Junior Salsa
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Road, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

Sigma Wellness Event
2026-06-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Free microchipping event @ CAS
2026-06-28 09:00 - 12:00 | 127 Humane Lane, Columbia SC, 127 Humane Ln, Columbia, SC, United States
Richland County/COC residents only. Must show government ID with current address. If the address on your license is not up to date, please bring proof of address such as a lease, mortgage documents, etc. Utilities bills do not qualify.

Yoga In The Park
2026-07-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Mays Park, 1521 Deans Lane, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

National Kitten Day - Adoption Fees Waived for All Cats and Kittens
2026-07-10 | Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States
adoption fees waived for all cats and kittens. One day only. All pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on basic vaccines at the time of adoption.

Grand Opening Fire King Pizza
2026-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Fire King Pizza, 1840 Hampton St., Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Back To School Bash
2026-07-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Road, Columbia, SC, 29204

Heart & Sole Fitness Jam
2026-07-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Hoops After Dark: Prime Time Event
2026-07-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Pups & Pints Adoption Event & Donation Drive: Luau Edition
2026-07-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Hunter Gatherer Brewery, 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
*TIME CHANGE DUE TO HEAT: Pups & Pints Adoption Event & Donation Drive: Luau Edition at Hunter Gatherer Brewery. Adoption fees waived! Please ask those considering adoption to come prepared with a collar and leash.

Park Palooza at Finlay Park
2026-07-25 10:00 - 13:00 | SC
Park Palooza is an annual community event hosted by the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. It features live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, fitness demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.

Carolina Fish & Wings Grand Opening
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Carolina Fish & Wings, 565 Spears Creek Church Rd., Elgin, SC, 29045, United States

Sistercare Saturday
2026-08-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Soda City Market, 1700 Main St, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The City will host three SisterCare Saturday fundraising events, where community members can stop by, dunk a local celebrity, learn more about SisterCare’s mission, make donations, and help support local survivors.
SisterCare Saturday Event Schedule

Saturday, August 1 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Intersection of Main and Washington Streets during Soda City Market
Saturday, September 12 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Green Space outside of Gather Cola
Saturday, September 26 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Intersection of Main and Washington Streets during Soda City Market

The Coastal Crust Grand Opening
2026-08-04 10:30 - 12:00 | The Coastal Crust, 2158 Pickens St., Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Who: Mayor J. Daniel Rickenmann, City of Columbia Councilmembers, Coastal Crust Owner Brian Piesner, and Hughes Development Corporation President & CEO Robert Hughes.
What: The City of Columbia celebrates the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of The Coastal Crust on Tuesday, August 4th,2026 at 10:30 a.m. The South Carolina-based family-owned restaurant known for its authentic Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas and handcrafted Italian-inspired cuisine, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Columbia’s BullStreet District. City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Coastal Crust Owner Brian Piesner, and Hughes Development Corporation President & CEO Robert Hughes, will give remarks and cut the ribbon for this grand opening event. Immediately following the ceremony, the restaurant will officially open its doors to the public at 11:00 a.m.. Media are invited to attend the celebration, capture the ribbon cutting, interview speakers and tour the new restaurant.
When: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.Where: The Coastal Crust, BullStreet District, 2158 Pickens St. Columbia, S.C. 29201

Emerging Leaders Forum (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
2026-08-06 18:30 - 20:30 | The Mansion on Blanding, 1329 Blanding St., Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Project OneWay, Inc. in partnership with the City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting the Emerging Leaders Forum on Thursday, August 6th at 6:30PM at The Mansion on Blanding, 1329 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
The Emerging Leaders Forum is a Grow Up and Grow Old Columbia initiative that brings together emerging professionals, entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, students, public officials, and established executives for an evening of meaningful conversation about leadership, workforce development, economic opportunity, and the future of our communities.
During this event, participants will gain:

Direct access to respected business, government, and community leaders.
Practical insights into leadership, entrepreneurship, workforce success, and civic impact.
Opportunities to expand your professional network with individuals who can open doors to future collaboration.
A deeper understanding of how cross-sector partnerships create stronger communities and stronger economies.
Actionable strategies you can immediately apply in your career, business, organization, or community.

Pups & Pints Adoption Event and Donation Drive
2026-08-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Jake’s on Devine, 2112 Devine St, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
TIME CHANGED from 12-3 p.m. due to heat safety concerns.*** Adoption fees waived. We ask that anyone interested in adoption please come prepared with a collar and leash!

