April in Columbia is full of fun – from outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is to do.
Don’t forget to check out our local guides – summer camps, parks & playgrounds, indoor play areas, birthday parties, kids eat free, and more!
*Please note – While we make every effort to crosscheck current links and event details on our guides, we always encourage you to do the same before making final plans. If details are missing or incorrect, please let us know so that we can correct them.
Apr
1
Monday Morning Makers
Make your Mondays less stressful and start your week on a creative note! Audience(s): Adults, Parents, Families, School age children (6-12 years), Teens (12-18 years)
Apr
1
Play Freely: A Spring-Break Mix Up
Take your Spring Break with us. It’s a smorgasbord of fun-filled family happenings. Partake in movies, games, arts and crafts, music and more. . It is fun for the whole crew!
Apr
1
Crafternoon: A Spring-Break Mix Up: Build Your Own Minecraft Cave
Take your Spring Break with us. It’s a smorgasbord of fun-filled family happenings. During this event, build your own 3D Minecraft Origami cave.
Apr
1
Crafternoon: Perler Beads
Join us as we make perler bead creations using patterns or design your own original piece.
Apr
1
Watch Freely: Spring Break Movie Night
Join us for a week of fun activities to enjoy your spring break here at St. Andrews! First off is the Super Mario Bros movie.
Apr
1
Teen Anime and Manga Club: Super-Sized Spring Break Edition
For all anime and manga fans ages 12-18. It’s a super-sized anime and manga club meeting! We are starting early and showing movies instead of episodes. Art style, voice acting,
Apr
2
Toddler Time
Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your toddler’s energy? Or maybe you just want to make sure that your little one has a particularly restful afternoon nap. Either way,
Apr
2
STEAM Studio: Build a Car
Use the materials provided to plan, measure, cut, and assemble a cardboard vehicle for our Family Movie Afternoon on Thursday, April 5 at 2:30 p.m. Drive-In Style!
Apr
2
Toddler Storytime
Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world. This storytime is designed for active toddlers and 2-year-olds. If you
Apr
2
Play Freely: A Spring-Break Mix Up: A Morning of Board Games
Take your Spring Break with us. It’s a smorgasbord of fun-filled family happenings. Partake in movies, games, arts and crafts, music and more. It is fun for the whole crew! Make
Apr
2
North Main Spring Break Drop In
Drop in every day or just one day during Spring Break for crafts, camp sing-a-longs and games. Get your craft on! Let your imagination run wild using a variety
Apr
3
The Market
The Market is back at Richland Library and we’re excited to bring you farmers, bakers, artists, creators and local authors all in one place!
Apr
3
Family Storytime
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Audience(s): Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years),
Apr
3
Crafternoon: A Spring-Break Mix Up: The Designer: Create Your Paper Dolls and Clothes
Take your Spring Break with us. It’s a smorgasbord of fun-filled family happenings. During this event, bring out the inner designer by creating your very own paper dolls and clothes.
Apr
3
Watch Freely: A Spring-Break Mix Up: Wish
Take your Spring Break with us. It’s a smorgasbord of fun-filled family happenings. Partake in movies, games, arts and crafts, music and more. It is fun for the whole crew! Make
Apr
3
North Main Spring Break Drop In
Drop in every day or just one day during Spring Break for crafts, camp sing-a-longs and games. Get your craft on! Let your imagination run wild using a variety
Apr
4
Toddler Time
Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your toddler’s energy? Or maybe you just want to make sure that your little one has a particularly restful afternoon nap. Either way,
Apr
4
Hello Baby
Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. This storytime is designed for infants and lap babies. If your child is walking, check out our Toddler
Apr
4
Brain Teasers, Muscle Builders
Crawl, tumble, sing, solve puzzles and hear stories while improving social and cognitive skills and stimulating and strengthening your child’s development.
Apr
4
North Main Spring Break Drop In
Drop in every day or just one day during Spring Break for crafts, camp sing-a-longs and games. Get your craft on! Let your imagination run wild using a variety
Apr
4
Play Freely: Pop-up Escape Room
Adventurers, unite! Can you use your detective skills, wits, and suspicions to breakout of a “room”? Win prizes and chill with some fun snacks. Ages 8-18
Apr
4
Watch Freely: Family Movie Afternoon
In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: How much they actually
Apr
4
Money Smarts For Teens: The Reality of Money
The Reality of Money presentations allows teens to get a glimpse of the future. This fun, interactive event offers a look at the real-life financial choices students will be making
Apr
4
Pop-Up Art Show: First Thursday Edition
Pop-Up Art Show is taking it out into the community! Join us for this special First Thursday on Main edition of Pop Up Art Show! Local Artists will be at
Apr
5
Fun Friday’s at Empire Gymnastics
Playgroups and moms come enjoy our fabulously fun hour of nonstop fun activity for your child! In this hour of (parent) supervised open play, your child can enjoy and explore.
