Cola City Homeschoolers

Spelling Difficulties: Webinar
2023-10-18 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Virtual Event
Why Is Spelling Difficult for Kids?
By Kendore Learning
Wednesday, October 18th @7pm
Free — Parents/Educators
Note: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact Kendore Learning to REGISTER FOR WEBINAR
Many kids (and adults) find it challenging to understand the complexities of English spelling patterns. They can become easily frustrated when attempting to convey their ideas, and their writing may be limited to only using words they know how to spell. If you see “hoping” for “hopping” and ‘peopl, peeple, or peopl’ for “people” when looking over homework assignments, this is the webinar for you!
During her presentation, Executive Director, Jennifer Hasser, M.Ed., will discuss why many struggle with spelling and outline effective strategies for spelling instruction, therefore reducing the need for rote memorization. With these strategies, you can make spelling makes sense!
Parents and educators will come away from this presentation with a better understanding of why spelling errors occur and how to fix them. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance after the webinar to submit for CEUs to IMSLEC, IDA, ALTA and more.
REGISTER FOR WEBINAR

"REVOLUTION W/HILARY BRANNOCK" Workshop
2023-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | In Person
Homeschool Friday Series
By SC Confederate Relic Room
Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 am & 11 am
All ages — FREE
Note: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Confederate Relic Room for more information and registration.
“Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE workshop program, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages to come learn about important topics in history.

Trick or Treat Trail
2023-10-20 16:00 - 19:00 | In Person
Trick or Treat on the Trail
by Nature as Teacher
Friday, October 20 4-7 pm
Free — All ages
Note: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Nature as Teacher for more information and parking pass reservations.
All community centered organizations are invited to prepare thoughtful, fun, educational and exciting Trick-or-Treat Stations for our guests that walk the Trick-or-Treat Trail! Who do you think will win this year?
To help ensure everyone’s safety, visitors enjoying the Trick-or-Treat Trail this year will be required to register for a free parking pass with specified arrival times. Get yours now and get your spot!
What to bring/wear: This is a family friendly event. Come in costume (optional) and bring bags/buckets for collecting treats along the trail. The Trick-or-Treat-Trail loop is about a 10 minute walk on gravel and mulch with “spooky” animal learning stations along the way! Be sure to wear footwear appropriate for the outdoors. Strollers & wagons welcome. Please help children dress appropriately for the weather.
Please, no bikes, scooters or motorized vehicles on the trail. Dogs welcomed on leash.
Directions: Be sure to print and display your parking pass receipt or have a screenshot ready on your phone. From Walmart in Camden head north on Springdale Drive, toward the race track. Chestnut Ferry Road (a dirt road) crosses over Springdale drive at the bend. Turn left onto Chestnut Ferry road and continue down until you see our pinecone logo sign. Our driveway is the last on the left. After proceeding through our gate, do not stop in the maintenance lot unless you do not have a parking pass or arrive outside of your identified time. Continue down our long driveway, past the right turn, and into the parking area. You will see our green and tan restroom building near the trailhead.

KidPreneur Expo
2023-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | In Person
KidPreneur Expo
by Life Ready Learners
Saturday, October 21 10 am-2pm
Ages 5-15 — $35/vendor
Calling all KidPreneurs ages 5-15 years old! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
The 1st annual Life Ready Learners Children’s Educational Business Fair in West Columbia, South will be held on October 21st from 10am-2pm. Location St. David Lutheran’s Church, 132 Saint David’s Church Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170
New location: Columbia Museum of Art

Registration is $35 per vendor. Includes a 6-foot table, T-shirt, lunch, keepsake book, goody bag, and prizes/awards. Click here to register
Contact Life Ready Learners with questions: lifereadylearners@gmail.com
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.

Halloween Party!
2023-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 | In Person
Halloween Party
By Cola City & Ft. Jackson Homeschoolers
Friday, October 27 from noon-2pm
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is a Cola City event, in partnership with Fort Jackson Teens/Tweens.

First of all…come in costume!! Teens, tweens, adults, younger siblings welcome! All are encouraged to dress up.

We will start with a pumpkin carving contest for the tweens and teens. Each person (or family) should bring his or her own pumpkin and carving tools. You can print out a design beforehand or just freehand. Younger siblings who are not carving, can watch or play in the park.

Once the contest is over, we will do Trick or Treat Hide and Seek. Teen volunteers will hide in the park with a stash of candy while younger participants seek for them. When they are found, they will give out candy. Bring a bag of candy to contribute to the game.

Meanwhile, judges will judge the best pumpkins in the contest. When we come back together after Hide and Seek, we will announce the results of the carving contest and give away prizes.

