Disability Celebration Day
2025-03-08 04:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Disability Celebration Day
by South Carolina State Museum
Saturday, March 8th @9am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Program 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!
Online pre-registration for Disability Celebration Day is encouraged, but walk-up participation the day of the event is also welcome.
Disability Celebration Day attendance and activities are free for participants, with the exception of planetarium and 4D theater shows which carry an additional charge.
Program Schedule
An 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.
Many activities and shows are capacity limited so pre-registration is encouraged to ensure we can best accommodate all participants.
Activities
9 – 11 a.m. | Sensory Hours: Sounds and lights in the museum will be turned down wherever possible for a more sensory-friendly exploration experience.
10 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.
10 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).
10 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.
10 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.
10 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.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | A mini-exhibition from AbleSC celebrating Disability Pride and Disability Rights along with a postcard and poster making station.
10 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.
More info can be found HERE!

10th Annual Shamrock Parade
2025-03-09 11:00 - 13:00
10th Annual Shamrock Parade
by Blowfish Baseball
Sunday, March 9th @3pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The 10th Annual Shamrock Parade is scheduled to take place Sunday, March 9 at 3 p.m. in downtown Lexington!
The 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!
Get 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.
More info HERE!

STEAM Studios: Homeschool Edition
2025-03-10 10:00 - 11:00
STEAM Studios: Homeschool Edition
by Richland Library Lower Richland
Monday, March 10th @2pm
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Learn about insects using a microscope while enjoying games and activities. Live blue death feigning beetles will be available for observation.
More info about this event HERE.

SJCSRA Aiken Coin Show
2025-03-15 05:00 - 12:00
SJCSRA Aiken Coin Show
by SC Numismatic Association
Saturday, March 15th @9am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Coins, 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
More info HERE!

Take A Hike March 2025
2025-03-15 06:00 - 09:00
Take A Hike 2025
by City of Aiken Recreation & Tourism
Saturday, March 15th @10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Take-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.
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!
Tag your hiking buddies and let’s hit the trails!

Mind Your Own Beeswax! Hives & Honey
2025-03-19 06:00 - 07:00
Mind Your Own Beeswax! Hives & Honey
by High Falls County Park
Wednesday, March 19th @10am
Ages 7-13 — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event
Find 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!
Reserve your spot HERE!

On the Move
2025-03-25 06:30 - 07:30
On the Move with Riverbanks Zoo
by Richland Library Eastover
Tuesday, March 25th @10:30am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.

Can you swim like a fish? Slither like a snake?

Join a Riverbanks Zoo educator in exploring animal movement with kids as they hop, crawl, and wiggle their way through a story, song, and activities.
More info on this event and other calendar events through the library can be found HERE.

Homeschool Huddle
2025-03-26 06:00 - 07:00
Homeschool Huddle
by Richland Library Main
Wednesday, March 26th @10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Welcome 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.
More info HERE!

Homeschool Mornings on the Farm
2025-03-26 06:30 - 09:00
Mornings on the Farm
by Outside Inn Campground
Wednesday, March 26th @10:30am
All Ages — $10
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Welcome to Homeschool Farm Days!
Join 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.
Kids 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.
Come spend a morning with us at Outside Inn, where learning meets adventure in the great outdoors!
Things to note:

Adult chaperones are free and must stay with their kids for the entire event.
Kids under 3 must be with their adult at all times.
Older kids can explore approved areas with parental permission. These include the game areas, garden and walking trails.
We will take kids through the animal enclosures; It can get dirty, so please dress appropriately
We are also a campground, so please do not disturb campers while enjoying the farm

Event Location: 1074 Woolbright Rd, Santee, SC 29142
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience farm life up close. See you there!
Get your tickets HERE!

