Monthly Book Recommendations: Some ideas we're thinking about to build community. A few of our favorites and a few in the stack by our nightstand. Let's READ! Finding Your Third Place, by Richard Kyte Do you have a third place? Your first place is home, your second place is work, and your third place is […]
Homeschool Explorers By Camp Discovery Monday, Sept 30, 11:30-1:30 Grades 1-5 -- $8 Note: This is NOT a Cola City activity. Please contact Camp Discovery for more information and registration. Location: 208 Claude Bundrick Rd, Blythewood, SC 29016, USA NASA GLOBE Cloud Investigation Join us Mondays in September for learning and fun with science-based activities! […]
Take Action Club By Cola City Homeschoolers Wed, Oct 2 from 10am-noon Teens — $5/person Note: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space. Take Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN! This week, participants will learn: Your Story […]
Let Grow Play Club: Owens Field by Cola City Homeschoolers Wednsday, October 2, 1-3 pm FREE — All ages This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details […]
Homeschool Days: SC Native Animals by Revolutionary War Center Wednesday, Oct 2nd @10am Grades 3-12 -- FREE Note: Not a Cola City event. Once a month, the Rev War Center offers a free homeschool day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum […]
Sophocle's Electra by SC Shakespeare Company Oct 3-5 @7:30pm All Ages -- FREE Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Experience the haunting drama of 'Electra' in the crisp embrace of autumn! South Carolina Shakespeare presents Sophocles' gripping tragedy, directed by Tracy Steele. As twilight descends and leaves rustle, wrap yourself in a cozy […]
Homeschool Day by Firefly Toys & Games First Friday of the Month All Ages — Free Note: This is not a Cola City Event. We are meeting up there–so keep an eye out for other Cola City connections! This free event is the First Friday of the month from 12-2pm. Open to all ages. Located […]
STEM Fest by Clemson University Saturday, Oct 5th @9am FREE -- All Ages Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. STEM Fest is a 3 hour community based celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math for up to 1000 students and parents. Attendees participate in 50 hands-on stations, perform experiments, watch demonstrations and meet […]
SC Metric Week by SC Academy of Science October 6th-12th All Ages Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Companies, which will eventually employ many of our children, are gradually producing products to metric system standards. This means that the jobs of tomorrow will require employees to be able to use metric units. The […]
Homeschool Explorers By Camp Discovery Monday, Oct 7, 11:30-1:30 Grades 1-5 — $8 Note: This is NOT a Cola City activity. Please contact Camp Discovery for more information and registration. Location: 208 Claude Bundrick Rd, Blythewood, SC 29016, USA Humongous Fungus Read Aloud & Mushroom Hunt Join us Mondays in November for learning and fun with science-based […]
SC State Fair Public Event, Oct 9-20 Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. It's a great field trip to explore the various exhibits--on your own or meet-up with friends. More information about the Fair: Click HERE Free PHYSICS Lessons about the rides at the Fair: Click HERE Plan ahead to enter the competitions […]
Let Grow Play Club: Owens Field by Cola City Homeschoolers Wednsday, October 9, 1-3 pm FREE — All ages This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details […]
Homeschool Farm Days by Outside Inn Campground Wednesday, Oct 9th @10am All Ages –$10 Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Welcome to Homeschool Farm Days! Join us for a fun and educational morning designed especially for homeschooling families! Our “Homeschool Mornings” offer a hands-on experience where children can learn about farm life, interact […]
Sophocle’s Electra by SC Shakespeare Company Oct 10-12 @7:30pm All Ages — FREE Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Experience the haunting drama of ‘Electra’ in the crisp embrace of autumn! South Carolina Shakespeare presents Sophocles’ gripping tragedy, directed by Tracy Steele. As twilight descends and leaves rustle, wrap yourself in a cozy […]
Foraging Hike by Camp Discovery Saturday, Oct 12th @10am All Ages -- $15 Note: This is NOT a Cola City Foraging is the act of finding and gathering wild foods and medicines. By engaging in this age-old practice, we can provide ourselves with healthy and abundant food and medicine, become more self-reliant, and connect on […]
So the Story Goes by Lexington Library Saturday, Oct 12th @7pm All Ages -- FREE Note: This is NOT a Cola City event So the Story Goes is back at the beautifully renovated Virginia Hylton Park. Gather your friends and family, along with blankets and snacks, for an evening of spooky tales. Beware, the event […]
Take Action Club By Cola City Homeschoolers Wed, Oct 16 from 10am-noon Teens — $5/person Note: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space. Take Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN! Meetings on the 1st/3rd Wednesdays of the […]
Let Grow Play Club: Owens Field by Cola City Homeschoolers Wednesday, October 16, 1-3 pm FREE — All ages This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details […]
Choosing the "Right" College by ACT & CollegeWise Wednesday, Oct 16 @7pm EST FREE -- Teens/Parents Note: This event is *NOT* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact ACT for more information Finding Your Fit: Researching & Choosing the Right College Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. ET About this session: With over 4,000 […]
Pippin by Columbia Children's Theatre October 18-20th @ various showtimes All Ages -- $15 Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. The CCTeens are proud to invite you to a production of Pippin! With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one […]
Sally Salamander Scavenger Hunt (rescheduled) By Cola City Homeschoolers Friday, Oct 18, 1-3 pm FREE — All Ages Note: This is a Cola City meet-up. It’s free, but please scroll down to sign up so we know to keep an eye out for you and can notify you of any changes in case of inclement […]
