 | In Person
Fall into Science 2024
by Theta Tau & Zeta Delta at USC
Sunday, October 27, noon-4pm
FREE — All ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. If you’re going, let others on the FB group know–so we can meet-up with other homeschoolers.
A free and fun STEM outreach event hosted by the University of South Carolina’s only professional co-ed engineering fraternity. Free admission & all are welcome! Come enjoy some cool science experiments with our brothers, and root for your favorite team in the Pumpkin Chunkin’ trebuchet competition! We hope to see you there!
Location: 1300 Wheat St, Columbia, SC 29201

Trunk or Treat
2024-10-28 17:30 - 19:00 | In Person
Trunk or Treat
By Historic Columbia
Monday, October 28, 5:30-7pm
FREE — Public
Note: This is NOT a Cola City Event. Contact Historic Columbia for more information
Put on your costume and join Historic Columbia for a safe, fun, and FREE Halloween experience on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Community members and local organizations throughout the city of Columbia will meet on the grounds of Robert Mills House to pass out candy to local Columbia kids!
Awards and prizes for the best costumes and best decorated trunk/table will be given at 6:45 p.m. Don’t forget to check out the fun games and activities at the Robert Mills Carriage House!
Follow the Trunk or Treat Facebook Event HERE

Hide-n-Seek Trick-or-Treat
2024-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Hide n Seek Trick or Treat
By Cola City Homeschoolers Wednesday, Oct 30 @1 pm
All ages — FREE
Let’s celebrate Halloween with a fun outing at the park. Meet up at Owens Field Skate Park, 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Dress up in your costumes and bring a bag of candy to contribute. We’ll play for a while at the park while we get organized with a few teen/adult volunteers who will hide along the trail with a stash of candy.
We’ll instruct the participants so they know where to safely look for candy keepers. Parents are asked to supervise young children. This is not a drop-off event.
Bring: a bag of candy to donate to the game. Bring your own trick or treat bag or container to collect goodies.
No sign up, just show up.
Contact Kim 803-307-4880 or colacityinfo@gmail.com
Call or text if you get lost along the way or for inclement weather.
If you’d like to get on the reminder list for Let Grow Club Park Meet-ups, here’s the form:
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My Street, My Story Competition
2024-11-01 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
My Street, My Story Competition
by USC Center for Civil Rights
Deadline: Nov 1
All High Schoolers — Free
Note this is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact USC Center for Civil Rights for more information and submission

Columbia-area high school students are invited to participate in “My Street, My Story: Celebrating History and Community through Youth Expression,” a visual and literary arts contest created by the USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research.
Inspired by the Center’s current exhibition, Intersection on Main Street: African American Life in Columbia, located in the Columbia Museum of Art’s Our Story Matters gallery, students are encouraged to use their preferred methods of artistic or written expression to create a body of work that draws connections from the stories of community and resilience of the Historic Black Business District in Columbia to their own present-day experiences in their community.
MORE Information Click HERE

Firefly Gameday: November
2024-11-01 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Funky Fall Friday: Movie in the Park
2024-11-01 18:30 - 21:00
Funky Fall Friday: Movie in the Park
by Richland Co Recreation Commission
Friday, Nov 1st @6:30pm
FREE– Teens only
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Rain or shine, join us for a Funky Fall Friday Movie in the Park at Caughman Road Park on Friday, Nov 1st. We’ll have snacks and popcorn and a movie on the big screen, all for FREE! Bring your lawn chair and picnic blanket.
For more info or to register, click HERE

NCAA Webinar
2024-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
NCAA Webinar
By NCAA Eligibility Center
Sunday, November 3 @ 6pm
FREE — Teens/Parents
Note: This event is *NOT* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact NCAA for more information
Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern time, understanding the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level.
Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level!
Click here to register.

Rev War Center: Ye Iswa & Other People of SC
2024-11-06 10:00 - 12:00
Ye Iswa & Other People of SC
by Revolutionary War Center
Wednesday, Nov 6th @10am
FREE — Grades 3-12
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Once 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.
Adults are welcome to sit in on the program, just be aware that the focus will be on teaching the young students present.
November Program: Ye Iswą and Other People of South Carolina
From King Haigler to Sally New River, the Ye Iswą or Catawba as they are referred to by the Europeans have had a long and integral part in South Carolina’s history. Scholars will learn about and discuss the Catawba from pre-colonization up through the Revolutionary War. Other First People will be touched upon during the lesson, but the focus will be on the Catawba and their contributions to the land we call South Carolina.
RSVP for your spot HERE!

Let Grow Play Club
2024-11-06 12:30 - 14:30 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: November
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, November 6, 1-3 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.
We 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.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
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 get lost along the way: 803-307-4880

Homeschool Day at Brevard College
2024-11-08 09:00 - 14:00
Homeschool Visitation Day
by Brevard College
Friday, Nov 8th @9am
Teens/Parents — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.