We will be at Southeast Park, 951 Hazelwood Rd, Columbia, SC 29209. This park has tables for the carving, and lots of good hiding places for hide and seek! Restrooms available. Note, there is also a pond, but no playground equipment.

Pre-register for this Cola City event:

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The Addams Family Musical
2023-10-27 19:30 - 2023-10-29 15:00 | In Person
The Addams Family Musical
by Village Square Theater
Oct 27-Nov 12 Performances
All Ages — $$/ticket
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Village Square Theater for showtimes and tickets. Adults: $22, Youth: $18
This comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother.
Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

SCNA Coin Show
2023-10-28 10:00 - 16:00 | In Person
SCNA Coin Carnival
by SC Numismatics Association
Saturday, October 28 10am-4pm
Free — All ages
Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City homeschoolers. Contact SCNA for more details: http://www.sc-na.org/convention.html
If you’re interested in Coin Collecting–this is a great place to get started. South Carolina’s Numismatics Association hosts this annual convention. The Kid Carnival is a great activity station with games and learning centers set up to go thru at your own pace.
Admission is FREE. You get a bunch of freebies to kick-start your collection, plus a $10 gift certificate to spend at any of the vendors. It’s worth the drive to Greenville Convention Center located at One Exhibition Dr, Greenville, SC 29607.

STEM-oween Drop-in
2023-10-31 11:00 - 14:00 | In Person
STEM-oween Drop-in
By SC Military Museum
Tuesday, October 31, 11am-2pm
FREE — All Ages
note: this is NOT a Cola City event. Contact SC Military Museum for more info and registration
This is a DROP IN event. Registration is required to ensure adequate goodies for all attendees!
Drop in to explore some fun Halloween-themed STEM activities from 11 am to 2 pm at SC Military Museum, 1 National Guard Road Columbia, SC 29201.
(The goal is never to frighten- we’ll leave the scary stuff for others. Only fun and silly spooky stuff here!)
Grab this freebie Easy STEM activity from SC Military Museum’s Teachers-Pay-Teachers account: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nano-I-Spy-10240445

Firefly Game Day
2023-11-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-01 12:00 - 14:00
Homeschool Day
by Firefly Toys & Games
First Friday of the Month
All Ages — Free
Note: This is not a Cola City Event.
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.

Home Away From Home School @CSU
2023-11-03 17:00 - 19:00
Home Away From Home School
By Charleston Southern University
Friday, November 3 from 5-7pm
High Schoolers — Free
Note: This is not a Cola City event. Contact Charleston Southern for more information and pre-registration
Your home away from home for homeschool grads! You will feel right at home at Charleston Southern. CSU is home to an exciting Christian environment, with faculty, staff, and coaches who embrace and exhibit a biblical worldview. The small class sizes foster an environment for critical thinking and growth.
Charleston Southern would like to extend an invitation to homeschool families! Come for Home Away from Home School and enjoy a time of food, fun, and fellowship – plus an opportunity to learn more about Charleston Southern University.
Click HERE to register

Homeschool Huddle
2023-11-07 17:30 - 18:30
Homeschool Huddle
by Lexington County Library
Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 5:30pm
FREE — Parent-Educators
The branch manager of The South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library (Lexington County Public Library System) has recently started a program for this area called Homeschool Huddle. Their goal is to provide services and resources for the homeschool families in this area.
On Tuesday, Nov 7 @ 5:30 the homeschool huddle group will meet for a Q & A time with a panel of seasoned homeschool parents in this area. Several new homeschool parents have asked for a time to talk with others who were more experienced to brainstorm and network together.
Kim Andrysczyk (of Cola City Homeschoolers/SC Homeschooling Connection) has been invited as a panelist. So come on out to meet-up and collaborate about these opportunities and resources!
Bring your child/children and the YS staff will provide a craft and storytime for them while the parents are meeting.
South Congaree – Pine Ridge Branch Library, 200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia, SC 29172
Questions about Homeschool Huddle: Contact Branch Librarian, Carol Clark
803.785.3050, CCLARK@lex.lib.sc.us

Beyond Baking Cookies Workshop
2023-11-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Beyond Baking Cookies Workshop
by Kid’s Cook Real Food
Thursday, Nov 9 at 1 pm
FREE — Parent/Educators
Note: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, contact Kid’s Cook Real Food for more details and registration
Want to strengthen your bond while teaching important life skills? Grab Your Spot for this FREE Live Online Class for Parents!
“Beyond Baking Cookies”: Register Now to Learn 3 Secrets to Building Confidence for Your Kids in the Kitchen
In this info-packed and interactive class, kids cooking instructor and two-time TEDx speaker Katie Kimball will share 3 secrets to get kids cooking with confidence.
You’ll discover how teaching kids to cook saves time and money, builds life skills and self-esteem, and brings your family closer together.
When you attend live or watch the recording, the free show-up gift is yours!
Click HERE to register

