Are you looking for this to do this month or weekend in Columbia, SC? There is so much for your family to enjoy, from special events and children’s programming to theatre shows and sporting events. We gathered all of the best family-friendly events happening this month near you!
We are highlighting Cola’s best events throughout the month, so you can have the most fun each week. Be sure to check out our full event calendar for more fun around the Midlands!
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Events This Weekend: Columbia, SC
Is the weekend here and you are not quite sure what to do? Check out these excellent family-friendly events near Columbia, SC!
Saturdays in Columbia: Soda City Farmer’s Market, 9 am to 1 pm
- Tartan Day South Celtic Festival, April 5th – 7th, 2024
- Crooked Creek Spring Market, April 6th, 2024
- First Sunday at the SC State Museum, April 7th, 2024
- Monster Jam, April 6th and 7th, 2024
- Forest Acres Festival, April 13th, 2024
- Light it up Blue Fun Walk, April 13th, 2024
- Kinetic Sculpture Parade, April 20th, 2024
- Autism Walk and Talk, April 20th, 2024
Never Be Bored!
Check out our Guide to Things to Do Near Columbia, SC to have an epic day!
Fill up Your Weekend With These Things to Do Near Columbia, SC
- Our Spring Guide will help you decide what to do on the warming days!
- Pick some strawberries at these local farms.
- Head to one of these local sports teams and have a grand time!
- Enjoy a date night while your kids enjoy one of these Kid’s Night Out.
- Have a picnic at Doko Meadows Park.
- Stay warm indoors with the Richland County Library programming.
- Dine out at Columbia’s best restaurants!
- Have a picnic a these parks and playgrounds near Columbia, SC.
Theatre, Shows, and Sporting Events
Columbia Fireflies
Opening night for the Columbia Fireflies 2024 season is April 9th, 2024!
- VS. Myrtle Beach Pelicans, April 9th – 14th, 2024
- VS. Augusta, April 23rd – 28th, 2024
University of South Carolina Baseball
Catch a USC Baseball Game throughout the month!
- VS. Georgia Southern, April 3rd, 2024
- VS. Texas A&M, April April 5th – 7th, 2024
- VS. Arkansas, April 19th – 21st, 2024
- VS. Kentucky, April 26th – 28th, 2024
Free Things Happening This Month
Cheap Fun is the BEST Fun!
There are lots of Free Things to Do Near Columbia, SC
Our Top Picks: Don’t Miss These Events This Month Near Columbia, SC
Our list is growing and full of options. But, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, try one of these top picks. These are the events the Kidding Around Team
Catch a FREE event at the Richland Libraries. We love their free movies!
- Tartan Day South Celtic Festival, April 5th – 7th, 2024
- First Sunday at the SC State Museum, April 7th, 2024
- Monster Jam, April 6th and 7th, 2024
- Forest Acres Festival, April 13th, 2024
- Kinetic Sculpture Parade, April 20th, 2024
Travel Highlight
Our sister site, Kidding Around Greenville hosts our library of travel content, and we sure do have a wide variety of ideas for every family! Here are this month’s travel highlights:
It’s the perfect time to take your family to Florida because it gets super hot! Check out these Florida Vacation Homes with Private Pools!
You can easily plan out your next vacation with these Unique, Best Places to Visit in the Southeast. You’ll find reviews with things to do, places to stay, and so much more in this handy guide!