Plant & Animal Homes
2025-03-27 09:00 - 11:00
Homeschool Days: Plant & Animal Homes
by SC Botanical Gardens
Thursday or Friday, March 27th-28th @1pm or 10am
All Ages — $12
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Themes 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.
Fee: $12 per child/class
OR $40 per child/ 4-class series (Choose either Thursday, 2/27 or Friday, 2/28, click “Buy Tickets” and select series option)
Location: Conference Center, lower level
Thursday, Feb 27 at 1-2:30 pm : Winter Survival Strategies
Friday, Feb. 28 at 10-11:30 am: Winter Survival Strategies
Thursday, Mar. 27 at 1-2:30 pm: Plant & Animal Homes
Friday, Mar. 28 at 10-11:30 am: Plant & Animal Homes
Thursday, Apr. 24 at 1-3:00 pm: SC Regions & Ecosystems
Friday, Apr 25 at 10-12:00 pm: SC Regions & Ecosystems
Wednesday, May 21 at 1-2:30 pm: Nature Narratives (ELA)
Thursday, May 22 at 10-11:30 am: Nature Narratives (ELA)

Refund requests may be subject to processing fees.

SCBG Members, please remember to enter your FRIENDS discount code at the time of checkout, as there is no way to apply it retroactively.

Find tickets and reserve your spot HERE!

Read Freely Fest
2025-03-28 15:00 - 2025-03-30 12:00
Read Freely Fest
by Richland Library
March 28th-30th @7pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Read 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.
See you at Read Freely Fest, where stories find good company.
Learn more at: https://www.readfreelyfest.com/

Play on the Plaza
2025-03-29 06:00 - 09:00
Play on the Plaza
by Columbia Museum of Art
Saturday, March 29th @10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Come 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.
This family-friendly event may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.
More info can be found HERE!

Homeschool Game Day: April
2025-04-04 08:00 - 10:00 | 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.
NOTE: Firefly is hosting a DnD tutorial for beginners for anyone who wants to learn Dungeons and Dragons. All Ages!

Into the Woods Jr
2025-04-04 15:00 - 2025-04-06 11:00
Into the Woods Jr
by ICRC Children’s Theater
April 4-6th @3pm &7pm
All Ages — $10
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
ICRC Children’s Theatre presents Into the Woods Jr.Located at Dutch Fork High SchoolShow times are:Friday, April 4 at 7:00pmSaturday, April 5 at 3:00 and 7:00pmSunday, April 6 at 3:00pmTickets can be purchased athttps://www.icrc.net/tickets
More info HERE!

Homeschool Mornings on the Farm
2025-04-09 06:30 - 09:00
Mornings on the Farm
by Outside Inn Campground
Wednesday, April 9th @10:30am
All Ages — $10
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Welcome to Homeschool Farm Days!
Join 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.
Kids 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.
Come spend a morning with us at Outside Inn, where learning meets adventure in the great outdoors!
Things to note:

Adult chaperones are free and must stay with their kids for the entire event.
Kids under 3 must be with their adult at all times.
Older kids can explore approved areas with parental permission. These include the game areas, garden and walking trails.
We will take kids through the animal enclosures; It can get dirty, so please dress appropriately
We are also a campground, so please do not disturb campers while enjoying the farm

Event Location: 1074 Woolbright Rd, Santee, SC 29142
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience farm life up close. See you there!
Get your tickets HERE!

Youth Conservation Poster Contest
2025-04-11 13:00 | In Person
Home is Where the Habitat Is
by Richland Co. Soil/Water Conservation
deadline: Friday, April 11
K5-12th grade — FREE
Note: This is not a Cola City activity. But, we are eligible as a school in Richland County, if you want to participate.
Richland 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.
Posters submitted by Friday, April 11, 2025 will be eligible for prizes at the local, state, and national levels.
A 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.
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Learn more about different types of habitats. Why are
habitats important? How does conserving habitats support
biodiversity and maintain ecological balance?
2. 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
is 11″ x 17″. Posters in any size 8.5″ x 11″ or larger are
accepted. Use markers, crayons, colored pencils, paint, or
other flat media to make it colorful!
3. 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
winners will receive cash prizes!
Contact
Richland Soil and Water Conservation District
2020 Hampton Street, Room 3063A
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone (803) 576-5464
Fax (803) 576-2088
E-mail soilandwater@richlandcountysc.gov
Facebook www.facebook.com/rswcd
Instagram www.instagram.com/richland_swcd/