Southern Wesleyan Preview Day
2023-11-10
SWU Campus Preview
by Southern Wesleyan University
Friday, Nov 10 @9am
Teens/Parents — FREE
Note: This is *NOT* a Cola City Event. Contact SWU for more details and registration
Preview Day is a great way to explore SWU alongside other prospective students and learn more about the campus, community, and what it’s like to attend college there. You’ll have the opportunity to tour campus, interact with students and faculty, learn about our majors, and more!
In an effort to remove barriers, there is no application fee and we are test optional, which means students are not required to take the SAT/ACT for admission to the university.
Click here to register for SWU preview day, located at 907 Wesleyan Dr, Central, SC 29630
Southern Wesleyan University Office of Admissions
(864) 644-5550
admissions@swu.edu

Liberty Live Education Day
2023-11-10 09:00 - 13:00 | In Person
Liberty Live Education Day
by Southern Campaign 1790
Friday, November 10, 9am-1pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Liberty Live for more information and reservations.
Liberty Live encourages you to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors, immersing yourself in the lives of the backcountry colonials as well as militia, Continental, and British soldiers.
Exploration into the conditions in which indigenous, immigrant, enslaved, and indentured populations existed will allow you to evaluate their reasons for either remaining loyal to the British Crown or supporting the cause of becoming a free independent nation.
Every fall, on the second weekend of November, hundreds of 18th C. merchants, demonstrators, and reenactors gather at 1208 Keys Lane, Kershaw, SC for the annual Battle of Camden Reenactment weekend. The kickoff is our signature event, the Liberty Live Education Day. During this FREE Friday event, area students, teachers, and parents spend the morning engaging in various activities of colonial and military life to become better connected with individuals and events that played vital roles in our fight for independence.
This FREE event is open to all public, private and home school students and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND.
Contact: sdavis@sc1780.org to pre-register

Veteran's Day Parade
2023-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | In Person
Veteran’s Day Parade
by City of Columbia
Friday, November 10 at 11am
FREE — All Ages
The City of Columbia’s 45th Annual Veterans Day Parade will be held, Friday, November 10, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced.
The Veterans Day Parade, known as one of the Southeast’s largest Veterans Day parades, will begin at 11 a.m. from the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets, and travel southbound on Sumter Street ending at Pendleton Street near the State House.
This year’s grand marshals will be Vietnam Veterans.
The Veterans Day Parade is sponsored by the City of Columbia.
For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.

Let Grow Play Club Meet-Up
2023-11-10 13:00 - 14:30
Park Meet-Up
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Friday, Nov 10 at 1 pm
FREE — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up to the park after the Veteran’s Day Parade.
Location: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
There’s a great playground, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards, plus ball field. Something for any age.
BRING: Sharing Table giveaway items. Do you have new/gently used books, toys, or pantry items? One man’s trash is another’s treasure. Sharing builds community and conserves our resources.
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.
For more infomation about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com

Homeschool Hub
2023-11-13 18:00 - 19:00
Homeschool Hub
by Chapin Branch Library
Monday, November 13 @6pm
Parent/Educators — FREE
Note: this event is *NOT* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Chapin Library for more details.
Interested in getting started homeschooling? What about homeschooling high school? Come for this Q/A session at Chapin Branch Library, 129 Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC 29036. Monday, November 13 at 6 pm.
Activities for youth while parents/educators are in the meeting.
Free, open to the public.
Kim Andrysczyk is a 3rd Option Association director at SC TOP.
Also blogs at the SC Homeschooling Connection, which is a free resource hub for all homeschoolers regardless which association you choose.

Building Capacity: an Outdoor Learning Workshop
2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Building Capacity for Outdoor Learning: Introducing a Digital Tool for Success
November, 14th 2023 – 7:00 PM
With Outdoor Learning Experts Mariana Brussoni & Megan Zeni
Note: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact The Outdoor Learning Store for more information and registration: CLICK HERE
The Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series:

Registration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!
All registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register
Workshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.
For those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Recordings Page
Following the workshop, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.

