Featured Sponsor :: Flight Adventure Park
Did you know? Flight Adventure Park offers a time exclusively for our little jumpers? Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning from 10am-11am for Kids Flight! During Kids Flight, the park is reserved JUST for ages six and under so there are no big kids around! One parent, guardian, or responsible adult is included in the price of admission and can gently assist the jumper in their care. While children six and under are always welcome, this hour is reserved just for them! To purchase your Kids Flight tickets, please visit our website.
FEBRUARY FAMILY EVENTS
February in Columbia is full of fun – from Valentine events, cookie making, 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 – 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.
Feb
1
Family Storytime
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Audience: Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
1
Hello, Baby!
Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. Audience: Babies (0-18 months)
Feb
2
Family Storytime
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Audience: Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
2
Family Storytime: Black History Month Edition
In recognition of Black History Month, join us as we read inspiring stories and sing fun songs to celebrate! Audience: Parents, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5...
Feb
2
Free First Thursday at the CMA
extended hours. Take a guided tour of featured exhibitions Our Own Work, Our Own Way and Reverent Ornament at 6:00 p.m. Mingle with veterans and artists at the Bullets and Bandaids Opening Reception from 6:00 to
Feb
2
Family Storytime: What Does the Groundhog Say?
Will Spring come in six weeks? Or will it be sooner? Only the groundhog can say for sure! Audience: Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
2
Read to a Dog
Practice your reading skills with Juliet and Lucy the Therapy Dogs! (Children will get a private 10 minute one-on-one session with dog to practice reading aloud. The handlers, Lorien Owens
Feb
2
Family Storytime: Around the World
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Audience: Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
3
Hands on Art: LOVE Painting
Simple art fun for the very young. Dress for a mess! Audience: Families, Young children (0-5 years), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
3
Hello, Baby!
Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. Audience: Babies (0-18 months)
Feb
4
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.
Feb
4
Crafternoon: Valentine’s Day Crafts
Join us as we celebrate love with three fun crafts for children! Make a sweet lollipop butterfly with heart shaped wings, fun and silly heart emojis; and your own Valentine’s
Feb
4
Play Freely: Family Game Night
Bring the whole family for games, activities and more! Audience: Adults, Parents, Families, Young children (0-5 years), School age children (6-12 years), Teens (12-18 years)
Feb
4
Pop-up Valentines
Bring the family and join us for an afternoon of creative fun! We will use paper and glue to create Valentines that really pop! Audience: Parents, Seniors, Families, Young children (0-5 years), Toddlers (19 months-2
Feb
4
Crafternoon for Children
Craft-time specifically designed with children in mind. Audience: Young children (0-5 years), School age children (6-12 years)
Feb
4
Make & Create: Valentine’s Day Card/Treat Making
Want to show your Valentine how much you care about them? Join us and make something remarkable for your Valentine. Audience: Parents, Families, Preschoolers (3-5), School age children (6-12 years), Teens (12-18 years)
Feb
6
Make and Create: Monday Morning Makers – Chenille Stick Embroidery
Feed that drive to create and rediscover your sense of wonder and excitement. Discover something new with our projects of the week, which are appropriate for those 5 or more
Feb
6
Pajamarama Storytime
Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs Audience: Parents, Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
7
Family Storytime
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Audience: Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
7
STEAM Studio
Join us for inventing, building, and creating, using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Audience: School age children (6-12 years), 6-8 years, 9-12 years
Feb
7
Preliteracy for 4 & 5 year olds
Build early literacy and phonemic awareness skills through stories, hands on activities and imaginative play. Space is limited. Call 803.929-3434 to register.
Feb
7
STEAM Studio: Paper Bag Stars
Learn how to create decorative stars to hang from your ceiling, your closet, or really anyplace that needs some twinkle. Audience: School age children (6-12 years), 6-8 years, 9-12 years
Feb
7
Crafternoon: Paper Dolls
Join us as we create dolls out of paper with moveable arms and legs. These dolls are prefect tools to help little ones create their own stories and can even
Feb
8
Family Storytime
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Audience: Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
8
Hello, Baby!
Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. Audience: Babies (0-18 months)
Feb
8
Homeschool Hangout
We are so excited to announce a new event that we are starting up in February: Homeschool Hangout! This event is geared towards our local homeschool community. It will be
Feb
8
STEAM Studio: Young Geniuses
Join us for a short Storytime and a STEAM activity for future Einsteins. Audience: Young children (0-5 years)
Feb
8
Crafternoon
Get your craft on! Let your imagination run wild using a variety of materials provided. Paint, color, collage, or all of the above! Audience: Families, School age children (6-12 years)
Feb
8
Crafternoon: Open Art Studio
Get your craft on! Let your imagination run wild using a variety of materials provided. Paint, color, collage, or all of the above! Audience: Families, School age children (6-12 years)
Feb
8
Balloonopolis is coming to Kid’s Night!
Balloons are back! Bring the kiddos to East Bay Deli in West Columbia from 5-7pm, Wednesday, February 8 to get a FREE kids meal and a fun balloon animal too!
Feb
8
Build-a-thon Legos
Create robots, cities, creatures and more with LEGO building blocks. Audience: School age children (6-12 years), 6-8 years, 9-12 years
Feb
9
Family Storytime: Black History Month Edition
In recognition of Black History Month, join us as we read inspiring stories and sing fun songs to celebrate! Audience: Parents, Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Pr...
Feb
9
HomeschoolSTEM: The Darkest Dark
Explore space, careers in astrophysics, The US Space Force, and build your own rocket!
Feb
9
Read to a Dog
Practice your reading skills with Lucy the Therapy Dog! (Children will get a private 10 minute one-on-one session with dog to practice reading aloud. The handler Elizabeth Quackenbush will be
Feb
9
Valentine’s Family Night
Join us for a Valentine’s family night. While you enjoy dinner together, connect and make lasting memories together. We’ll have a free ice cream bar and Valentine’s Day fun!
Feb
10
Play Freely: Fun Fridays at Wheatley
We all need a little fun in our lives, so drop by anytime between 11 – 4 for games, bubbles, art and more. We will have things to do for
Feb
10
Make & Create: Winter Mason Jar Painting
Join us as we spend a chilly day indoors, painting mason jars! In this program, we will turn mason jars into beautiful works of art using templates for inspiration. These
Feb
10
Parent’s Night Out
LEAVE THE ENTERTAINING TO US FOR THE EVENING! Parent’s Night Out will focus on self-love and showing love to others through a variety of fun, age appropriate activities. Kids will
Feb
10
Mother Son Date Night
February 10th will be a wonderful evening for moms and sons to enjoy a date together. Cost is only $5 per person and will include a meal and entertainment for
Feb
11
Family Storytime: A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
Bring your children to Richland Library Edgewood for an educational storytime that will highlight and honor the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential
Feb
11
Movement with My Mini Me Bellydance Class
Join us for an hour of dance in this fun kid friendly bellydance class with your mini me. This is not just for moms, we welcome sisters, grandmothers, friend! Cost
Feb
11
Money Matters for Kids- Meet the Lemonade Twins
Visit NM library and meet the Lemonade Twins! Proud owners of a thriving local lemonade business. Meet the Lemonade Twins, These young girls and their parents will answer your questions and
Feb
11
Watch Freely: Roger & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Join us as a special showing of Roger & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Drinks and popcorn will be provided.
Feb
11
Parent’s Night Out: LIGHT UP THE NIGHT! Special Edition
It’s finally here! We’re excited to host a SPECIAL EDITION 4 hour Legacy Martial Arts – Columbia Parent’s Night Out for a GLOWING night of fun! Drop the kids off
Feb
11
2023 Lexington Diamonds & Denim Mother-Son Dance
Please join us for the 3rd Lexington Mother-Son Dance hosted by Girl Scout Troop 1639! With a Denim & Diamonds theme. Suggested attire is “smart casual” or “Sunday best” but
Feb
12
Kids Valentine’s Day Terrarium Workshop
Experience the modern plant revival at a PlantHouse workshop! Save the date for a fun filled morning at PlantHouse, perfect for the entire family! With the guidance of our crew,
Feb
12
Wellness Series: Meditation for a Better Life
This series is designed to teach you about the fundamentals of meditation in a fun and interactive way. Topics will include the health benefits of meditation, different styles of meditation,
Feb
13
Make and Create: Monday Morning Makers
Make your Monday mornings less stressful and start your week on a creative note! Audience: Adults, Parents, Seniors, Families, School age children (6-12 years), Teens (12-18 years)
Feb
13
Family Date Night
We will Dress up a Section of our restaurant for a special dinner for families. You will have the opportunity to sit and have your order taken at the table
Feb
14
Hands on Art
Simple art fun for the very young. Dress for a mess! Audience: Families, Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
14
Hands on Art: Valentine’s Day Edition
Join us as we make Valentine’s Day frames and art. Dress for the mess! Audience: Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
14
Preliteracy for 4 & 5 year olds
Build early literacy and phonemic awareness skills through stories, hands on activities and imaginative play. Space is limited. Call 803.929-3434 to register. Audience: Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
14
Balloonopolis is coming to Kid’s Night!