Columbia Streams Art Public Art Program Urban Poetry Presentation & Outdoor Art Tapestries Unveiling
2026-08-18 12:30 - 14:00 | Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue, Columbia, 29203
The City of Columbia’s public art program Columbia Streams Art is thrilled to present North Columbia’s Tribe Slam poetry ensemble reading selections from poems they created for new urban canvas tapestries. Following the poetry presentation, the urban canvas movable mural tapestries will debut on the exterior walls of the historic Eau Claire Print Building. The presentation will be held at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the Eau Claire print building at 3907 Ensor Avenue.
North Columbia’s Tribe Slam Team is a competitive poetry ensemble who has represented the Midlands at major regional and national poetry slam competitions.
The Urban Canvas movable mural tapestries are a signature creative form unique to Columbia. Stormwater Studios artist Stephen Chesley describes the large-scale, movable tapestries as “anti-murals”, as they do not occupy fixed spaces. Urban Canvas tapestries have been exhibited across Columbia’s exterior public spaces, maximizing viewing opportunities for the widest cross section of citizens.

Ribbon Cutting for Lavender Cafe
2026-08-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Lavender Cafe, 101 Sparkleberry Crossing Road, Suite 3, Columbia, SC, 29229, United States

Be SMART Press Conference
2026-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, in partnership with Be SMART, will recognize National SMART Week through a community press conference and panel discussion focused on promoting responsible firearm storage and preventing gun violence.

Held as students return to school, the event will bring together community leaders, educators, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and violence prevention advocates to discuss the importance of secure firearm storage and the role the community plays in preventing unintentional shootings, youth suicide, school shootings, and firearm theft.

SMART stands for:

Secure all guns in homes and vehicles.
Model responsible behavior around firearms.
Ask about the presence of unsecured firearms in homes your child visits.
Recognize the role of firearms in suicide.
Tell your peers to Be SMART.

The event will feature remarks from community leaders followed by a panel discussion highlighting local efforts, resources, and strategies to create safer communities through education, awareness, and responsible firearm ownership.

When: Monday, August 24, 2026
Press Conference: 10:00 a.m.
Panel Discussion: Immediately following the press conference

Members of the public and media are encouraged to attend.
For more information about Be SMART, visit BeSMARTforKids.org. The City of Columbia remains committed to working alongside community partners to reduce gun violence through education, prevention, and collaboration.

For additional information about this event, please contact the City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement at (803) 545-3373.”

Mota Crosslinking Business Academy Global Business 2 Business Summit
2026-08-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States

Ribbon Cutting for WhizWorld Kids Academy
2026-09-02 11:00 - 12:00 | 903 Elmwood Avenue, 903 Elmwood Ave, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Admiral Radio - Free Outdoor Concert at the Koger Center
2026-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Plaza Stage at Koger Center, 1051 Greene Sr, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The Koger Center for the Arts has set the headliners for the first Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a series of free outdoor concerts sponsored in part by the Levitt Foundation. The concerts will take place on the Plaza Stage on the Koger Center’s front lawn from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., with the rain location being indoors in either the Black Box Theater or second floor lobby.
The Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series is dedicated to uplifting Columbia as a cultural hub and destination for accessible entertainment. The series is supported by a variety of community partners, including the Jasper Project, ONE Columbia, ColaJazz, South Carolina Philharmonic, University of South Carolina Student Life, Black Nerd Mafia, the South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement, the Columbia Chamber, the Vista Guild and the City of Columbia.
Geared to towns and cities with populations under 250,000, Levitt AMP grantees reflect the three goals of the LevittAMP Music Series program: Amplify community pride and a city’s unique character; enrich lives through the power of free, live Music; and illustrate the importance of inclusive and vibrant public Places. From rural Alaska to Appalachian Main Streets and Midwestern locales, Levitt AMP is a catalytic opportunity for towns and cities across America to realize a shared mission—building community through music to create a healthy and thriving future for all. Columbia is the only Levitt AMP location in South Carolina.
Columbia residents are encouraged to follow along with the development of the series over the next three years by visiting www.KogerCenterForTheArts.com, and following @LevittAmpColumbia and @KogerCenterForTheArts on Instagram.

Sistercare Saturday
2026-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Gather Cola, 2191 Pickens St, Columbia, 29201, United States
The City of Columbia invites the community to join us for SisterCare Saturday, a part of the 2026 Mayor’s Campaign Against Domestic Violence at Gather COLA. Attendees can support survivors of domestic violence by making a donation to dunk local elected officials and community leaders, learn more about SisterCare’s mission, and help raise awareness for those impacted by domestic violence.
Bring donation items to help fill a van that will provide much needed items for Sistercare. Needed donation items include:
Clothing Needs:

Rain ponchos & umbrellas
Socks
Women’s boxer briefs

Hygiene Needs:

Body wash
Lotion
Shampoo & conditioner
Toilet paper
Laundry pods

Kitchen Needs:

Paper towels
Cutlery
Paper plates & cups
Trash bags (13 & 39 gallon)

Other Needs:

New twin & full comforters
Gas card ($10-$35)
Grocery store gift cards (any amount)

Visitors will also have the opportunity to enter raffles for prizes.