Join Mariana and Megan as they share the ‘BE OUT’ digital tool. BE OUT is a new tool for elementary (K-7) school teachers and includes exemplars of outdoor learning from a diversity of teachers organized in a digital format.
The tool is designed with very short (90 second) modules and targets teachers new to teaching outdoors with support in four key areas: understanding risky play in the school context; getting started teaching outdoors; teaching with an emergent curriculum; and assessment of learning.
Dr. Mariana Brussoni is Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership and Professor at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Her research investigates child injury prevention and children’s outdoor risky play with the aim of creating environments where all children can play outside every day.
Megan Zeni is a mom of 3, an experienced elementary school teacher, and a master gardener. Megan successfully re-imagined the prep position in her public school and turned it into her dream job of spending her days with children in the garden classroom. Megan is an advocate for taking children outdoors at school in all kinds of weather to learn, play, and grow. Megan is also a PhD candidate at UBC in curriculum & pedagogy.
All registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! After registering you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared, and following the workshop you can access the recording, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance.
Grow your outdoor educator skills with:

Dirty Teaching
Learn more about Outdoor Learning and Play

Executive Function Empowerment Summit
2023-11-15
Executive Function Empowerment Summit
by GoZen! Mental Health Coach
Wednesday, Nov 15th
FREE — Parents/Educators
Note: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact Executive Funtion Empowerment Summit for more information and registration.
Raise Focused, Motivated Learners!
Calling all parents, educators, and professionals: Teach kids and teens the skills to focus their attention, self-start, remember instructions, prioritize tasks, and so much more at this FREE one-day event!
DO YOUR KIDS STRUGGLE WITH FOCUS AND ORGANIZATION?
THESE AREN’T JUST CHALLENGES—THEY’RE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS. EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS ARE LIKE THE BRAIN’S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS. THEY HELP KIDS GET STUFF DONE. WHILE KIDS MAY NOT BE BORN WITH THE SKILLS TO FILTER DISTRACTIONS, PRIORITIZE TASKS, SET AND REACH GOALS, AND REGULATE EMOTIONS, THEY ARE BORN WITH THE POTENTIAL TO MASTER THESE SKILLS.
SECURE YOUR FREE SPOT FOR THE NOV. 15, 2023 EVENT
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Let Grow Park Meet-Up
2023-11-17 12:00 - 14:00 | In Person
Park Meet-Up/Share Table
by Cola City/Let Grow Club
Friday, Nov 17 at noon-2pm
FREE — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary.
Location: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
There’s a great playground, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards, plus ball field. Something for any age.
BRING: Sharing Table giveaway items. Do you have new/gently used books, toys, or pantry items? One man’s trash is another’s treasure. Sharing builds community and conserves our resources.
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.
For more infomation about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com

Puppy Pals LIVE!
2023-11-18 15:30 - 17:00 | In Person
Puppy Pals LIVE!
by Harbison Theater
Saturday, November 18 @3:30pm
All Ages — $15+/tickets
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Harbison Theater for details and tickets
What’s better than a puppy? A rescued one who can do his own stunts! As seen on America’s Got Talent, Puppy Pals is a family friendly action-packed show. Watch as adopted and rescued dogs perform a plethora of stunts and breathtaking feats like climbing a ladder, jumping rope, and even a backflip! This interactive show will be full of surprises and canine comedy. Jump in on the action and have a tail-wagging good time with Puppy Pals, Live!
*Student, senior (over age 60), or military personnel will receive a $15 discount at check out. Bundled discounts are available when you purchase tickets for three or more shows at a time. Please contact the Box Office at 803.407.5011 for more details.

Nutcracker Ballet
2023-11-22 10:00 - 11:30 | In Person
Nutcracker Ballet
by Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet
Wednesday, Nov 22 at 10 am
$10/seat — All ages
Note: This is *NOT* a Cola City Homeschoolers event. Contact Ann Brodie’s studio at 803-771-6303 for more information and tickets.
It’s Nutcracker Season!
Every year during the week of Thanksgiving, Ann Brodie’s Ballet 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, one show is offered to Homeschool Families, Retirement Commmunities, Youth groups at a discounted rate.
This year the production will be On Wednesday, November 22nd @10am
You can save 50% off ticket prices when you reserve tickets by calling the studio at 803-771-6303.
Tickets will be $10 each.
Contact for any questions: Caren Anderson, the Homeschooling Education and Community Outreach Coordinator for Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet. 949-351-4204

Happy Thanksgiving!
2023-11-23 | Holiday

FREE Admission SC State Parks
2023-11-24 | In Person
SC State Parks Black Friday
By SC State Parks
Friday, Nov 24
Free Admission — All Ages
Note: Contact SC State Parks for more details and reservations.
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL SC STATE PARKS – Friday, November 24! Including FREE historic home tours!
This year on Black Friday we challenge you and yours to #OptOutsideSC and enjoy South Carolina’s state parks.
Admission will be free at state parks in South Carolina on Friday, November 24 — including tours at our three historic homes. The promotion encourages people to spend some time in the great outdoors the day after Thanksgiving!
Reservations may be made for historic home tours by calling:

Rose Hill Plantation (Tour reservation full)
Redcliffe Plantation
Hampton Plantation

Enjoy some time in our parks, for free. Make sure to post pictures to social media using the hashtag #OptOutsideSC.