Balloons are back! Bring the kiddos to East Bay Deli on Clemson Rd in Columbia from 5-7pm, Tuesday, February 14 to get a FREE kids meal and a fun balloon
Feb
14
Pajamarama Storytime
Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories, fun songs and activities. This family storytime is suitable for all ages! Audience: Families, Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
15
STEAM Studio: Scribble Bots
In this science-based makerspace workshop learn how to make a simple robot that draws on its own. Audience: School age children (6-12 years), 6-8 years, 9-12 years
Feb
15
STEAM Studio: Black Inventors
Come learn more about black inventors, their inventions, and their contributions to STEAM fields. We will be doing our own experiments related to some important inventions. Registration is required for
Feb
15
Build-a-thon Legos
Create robots, cities, creatures and more with LEGO building blocks. Audience: School age children (6-12 years), 6-8 years, 9-12 years
Feb
16
Tiny Tumblers
Parent accompanied learn and play for our crawling to 5 year olds. Must pre-register through the parent portal.
Feb
16
Family Storytime: Black History Month Edition
In recognition of Black History Month, join us as we read inspiring stories and sing fun songs to celebrate! Audience: Parents, Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Pr...
Feb
16
Read to a Dog
Practice your reading skills with Lucy the Therapy Dog! (Children will get a private 10 minute one-on-one session with dog to practice reading aloud. The handler Elizabeth Quackenbush will be
Feb
17
Family Storytime
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Audience: Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
17
Hello, Baby!
Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. Audience: Babies (0-18 months)
Feb
18
Family STEM @ SCMM: Hidden Figures Unplugged Coding
Learn about the amazing women behind Nasa’s first moon landing! Then explore coding and see if you can make it to the moon, too!
Feb
18
Family Storytime: Honoring Black History!
Sleep in, and then join us for a later storytime starting at 11am. Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family.
Feb
18
Sensory Friendly Movie: Annie
A New York City tycoon adopts a vivacious orphan as a PR stunt in his bid to become mayor, but the little girl becomes his saving grace by teaching him
Feb
18
AiR Presents: Open Studio with Dogon Krigga
Drop in to the Makerspace at the beautiful Richland Library Ballentine to create with Richland Library’s Artist-in-Residence, Dogon Krigga. Dogon (they/them) — a collage artist and graphic designer — will
Feb
18
Teen Anime and Manga Club
Join us to watch and discuss your favorite anime and manga (and discover some new ones!) REGISTER
Feb
18
Watch Freely: Black Panther
After the events of Captain America: Civil War, Prince T’Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country’s new king. However, T’Challa
Feb
18
Black History Month, Movie Matinee: Hidden Figures
Join us for a special screening of “Hidden Figures” Audience: Adults, Parents, Families, School age children (6-12 years), Teens (12-18 years)
Feb
18
Kids Karaoke at Beef’s!
Bring the kids for a fabulous meal, then stick around for some awesome KARAOKE!
