ACT Webinar: Choosing the "Right" College
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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 09:00 - 16:00
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!

Sally Salamander Walking Tour: Rescheduled
2024-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Sally Salamander Scavenger Hunt (rescheduled)
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Friday, Oct 18, 1-3 pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is a Cola City meet-up. It’s free, but please scroll down to sign up so we know to keep an eye out for you and can notify you of any changes in case of inclement weather. This Field Trip is another “Let Grow” initative to foster agency and autonomy at age-appropriate levels.
Sally Salamander is a walking tour of downtown Columbia featuring numbered, bronze statues of South Carolina’s state amphibian, the spotted salamander. The tour was presented by the Leadership Columbia class of 2009. We’ll meet-up at Columbia SC Visitors Center to get started!
I’m Sally, Columbia SC’s official amphibian ambassador! As you look for me around downtown, be sure to notice the beautiful architecture and cultural icons of South Carolina’s capital city. We pride ourselves on maintaining our rich history as we build for the future. When you spot me along your journey, feel free to pet me. Like our locals, I am friendly and full of Southern graciousness.
Street Parking available near Columbia Regional Visitors Center, 1120 Lincoln Street Columbia, SC 29201. Contact Kim with Cola City Homeschoolers if you’re lost along the way or running late: 803-307-4880

We will be exploring the spots along Main Street and looping back to the start. We won’t cover the entire distance of them all. You can come back to find the rest on your own (or we can schedule part 2). Families with younger children, please consider the walking distance and duration of time. If we need to split up into older/younger groups.
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:
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Homeschool Skate: October
2024-10-18 13:00 - 16:00 | 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 19:00 - 2024-10-20 15:00
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 08:00 - 17:00
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 10:00 - 16:00
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 12:00 - 14:00 | In Person
Little Flippers Pinball Tournament
by Bang Back Pinball Lounge
Every 3rd Saturday from 12-2 pm
FREE — ages 4-12
Note: This is NOT a Cola City activity. If you’re going, let other know to meet-up with you there! Contact Bang Back Lounge for more information
Every THIRD SATURDAY between 12-2 pm, Bang Back is hosting a Little Flippers Tournament! This is a FREE Kids tournament for ages 4-12. Bring the whole family to learn something new about pinball, enjoy some food from the Funky Fresh Food Truck, and have fun! Directly afterwards we will have our Sensory Sensitive Fun time for kids with sensory needs to have a space of their own do discover and learn about the game we all love… PINBALL!

Let Grow Play Club: October
2024-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: Owens Field
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, October 23, 1-3 pm
FREE — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome, though.
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re meeting up on WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in October.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Call or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:
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Virtual Workshop: Learning Differences
2024-10-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Adapting Curriculum for Struggling Learners:
Virtual Workshop
by SC Homeschooling Connection
with BJU Press/Homeworks
Thursday, Oct 24 at 2pm
FREE — Parent/Educators
Note this is a free event by SC Homeschooling Connection. Scroll down to register so we can send you the zoom link and keep an eye out for you.
The workshop will also be recorded for replay.
Adapting Curriculum for Struggling Learners: Discover ideas for planning, scheduling, and adapting materials to meet your child’s learning style. Examples will be shown from BJU resources. But, you can use these strategies for any resources.
Peggy has been involved in education for over 35 years as a homeschool mom, classroom teacher, substitute teacher, tutor, and elementary-level curriculum writer. Working with her own struggling learner at home as well as substituting in a Christian special education school led Peggy to pursue further training through a special education degree. She has the desire for every child to acquire the tools he or she needs to reach their full God-given potential. Peggy and her husband, Arnold, live in South Carolina. They have three grown children. Peggy is a consultant with HomeWorks by Precept and convention workshop presenter. She stays in touch with homeschooling as her oldest daughter homeschools four of their grandchildren.
Register here to reserve your space!

Bonfire Meet-up for Teens: Cancelled
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | In Person
Bonfire Meet-up for Teens
by Cola City & Akoma Cares
Thursday, Oct 24 at 6 pm
Teens 12+ — Free
Note: This activity is a collaboration with Cola City and Akoma Cares. This event has been cancelled. The bonfire area needed some cleanup which had initially been scheduled prior to the storm. The clean up was postponed because of the storm though.
Now, the area has more significant clean up needed as storm recovery. The bonfire event is postponed till the area can be assessed for use later in the Spring.
Got other meet-up and volunteer ideas? Contact Kim at colacityinfo@gmail.com

Homeschool Farm Days
2024-10-25 10:00 - 13:00
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 12:00 - 14:00 | 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 12:00 - 14:00
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 10:00 - 15:00
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 11:00 - 17:00
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 12:00 - 16:00 | In Person
Fall into Science 2024
by Theta Tau & Zeta Delta at USC
Sunday, October 27, noon-4pm
FREE — All ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. If you’re going, let others on the FB group know–so we can meet-up with other homeschoolers.
A free and fun STEM outreach event hosted by the University of South Carolina’s only professional co-ed engineering fraternity. Free admission & all are welcome! Come enjoy some cool science experiments with our brothers, and root for your favorite team in the Pumpkin Chunkin’ trebuchet competition! We hope to see you there!
Location: 1300 Wheat St, Columbia, SC 29201

