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SUMMARY:Backyard Saturday: Squirrels
DESCRIPTION:Backyard Saturday: Squirrels\nby Saluda Shoals Park\nSaturday\, March 1st @10am\nPreK thru Age 7 — $5 Parking fee\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nJoin us for an exciting outdoor nature awareness day all about squirrels! This fun-filled event is perfect for kids who are curious about wildlife and love to explore the great outdoors. We’ll dive into the fascinating world of squirrels with engaging activities\, biofacts\, crafts\, and stories that bring these furry little creatures to life.\nThis event is designed to spark curiosity and help kids connect with nature\, all while having a blast! Whether you’re a young adventurer or a budding nature enthusiast\, there’s something for everyone at Backyard Saturday. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of discovery!\nActivities are appropriate to age 7Cattail Shelter/ Saluda Shoals Wetland Preserve$5/parking fee\nMore info HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/backyard-saturday-squirrels/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250307T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250307T140000
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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=UTC:20250308T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T150000
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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=UTC:20250309T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250309T170000
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Shamrock Parade
DESCRIPTION:10th Annual Shamrock Parade\nby Blowfish Baseball\nSunday\, March 9th @3pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nThe 10th Annual Shamrock Parade is scheduled to take place Sunday\, March 9 at 3 p.m. in downtown Lexington!\nThe Irish dancers\, marching bands\, cars filled with beauty queens\, floats featuring characters and community leaders will travel straight down Main Street for this family event!\nGet your green apparel and shamrocks out for a day of fun in Lexington! You can line up on either side of Main Street to enjoy the parade. There will be spots along the route which will include music and live audio about each participant.\nMore info HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/10th-annual-shamrock-parade/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250310T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250310T150000
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UID:31560-1741615200-1741618800@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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250315T160000
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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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SUMMARY:Take A Hike March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Take A Hike 2025\nby City of Aiken Recreation & Tourism\nSaturday\, March 15th @10am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nTake-A-Hike with us on March 15\, 2025! Join us at Boyd Pond Park in Aiken\, SC\, for a FREE guided 2-mile hike and mountain trail exploration from 10 AM – 1 PM.\n Location: 340 Boyd Pond Rd\, Aiken\, SC Register by March 14 at one of our facilities or online.https://cityofaikensc.recdesk.com/Commu…/Program/Detail… Light refreshments provided!\nTag your hiking buddies and let’s hit the trails!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/take-a-hike-march-2025/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250319T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250319T110000
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CREATED:20250304T162511Z
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SUMMARY:Mind Your Own Beeswax! Hives & Honey
DESCRIPTION:Mind Your Own Beeswax! Hives & Honey\nby High Falls County Park\nWednesday\, March 19th @10am\nAges 7-13 — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event \nFind out what makes bees so awesome in this program for kids! Best for ages 7-13. We’ll learn about how bees contribute to our environment and sample honey. Meet the bees (safely contained!) in a special observation hive. Then we’ll make crafts out of beeswax! \nReserve your spot HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/mind-your-own-beeswax-hives-honey/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250325T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250325T113000
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SUMMARY:On the Move
DESCRIPTION:On the Move with Riverbanks Zoo\nby Richland Library Eastover\nTuesday\, March 25th @10:30am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \n\nCan you swim like a fish? Slither like a snake? \n\nJoin a Riverbanks Zoo educator in exploring animal movement with kids as they hop\, crawl\, and wiggle their way through a story\, song\, and activities.\nMore info on this event and other calendar events through the library can be found HERE.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/on-the-move/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T110000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Huddle