Black Nerd Mafia - Free Outdoor Concert at the Koger Center
2026-09-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Plaza Stage at Koger Center, 1051 Greene Sr, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Beyond the Bridge - A Solution to Homelessness
2026-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Spotlight cinemas capital 8, 201 Columbia Mall Boulevard, Columbia, SC, 29223, United States
The City of Columbia is calling on communities across South Carolina to come together for a powerful conversation about homelessness, solutions, and the shared responsibility to ensure every person has a pathway to stability.
The City of Columbia will host a community viewing of the documentary Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness, an opportunity to explore homelessness beyond the statistics and headlines and examine what is possible when communities move from awareness to action.
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8, 201 Columbia Mall Boulevard, Columbia, SC, 29223
Homelessness is not isolated to one city, county, or region. It is a statewide issue that requires collaboration among government, nonprofit organizations, businesses, faith communities, service providers, housing partners, advocates, residents and our unsheltered population.
This viewing is more than a movie —- it is a call to action.
The City of Columbia is inviting people from across South Carolina to watch, listen, learn, and consider what role they can play in creating meaningful solutions. The documentary provides an opportunity to challenge assumptions, elevate the voices and experiences of people impacted by homelessness, and spark conversations about housing, services, prevention, opportunity, and community investment.
We cannot solve homelessness by working in silos. We solve it by working together.
The City of Columbia encourages mayors, elected officials, community leaders, service providers, housing professionals, business owners, faith leaders, educators, advocates, residents and unsheltered individuals from throughout South Carolina to participate and bring the conversation back to their own communities.
From Awareness to Action
The City of Columbia believes that addressing homelessness requires more than temporary responses. It requires a coordinated approach that identifies gaps, strengthens partnerships, expands resources, and creates sustainable pathways to housing and stability.
The viewing will serve as a starting point for meaningful dialogue and collaboration. After the film screening, the City of Columbia has invited local leaders, community organizations, service providers and other attendees to participate in an impactful forum and panel discussion. Participants will be encouraged to ask:

What can we do differently?
What resources already exist in our communities?
Where are the gaps?
How can we better coordinate our efforts?
What role can each of us play in creating solutions?

This is our collective opportunity to move beyond the bridge —- to move beyond simply seeing homelessness as a problem and begin building solutions together.
If you would like to attend the viewing, please visit this link to reserve your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-bridge-a-solution-to-homelessness-tickets-1996497235977?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tickets are limited and attendees are encouraged to stay for the forum and panel discussions.
Together, we can turn awareness into action, partnerships into progress, and solutions into lasting change.

Molly Martin - Free Outdoor Concert at the Koger Center
2026-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Plaza Stage at Koger Center, 1051 Greene Sr, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The Koger Center for the Arts has set the headliners for the first Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a series of free outdoor concerts sponsored in part by the LevittFoundation. The concerts will take place on the Plaza Stage on the Koger Center’s front lawn from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., with the rain location being indoors in either the Black Box Theater or second floor lobby.
The Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series is dedicated to uplifting Columbia as a cultural hub and destination for accessible entertainment. The series is supported by a variety of community partners, including the Jasper Project, ONE Columbia, ColaJazz, South Carolina Philharmonic, University of South Carolina Student Life, Black Nerd Mafia, the South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement, the Columbia Chamber, the Vista Guild and the City of Columbia.
Geared to towns and cities with populations under 250,000, Levitt AMP grantees reflect the three goals of the LevittAMP Music Series program: Amplify community pride and a city’s unique character; enrich lives through the power of free, live Music; and illustrate the importance of inclusive and vibrant public Places. From rural Alaska to Appalachian Main Streets and Midwestern locales, Levitt AMP is a catalytic opportunity for towns and cities across America to realize a shared mission—building community through music to create a healthy and thriving future for all. Columbia is the only Levitt AMP location in South Carolina.
Columbia residents are encouraged to follow along with the development of the series over the next three years by visiting www.KogerCenterForTheArts.com, and following @LevittAmpColumbia and @KogerCenterForTheArts on Instagram.

Cola Café Fest
2026-09-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

THRIVE 10X
2026-09-29 08:00 - 16:00 | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Sam Morrow - Free Outdoor Concert at the Koger Center
2026-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Plaza Stage at Koger Center, 1051 Greene Sr, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
