ACT Webinar: Choosing the "Right" College
2024-10-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Choosing the “Right” College
by ACT & CollegeWise
Wednesday, Oct 16 @7pm EST
FREE — Teens/Parents
Note: This event is *NOT* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact ACT for more information
Finding Your Fit: Researching & Choosing the Right College
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. ET

About this session: With over 4,000 universities just in the US, it’s no wonder most students feel overwhelmed by the research process to find the right schools. Where do you even begin?
In this webinar, Collegewise admission experts will be sharing top tips on how to effectively conduct college research and solidify a well-rounded list of schools. We want every student to be thrilled about their options.
By the end of the session, you will discover:

How to do robust and effective research
What factors to consider when conducting college research
How to maximize college visits
How to create a balanced college list that includes likely, target, and reach schools
How to find schools that are the right fit for your personality, aspirations, and budget

College research doesn’t have to be so complicated, and with Collegewise expert advice, you’ll be all set to approach it with a greater sense of confidence.
Register now and secure your seat!

Native American Living History
2024-10-18 05:00 - 12:00
Native American Living History
by Keepers of the Word
Friday, Oct 18th @9am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Experience hands on activities of a Native American hunting camp circa 1721.
Featuring: Storytelling, Tomahawk Throw, Flint knapping, Stone tools, Hunting skills, Songs, Dancing, Games and more!
Space is limited, registration required.
Two sessions for homeschool students: Friday Oct 18th

Session A: 9:00-12:00am
Session B: 1:00-4:00pm

Contact Stacey Daily at: slhdailey@gmail.com to register!

Homeschool Skate: October
2024-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | In Person
Homeschool Skate
by Three Fountains Recreation
Friday, October 18 @1pm
All Ages — $5
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. It’s a great “3rd Place” to build community. Look for Chrissy W to facilitate introductions with other Cola City Friends, call/text: 321-208-0529
Homeschool Skate is BACK!! Only $5.00 per person to skate and play golf!*Don’t forget to bring your association card*
*Regular skate rental included!*
Three Fountains Recreation is located at 2724 Emanuel Church Rd, West Columbia, SC
More info HERE!

Pippin
2024-10-18 15:00 - 2024-10-20 11:00
Pippin
by Columbia Children’s Theatre
October 18-20th @ various showtimes
All Ages — $15
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The CCTeens are proud to invite you to a production of Pippin!
With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.
Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.
Showtimes:
Performances will be held October 18th-20th at the new Lexington 2 Performing Arts Center.

Friday, October 18th at 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 19th at 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 19th at 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 20th at 3:00 pm

Purchase your tickets HERE today!

Bridge Day
2024-10-19 04:00 - 13:00
Bridge Day
by Spivey Sparks (TPT)
Saturday, Oct 19th
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Did you know?
Today is Bridge Day, a celebration commemorating the building of the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia. But we can celebrate it here in SC by building our own bridges!
Here’s a FREE STEM activity from Spivey Sparks on Teachers Pay Teachers that will walk you through the math, science, and planning that goes into building a functional bridge. Test your build to see if it will withstand weight, water, and even simulated natural disasters!
Find the FREE PDF HERE!

Intuitive Painting 101
2024-10-19 06:00 - 12:00
Intuitive Painting 101
by Columbia Museum of Art
Saturday, Oct 19th @10am
Teens/Parents — $72-90
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Explore the meditative process of painting. Students experiment with paint in a creative environment while taking inspiration from French Moderns and the CMA Collection. Taught by local art educator Mary Hendrix, who holds a bachelor’s degree in art from East Tennessee State University and a master’s degree in teaching from the University of South Carolina. Ages 15 and up. All materials included.
$90 / $72 for members.
Register HERE

Kid's Pinball Tournament
2024-10-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-16 07:00 - 09:00 | 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!

Homeschool Farm Days
2024-10-25 06:00 - 09:00
Homeschool Farm Days
by Outside Inn Campground
Friday, Oct 25th @10am
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 thier 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 distrub 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!

