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Events in Columbia, SC, this month, this weekend

Columbia, SC Events: What’s Happening in Columbia?

Scroll through our list of Columbia events. It’s full of family-friendly options, unique events, and even free events to keep your family busy and having fun together!

may, 2024

wed01may10:00 amwed12:00 pmPainting Class for Kids @ Studio Bloom10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Studio Bloom Weco, 840 Meeting Street, Suite APrice:$20

wed01may10:00 amGladys' Gang Toddler Edition: Where and When10:00 am(GMT-04:00) The Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main StreetPrice:Free

wed01may10:00 amwed11:30 amHomeschool Hangout @ Empire Gymnastics10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Empire Gymnastics, 116 South Lake CourtPrice:$10

wed01may2:00 pmwed6:00 pmMother Goose Day @ Blythewood Library2:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Richland Library Blythewood, 218 McNulty StreetPrice:Free

wed01may3:30 pmwed4:30 pmCrafternoon - Perler Beads @ Sandhills Library3:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Richland Library Sandhills, 763 Fashion DrivePrice:Free

thu02may(may 2)10:00 amfri03(may 3)10:45 amStorytime at the Park: Gills Creek Park10:00 am - 10:45 am (3)(GMT-04:00) Gills Creek Memorial Park, 24 Forest Lake PlacePrice:Free

thu02may6:30 pmThe Root Doctors @ Icehouse Amphitheater6:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 West Main StreetPrice:Free

thu02may3:00 pmthu7:00 pmLake Carolina Farmers Market3:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Lake Carolina Farmers Market, 5 Lake Carolina WayPrice:Free entry

fri03may10:30 amfri11:30 amMom and Baby Yoga10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Freedom Yoga, 112 Main StreetPrice:$25

fri03may8:00 amfri5:00 pmFood and Culture Festival8:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry StreetPrice:Free entry

fri03may10:00 amfri11:30 amFun Friday @ Empire Gymnastics10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Empire Gymnastics, 116 South Lake CourtPrice:$10 for single admission; $35 for monthly membership

sat04may8:00 amsat3:00 pmVicious Biscuit Columbia Grand Opening Celebration8:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Vicious Biscuit - Columbia, 3246 Forest DrivePrice:Free entry

sat04may8:00 amsat7:00 pmFree Comic Book Day @ Heroes and Dragons8:00 am - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Heroes & Dragons, 1807 Bush River RoadPrice:Free

sat04may8:30 amsat11:00 amHarbison Boulevard Birthday Celebration8:30 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Time to Shine Car Wash - Harbison Boulevard, 291 Harbison BoulevardPrice:Free

sat04may9:00 amVirginia Hylton Park Grand Reopening9:00 am(GMT-04:00) Virginia Hylton Park, 111 Maiden LanePrice:Free

sat04may10:00 amsat12:00 pmBackyard Saturday - Flowers10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River RoadPrice:$5 parking fee

sat04may10:00 amsat3:00 pmMother's Day Market @ Horse Sense10:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Horse Sense Tack and Feed, 1407 South Lake DrivePrice:Free entry

sat04may10:00 amsat4:00 pmThe Oz Escape: An Interactive Experience10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) *Location Details In Event Description, Location in the event description Price:$40 - $80 per team

sat04may10:00 amsat7:00 pmMay the Fourth Be With You @ Big Air Lexington10:00 am - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Big Air Lexington, 934 North Lake DrivePrice:Varies - based on jump time

sat04may10:30 amsat11:30 amCrafternoon: A Surprise for Mom @ Richland Library Southeast10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Richland Library Southeast, 7421 Garners Ferry RoadPrice:Free

sat04may11:00 amsat1:30 pmPickin and Piggin @ Saluda Shoals Park11:00 am - 1:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River RoadPrice:$5 for 12 and under; $15/adult

sat04may11:00 amsat7:00 pmAnnual Rosewood Crawfish Festival11:00 am - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) South Carolina Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood DrivePrice:TBA

sat04may12:00 pmsat2:00 pmSensory-Friendly Play Event @ Richland Library Southeast12:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Richland Library Southeast, 7421 Garners Ferry RoadPrice:Free

sat04may8:00 amsat5:00 pmFood and Culture Festival8:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry StreetPrice:Free entry

sat04may9:00 amsat1:00 pmSoda City Farmers Market9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Main Street Columbia, 1600 Block of Main StreetPrice:Free entry

sat04may9:00 amsat4:00 pmRepticon9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Jamil Shrine Temple, 206 Jamil RoadPrice:$6 - $15, 4 and under free

sat04may3:00 pmsat7:00 pmSoda City Bounce - Cinco De Mayo3:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Krafty Draft Brew Pub, 269 Charter Oak RoadPrice:$15

sun05may9:00 amBarnyard Flea Market Comic and Toy Show9:00 am(GMT-04:00) The Barnyard Flea Market, 4414 Augusta RoadPrice:Free admission

sun05may11:00 amsun2:00 pmThe Big Nosh: Jewish Food Festival11:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Tree of Life Congregation, 6719 North Trenholm RoadPrice:Not specified

