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May
3
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.
May
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),
May
3
Crafternoon: Personalize a Flower Pot
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the library! Audience(s): Adults, Families, School age children (6-12 years), Teens (12-18 years)
May
4
Free Comic Book Day at Heroes & Dragons
Comics, toys, collectibles and more! Saturday, May 4th 8 AM to 7 PM is FREE Comic Book Day while supplies last. Costumes welcome! Step into the realm of Pop Culture
May
4
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.,
May
4
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.
May
4
Repticon Columbia
This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products
May
4
Virginia Hylton Park Grand Reopening
The Town of Lexington invites you to the grand reopening of Virginia Hylton Park! The ribbon cutting ceremony will get underway on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9am! Join us
May
4
2024 City of Columbia Touch-a-Truck
WHO: City of Columbia Public Works Department, Columbia Police Department, Columbia-Richland Fire Department, City of Columbia Parks & Recreation, Columbia Water and various other City of Columbia Departments WHAT: Public
May
4
Children’s Storytime
Children’s story time every Saturday morning, with different readers selecting books the community will enjoy.
May
4
BACKYARD SATURDAY – FLOWERS
Join us for Backyard Saturday – Flowers! Through play, families can experience nature at Saluda Shoals Park. Each program will celebrate a nature awareness day through fun activities and cool
May
4
Crafternoon: A Surprise for MOM
Show MOM how special she is with a homemade gift. Surprise your special person with an act of so much love. Make family memories. Audience(s): Parents, Families, Young children (0-5
May
4
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,
May
4
Rosewood Crawfish Festival
Welcome, crawfish enthusiasts and foodies alike, to the 18th Annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival! Get ready to indulge in the flavors of Louisiana right here in Columbia, South Carolina. Mark your
May
4
Family Storytime: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
**New Start time: 11am!** Storytime and fun craft for the whole family! Audience(s): Families, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-18 months), Toddlers (19 months-2 years), Preschoolers (3-5), 6-8 years
May
4
May Fest Celebration
Celebrate the Town of Eastover’s 46th annual BBQ Festival at the library! Audience(s): Adults, Families, School age children (6-12 years), Teens (12-18 years)
May
4
Play Freely: A Sensory Friendly Fun-Filled Event
Join us for a special morning of games, food and crafts. Make sensory calming bottles, design your own “treasure chest,” play the soaker challenger, walk or ride through the “tunnel”
May
4
Watch Freely: Family Movie Afternoon
Gather at the library for an afternoon of movies with friends and family! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem follows the Turtle brothers as they work to earn the love
May
4
May the 4th be with you: Star Wars Crafts
May the 4th be with you! Join us for DIY Star Wars Crafts. Audience(s): 6-8 years, 9-12 years
May
5
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
May
5
Repticon Columbia
This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products
May
5
Spring Open House
The Lexington County Museum will host its annual FREE Spring Open House on May 5, 2024 from 2 pm to 5 pm. This event will allow visitors to explore the
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