EdVenture Spring Break Camps
2025-04-14 05:00 - 2025-04-18 11:00
Spring Break Camp
by EdVenture
April 14th-18th @9am
Ages 4-10 — $198
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event
Spring Break camps at EdVenture are open to the public and offer a variety of themes for campers ages 4–10. Fun, hands-on activities keep children busy, happy and learning all day long. Spaces are limited.

Spring Break at EdVenture is April 14 – 18, 2025

Ages 4-5: “Maker Magic”

Ages 6-7: “Exotic Ecosystems ”

Ages 8-10: “Extraterrestrial Trailblazers”

dVenture camps ignite culinary curiosities in the Cooking Lab, challenge scientific minds to make new discoveries in our Bio Lab, and spark innovation with unique building and coding in the Tinker Tech Lab. No matter what avenue you choose, there’s endless fun for everyone at Camp EdVenture!

SPRING BREAK CAMP DETAILS
Offered to children ages 4-10 at our Columbia Location. Spaces are limited. All campers must be fully potty-trained.
Members – $168
Non-Members – $198
Extended care is available for all camps for an additional $12/day/camper.
REGISTER NOW!

Easter Egg Hunt @ Fort Jackson
2025-04-19 06:00 - 08:00
Easter Egg Hunt
by Fort Jackson Outdoor Recreation
Saturday, April 19th @10am
All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Come join us for this festive event.• Egg Hunt for Kids• Inflatables• Over +2000 Eggs• Find Golden Ticket• BYOB (Bring your Own Basket or Bag)For details call 803-751-3484
More info HERE

Hidden Creek Stables Spring Fling
2025-04-19 07:00 - 12:00
Spring Fling
by Hidden Creek Stables
Saturday, April 19th @11am
All Ages — $5-15
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Hop on over to our Spring Fling for some Easter fun!
•Egg Hunt•Animal Encounters•Hayride•inflatables•Food trucks•Vendors
Wristbands available for purchase at the event
More info HERE!

Homeschool Huddle
2025-04-23 06:00 - 07:00
Homeschool Huddle
by Richland Library Main
Wednesday, April 23rd @10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Welcome 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.
More info HERE!

Fire Station Tour
2025-04-24 07:00 - 08:00
Fire Station Tour
by Gather Homeschool Events
Thursday, April 24th @11am
Ages 4-7 — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Take a tour of a Fire Station, meet Firefighters, and learn Fire Safety!
We 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!
Afterwards, join us down the street at Rapid Fire Pizza for lunch! (Optional!)
RSVP by March 31st! This is a FREE Field Trip!
Tickets are limited and required for ages 4-7 years, younger siblings do not need a ticket reserved!
More info and tickets can be found HERE!

SC Regions & Ecosystems
2025-04-24 09:00 - 11:00
Homeschool Days: SC Regions & Ecosystems
by SC Botanical Gardens
Thursday or Friday, April 24th-25th @1pm or 10am
All Ages — $12
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.

Themes 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.

Fee: $12 per child/classOR $40 per child/ 4-class series (Choose either Thursday, 2/27 or Friday, 2/28, click “Buy Tickets” and select series option)Location: Conference Center, lower levelThursday, Feb 27 at 1-2:30 pm : Winter Survival StrategiesFriday, Feb. 28 at 10-11:30 am: Winter Survival Strategies

Thursday, Mar. 27 at 1-2:30 pm: Plant & Animal HomesFriday, Mar. 28 at 10-11:30 am: Plant & Animal Homes

Thursday, Apr. 24 at 1-3:00 pm: SC Regions & EcosystemsFriday, Apr 25 at 10-12:00 pm: SC Regions & Ecosystems

Wednesday, May 21 at 1-2:30 pm: Nature Narratives (ELA)Thursday, May 22 at 10-11:30 am: Nature Narratives (ELA)

Refund requests may be subject to processing fees.