sun05may12:00 pmsun4:00 pmVegfest 202412:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) City Roots, 1005 Airport BoulevardPrice:$15+

sun05may8:00 amsun5:00 pmFood and Culture Festival8:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry StreetPrice:Free entry

sun05may9:00 amsun10:00 amSunday Morning Yoga @ BOHO Pizza9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) BOHO Pizza and Brew, 2514 Augusta HighwayPrice:$20

sun05may9:00 amsun4:00 pmRepticon9:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Jamil Shrine Temple, 206 Jamil RoadPrice:$6 - $15, 4 and under free

sun05may12:00 pmsun5:00 pmFirst Sunday @ SC State Museum12:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais StreetPrice:$1/guest

sun05may2:00 pmsun6:00 pmSoda City Bounce - Cinco De Mayo2:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Krafty Draft Brew Pub, 269 Charter Oak RoadPrice:$15

mon06may6:00 pmmon6:30 pmPajamarama Storytime @ Richland Library Sandhills6:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Richland Library Sandhills, 763 Fashion DrivePrice:Free

wed08may10:00 amwed11:00 amMovers and Shakers Storytime @ Richland Library Main10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly StreetPrice:Free

wed08may5:00 pmwed7:00 pmMother's Day Craft @ East Bay Deli - West Columbia5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) East Bay Deli - West Columbia, 108 Sunset CourtPrice:Free craft

wed08may4:00 pmwed5:00 pmRead to a Therapy Dog @ North Main Library4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Richland Library North Main, 5306 North Main StreetPrice:Free

wed08may6:00 pmWednesday Walk @ Cayce Riverwalk6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) *Location Details In Event Description, Location in the event description Price:Free

thu09may11:00 amthu10:00 pmHandel's Homemade Ice Cream Grand Opening Celebration11:00 am - 10:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, 4619 Forest DrivePrice:Varies

thu09may6:30 pmThe Hitmen @ Icehouse Amphitheater6:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 West Main StreetPrice:Free

thu09may3:00 pmthu7:00 pmLake Carolina Farmers Market3:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Lake Carolina Farmers Market, 5 Lake Carolina WayPrice:Free entry

fri10may10:00 amfri11:30 amFun Friday @ Empire Gymnastics10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Empire Gymnastics, 116 South Lake CourtPrice:$10 for single admission; $35 for monthly membership

fri10may3:00 pmFlowers for Mama Bear @ Play Matters3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) PlayMatters SC, 3685 Leaphart Road, Suite APrice:TBA

fri10may11:00 amfri10:00 pmHandel's Homemade Ice Cream Grand Opening Celebration11:00 am - 10:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, 4619 Forest DrivePrice:Varies

fri10may5:30 pmfri9:30 pm8th Annual Art on State5:30 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Meeting Street Artisan Market, 425 Meeting StreetPrice:Free entry

fri10may6:00 pmfri9:00 pmParent's Night Out @ Jeep Rogers YMCA6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Jeep Rogers YMCA, 900 Lake Carolina DrivePrice:$20 members, $30 non-members

fri10may6:30 pmfri9:30 pmKids Night Out @ Empire Gymnastics6:30 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Empire Gymnastics, 116 South Lake CourtPrice:$25, $5 off when you bring a sibling/friend

fri10may7:00 pmfri9:00 pmFun Friday @ Crooked Creek Park7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington HighwayPrice:$5

sat11may7:15 amsat9:00 amRiverbanks Run7:15 am - 9:00 am(GMT-04:00) Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 500 Wildlife ParkwayPrice:$40 zoo members, $50 general admission

sat11may8:45 amMiracles in Motion 5K Walk, Run, and Roll8:45 am(GMT-04:00) The Therapy Place, 3620 Covenant RoadPrice:Varies

sat11may10:00 amsat12:00 pmGuided Paddle Trip @ Saluda Shoals10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River RoadPrice:$50 single, $80 tandem

sat11may9:00 amsat1:00 pmSoda City Farmers Market9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Main Street Columbia, 1600 Block of Main StreetPrice:Free entry

sat11may10:00 amsat1:00 pmPick and Play @ Clinton Sease Farm10:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Clinton Sease Farm, 382 Olde Farm RoadPrice:$15

sat11may11:30 amKids Yoga Saturdays11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Tribe Yoga and Wellness, 2121 College StreetPrice:$25

sun12may9:00 amsun10:00 amSunday Morning Yoga @ BOHO Pizza9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) BOHO Pizza and Brew, 2514 Augusta HighwayPrice:$20

sun12may2:00 pmMother's Day Bunny Yoga @ Fit Columbia2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Fit Columbia, 2121 College StreetPrice:TBA

mon13may1:00 pmmon2:00 pmSTEAM Studio @ Richland Library Blythewood1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Richland Library Blythewood, 218 McNulty StreetPrice:Free

wed15may10:00 amwed11:00 amGladys' Gang Preschool Edition: What and Where10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) The Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main StreetPrice:Free

wed15may10:00 amwed2:00 pmSandhill Children's Garden Grand Opening10:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Clemson Sandhill REC, 900 Clemson RoadPrice:Free

