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SUMMARY:Disability Celebration Day
DESCRIPTION:Disability Celebration Day\nby South Carolina State Museum\nSaturday\, March 8th @9am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nProgram participants can help create a 1\,500 square foot mural with Zot Artz Community Art Creation\, enjoy Sensory Friendly and ASL interpreted shows\, experience a Silent Disco\, meet several Community Resource Partners\, and so much more!\nOnline pre-registration for Disability Celebration Day is encouraged\, but walk-up participation the day of the event is also welcome.\nDisability Celebration Day attendance and activities are free for participants\, with the exception of planetarium and 4D theater shows which carry an additional charge.\nProgram Schedule\nAn American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter\, sponsored by Colonial Life\, will be available during the day provided by certified interpreters through the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. Activities featuring ASL interpretation are noted (ASL) below.\nMany activities and shows are capacity limited so pre-registration is encouraged to ensure we can best accommodate all participants.\nActivities\n9 – 11 a.m. | Sensory Hours: Sounds and lights in the museum will be turned down wherever possible for a more sensory-friendly exploration experience.\n10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Meet Community Resource Partners from across the state and learn more about local accessibility focused groups and organizations here to serve you.\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | ZotArtz Community Art Creation featuring art experiences and art tools for everyone. Using accessible art tools\, each participant will paint on a large floor mural and make individual poster-sized paintings to take home. Art rollers will also attach to wheelchairs and stamping tools to give everyone the opportunity to make art. This creative process uses paint\, so participants should wear their art clothes. Your wheelchairs and other devices will be safe and shoes and wheels will be covered. We will have shoe covers for your shoes (and can help fit them to your service animal as well).\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Silent Disco with fun space that includes music via headphones so you can party and dance to the music at your own pace! Feel free to turn the music up – or down – as you need! Provided by The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Several hands-on stations will be available throughout the museum including an astronomy touch zone in the observatory and hands-on history stations in the museum galleries.\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Astronomy Sonification: Hear what space looks like as our astronomers discuss how NASA has encoded information about stars\, galaxies\, and other celestial objects with sound.\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | A mini-exhibition from AbleSC celebrating Disability Pride and Disability Rights along with a postcard and poster making station.\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Sensory Room offering a dedicated quiet space with a variety of tools for guests who may need to take a break during their visit to the museum. Presented by The Behavior Co.\nMore info can be found HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/disability-celebration-day/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250309T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250203T201419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T201419Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Shamrock Parade
DESCRIPTION:10th Annual Shamrock Parade\nby Blowfish Baseball\nSunday\, March 9th @3pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nThe 10th Annual Shamrock Parade is scheduled to take place Sunday\, March 9 at 3 p.m. in downtown Lexington!\nThe Irish dancers\, marching bands\, cars filled with beauty queens\, floats featuring characters and community leaders will travel straight down Main Street for this family event!\nGet your green apparel and shamrocks out for a day of fun in Lexington! You can line up on either side of Main Street to enjoy the parade. There will be spots along the route which will include music and live audio about each participant.\nMore info HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/10th-annual-shamrock-parade/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250310T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250225T220151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T220151Z
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SUMMARY:STEAM Studios: Homeschool Edition
DESCRIPTION:STEAM Studios: Homeschool Edition\nby Richland Library Lower Richland\nMonday\, March 10th @2pm\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nLearn about insects using a microscope while enjoying games and activities. Live blue death feigning beetles will be available for observation. \nMore info about this event HERE. \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/steam-studios-homeschool-edition/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250209T225500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T023914Z
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: March
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: March\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, March 12\, 12-2:30 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nWe 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 every other WEDNESDAY. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 12:30-2:30 pm now thru May\nLocation: Owens Field Park\, 1401 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes. AND KITES!\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-march/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250204T201409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T201409Z