Visitation Day for Homeschool Students is Friday, November 8!

Small class sizes, experiential learning, and a relationship-based educational approach aligns perfectly with the goals and expectations of homeschool students.

Align your education with your career goals

Learn more about Brevard’s dedication to experiential education, career readiness, and opportunities for students.

Meet faculty

Brevard’s faculty and classroom experiences are consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report. You’ll meet and talk with Brevard faculty about your academic and career goals.

Learn about NCAA DIII Athletics

Brevard’s mission aligns perfectly with NCAA DIII. You can meet with coaches, see athletic facilities, and see if you’d like to become a BC Tornado.

Meet with admissions staff

Learn more about your admissions status and eligibility for scholarships and financial aid. Bring your transcript and test scores, and you’ll receive an Admissions decision before you leave!

Take a campus tour

Current BC Students, staff, faculty, and coaches are here to greet you and answer any questions you may have.

Explore the “Land of the Waterfalls”

Experience the natural beauty of Western North Carolina, from hiking to biking to whitewater rafting and more!.

Register HERE to join.

Accessibility Morning: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
2024-11-09 09:00 - 11:00
Accessibility Morning: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by South Carolina State Museum
Saturday, Nov 9th @9am
FREE with association ID — all ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
This program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at the museum.
Guests who are neurodiverse or have other disabilities are welcome to participate in the optional activities listed below, or explore museum exhibition galleries at their own pace.
An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, sponsored by Colonial Life, is available during the morning provided by certified interpreters through the SC School for the Deaf and Blind. Activities featuring ASL interpretation are noted (ASL) below.
General Admission to Accessibility Morning is FREE for participants.

Accessibility Morning Schedule:

9 – 11 a.m. | Open exploration of museum exhibitions.
9 – 11 a.m. | American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available.
9 – 11 a.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.
9 – 10 a.m. | Community Resource Partners – Get to know our program partners, learn more about their work, and see how they can be a resource for you and your family.
10:30 a.m. | Character Meet-and-Greet with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (ASL)
9:45 a.m. | Planetarium Show TBD (ASL) *

*Sensory Friendly Shows will alternate monthly between planetarium and 4D theater experiences. Shows feature lowered volume, however 4D experiences still include enhanced effects, including scents, bursts of air, rumbling seats, leg ticklers, bubbles and snow, lighting effects, and squirts of water. Accessibility Morning shows are free but space is limited.
Find more info HERE>

STEM Saturdays
2024-11-09 09:00 - 12:30
STEM Saturdays
by Clemson University
Saturday, Nov 9th @9am
FREE — K-2
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
STEM Saturdays provide youth with exposure to activities that create curiosity about life, education and careers in STEM. Each STEM Saturday is focused on a STEM topic with volunteers engaging students in hands-on activities basoed on the theme of each session. STEM themes for these events include Coding, Renewable Energy, Force and Motion, and the Circulatory System. Fifty spots will be reserved for K-2 students and registration will be capped at 200 participants.
November 9 – 9am to 12:30pm. Lunch will be provided.
South Pointe High School
801 Neely Rd, Rock Hill SC 29730
Topic: Chemistry
Registration will open on 10/9
Register HERE!

Let Grow Play Club
2024-11-13 12:30 - 14:30 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: November
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, November 13, 1-3 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.
We 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.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
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 get lost along the way: 803-307-4880

Meet the Author: Rebecca Kuang
2024-11-15 19:00 - 20:30
Meet the Author: Rebecca Kuang
by Richland Library Main
Friday, Nov 15th @ 7pm
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event
Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca F. Kuang will discuss her recent works Babel: An Arcane History and Yellowface as part of Richland Library’s Broader Bookshelf program. The author talk will be followed by a reception, book sale, and book signing.
The Broader Bookshelf Reading Challenge encourages readers to expand their bookshelves and seek out new authors and challenging subjects. Ms. Rebecca F. Kuang will share her work and talk about the themes of student revolutions, colonial resistance, diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation.
This is an after-hours event and registration is not required. The library will close as usual at 6:00 p.m. and will reopen at 6:30 p.m. for attendees of Meet the Author: Rebecca Kuang.
Rebecca F. Kuang is the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Poppy War trilogy and Babel: An Arcane History. Babel, a thematic response to The Secret History and a tonal retort to Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British empire. It asks the question, can powerful institutions be changed from within, or does revolution always require violence?
Her most recent novel, Yellowface, young writer Juniper Song becomes an overnight sensation – but she is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media. It’s a timely, razor-sharp, and eminently readable.
A Marshall Scholar, she has an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford; she is now pursuing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale, where she studies diaspora, contemporary Chinese literature, and Asian American literature.
More info about this event can be found HERE.