Apr
5
Columbia Marionette Theatre presents The Tortoise and the Hare
Columbia Marionette Theatre uses short-strung marionettes, and a wide variety of creative rod puppets to bring The Tortoise and the Hare to life. The race is on! The speedy Hare
Apr
5
North Main Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Bring in your favorite stuffed animal friend for a special goodnight Storytime and tuck-in Friday night. You’ll say night-night to your stuffie and come back the next morning for a good
Apr
5
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
5
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
6
CHAPIN SPRING MARKET
Shop til you drop for unique finds including: paintings, handmade jewelry, home decor, and so much more from area artists, crafters, and business owners. All ages Free Admission
Apr
6
Soda City Market
Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m.,
Apr
6
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
Apr
6
Children’s Storytime
Children’s story time every Saturday morning, with different readers selecting books the community will enjoy.
Apr
6
BACKYARD SATURDAY – SQUIRRELS
Join us for Backyard Saturday – Squirrels! Through play, families can experience nature at Saluda Shoals Park. Each program will celebrate a nature awareness day through fun activities and cool
Apr
6
Babysitting Basics Presented by 4H
Teens – Get your 4H babysitting certification and start your own babysitting business! Learn what it takes to be a responsible, caring, trustworthy, competent, capable, and safe babysitter. Participants will
Apr
6
Play Freely: Mario Kart 8 Tournament
Come and play with your favorite Mario characters and race to see who is the King or Queen of the Mushroom Kingdom circuit. Prizes and snacks will be provided. Sign
Apr
6
Columbia International Festival
Columbia International Festival showcases the music, culture, food and performing arts of the various cultures, nationalities, races and language groups represented in South Carolina. SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 10 AM –
Apr
6
Meeting Street Artisan Market
There are new options for afternoon shopping on Saturdays in West Columbia. The Meeting Street Artisan Market has new hours, 11 AM – 3 PM, beginning this Saturday, August 6,
Apr
6
Puss in Boots
Long before Shrek came along, Charles Perrault penned the original tale of a crafty cat in fancy footwear. CMT’s Puss in Boots is a whimsical retelling of this classic fairy
Apr
6
Monster Jam
TRUCK LINEUP: Grave Digger® driven by Weston Anderson; El Toro Loco® driven by Elvis Lainez; Scooby-Doo driven by Linsey Read; Monster Mutt® Dalmatian driven by Jamie Sullivan; Megalodon® driven by
Apr
6
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
6
Puss in Boots
Long before Shrek came along, Charles Perrault penned the original tale of a crafty cat in fancy footwear. CMT’s Puss in Boots is a whimsical retelling of this classic fairy
Apr
6
Watch Freely: Barbie
Join us for a Barbie party in your Barbie best or just Ken-ough attire. Audience(s): Adults, Families, 9-12 years, Teens (12-18 years)
Apr
6
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
6
Monster Jam
TRUCK LINEUP: Grave Digger® driven by Weston Anderson; El Toro Loco® driven by Elvis Lainez; Scooby-Doo driven by Linsey Read; Monster Mutt® Dalmatian driven by Jamie Sullivan; Megalodon® driven by
Apr
6
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
6
Kid’s Karaoke at Beef’s
Bring the entire family out for a yummy meal, then stick around for some awesome KARAOKE! Kids Welcome! Presented by CarraRock Entertainment, LLC.
Apr
7
First Sunday
General admission to the South Carolina State Museum is only $1 for guests on First Sunday!* Included in general admission, guests can explore four floors of South Carolina art, cultural
Apr
7
Columbia International Festival
Columbia International Festival showcases the music, culture, food and performing arts of the various cultures, nationalities, races and language groups represented in South Carolina. SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 10 AM –
Apr
7
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
7
Monster Jam
TRUCK LINEUP: Grave Digger® driven by Weston Anderson; El Toro Loco® driven by Elvis Lainez; Scooby-Doo driven by Linsey Read; Monster Mutt® Dalmatian driven by Jamie Sullivan; Megalodon® driven by
Apr
7
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
8
Monday Morning Makers
Make your Mondays less stressful and start your week on a creative note! Audience(s): Adults, Parents, Families, School age children (6-12 years), Teens (12-18 years)
Apr
8
STEAM Studio: Telescope Observing – Partial Solar Eclipse
Come and safely watch the partial solar eclipse on April 8th. We will use a telescope, solar binoculars, glasses, and online streaming to view the event. Event is subject to cancellation
Apr
8
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
9
Toddler Time
Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your toddler’s energy? Or maybe you just want to make sure that your little one has a particularly restful afternoon nap. Either way,
Apr
9
Toddler Storytime
Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world. This storytime is designed for active toddlers and 2-year-olds. If you
Apr
10
The Market
The Market is back at Richland Library and we’re excited to bring you farmers, bakers, artists, creators and local authors all in one place!