Halloween Homeschool Skate
2024-10-25 08:00 - 10:00 | In Person
Halloween Homeschool Skate
by Skateland Fun Center
Friday, Oct 25 from noon-2pm
All Ages — $$
Note: This is NOT a Cola City activity. But, if you’re going–invite others to meet you there! Contact Skateland Fun Center for more information.
Skateland Fun Center is located at 800 Bookman Rd, Pontiac, SC.
Friday, October 25 from 12pm – 2pm
5 & younger adm: $6 includes skate rental & indoor playground6 & older adm: $8 includes skate rental, $2 extra for indoor playground for ages 6-9 yrs old

Please bring association card to get in!
Wear your halloween costume!

Halloween Homeschool Skate
2024-10-25 08:00 - 10:00
Halloween Homeschool Skate
by Skateland Fun Center
Friday, Oct 25th @12pm
All Ages — $6-8
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
12pm – 2pm
5 & younger adm: $6 includes skate rental & indoor playground6 & older adm: $8 includes skate rental, $2 extra for indoor playground for ages 6-9 yrs old
Please bring association card to get in!
Wear your halloween costume!
Skateland Fun Center is located at 800 Bookman Rd, Pontiac, SC
More info HERE!

SEED STEM Festival
2024-10-26 06:00 - 11:00
SEED STEM Festival
by Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Saturday, Oct 26th @10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
WHAT IS SEED?

The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) will host the 39th annual SEED STEM Festival, October 26th on the university campus, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Imagine getting up close with honeybees, petting an alligator, learning how to make a rain garden, investigating a carnivorous plant, driving a championship robot, or virtually traveling through outer space. Guests will be able to do just that at SEED.
The event will celebrate innovations in the areas of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). Student groups, regional corporations, museums, professional organizations, government agencies, educators, and national labs will join forces to create and present engaging hands-on activities for guests of all ages.
We plan this event each year to give young learners up close and personal interaction with real-world scientists, engineers, and other technical professionals. The goal is to increase awareness of the role STEM plays in society and that it can also be fun. We recognize that as a society we must continue to excite and engage families about STEM fields.

Highlights of the 2023 38th Annual SEED STEM Festival include:
• More than 60 hands-on exhibits and activities
• Exhibits from the Aiken County EMS, American Nuclear Society, Savannah River National Lab, SCDHEC, USC Aiken, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Southern Nuclear, and more
• Demonstrations of technologies and intriguing science including robotics, nuclear power, flight, biology, chemistry, neuroscience, biodiversity, and more

Every year, this event is presented by the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at USC Aiken working closely with the Aiken County Public School District.
More information can be found here.

SC Korean Festival
2024-10-26 07:00 - 13:00
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 08:00 - 12:00 | 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 13:30 - 15:00 | 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

Firefly Gameday: November
2024-11-01 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.

Funky Fall Friday: Movie in the Park
2024-11-01 14:30 - 17:00
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

Midlands Gaming Arcade Day
2024-11-05 04:00 - 10:00
Midlands Gaming Arcade Day
by Midlands Gaming Coalition
Tuesday, Nov 5th @9am
All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event
Our next Arcade Day will be November 5th at Seven Oaks Park and Registration is now open through the ICRC website AND on our website as well! You can drop the kids off while you go hit the polls on Election Day! Head over to icrc.net/register OR go to This Page to register through our website.
More info HERE
Note: I could not find any information on pricing of this event.

Rev War Center: Ye Iswa & Other People of SC
2024-11-06 05:00 - 07:00
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!

Homeschool Day at Brevard College
2024-11-08 04:00 - 09:00
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 04:00 - 06:00
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 04:00 - 07:30
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!