SCBG Members, please remember to enter your FRIENDS discount code at the time of checkout, as there is no way to apply it retroactively.

Find tickets and reserve your spot HERE!

Relay For Life 2025
2025-05-02 14:00 - 18:00
Relay For Life 2025
by Relay for Life of the Midlands
Friday, May 2nd @6pm
All Ages — FREE
Notes: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Don’t Stop Believin’ For A Cure!Join us for the 40th Anniversary of Relay For Life, 80’s style! Create a team, walk the survivor or caregiver lap, light a candle in the luminary to celebrate or remember someone special, family activities, kid zone, food vendors, live music & more!
Teams & Survivors Register at:
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=109749
More info HERE!

Lemonade Day 2025
2025-05-03 05:00 - 13:00
Lemonade Day 2025
by Icehouse Ampitheater
Saturday, May 3rd @9am
All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Join us for Lemonade Day Lexington 2025, where we empower the next generation of young entrepreneurs to dream big, set goals, and run their very own lemonade stands. Register now and don’t miss this amazing opportunity for kids to learn business skills, financial literacy, and the value of hard work—all while having a blast!
More info about this event and registration HERE!

HERO's Enchanted Forest Prom
2025-05-03 14:00 - 18:00
HERO’s Enchanted Forest Prom
by HERO Homeschool Group
Saturday, May 3rd @6pm
High School Students — $35
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.

May 3, 2025 – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Join us for an evening of dancing! We’ll serve drinks, light appetizers, and dessert. All high school aged homeschoolers are welcome, and a high school aged non-homeschool student is welcome as a guest of each homeschooler. (Each must purchase a ticket.)
This is a formal event; dresses, suits, or any appropriate formal party wear is accepted.
Tickets are $35 until April 1st, and $45 afterwards.
Location:
The Meech House at Mungo Park
2121 Lake Murray Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29212

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

ASVAB: Career Interest Inventory
2025-05-05 05:30 - 08:30 | In Person
NOTE: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact SC TOP for more information and registration: Click HERE
ASVAB Aptitude & Interest Inventory Exam
Hosted by SC TOP
Test Date: Monday, May 5 at 10am
Test site address is: Ballentine Library, 1200 Dutch Fork Rd. Irmo, SC 29063
10th-12th graders — FREE
NOTE: Results will not be released to any recruiters. The results are confidentially yours, along with information to explore your career opportunities.
BRING: Your own computer so we can take the iCAT format of the test (instead of paper pencil).

More information about ASVAB Career Exploration Program: https://www.asvabprogram.com/
More about Careers in the Military: https://www.careersinthemilitary.com/home
Sample Test Questions: https://www.asvabprogram.com/student

ASVAB Career Exploration Program is the only career planning resource that allows students to explore multiple paths to success — college, certificates, apprenticeships, licensure programs, or the Military – in one place.

MULTIPLE-APTITUDE TEST: The ASVAB assesses a student’s ability to learn new skills and is a predictor of success in training and education programs regardless of post-secondary intention.
INTEREST INVENTORY: The Find Your Interests inventory is based on John Holland’s widely accepted theory of career choice.
CAREER EXPLORATION TOOLS: Armed with an understanding of their skills and interests, students then explore careers that coincide with their unique skill-interest profile.