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SUMMARY:SJCSRA Aiken Coin Show
DESCRIPTION:SJCSRA Aiken Coin Show\nby SC Numismatic Association\nSaturday\, March 15th @9am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nCoins\, currency and much more. Family Friendly. FREE Parking\, FREE Admission\, Kids gifts and ANACS on site. Boy Scout Merit Badge Clinic at 10:00 AM \nMore info HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/sjcsra-aiken-coin-show/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250225T225050Z
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SUMMARY:Take A Hike March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Take A Hike 2025\nby City of Aiken Recreation & Tourism\nSaturday\, March 15th @10am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nTake-A-Hike with us on March 15\, 2025! Join us at Boyd Pond Park in Aiken\, SC\, for a FREE guided 2-mile hike and mountain trail exploration from 10 AM – 1 PM.\n Location: 340 Boyd Pond Rd\, Aiken\, SC Register by March 14 at one of our facilities or online.https://cityofaikensc.recdesk.com/Commu…/Program/Detail… Light refreshments provided!\nTag your hiking buddies and let’s hit the trails!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/take-a-hike-march-2025/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250319T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250304T162511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T162511Z
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SUMMARY:Mind Your Own Beeswax! Hives & Honey
DESCRIPTION:Mind Your Own Beeswax! Hives & Honey\nby High Falls County Park\nWednesday\, March 19th @10am\nAges 7-13 — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event \nFind out what makes bees so awesome in this program for kids! Best for ages 7-13. We’ll learn about how bees contribute to our environment and sample honey. Meet the bees (safely contained!) in a special observation hive. Then we’ll make crafts out of beeswax! \nReserve your spot HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/mind-your-own-beeswax-hives-honey/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250319T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250319T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250209T230549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T215219Z
UID:31525-1742387400-1742394600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Common Ground Collective: Jackbox Games 2
DESCRIPTION:Jackbox Games: Rescheduled\nMarch 19 from 12:30-2:30pm\nAt UU Congregation\nAll Ages — $5/participant\nNOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED from 3/5. \nThe Common Ground Collective is a space for students and parents to come together\, connect\, and grow. In a world often divided by differences\, our mission is to create a joyful and supportive community where we celebrate what makes us unique and discover the common ground that unites us all. \nJackbox is a collection of fun party games played digitally. Think of it as updated versions charades\, trivia\, or win lose or draw. The games are easy to learn and play–if you’ve never played before or if you’re shy or introverted. https://www.jackboxgames.com/ \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205\nBring a wi-fi device (phone or tablet or laptop computer) for each player. Players can also buddy up on a shared device. Bring your own lunch or snacks\, too. \nLook for Angela to greet you. Call or text if you get lost along the way 803-743-8802 \nSign up here to reserve your space:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/jackbox-games-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Take Action Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250325T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250225T215112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T215112Z
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SUMMARY:On the Move
DESCRIPTION:On the Move with Riverbanks Zoo\nby Richland Library Eastover\nTuesday\, March 25th @10:30am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \n\nCan you swim like a fish? Slither like a snake? \n\nJoin a Riverbanks Zoo educator in exploring animal movement with kids as they hop\, crawl\, and wiggle their way through a story\, song\, and activities.\nMore info on this event and other calendar events through the library can be found HERE.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/on-the-move/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250203T193502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T193502Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Huddle
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Huddle\nby Richland Library Main\nWednesday\, March 26th @10am\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nWelcome homeschool families! Meet and connect with other homeschoolers and learn more about library resources to help your homeschooling journey. Come with questions and ideas to share. \nMore info HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-huddle-2/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250304T134008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T134008Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Mornings on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Mornings on the Farm\nby Outside Inn Campground\nWednesday\, March 26th @10:30am\nAll Ages — $10\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nWelcome to Homeschool Farm Days! \nJoin us for a fun and educational morning designed especially for homeschooling families! Our “Homeschool Mornings” offer a hands-on experience where children can learn about farm life\, interact with our friendly animals\, and enjoy time outdoors in a natural setting. \nKids will have the opportunity to pet and snuggle with our animals\, discover interesting facts about their care\, and explore our beautiful farm. It’s the perfect way to combine education with a love for nature and animals. \nCome spend a morning with us at Outside Inn\, where learning meets adventure in the great outdoors! \nThings to note: \n\nAdult chaperones are free and must stay with their kids for the entire event.