Whispers at Whitney Manor Escape Room
2024-11-09 05:00 - 12:00
Whispers at Whitney Manor Escape Room
by Town Theatre
Saturday, Nov 9th @10am
All Ages — $20
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Step into the eerie halls of Whitney Manor, where legends whisper of untold mysteries and restless spirits. As self-made detectives, you and your team are about to embark on an unforgettable adventure to unveil the secrets hidden within this enigmatic estate.
Rumor has it that the Whitney family, once vibrant and united, harbored dark truths that they couldn’t take with them. As you explore the depths of the manor, you’ll uncover clues that reveal the family’s past, piecing together their secrets and untangling the web of intrigue that binds them.
Can you delve into the heart of Whitney Manor and uncover the truths that have lingered in the silence? Time is ticking, and the whispers of the past are waiting for you. Will you unravel the mystery, or will the manor’s secrets remain forever hidden?
Sign up to be a part of Town’s second escape room – time slots from 10 AM to 5 PM. Cost is $20/per person; or $15/per person if you have more than 6 players in your group.
Sign up HERE!
More info about Town Theatre and this event HERE.

Tribe Baseball Camp
2024-11-11 10:30 - 2024-11-15 12:30
Tribe Baseball Camp
by Lakelands Homeschool Athletics
Monday, Nov 11th-15th @3:30pm
Grades 6-12 — $60
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
5 day baseball camp for 6th to 12th grade homeschool students. Camp runs November 11th to 15th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm each day.
Camp is held at Greenwood Legion Stadium: 100 Ginn St Greenwood SC
REGISTER HERE!!

Homeschool Farm Days
2024-11-13 05:00 - 08:00
Homeschool Farm Days
by Outside Inn Campground
Wednesday, Nov 13th @10am
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 thier 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 distrub 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!

Meet the Author: Rebecca Kuang
2024-11-15 14:00 - 15:30
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.

Celebration of Stories
2024-11-16 05:00 - 10:00
Celebration of Stories
by EdVenture Museum
Saturday, Nov 16th @10am
All Ages –$13
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.

Join us for our Celebration of Stories event on November 16 from 10 am to 3 pm.
Come dressed as your favorite character or bring a tale to share! This special event is a festival of folklore and classic stories, where cherished tales passed down through time weave together a tapestry of cultural understanding.
EdVenture is located at 211 Gervais St in Columbia. Click HERE to get more information and to purchase tickets!

Kids Spartan Race SC
2024-11-16 05:00 - 12:00
Kids Spartan Race SC
by The Johnson Farm
Saturday, Nov 16th @10am
Ages 4+ — $25
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Spartan Kids is a series of obstacle course races — ranging from 1km to 3km — specifically designed to get kids (ages 4-14) outside, feeling accomplished and having fun. They’ll run, jump and crush their way through obstacles, just like the adults. 3 different course distances are customized by age group:
• Competitive 3km Kids Race (Age Groups 9-11 and 12-14)
• 3km Kids Race (Ages 9-14)
• 1.5km Kids Race (Ages 7-9)
• 1km Kids Race (Ages 4-6)
• 1km Special Spartan Inclusive Heat (Ages 4+)
The Special Spartans Inclusive Heat takes place on our 1km Kids Course. Designed for our Spartans who may have an intellectual and/or physical impairment to ensure a fun, safe and engaging experience while accommodating any sensory impairments.
All underage kids MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Each Kids Race registration includes two complimentary Spectator passes per family.
Get your tickets HERE!

Come Meet Your Army
2024-11-19 11:00 - 13:00
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

Ann Brodie's Nutcracker
2024-11-27 05:00 - 07:00 | In Person
Nutcracker Ballet
by Ann Brodie’s Ballet
Wednesday, November 27 at 10am
$10/seat — All Ages
NOTE: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Contact the ballet studio to reserve your tickets (803-771-6303)

Every year during the week of Thanksgiving, our studio performs The Nutcracker at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC.

This full-length ballet also features a live orchestra, and live choir. Each year, we are proud to offer one show to Homeschool Families, Retirement Communities, Youth groups, etc. at a discounted rate.

You can save 50% off ticket prices when they reserve their tickets by calling out studio at 803-771-6303. Tickets will be $10 each.

This year the production will be On Wednesday, November 27th @10am.

We are proud to share, and are honored by your attendance, as we delight in this classical ballet. It will be the perfect way to open your holiday season with family and friends.

Click HERE for fun Nutcracker Activities