Apr
10
Family Storytime
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Audience(s): Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years),
Apr
10
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
11
Toddler Time
Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your toddler’s energy? Or maybe you just want to make sure that your little one has a particularly restful afternoon nap. Either way,
Apr
11
Hello Baby
Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. This storytime is designed for infants and lap babies. If your child is walking, check out our Toddler
Apr
11
A Sensory Friendly Storytime
Join us as we celebrate Autism Awareness Month with a special storytime and craft that stimulate the senses.
Apr
11
Meeting Street Artisan Market
There are new options for afternoon shopping on Saturdays in West Columbia. The Meeting Street Artisan Market has new hours, 11 AM – 3 PM, beginning this Saturday, August 6,
Apr
11
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
12
Play Freely: Fun Fridays at North Main
We all need a little fun in our lives, so drop by anytime between 3:00 to 5:00 for games, bubbles, art and more. We will have things to do for
Apr
12
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
12
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
13
Soda City Market
Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m.,
Apr
13
Accessibility Morning – The Lorax
Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic, or have other disabilities are welcome to participate in the optional activities listed below, or explore museum exhibition galleries at their own pace. General Admission
Apr
13
Children’s Storytime
Children’s story time every Saturday morning, with different readers selecting books the community will enjoy.
Apr
13
Forest Acres Festival
Join us Saturday, April 13 for the 2024 Forest Acres Festival AND enjoy fantastic FREE Family Fun from 10am to 4pm!!! • FREE admission • FREE amusement rides • FREE
Apr
13
Little Mermaid Mermaid Magic: Ariel’s Enchanted Meet and Greet
Dive into the magic with Ariel! �� Join us for a fin-tastic meet and greet with crafts, snacks, and enchanting moments. May 13th, 10am-12pm. Tickets $30. Don’t miss out on
Apr
13
Meeting Street Artisan Market
There are new options for afternoon shopping on Saturdays in West Columbia. The Meeting Street Artisan Market has new hours, 11 AM – 3 PM, beginning this Saturday, August 6,
Apr
13
Puss in Boots
Long before Shrek came along, Charles Perrault penned the original tale of a crafty cat in fancy footwear. CMT’s Puss in Boots is a whimsical retelling of this classic fairy
Apr
13
Kite Day
What is Kite Day at Seven Oaks Park? Picture this: It’s a bright, sunny day at the park. Families and friends gather, spreading out picnic blankets and setting up their
Apr
13
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
13
Puss in Boots
Long before Shrek came along, Charles Perrault penned the original tale of a crafty cat in fancy footwear. CMT’s Puss in Boots is a whimsical retelling of this classic fairy
Apr
13
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
13
Family Game Night at Firefly Toys and Games
Bring the family or some friends, snacks, and yourself to meet us in Irmo! Join the Yew Belong crew for Round 2 of a Dungeons and Dragons campaign OR try
Apr
13
Princess Knight at Segra Park
You are cordially invited to the magical celebration that is Princess Knight at Segra Park presented by Republic Services All princes, princess, kings and queens are invited to the ball
Apr
13
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
14
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
14
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
15
Monday Morning Makers
Make your Mondays less stressful and start your week on a creative note! Audience(s): Adults, Parents, Families, School age children (6-12 years), Teens (12-18 years)
Apr
15
Puss in Boots
Long before Shrek came along, Charles Perrault penned the original tale of a crafty cat in fancy footwear. CMT’s Puss in Boots is a whimsical retelling of this classic fairy
Apr
15
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
16
Toddler Time
Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your toddler’s energy? Or maybe you just want to make sure that your little one has a particularly restful afternoon nap. Either way,
Apr
16
Toddler Storytime
Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world. This storytime is designed for active toddlers and 2-year-olds. If you
Apr
17
The Market
The Market is back at Richland Library and we’re excited to bring you farmers, bakers, artists, creators and local authors all in one place!
Apr
17
Family Storytime
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Audience(s): Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years),
Apr
17
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
18
Toddler Time
Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your toddler’s energy? Or maybe you just want to make sure that your little one has a particularly restful afternoon nap. Either way,
Apr
18
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
19
Fun Friday’s at Empire Gymnastics
Playgroups and moms come enjoy our fabulously fun hour of nonstop fun activity for your child! In this hour of (parent) supervised open play, your child can enjoy and explore.
Apr
19
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
19
Bavarian Circus
Hallo to Columbia, SC! Direct from Bavaria, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is bringing one of Europe’s most illustrious circus dynasties all the way to Stone Mountain Park Get 50% off
Apr
20
Soda City Market
Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m.,
Apr
20
Children’s Storytime
Children’s story time every Saturday morning, with different readers selecting books the community will enjoy.
Apr
20
Meeting Street Artisan Market
There are new options for afternoon shopping on Saturdays in West Columbia. The Meeting Street Artisan Market has new hours, 11 AM – 3 PM, beginning this Saturday, August 6,
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