Native American Living History by Keepers of the Word Friday, Oct 18th @9am FREE -- All Ages Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Experience hands on activities of a Native American hunting camp circa 1721. Featuring: Storytelling, Tomahawk Throw, Flint knapping, Stone tools, Hunting skills, Songs, Dancing, Games and more! Space is limited, […]
Homeschool Skate by Three Fountains Recreation Friday, October 18 @1pm All Ages — $5 Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. It's a great "3rd Place" to build community. Look for Chrissy W to facilitate introductions with other Cola City Friends, call/text: 321-208-0529 Homeschool Skate is BACK!! Only $5.00 per person to skate and play […]
Bridge Day by Spivey Sparks (TPT) Saturday, Oct 19th All Ages -- FREE Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Did you know? Today is Bridge Day, a celebration commemorating the building of the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia. But we can celebrate it here in SC by building our own bridges! […]
Intuitive Painting 101 by Columbia Museum of Art Saturday, Oct 19th @10am Teens/Parents -- $72-90 Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Explore the meditative process of painting. Students experiment with paint in a creative environment while taking inspiration from French Moderns and the CMA Collection. Taught by local art educator Mary Hendrix, who holds a […]
Little Flippers Pinball Tournament by Bang Back Pinball Lounge Every 3rd Saturday from 12-2 pm FREE -- ages 4-12 Note: This is NOT a Cola City activity. If you're going, let other know to meet-up with you there! Contact Bang Back Lounge for more information Every THIRD SATURDAY between 12-2 pm, Bang Back is hosting […]
Let Grow Play Club: Owens Field by Cola City Homeschoolers Wednesday, October 23, 1-3 pm FREE — All ages This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details […]
Adapting Curriculum for Struggling Learners: Virtual Workshop by SC Homeschooling Connection with BJU Press/Homeworks Thursday, Oct 24 at 2pm FREE — Parent/Educators Note this is a free event by SC Homeschooling Connection. Scroll down to register so we can send you the zoom link and keep an eye out for you. The workshop will also […]
Bonfire Meet-up for Teens by Cola City & Akoma Cares Thursday, Oct 24 at 6 pm Teens 12+ -- Free Note: This activity is a collaboration with Cola City and Akoma Cares. This event has been cancelled. The bonfire area needed some cleanup which had initially been scheduled prior to the storm. The clean up […]
Homeschool Farm Days by Outside Inn Campground Friday, Oct 25th @10am All Ages –$10 Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Welcome to Homeschool Farm Days! Join us for a fun and educational morning designed especially for homeschooling families! Our “Homeschool Mornings” offer a hands-on experience where children can learn about farm life, interact […]
Halloween Homeschool Skate by Skateland Fun Center Friday, Oct 25 from noon-2pm All Ages -- $$ Note: This is NOT a Cola City activity. But, if you're going--invite others to meet you there! Contact Skateland Fun Center for more information. Skateland Fun Center is located at 800 Bookman Rd, Pontiac, SC. Friday, October 25 from […]
Halloween Homeschool Skate by Skateland Fun Center Friday, Oct 25th @12pm All Ages -- $6-8 Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. 12pm - 2pm 5 & younger adm: $6 includes skate rental & indoor playground6 & older adm: $8 includes skate rental, $2 extra for indoor playground for ages 6-9 yrs old Please […]
SEED STEM Festival by Ruth Patrick Science Education Center Saturday, Oct 26th @10am FREE -- All Ages Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. WHAT IS SEED? The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) will host the 39th annual SEED STEM Festival, October 26th on the […]
2024 SC Korean Festival by Columbia Korean United Presbyterian Church Saturday, Oct 26th @11am FREE -- All Ages Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Come celebrate Korean culture and enjoy great food at the SC Korean Festival! The Festival features dance and musical performances from centuries past to modern day, including a K-Pop […]
Fall into Science 2024 by Theta Tau & Zeta Delta at USC Sunday, October 27, noon-4pm FREE -- All ages Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. If you're going, let others on the FB group know--so we can meet-up with other homeschoolers. A free and fun STEM outreach event hosted by the University […]
Trunk or Treat By Historic Columbia Monday, October 28, 5:30-7pm FREE -- Public Note: This is NOT a Cola City Event. Contact Historic Columbia for more information Put on your costume and join Historic Columbia for a safe, fun, and FREE Halloween experience on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Community members […]
Holiday Mock Market Day By Cola City Homeschoolers Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 10am-noon All ages — $5/vendor space Market Day is a fun, opportunity to be a creative entrepreneur and snag a bunch of treats! Wednesday, October 30th from 10am to noon. Wear your costumes, too! Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St, […]
Hide n Seek Trick or Treat By Cola City Homeschoolers Wednesday, Oct 30 @1 pm All ages — FREE Let’s celebrate Halloween with a fun outing at the park. Meet up at Owens Field Skate Park, 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205 Dress up in your costumes and bring a bag of candy to […]
Homeschool Day by Firefly Toys & Games First Friday of the Month All Ages — Free Note: This is not a Cola City Event. We are meeting up there–so keep an eye out for other Cola City connections! This free event is the First Friday of the month from 12-2pm. Open to all ages. Located […]
My Street, My Story Competition by USC Center for Civil Rights Deadline: Nov 1 All High Schoolers -- Free Note this is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact USC Center for Civil Rights for more information and submission Columbia-area high school students are invited to participate in “My Street, My Story: Celebrating History and […]
Funky Fall Friday: Movie in the Park by Richland Co Recreation Commission Friday, Nov 1st @6:30pm FREE-- Teens only Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Rain or shine, join us for a Funky Fall Friday Movie in the Park at Caughman Road Park on Friday, Nov 1st. We'll have snacks and popcorn and […]
Add your events to the calendar.
Contact: [email protected]