City of Columbia, Columbia SC

Yoga in The Park
2025-07-09 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Elmwood Roy Lynch Park, 2120 Lincoln Street, Columbia, 29201, United States
Yoga at the Park!

FREE
Taught by certified instructions from Charles R Drew Wellness Center
BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MATS
There will be no class during inclement weather

For more information (803) 545-3100

Hot Dogs & Cool Cats Adoption Promo!
2025-07-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-01 12:00 - 2025-07-03 17:00 | Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States
Adoption fees for all Pets from July 1 – July 5 will be only $4!
Animal Shelter will be closed on July 4.

City Offices Closed
2025-07-04 | South Carolina
City offices closed in observance of Independence Day.

Board of Zoning Appeals (BoZA) Meeting
2025-07-03 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is June 6, 2025. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the BoZA page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Junior Salsa
2025-06-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Emily Douglas Park, 2431 Terrance Way, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

Food Truck Friday!
2025-06-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-20 11:00 - 15:00 | 2300 Bull Street (REI Co-op parking lot at BullStreet, corner of Bull and Colonial), 2300 Bull Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Each Friday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, join us in the REI Co-op parking lot on Bull Street to enjoy lunch from a variety of food trucks!
Check out the line up for June’s food trucks:
June 6, 2025:

Cindy’s Cakes & Catering
Kurt’s Kitchen
The Haute’ Dog Lady
Wise’s Fish & Fries

June 13, 2025:

Lobster Dogs
Purposely Made Sweets
Right Way Wings & Things
Smoke IT UP

June 20, 2025:

Brown Bag Deli
Calabash Caribbean Grill
Fishers of Men (Boiled P-nuts)
Tacos Oink Oink

June 27, 2025:

Bessie’s Bites
Fishers of Men
Maurice’s Catering
Smok’in Pot

Serve & Connect Summer Block Party
2025-06-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Harbison Gardens, 401 Columbiana Dr, Columbia, SC, 29212, United States

Columbia Council of Neighborhoods Monthly Meeting
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue, Columbia, 29203
The ONSE will attend the monthly community meeting to gain feedback from residents as well as provide an update.

Community Conversations with Councilwoman Dr. Aditi Bussells
2025-06-26 17:30 - 19:30 | City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The City of Columbia At-Large Councilmembers announce a new initiative designed to foster stronger engagement between elected officials and the residents they serve.
Beginning with Councilwoman Aditi Bussells, each At-Large Councilmember will host one-on-one community conversations, offering an opportunity to speak directly with their representatives in a personal setting.
These meetings aim to create space for open dialogue on key community issues, listen to resident concerns, and strengthen the connection between the public and their local government.
Residents must sign up in advance to secure a time slot by June 10, 2025.
Register for a specific time slot here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C054FADA82EAAF8C34-56358595-office

Design/Development Review Commission (D/DRC) Meeting
2025-06-26 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Design/Development Review Commission Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is May 19, 2025. For more information, call 803-545-3222 or visit the D/DRC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Mayor's Coffee with the Press
2025-06-25 09:00 | City Hall, Second Floor, Mayor’s Conference Room, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will hold an informal coffee with the press the last Wednesday morning of every month. These will be informal coffee talks where representatives from all press outlets are invited to come for an update from him and to ask questions. The sessions will be held in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall, 1737 Main Street. Each session will be scheduled for approximately 45 minutes.

Columbia City Council - Special Called Meeting
2025-06-24 15:00 - 17:00 | City Hall Third Floor Chambers, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina
See meeting information here: https://columbiacitysc.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=1821

Lock It, Live It
2025-06-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Ensor Keenan House, 801 Wildwood Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
The ONSE is partnering with several community partners to host a Gun Violence Prevention Fair and Community Day. This event is part of the broader Choose Peace, Create Change initiative to raise awareness and promote safe firearm storage, education, and community-based violence prevention.
Building on the momentum of the Lock It Up, Columbia! campaign, this event will feature local organizations, resources for families, youth activities, firearm safety presentations, and more. The event will also feature a powerful presentation from BeSMART, a national program promoting secure firearm storage to protect children and families.
Attendees can expect interactive workshops, activities, and obtain resources from community service partners. After the informative workshops, the event will transition into a celebration of community with live music by Columbia’s own DJiAM, alongside a vibrant resource fair, local food vendors, and more.