Feb
20
Make and Create: Monday Morning Makers
Make your Monday mornings less stressful and start your week on a creative note! Audience: Adults, Parents, Seniors, Families, School age children (6-12 years), Teens (12-18 years)
Feb
20
STEAM Studio: Pottery Re-Fit
Decorate! Smash! Fix! Join the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in this fun mini archaeology activity where participants decorate small ceramic pots and “accidentally” drop them… oops! Using glue,
Feb
21
Stroller Tour: Featured Exhibitions
Take a tour of featured exhibition Our Own Work, Our Own Way with infants in tow. Bring your little ones along for the ride on a stroller-friendly tour for caregivers with babies
Feb
21
Preliteracy for 4 & 5 year olds
Build early literacy and phonemic awareness skills through stories, hands on activities and imaginative play. Space is limited. Call 803.929-3434 to register. Audience: Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
21
STEAM Studio: Bouncy Balls
Join us as we embark on a STEAM adventure to create super bouncy balls using household products. Participants will be able to take their creations home with them after the
Feb
21
Pajamarama Storytime
Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories, fun songs and activities. This family storytime is suitable for all ages! Audience: Families, Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
22
Hello, Baby!
Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. Audience: Babies (0-18 months)
Feb
22
STEAM Studio: Young Geniuses
Join us for a short Storytime and a STEAM activity for future Einsteins. Audience: Young children (0-5 years)
Feb
22
Crafternoon
Get your craft on! Let your imagination run wild using a variety of materials provided. Paint, color, collage, or all of the above! Audience: Families, School age children (6-12 years)
Feb
22
Crafternoon: Open Art Studio
Get your craft on! Let your imagination run wild using a variety of materials provided. Paint, color, collage, or all of the above! Audience: Families, School age children (6-12 years)
Feb
23
Bilingual Storytime Cuentacuentos Bilingüe
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. We will have a craft time after! This event is free and open
Feb
23
Hope Kids
Hope Kids is a playgroup designed to let you interact with your child and other parents in a special way. Come enjoy story time, crafts, snacks, and other age-appropriate activities.
Feb
23
HomeschoolSTEM: Mini Meteorology
Learn about the science and tools behind predicting the weather and build your own forecasting tools!
Feb
24
Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off another New Year with the return of Free Fridays. Starting January 6, residents of Richland and Lexington Counties with proof of residency can
Feb
24
Teen Makers: Odd Podge
Add your own flavor to established artwork to ensure everyone looks twice!
Feb
24
Crafternoon: Pinecone Bird Feeders
Help your neighborhood birds stay full this season by crafting a homemade bird feeder. Be sure to dress for the mess! This activity will involve peanut butter, this program is
Feb
25
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.,
Feb
25
Dinosaur Adventure
Experience the thrill of the prehistoric age featuring life-sized dinosaurs and massive family fun! As part of the Dinosaur Adventure, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities: fossil
Feb
25
Family Storytime
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Audience: Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5)
Feb
25
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,
Feb
25
Aladdin
A tale within a tale, Sheherezade narrates the exciting story of Aladdin and the powerful Genie in CMT’s popular show. A shady Sorcerer tricks innocent young Aladdin into stealing a
Feb
25
Webster University Spring Graduate Festival
It’s almost Spring! Set your intentions & goals with family in tow! You are invited to a Graduate Spring Festival ! Learn about our graduate & undergraduate completion programs and
Feb
25
AiR Presents: Collage Buffet with Dogon Krigga
Get hands-on with Richland Library’s Artist-in-Residence, graphic designer and collage artist, Dogon Krigga, while enjoying coffee and biscuits from Rambo’s Fat Cat Biscuits! Round out Black History Month by creating
Feb
25
Aladdin
A tale within a tale, Sheherezade narrates the exciting story of Aladdin and the powerful Genie in CMT’s popular show. A shady Sorcerer tricks innocent young Aladdin into stealing a
Feb
25
Teen Anime and Manga Club
Join the Richland Library Northeast Anime/Manga Club Lovers of Anime will meet to discuss, watch and recommend Anime in a welcoming indoor environment. To also focus on broadening Japanese cultural
Feb
25
Kids Yoga
Please join Amber Simons who specializes in kids’ yoga for a Kids Beginners Yoga Class! We will provide yoga mats and water bottles, but feel free to bring your own
Feb
26
Dinosaur Adventure
Experience the thrill of the prehistoric age featuring life-sized dinosaurs and massive family fun! As part of the Dinosaur Adventure, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities: fossil
Feb
27
Make and Create: Monday Morning Makers
Make your Monday mornings less stressful and start your week on a creative note! Audience: Adults, Parents, Seniors, Families, School age children (6-12 years), Teens (12-18 years)
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