\nKids under 3 must be with their adult at all times.\nOlder kids can explore approved areas with parental permission. These include the game areas\, garden and walking trails.\nWe will take kids through the animal enclosures; It can get dirty\, so please dress appropriately\nWe are also a campground\, so please do not disturb campers while enjoying the farm\n\nEvent Location: 1074 Woolbright Rd\, Santee\, SC 29142 \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to experience farm life up close. See you there! \nGet your tickets HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-mornings-on-the-farm/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250209T225629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T225629Z
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: March
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: March\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, March 26\, 12-2:30 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nWe 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 every other WEDNESDAY. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 12:30-2:30 pm now thru May\nLocation: Owens Field Park\, 1401 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-march-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250327T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250304T135824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T135824Z
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SUMMARY:Plant & Animal Homes
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Days: Plant & Animal Homes\nby SC Botanical Gardens\nThursday or Friday\, March 27th-28th @1pm or 10am\nAll Ages — $12\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nThemes change each month\, and presentations and activities are designed for children ages 5 and up. Please register ALL children that will be present in the classroom\, and limit adult attendance to 1 per household\, as space is limited. Register at least 2 days in advance.Please note that class times and days of week below vary. \nFee: $12 per child/class\nOR $40 per child/ 4-class series (Choose either Thursday\, 2/27 or Friday\, 2/28\, click “Buy Tickets” and select series option)\nLocation: Conference Center\, lower level\nThursday\, Feb 27 at 1-2:30 pm : Winter Survival Strategies\nFriday\, Feb. 28 at 10-11:30 am: Winter Survival Strategies \nThursday\, Mar. 27 at 1-2:30 pm: Plant & Animal Homes\nFriday\, Mar. 28 at 10-11:30 am: Plant & Animal Homes \nThursday\, Apr. 24 at 1-3:00 pm: SC Regions & Ecosystems\nFriday\, Apr 25 at 10-12:00 pm: SC Regions & Ecosystems \nWednesday\, May 21 at 1-2:30 pm: Nature Narratives (ELA)\nThursday\, May 22 at 10-11:30 am: Nature Narratives (ELA) \n\nRefund requests may be subject to processing fees.\n\n\nSCBG Members\, please remember to enter your FRIENDS discount code at the time of checkout\, as there is no way to apply it retroactively.\n\nFind tickets and reserve your spot HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/plant-animal-homes/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250330T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20241129T210541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T210541Z
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SUMMARY:Read Freely Fest
DESCRIPTION:Read Freely Fest\nby Richland Library\nMarch 28th-30th @7pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nRead Freely Fest\, South Carolina’s new book festival\, is free to attend and will take place March 28-30 at Richland Library’s Main location in downtown Columbia\, SC. The festival features bestselling author talks\, panels with emerging voices\, performances\, and interactive activities. Over the weekend\, you’ll have the chance to meet your favorite authors\, discover new reads\, and connect with readers and writers offering enlightening perspectives.\nSee you at Read Freely Fest\, where stories find good company.\nLearn more at: https://www.readfreelyfest.com/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/read-freely-fest/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250225T231319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T231319Z
UID:31572-1743242400-1743253200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Play on the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Play on the Plaza\nby Columbia Museum of Art\nSaturday\, March 29th @10am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nCome on out to Boyd Plaza and play with the CMA! Join us every Saturday this spring to build and create with colorful building materials\, perfect for guests of all ages and abilities. Try a design challenge or use your imagination to tap into your engineering ingenuity. This Saturday\, join the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company (formerly USC Dance) and The Joffrey Ballet for drop-in classes for dancers of all ages and abilities. Free.\nThis family-friendly event may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.\nMore info can be found HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-on-the-plaza/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250402T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250402T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250209T231128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T172104Z
