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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T093000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250121T224353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T224445Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T073000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T090000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T093000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250210T034529Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T090000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T100000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250212T223744Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T093000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250121T224954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T224954Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250205T013321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T013321Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250204T011419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T011419Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250205T011409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T011409Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T070000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T073000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250226T025112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T025112Z
UID:31557-1742884200-1742887800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T070000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250204T003502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T003502Z
UID:31474-1742968800-1742972400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20241130T020541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T020541Z
UID:31319-1743174000-1743336000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250210T041128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T212104Z
UID:31528-1743582600-1743589800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: April
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: April\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, April 2\, 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 \nThis Week’s Location: Owens Field Park\, 1401 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\nWe will be doing shadow art drawings. Supplies will be provided\, but you can also BYO sidewalk chalk\, crayons\, poster board\, cardboard and figurines.\nSee examples here: https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/137133/how-to-make-shadow-art-with-kids/ \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-april/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T100000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250203T195057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T195057Z
UID:31469-1743753600-1743760800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Game Day: April
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-april/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20240830T235243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T235243Z
UID:31013-1744376400-1744376400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Youth Conservation Poster Contest
DESCRIPTION:Home is Where the Habitat Is\nby Richland Co. Soil/Water Conservation\ndeadline: Friday\, April 11\nK5-12th grade — FREE\nNote: This is not a Cola City activity. But\, we are eligible as a school in Richland County\, if you want to participate. \nRichland County students are invited to design a habitat awareness poster highlighting the diversity and importance of natural and managed habitats. Each poster must include the words “Home is Where the Habitat is” in the poster design. \nPosters submitted by Friday\, April 11\, 2025 will be eligible for prizes at the local\, state\, and national levels. \nA habitat is the unique environment where an organism lives\, from tiny rock pools to vast forests. The 2025 Stewardship theme\, “Home is Where the Habitat is\,” highlights the role of both natural and managed habitats in our conservation efforts. When we take care of the habitats where animals and plants live\, we are promising them a safe home to grow and live happily. This keeps everything in nature working well together\, like a big team where everyone has an important job. When the team works well\, our planet stays healthy and beautiful. \nHOW TO ENTER:\n1. Learn more about different types of habitats. Why are\nhabitats important? How does conserving habitats support\nbiodiversity and maintain ecological balance?\n2. Create a design that illustrates the importance of habitats. Include the words “Home is Where the Habitat is” in the poster design. The recommended paper size\nis 11″ x 17″. Posters in any size 8.5″ x 11″ or larger are\naccepted. Use markers\, crayons\, colored pencils\, paint\, or\nother flat media to make it colorful!\n3. Attach a completed entry form to the back of your poster. Submit your poster to the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District by Friday\, April 11\, 2025. Contest\nwinners will receive cash prizes! \nContact \nRichland Soil and Water Conservation District\n2020 Hampton Street\, Room 3063A\nColumbia\, SC 29204\nPhone (803) 576-5464\nFax (803) 576-2088\nE-mail soilandwater@richlandcountysc.gov\nFacebook www.facebook.com/rswcd\nInstagram www.instagram.com/richland_swcd/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/youth-conservation-poster-contest/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250210T041247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T235722Z
UID:31530-1744792200-1744799400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: April
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: April\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, April 16\, 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 \nThis Week’s Location: 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-april-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Let Grow Club,Parent,Teen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T070000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250204T003922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T003922Z
UID:31477-1745388000-1745391600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Huddle
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Huddle\nby Richland Library Main\nWednesday\, April 23rd @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!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-huddle-3/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T080000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250304T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T183143Z
UID:31601-1745478000-1745481600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Fire Station Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fire Station Tour\nby Gather Homeschool Events\nThursday\, April 24th @11am\nAges 4-7 — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nTake a tour of a Fire Station\, meet Firefighters\, and learn Fire Safety! \nWe will meet at the Greenville Fire Department Station 3 to go on a tour and learn fire safety from local Firefighters! See a Firetruck up close and ask the Firefighters questions! \nAfterwards\, join us down the street at Rapid Fire Pizza for lunch! (Optional!) \nRSVP by March 31st! This is a FREE Field Trip!\nTickets are limited and required for ages 4-7 years\, younger siblings do not need a ticket reserved! \nMore info and tickets can be found HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/fire-station-tour/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Preschool
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T191407
CREATED:20250210T041407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T212837Z
UID:31532-1746001800-1746009000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: April
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: April\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, April 30\, 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 \nThis Week’s Location NOTE CHANGE–it’s getting hot outside so we need more shade: Grandby Gardens Park\,  1800 12th St\, Cayce\, SC 29033. (note: GPS sometimes pulls up Grandby Park downtown instead. Try also Cayce Town Hall at 1800 12th Street\, Cayce). \nThis week is a free play–explore the creek! \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-april-3/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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