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Huddle\nby Richland Library Main\nWednesday\, March 26th @10am\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nWelcome homeschool families! Meet and connect with other homeschoolers and learn more about library resources to help your homeschooling journey. Come with questions and ideas to share. \nMore info HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-huddle-2/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Mornings on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Mornings on the Farm\nby Outside Inn Campground\nWednesday\, March 26th @10:30am\nAll Ages — $10\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nWelcome to Homeschool Farm Days! \nJoin us for a fun and educational morning designed especially for homeschooling families! Our “Homeschool Mornings” offer a hands-on experience where children can learn about farm life\, interact with our friendly animals\, and enjoy time outdoors in a natural setting. \nKids will have the opportunity to pet and snuggle with our animals\, discover interesting facts about their care\, and explore our beautiful farm. It’s the perfect way to combine education with a love for nature and animals. \nCome spend a morning with us at Outside Inn\, where learning meets adventure in the great outdoors! \nThings to note: \n\nAdult chaperones are free and must stay with their kids for the entire event.\nKids under 3 must be with their adult at all times.\nOlder kids can explore approved areas with parental permission. These include the game areas\, garden and walking trails.\nWe will take kids through the animal enclosures; It can get dirty\, so please dress appropriately\nWe are also a campground\, so please do not disturb campers while enjoying the farm\n\nEvent Location: 1074 Woolbright Rd\, Santee\, SC 29142 \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to experience farm life up close. See you there! \nGet your tickets HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-mornings-on-the-farm/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T150000
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SUMMARY:Plant & Animal Homes
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Days: Plant & Animal Homes\nby SC Botanical Gardens\nThursday or Friday\, March 27th-28th @1pm or 10am\nAll Ages — $12\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nThemes change each month\, and presentations and activities are designed for children ages 5 and up. Please register ALL children that will be present in the classroom\, and limit adult attendance to 1 per household\, as space is limited. Register at least 2 days in advance.Please note that class times and days of week below vary. \nFee: $12 per child/class\nOR $40 per child/ 4-class series (Choose either Thursday\, 2/27 or Friday\, 2/28\, click “Buy Tickets” and select series option)\nLocation: Conference Center\, lower level\nThursday\, Feb 27 at 1-2:30 pm : Winter Survival Strategies\nFriday\, Feb. 28 at 10-11:30 am: Winter Survival Strategies \nThursday\, Mar. 27 at 1-2:30 pm: Plant & Animal Homes\nFriday\, Mar. 28 at 10-11:30 am: Plant & Animal Homes \nThursday\, Apr. 24 at 1-3:00 pm: SC Regions & Ecosystems\nFriday\, Apr 25 at 10-12:00 pm: SC Regions & Ecosystems \nWednesday\, May 21 at 1-2:30 pm: Nature Narratives (ELA)\nThursday\, May 22 at 10-11:30 am: Nature Narratives (ELA) \n\nRefund requests may be subject to processing fees.\n\n\nSCBG Members\, please remember to enter your FRIENDS discount code at the time of checkout\, as there is no way to apply it retroactively.\n\nFind tickets and reserve your spot HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/plant-animal-homes/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250330T160000
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SUMMARY:Read Freely Fest
DESCRIPTION:Read Freely Fest\nby Richland Library\nMarch 28th-30th @7pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nRead Freely Fest\, South Carolina’s new book festival\, is free to attend and will take place March 28-30 at Richland Library’s Main location in downtown Columbia\, SC. The festival features bestselling author talks\, panels with emerging voices\, performances\, and interactive activities. Over the weekend\, you’ll have the chance to meet your favorite authors\, discover new reads\, and connect with readers and writers offering enlightening perspectives.\nSee you at Read Freely Fest\, where stories find good company.\nLearn more at: https://www.readfreelyfest.com/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/read-freely-fest/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T012123
CREATED:20250225T231319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T231319Z
UID:31572-1743242400-1743253200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Play on the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Play on the Plaza\nby Columbia Museum of Art\nSaturday\, March 29th @10am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nCome on out to Boyd Plaza and play with the CMA! Join us every Saturday this spring to build and create with colorful building materials\, perfect for guests of all ages and abilities. Try a design challenge or use your imagination to tap into your engineering ingenuity. This Saturday\, join the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company (formerly USC Dance) and The Joffrey Ballet for drop-in classes for dancers of all ages and abilities. Free.\nThis family-friendly event may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.\nMore info can be found HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-on-the-plaza/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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