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

Holiday Mock Market Day
2024-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | In Person
Holiday Mock Market Day
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, Oct. 30
from 10am-noon
All ages — $5/vendor space
Market Day is a fun, opportunity to be a creative entrepreneur and snag a bunch of treats! Wednesday, October 30th from 10am to noon. Wear your costumes, too!
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29205 Free parking along both sides of the street–look for the entrance at the corner/front side of the building.
(Let Grow Play Club meet-up: Hide and Seek Trick or Treat is at Owens Field afterwards from 1-3pm)
Entrepreneur Challenge: create items for “sale”: something fun, useful, or beautiful. Holiday Theme recommended.
Ideas for getting started: Bookmarks, DIY Slime, Homemade Soaps, Origami Creations, DIY Stress Balls, Sun Catchers, Dream Catchers, Beaded Bracelets, DIY Bouncy Balls, DIY Bath Bombs, Wood Crafts, DIY PlayDoh, Picture Frames, Small Clay Dishes, Paper Flowers, Pet Rocks, Painted Stones, Magnets, Mod Podge Creations, Homemade Comics, Pour Paintings, Keychains. Edible items are permitted, too: either homemade or packaged creatively.
Participants may set up as individual vendors or partner together. Market Day bucks will be provided per vendor space, to shop for items. Each vendor space is $5 (will be provided $20 Market Day bucks). Partners sharing a space will also share their market day dollars.
Vendors please price items or have a price sign. Each participant will be provided with Market Day Bucks only–no coins. So keep that in mind with your prices.
Notes to clarify about the market day bucks and the particpation fee:

Participants will not earn or use “real money.” Think of it more like a mock market day or a trading day. The currency is a set amount for each participant–so they can value their items and trade within the closed economy. Like a barter system of sorts–they’ll walk away with other “goods” to show for their contribution to the economy.
We do have a small fee for participation to cover our overhead costs of running and organizing Cola City. That money goes into the “economy” of this event and this support resource.
Consider the real life value of your market items between $.25-$1.50 per items. Prepare 15-30 items for your store. Set the market day bucks prices between $1-$5.
Bonus bucks ($5) for vendors who incorporate recycled, repurposed or environmentally-friendly products–and can explain this component.
Parents will not have any spending money. Roles will be reversed, to get your child to buy items that you might want.

Sign up here to get a vendor space:

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

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

Firefly Gameday: November
2024-11-01 12:00 - 14:00 | In Person
Homeschool Day
by Firefly Toys & Games
First Friday of the Month
All Ages — Free
Note: This is not a Cola City Event. We are meeting up there–so keep an eye out for other Cola City connections!
This free event is the First Friday of the month from 12-2pm. Open to all ages. Located at Firefly Toys & Games, 736 Saint Andrews Rd Ste C, Columbia, SC
Firefly staff will be highlighting and teaching educational board games which cover a range of subjects, such as: Math, Science, Geography, Chemistry and many more.
Use games for education; come learn about it.
And look for other Cola City Homeschoolers! We’re scheduling this as a meet-up time/location for our “Let Grow Club” initiative.

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

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

Midlands Gaming Arcade Day
2024-11-05 09:00 - 15:00
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 10:00 - 12:00
Ye Iswa & Other People of SC
by Revolutionary War Center
Wednesday, Nov 6th @10am
FREE — Grades 3-12
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Once a month, the Rev War Center offers a free homeschool day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs, if the minimum is not met then parents will be notified a week prior that the program will be canceled. Programs are geared toward students in 3rd grade through high school. Younger students are welcome to attend and follow along, but will need the assistance of their guardian throughout the program.
Adults are welcome to sit in on the program, just be aware that the focus will be on teaching the young students present.
November Program: Ye Iswą and Other People of South Carolina
From King Haigler to Sally New River, the Ye Iswą or Catawba as they are referred to by the Europeans have had a long and integral part in South Carolina’s history. Scholars will learn about and discuss the Catawba from pre-colonization up through the Revolutionary War. Other First People will be touched upon during the lesson, but the focus will be on the Catawba and their contributions to the land we call South Carolina.
RSVP for your spot HERE!

Take Action Club: CPR Workshop
2024-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | In Person
CPR Workshop
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, Nov 6 @10am-noon
All Ages –$40/participant
Note: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space.
Take Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN!
This week is open to all ages (parents or younger siblings). Ashley Graham will be facilitating the The Family & Friends CPR Course.
The course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR, and mild and severe airway block for adults, children, and infants. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which provides participants with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29205 (Let Grow Play Club meet-up is at Grandby Garden afterwards from 1-3pm)
Sign up here to reserve your space:

Let Grow Play Club
2024-11-06 12:30 - 14:30 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: November
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, November 6, 1-3 pm
FREE — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome, though.
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the fall to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re meeting up on WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in November.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Call or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880

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

Visitation Day for Homeschool Students is Friday, November 8!

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

Align your education with your career goals

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

Meet faculty

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

Learn about NCAA DIII Athletics

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

Meet with admissions staff

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

Take a campus tour

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

Explore the “Land of the Waterfalls”

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

Register HERE to join.

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

Accessibility Morning Schedule:

9 – 11 a.m. | Open exploration of museum exhibitions.
9 – 11 a.m. | American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available.
9 – 11 a.m. | Sensory Room offering a dedicated quiet space with a variety of tools for guests who may need to take a break during their visit to the museum.
9 – 10 a.m. | Community Resource Partners – Get to know our program partners, learn more about their work, and see how they can be a resource for you and your family.
10:30 a.m. | Character Meet-and-Greet with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (ASL)
9:45 a.m. | Planetarium Show TBD (ASL) *

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