UID:31528-1743597000-1743604200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: April
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: April\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, April 2\, 12-2:30 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nWe 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 every other WEDNESDAY. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 12:30-2:30 pm now thru May \nThis Week’s Location: Owens Field Park\, 1401 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\nWe will be doing shadow art drawings. Supplies will be provided\, but you can also BYO sidewalk chalk\, crayons\, poster board\, cardboard and figurines.\nSee examples here: https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/137133/how-to-make-shadow-art-with-kids/ \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-april/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250404T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250203T145057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T145057Z
UID:31469-1743768000-1743775200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Game Day: April
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\nby Firefly Toys & Games\nFirst Friday of the Month\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City Event. We are meeting up there–so keep an eye out for other Cola City connections! \nThis free event is the First Friday of the month from 12-2pm. Open to all ages. Located at Firefly Toys & Games\, 736 Saint Andrews Rd Ste C\, Columbia\, SC \nFirefly staff will be highlighting and teaching educational board games which cover a range of subjects\, such as: Math\, Science\, Geography\, Chemistry and many more. \nUse games for education; come learn about it.\nAnd look for other Cola City Homeschoolers! We’re scheduling this as a meet-up time/location for our “Let Grow Club” initiative. \nNOTE: Firefly is hosting a DnD tutorial for beginners for anyone who wants to learn Dungeons and Dragons. All Ages!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-game-day-april/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250404T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250204T202549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T202549Z
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SUMMARY:Into the Woods Jr
DESCRIPTION:Into the Woods Jr\nby ICRC Children’s Theater\nApril 4-6th @3pm &7pm\nAll Ages — $10\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nICRC 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 \nMore info HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/into-the-woods-jr/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250409T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250304T134552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T134552Z
UID:31607-1744194600-1744203600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Mornings on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Mornings on the Farm\nby Outside Inn Campground\nWednesday\, April 9th @10:30am\nAll Ages — $10\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nWelcome to Homeschool Farm Days! \nJoin us for a fun and educational morning designed especially for homeschooling families! Our “Homeschool Mornings” offer a hands-on experience where children can learn about farm life\, interact with our friendly animals\, and enjoy time outdoors in a natural setting. \nKids will have the opportunity to pet and snuggle with our animals\, discover interesting facts about their care\, and explore our beautiful farm. It’s the perfect way to combine education with a love for nature and animals. \nCome spend a morning with us at Outside Inn\, where learning meets adventure in the great outdoors! \nThings to note: \n\nAdult chaperones are free and must stay with their kids for the entire event.\nKids under 3 must be with their adult at all times.\nOlder kids can explore approved areas with parental permission. These include the game areas\, garden and walking trails.\nWe will take kids through the animal enclosures; It can get dirty\, so please dress appropriately\nWe are also a campground\, so please do not disturb campers while enjoying the farm\n\nEvent Location: 1074 Woolbright Rd\, Santee\, SC 29142 \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to experience farm life up close. See you there! \nGet your tickets HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-mornings-on-the-farm-2/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250409T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250407T223755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T224016Z
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: Escape Rooms
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground: Escape Room Puzzles\nApril 9 from 12:30-2:30pm\nAt UU Congregation\nAll Ages — $5/participant\nThe Common Ground Collective is a space for students and parents to come together\, connect\, and grow. In a world often divided by differences\, our mission is to create a joyful and supportive community where we celebrate what makes us unique and discover the common ground that unites us all. \nThis week we’re solving Escape Room Puzzles. It’s a team building\, community building activity for ages 9+\, but all ages can participate. Bring your logic and problem solving! \nWe’re asking for $5 contribution toward the overhead costs of the facility. If you have multiple children or the cost is prohibitive\, pay what you can afford–and come anyway. We’d rather you come out and play\, than stay home. Please sign up so we know how many participants are coming! \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205\nLook for Kim to greet you. Text and/or call if you get lost along the way 803-307-4880 \nSign up here to reserve your space:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/common-ground-escape-rooms/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Interest Club,Take Action Club,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250411T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20240830T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T195243Z