OCCU-Find, a catalog of careers with job-related information all geared toward helping students identify satisfying occupations.
My Portfolio, a customizable resume-like document designed to help students chart and share their plans and accomplishments.
My Educational and Career Plans, a guided exercise to encourage students to explore occupations based on their interests, achievements and favorite experiences, make initial career plans, and evaluate current and future programs of study.
My Coursework Planner, an activity to help students determine remaining coursework requirements for entry into occupations of interest.
www.careersinthemilitary.com, a comprehensive online resource powered by ASVAB CEP that allows students to discover extensive details about military career opportunities across all Services, their Service-specific ASVAB line scores and which Services offer which jobs.
ASVAB CEP promotes career literacy through exposure to career-field entry requirements and future-oriented planning tools to help students develop an action plan to share with parents and educators.

Parent Guide to ASVAB Career Planning
Student Guide to ASVAB Career Planning
Pre-REGISTER to secure your seat

Homeschool Mornings on the Farm
2025-05-16 06:30 - 09:00
Mornings on the Farm
by Outside Inn Campground
Friday, May 16th @10:30am
All Ages — $10
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Welcome to Homeschool Farm Days!
Join 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.
Kids 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.
Come spend a morning with us at Outside Inn, where learning meets adventure in the great outdoors!
Things to note:

Adult chaperones are free and must stay with their kids for the entire event.
Kids under 3 must be with their adult at all times.
Older kids can explore approved areas with parental permission. These include the game areas, garden and walking trails.
We will take kids through the animal enclosures; It can get dirty, so please dress appropriately
We are also a campground, so please do not disturb campers while enjoying the farm

Event Location: 1074 Woolbright Rd, Santee, SC 29142
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience farm life up close. See you there!
Get your tickets HERE!

Kindergarten Graduation
2025-05-17 06:00 - 08:00 | In Person
Kindergarten Graduation & Milestone Awards
By SC TOP Association
Saturday, May 17 at 10am-noon
$10/participant
Note: This is *NOT* a Cola City Event, but it is open to any homeschoolers. You don’t have to be a member of SC TOP. Click here to sign up directly for the Milestone Awards Program
Celebrate the important milestones you’ve accomplished this year! We invite all SC TOP members to participate in this celebration of learning!

Kindergarten Graduation or
Completing the 1st year of Homeschooling at any grade level
5th Grade and 8th Grade Graduation
Any other Milestone acomplishment or grade level promotion

We’ll compile a promo video that you can share with your friends and family. We’ll also have a fun presentation with minute-to-win-it games and award certificates for all participants. Located at St. David’s Lutheran Church (Gym) 132 St Davids Church Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170
Note: This non-religious, informal program — uniquely homeschool. Caps/gowns are optional. You’ll be inspired, encouraged and empowered for next year!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER by MAY 7th

Nature Narratives
2025-05-21 09:00 - 11:00
Homeschool Days: Nature Narratives
by SC Botanical Gardens
Wed or Thurs, May 21st-22nd @1pm or 10am
All Ages — $12
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event

Themes 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.

Fee: $12 per child/classOR $40 per child/ 4-class series (Choose either Thursday, 2/27 or Friday, 2/28, click “Buy Tickets” and select series option)Location: Conference Center, lower levelThursday, Feb 27 at 1-2:30 pm : Winter Survival StrategiesFriday, Feb. 28 at 10-11:30 am: Winter Survival Strategies

Thursday, Mar. 27 at 1-2:30 pm: Plant & Animal HomesFriday, Mar. 28 at 10-11:30 am: Plant & Animal Homes

Thursday, Apr. 24 at 1-3:00 pm: SC Regions & EcosystemsFriday, Apr 25 at 10-12:00 pm: SC Regions & Ecosystems

Wednesday, May 21 at 1-2:30 pm: Nature Narratives (ELA)Thursday, May 22 at 10-11:30 am: Nature Narratives (ELA)

Refund requests may be subject to processing fees.

SCBG Members, please remember to enter your FRIENDS discount code at the time of checkout, as there is no way to apply it retroactively.

Find tickets and reserve your spot HERE!

Homeschool Huddle
2025-05-28 06:00 - 07:00
Homeschool Huddle
by Richland Library Main
Wednesday, May 28th @10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Welcome 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.
More info HERE!