Cayce 12000 Year Park
2023-11-25 13:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Civil War Tour
By 12000 Year History Park
Saturday, Nov 25 at 1 pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: Contact Cayce 12000 Year History Park for more details
In today’s world, people are reluctant to step away from their screens and for some reason, we are content with that.
Today, we ask you look away from your screens and look at the history right in front of you. Explore the land where Columbia was conceived.
Explore the 12,000 Year History Park – where history lies at your feet.
Meet at 1 pm for tour, location: 1120 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce. Parking is free at the Tennis Center.
Questions? Contact 803-739-5385

Holiday Card Exchange 2023
2023-12-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Holiday Card Exchange Project
by Cola City Homeschoolers
$2.50/family — All Ages
Sign up deadline: Dec. 1
The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is…SENDING CARDS! It’s also a great way to make connections with other homeschoolers. Back by popular demand! Cola City Homeschoolers is hosting our annual holiday card exchange during the month of December.
Sign up by December 1. We will organize the lists by religious preference and by ages (as much as possible). You’ll get a list of participants to exchange cards with–10-25 cards to send/receive. Lists will vary depending on participants registered.
Note: Your mailing address will be shared with other participants and student names, so that the cards can be personalized by the sender.
Some more recommendations:

Send one envelope to each household. Include a small card/note for each child, or small token gift (ie: sticker, tattoos, paperdoll, etc).
Consider your child’s abilities and stamina for their part of the card preparations. They can put a sticker on the card or envelope, if it’s too much to write out the addresses.
Remember this is FUN!
Note the fee covers the cost of one guaranteed card for each family from Cola City Homeschoolers.

Registration is Closed for this event

Spanish Christmas Carols
2023-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Spanish Christmas Carols
by Academia Bilingual Bridges
Saturday, Dec 2 at 2pm
FREE — All ages
Note: This event is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Academia Bilingual Bridges for details (see below).
Greetings from Academia Bilingual Bridges! You’re invited the annual Spanish Christmas Caroling virtual event on Saturday, December 2nd at 2:00 PM Eastern time.
Anyone who would like to attend should please R.S.V.P. to academiabilingualbridges@gmail.com
More information about classes/tutoring: https://www.academiabilingualbridges.com/

A Christmas Carol
2023-12-02 14:00 - 18:00 | In Person
A Christmas Carol
by Columbia Children’s Theater
Saturday, December 2 @2pm and @6pm
All Ages — $15/ticket
Note: this is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Children’s Theater for more information and tickets
Back by popular demand, A Christmas Carol, returns to the Harbison Theater at Midlands Tech stage! Columbia Children’s Theatre reigns as the 2022 South Carolina Theatre of Distinction and brings their inimitable style to this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most well-known story. A production filled with local talent of all ages including Best of Columbia-nominated actors Liv Moody and Julian Deleon. Grab your loved ones and enjoy this holiday tradition proven to warm even the Scroogiest of hearts!
*Student, senior (over age 60), or military personnel will receive a $5 discount on signature series shows at check out. Bundled discounts are available when you purchase tickets for three or more shows at a time. Please contact the Box Office at 803.407.5011 for more details.

Christmas Light Boat Parade
2023-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | In Person
Christmas Light Boat Parade
@Lake Murray
Saturday, Dec 2 @6 pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. It’s a public event–no sign up!
You don’t want to miss this FREE family-friendly waterfront event that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!

Admission is FREE and open to the public at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington. Watch as brightly decorated boats parade by decked out for the season, enjoy Christmas carols (have your phone or flashlight ready for “Silent Night”), and a fireworks finale. Pack your family, friends, and a picnic, and join us on December 2 at Lake Murray!

Event details & Information:
– Gates open at 4:30 PM and the Boat Parade will begin at 6:00 PM.
– Gates will remain open until the park reaches a 300-vehicle capacity. You are encouraged to come early to ensure a space and exercise patience and courtesy throughout the evening.
– Please leave your pets at home, there are no animals allowed in this park.
– Parade route: Participants will line up at Jake’s Landing and parade over to the Lexington Park Site. The fireworks barge will be between the towers and the park site with a buffer zone for safety.
– The park will close after the fireworks finale.