UID:31013-1744390800-1744390800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Youth Conservation Poster Contest
DESCRIPTION:Home is Where the Habitat Is\nby Richland Co. Soil/Water Conservation\ndeadline: Friday\, April 11\nK5-12th grade — FREE\nNote: This is not a Cola City activity. But\, we are eligible as a school in Richland County\, if you want to participate. \nRichland 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. \nPosters submitted by Friday\, April 11\, 2025 will be eligible for prizes at the local\, state\, and national levels. \nA 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. \nHOW TO ENTER:\n1. Learn more about different types of habitats. Why are\nhabitats important? How does conserving habitats support\nbiodiversity and maintain ecological balance?\n2. 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\nis 11″ x 17″. Posters in any size 8.5″ x 11″ or larger are\naccepted. Use markers\, crayons\, colored pencils\, paint\, or\nother flat media to make it colorful!\n3. 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\nwinners will receive cash prizes! \nContact \nRichland Soil and Water Conservation District\n2020 Hampton Street\, Room 3063A\nColumbia\, SC 29204\nPhone (803) 576-5464\nFax (803) 576-2088\nE-mail soilandwater@richlandcountysc.gov\nFacebook www.facebook.com/rswcd\nInstagram www.instagram.com/richland_swcd/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/youth-conservation-poster-contest/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250414T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250313T151008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T151008Z
UID:31627-1744621200-1744988400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:EdVenture Spring Break Camps
DESCRIPTION:Spring Break Camp\nby EdVenture\nApril 14th-18th @9am\nAges 4-10 — $198\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event \nSpring 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. \n\n\n\n\nSpring Break at EdVenture is April 14 – 18\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAges 4-5: “Maker Magic”\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAges 6-7: “Exotic Ecosystems ”\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAges 8-10: “Extraterrestrial Trailblazers”\n\n\n\n\ndVenture 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! \n\n\n\n\nSPRING BREAK CAMP DETAILS\nOffered to children ages 4-10 at our Columbia Location. Spaces are limited. All campers must be fully potty-trained. \nMembers – $168 \nNon-Members – $198 \nExtended care is available for all camps for an additional $12/day/camper. \nREGISTER NOW! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/edventure-spring-break-camps/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250416T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250209T231247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T195722Z
UID:31530-1744806600-1744813800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: April
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: April\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, April 16\, 12-2:30 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nWe 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 every other WEDNESDAY. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 12:30-2:30 pm now thru May \nThis Week’s Location: Owens Field Park\, 1401 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-april-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Let Grow Club,Parent,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250204T162054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T162054Z
UID:31487-1745056800-1745064000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt @ Fort Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Easter Egg Hunt\nby Fort Jackson Outdoor Recreation\nSaturday\, April 19th @10am\nAll Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nCome 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 \nMore info HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/easter-egg-hunt-fort-jackson/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250204T195848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T195848Z
UID:31491-1745060400-1745078400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Hidden Creek Stables Spring Fling
DESCRIPTION:Spring Fling\nby Hidden Creek Stables\nSaturday\, April 19th @11am\nAll Ages — $5-15\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \n Hop on over to our Spring Fling for some Easter fun! \n•Egg Hunt•Animal Encounters•Hayride•inflatables•Food trucks•Vendors\nWristbands available for purchase at the event\nMore info HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/hidden-creek-stables-spring-fling/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250203T193922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T193922Z
UID:31477-1745402400-1745406000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Huddle
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Huddle\nby Richland Library Main\nWednesday\, April 23rd @10am\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nWelcome homeschool families! Meet and connect with other homeschoolers and learn more about library resources to help your homeschooling journey. Come with questions and ideas to share. \nMore info HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-huddle-3/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250408T154242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T135732Z