wed15may10:00 amwed11:30 amHomeschool Hangout @ Empire Gymnastics10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Empire Gymnastics, 116 South Lake CourtPrice:$10

wed15may(may 15)6:00 pmWednesday Walk @ Cayce Riverwalk6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) *Location Details In Event Description, Location in the event description Price:Free

wed15may6:00 pmSquonk Brouhaha @ Koger Center6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Kroger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene StreetPrice:Free

thu16may3:00 pmthu7:00 pmLake Carolina Farmers Market3:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Lake Carolina Farmers Market, 5 Lake Carolina WayPrice:Free entry

thu16may6:00 pmSquonk Brouhaha @ Koger Center6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Kroger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene StreetPrice:Free

thu16may7:00 pmDisney on Ice Presents Magic in the Stars7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln StreetPrice:Varies

fri17may10:00 amfri11:30 amFun Friday @ Empire Gymnastics10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Empire Gymnastics, 116 South Lake CourtPrice:$10 for single admission; $35 for monthly membership

fri17may(may 17)7:00 pmDisney on Ice Presents Magic in the Stars7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln StreetPrice:Varies

sat18may10:00 amsat5:00 pmFarm 1780 Spring Festival10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) The Farm 1780, 1127 Corley Mill RoadPrice:$25/vehicle

sat18may9:00 amsat1:00 pmSoda City Farmers Market9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Main Street Columbia, 1600 Block of Main StreetPrice:Free entry

sat18may(may 18)11:00 amDisney on Ice Presents Magic in the Stars11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln StreetPrice:Varies

sun19may9:00 amsun10:00 amSunday Morning Yoga @ BOHO Pizza9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) BOHO Pizza and Brew, 2514 Augusta HighwayPrice:$20

sun19may1:00 pmDisney on Ice Presents Magic in the Stars1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln StreetPrice:Varies

wed22may4:00 pmwed5:00 pmRead to a Therapy Dog @ North Main Library4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Richland Library North Main, 5306 North Main StreetPrice:Free

wed22may(may 22)6:00 pmWednesday Walk @ Cayce Riverwalk6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) *Location Details In Event Description, Location in the event description Price:Free

thu23may3:00 pmthu7:00 pmLake Carolina Farmers Market3:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Lake Carolina Farmers Market, 5 Lake Carolina WayPrice:Free entry

fri24may10:00 amfri11:30 amFun Friday @ Empire Gymnastics10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Empire Gymnastics, 116 South Lake CourtPrice:$10 for single admission; $35 for monthly membership

fri24may7:30 pmfri9:30 pmOpen Gym @ Carolina Gymnastics7:30 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Carolina Gymnastics, 437 Rabon RoadPrice:$20

sat25mayAll DayPalmetto Falls Opening Day Celebration(All Day: saturday)(GMT-04:00) Palmetto Falls Water Park, 6511 Marion AvenuePrice:$60 season pass for military; $70 season pass civilians

sat25may7:00 amColumbia Race to Remember7:00 am(GMT-04:00) Downtown Columbia YMCA, 1447 Hampton StreetPrice:Varies

sat25may9:00 amsat1:00 pmSoda City Farmers Market9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Main Street Columbia, 1600 Block of Main StreetPrice:Free entry

sat25may10:00 amsat1:00 pmPick and Play @ Clinton Sease Farm10:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Clinton Sease Farm, 382 Olde Farm RoadPrice:$15

sun26may9:00 amsun10:00 amSunday Morning Yoga @ BOHO Pizza9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) BOHO Pizza and Brew, 2514 Augusta HighwayPrice:$20

wed29may(may 29)6:00 pmWednesday Walk @ Cayce Riverwalk6:00 pm(GMT-04:00) *Location Details In Event Description, Location in the event description Price:Free

thu30may1:00 pmthu4:00 pmMAGNOLIA - The Nature Club Workshop1:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch RoadPrice:$20

thu30may3:00 pmthu7:00 pmLake Carolina Farmers Market3:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Lake Carolina Farmers Market, 5 Lake Carolina WayPrice:Free entry

fri31may10:00 amfri11:30 amFun Friday @ Empire Gymnastics10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Empire Gymnastics, 116 South Lake CourtPrice:$10 for single admission; $35 for monthly membership

fri31may6:00 pmfri9:00 pmThe Night Shift @ Re-Find6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Re-Find, 718 South Edisto AvenuePrice:Free entry

sat08jun11:30 amKids Yoga Saturdays(june 8) 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Tribe Yoga and Wellness, 2121 College StreetPrice:$25

sat15jun(jun 15)11:30 amKids Yoga Saturdays(june 15) 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Tribe Yoga and Wellness, 2121 College StreetPrice:$25

sat29jun(jun 29)11:30 amKids Yoga Saturdays(june 29) 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Tribe Yoga and Wellness, 2121 College StreetPrice:$25

sat06jul(jul 6)11:30 amKids Yoga Saturdays(july 6) 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Tribe Yoga and Wellness, 2121 College StreetPrice:$25

sat13jul(jul 13)11:30 amKids Yoga Saturdays(july 13) 11:30 am(GMT-04:00) Tribe Yoga and Wellness, 2121 College StreetPrice:$25

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