Kid's Pinball Tournament
2024-11-16 12:00 - 14:00 | In Person
Little Flippers Pinball Tournament
by Bang Back Pinball Lounge
Every 3rd Saturday from 12-2 pm
FREE — ages 4-12
Note: 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
Every 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!

Come Meet Your Army
2024-11-19 16:00 - 18:00
Come Meet Your Army
by US Army Training Center & Ft Jackson
Tuesday, Nov 19th @4pm
FREE — Teens/Parents
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event
The “Come See Your Army” tour at Fort Jackson is a community event that gives the public a chance to experience how soldiers train and see the day-to-day operations at the base.
This event gives local citizens a chance to see how trainees forge the Night Infiltration Course (NIC) to become American soldiers. While low crawling through obstacles that include flares, explosions, and a hail of gunfire overhead, many soldiers have said the NIC is one of the most memorable events of basic training.
The tour includes:

A briefing on the base’s mission and training at the Night Infiltration Course (NIC)
A chance to speak with drill sergeants
A tour of the NIC to watch soldiers train under live machine gun fire
A chance to speak with soldiers about their training

For all interested in participation in the tour, one must:

Register and receive an invitation
Bring a valid ID and a copy of their invitation
Wear long pants and close-toe, comfortable shoes

To register for the tour and/or receive additional information, contact the Fort Jackson’s Community Relations Office at (803) 751-1474 or visit afit.edu.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THIS TOUR: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=929852&k=0B634B017E55

Let Grow Play Club
2024-11-20 13:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: November
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, November 20, 1-3 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.
We 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.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
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 get lost along the way: 803-307-4880

Let Grow Play Club 11/27
2024-11-27 12:30 - 14:30 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: November
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, November 27, 1-3 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.
We 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.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
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 get lost along the way: 803-307-4880

Teen Anime & Manga Club: Boba Tea
2024-11-30 15:00 - 17:00
Teen Anime & Manga Club
by Richland Library Northeast
Saturday, Nov 30th @3pm
FREE — Teens
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.

Join the Richland Library Northeast Anime/Manga Club

Lovers 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!
More info HERE!

Rev War Center: Becoming a State
2024-12-04 10:00 - 12:00
Homeschool Days: Becoming a State
by Revolutionary War Center
Wednesday, Dec 4th @10am
FREE — Grades 3-12
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event
Once 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.
Adults are welcome to sit in on the program, just be aware that the focus will be on teaching the young students present.
November Program: Becoming a State
Students 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.
Reserve your spot HERE!

Let Grow Play Club 12/4
2024-12-04 13:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: December
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, Dec 4, 1-3 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.
We 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.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
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 get lost along the way: 803-307-4880

Spanish Christmas Caroling
2024-12-04 15:00 - 17:00
Spanish Christmas Caroling
by Academia Bilingual Bridges
Wednesday, Dec 4th @3pm
FREE — Ages 5-12
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Greetings. 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!
This is a free event that’s sure to be lots of fun! Please RSVP by emailing academiabilingualbridges@gmail.com

FREE First Thursday
2024-12-05 10:00 - 20:00
Free First Thursday
by Columbia Museum of Art
Thursday, Dec 5th @10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Enjoy 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.
Plaza events by First Thursday on Main. Free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
More info on the museum and this event here.

Firefly Gameday: December
2024-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 | In Person

Christmas Parade
2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00
Christmas Parade
by Icehouse Amphitheater
Sunday, Dec 8th @3pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
It’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!
Get in the Christmas spirit by watching an array of parade floats make their way through downtown!
For more information on parade entry, contact Heather Danley (803)530-2604 or email lexingtonjayceesparade@gmail.com.
Event link HERE.

Let Grow Play Club 12/11
2024-12-11 13:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: December
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, Dec 11, 1-3 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.
We 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.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
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 get lost along the way: 803-307-4880

Sensory Friendly Winter Wonderland
2024-12-14 10:00 - 13:00
Sensory Friendly Winter Wonderland
by ABS Kids
Saturday, Dec 14th @10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
We 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!
Event location: 200 Springtree Dr, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29223
We’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!
Hope to see you there!
Event info HERE!

Owl Prowl
2024-12-20 16:00 - 19:00
Owl Prowl
by Congaree National Park
Friday, Dec 20th @4pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event
Have 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!
Owls 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.
What to know:
-We will be meeting at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center.
-Pets are not permitted on this walk. Service animals are welcome.
– 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.
-Please wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking approximately 2.5 miles. Please bring water and wear weather appropriate clothing.
– Event could be canceled due to inclement weather.
Get your FREE TICKETS HERE!

Kid' Pinball Tournament
2024-12-21 12:00 - 14:00 | In Person