UID:31654-1745411400-1745418600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Reader's Theater
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground: Reader’s Theater\nApril 23 from 12:30-2:30pm\nAt UU Congregation\nAll Ages — $5/participant\nNOTE: This event has been cancelled due to low response/not enough registrations. If you’re interested in these kinds of facilitated activities\, please be sure to pre-register so we can prepare supplies.  \nThe Common Ground Collective is a space for students and parents to come together\, connect\, and grow. In a world often divided by differences\, our mission is to create a joyful and supportive community where we celebrate what makes us unique and discover the common ground that unites us all. \nThis week we’re doing Reader’s Theater. Participants are given the opportunity to perform a script together. Reader’s Theater gives students the chance to practice reading aloud\, and practice reading with fluency and expression.\nOne of the most enjoyable ways to help students comprehend stories they read is to have them act it out\, using strategies for prompting oral development\, plus team effort and collaboration! Geared for ages 9+\, but younger readers may also participate. \nWe’re asking for $5 contribution toward the overhead costs of the facility. If you have multiple children or the cost is prohibitive\, pay what you can afford–and come anyway. We’d rather you come out and play\, than stay home. Please sign up so we know how many participants are coming! \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205\nLook for Kim to greet you. Text and/or call if you get lost along the way 803-307-4880 \nRegistration is Closed for this event. Sign up for the next session:\nScience Share Fair on May 7 at 12:30\, located at UU Congregation
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/readers-theater/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Take Action Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250424T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250304T133143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T133143Z
UID:31601-1745492400-1745496000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Fire Station Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fire Station Tour\nby Gather Homeschool Events\nThursday\, April 24th @11am\nAges 4-7 — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nTake a tour of a Fire Station\, meet Firefighters\, and learn Fire Safety! \nWe 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! \nAfterwards\, join us down the street at Rapid Fire Pizza for lunch! (Optional!) \nRSVP by March 31st! This is a FREE Field Trip!\nTickets are limited and required for ages 4-7 years\, younger siblings do not need a ticket reserved! \nMore info and tickets can be found HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/fire-station-tour/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250424T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250304T160634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T160634Z
UID:31614-1745499600-1745506800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:SC Regions & Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Days: SC Regions & Ecosystems\nby SC Botanical Gardens\nThursday or Friday\, April 24th-25th @1pm or 10am\nAll Ages — $12\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \n\nThemes change each month\, and presentations and activities are designed for children ages 5 and up. Please register ALL children that will be present in the classroom\, and limit adult attendance to 1 per household\, as space is limited. Register at least 2 days in advance.Please note that class times and days of week below vary.\n\n\nFee: $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\n\n\nThursday\, Mar. 27 at 1-2:30 pm: Plant & Animal HomesFriday\, Mar. 28 at 10-11:30 am: Plant & Animal Homes\n\n\nThursday\, Apr. 24 at 1-3:00 pm: SC Regions & EcosystemsFriday\, Apr 25 at 10-12:00 pm: SC Regions & Ecosystems\n\n\nWednesday\, May 21 at 1-2:30 pm: Nature Narratives (ELA)Thursday\, May 22 at 10-11:30 am: Nature Narratives (ELA)\n\n\n\n\nRefund requests may be subject to processing fees.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCBG Members\, please remember to enter your FRIENDS discount code at the time of checkout\, as there is no way to apply it retroactively.\n\n\n\n\nFind tickets and reserve your spot HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/sc-regions-ecosystems/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103438
CREATED:20250209T231407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T172837Z
UID:31532-1746016200-1746023400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: April
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: April\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, April 30\, 12-2:30 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nWe 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 every other WEDNESDAY. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 12:30-2:30 pm now thru May \nThis Week’s Location NOTE CHANGE–it’s getting hot outside so we need more shade: Grandby Gardens Park\,  1800 12th St\, Cayce\, SC 29033. (note: GPS sometimes pulls up Grandby Park downtown instead. Try also Cayce Town Hall at 1800 12th Street\, Cayce). \nThis week is a free play–explore the creek! \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-april-3/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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