Thrive Online, Shine Offline
2025-06-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Charles Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way, Columbia, SC, 29204, United States
The ONSE is partnering with the SC Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children division to highlight internet safety. The ONSE staff will setup a table and present on community safety topics. Service providers will be onsite to provide information

Thrive Online - Shine Offline
2025-06-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Charles Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way, Columbia, SC, 29204, United States
SC Attorney General’s Office presents Thrive Online – Shine Offline: Keeping Kids Healthy Together
Join us for this family friendly event at the Drew Wellness Center. Enjoy free giveaways, free food, and free information from experts!
Special performer Da Fisherman will be providing entertainment!

Coolin' with COLA
2025-06-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Lorick Park, 1735 Lorick Ave, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
The ONSE will host engagement sessions throughout the summer to help residents stay cool and violence-free. Attendees can indulge in a delightful day of ice cream, fun activities, and great company.

Juneteenth Basketball Tournament
2025-06-20 09:00 - 16:00 | ReCreation Gymnasium, 119 Diamond Lane, Columbia, 29210, United States
This event is hosted by the Juneteenth Freedom Festival.
Director Fordham with Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement will speak at the festival about the importance of living safe, healthy lives and violence prevention.

City Offices Closed
2025-06-19 | South Carolina
City offices closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth Small Business Workshop + Panel Discussion
2025-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 6:00pm – 8:00 pm, join us at the Busby Street Community Center for an inspiring and informative evening dedicated to Black economic empowerment.
Hosted by the City of Columbia, this workshop will highlight practical steps to launch, sustain, and grow small businesses in our communities. In the spirit of Juneteenth, we’re talking self-determination, group economics, and building legacy through entrepreneurship. Let’s turn vision into victory!
Please register here: https://www.juneteenthfreedomfest.com/event-details/juneteenth-small-business-workshop

Monthly Street Outreach with ONSE
2025-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
This event is hosted by Prisma Support Services.
The ONSE will attend this monthly event to assist with community outreach efforts.

Belmont Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting
2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Gable Oaks Apartments, 901 Colleton Street, Columbia, SC, United States
This event is hosted by the Belmont Neighborhood Association.
The ONSE will attend the monthly community meeting to gain feedback from residents as well as provide an update.

Public Informational Meeting on Williams Street Extension
2025-06-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Mark your calendars – we hope you can join us Monday, June 16th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Stormwater Studios for an informational meeting about the Williams Street extension! This drop-in format meeting will provide attendees with updates on the project, including the anticipated timeline, multimodal design considerations, environmental impacts, and more.
As the City and consultant team work to fine-tune the design details, we hope you’ll take the time to attend and provide your feedback. We’ll be working to share additional details and materials as we have them, but in the meantime, please stay tuned to the City’s website, social media, and e-newsletter for updates.
About the Williams Street Project
This new street connection from Blossom Street to Senate Street will also connect back into the City’s street grid, providing multimodal connections westward past Huger Street. Phase one of the Williams Street Extension project includes the construction of approximately 4,700 feet of new and improved roadway, 4,700 feet of new sidewalks, and other related infrastructure needed to support the roadway. The project focuses on several key objectives, including:

Expanding public river access
Spurring economic development in the area and surrounding communities
Improving public safety and connectivity to our rivers, roadways and districts
Enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities alongside and on the rivers
Strengthening pride of our City and bolstering our sense of community

The design of the project is wrapping up, with anticipated initial review by the City’s Planning Commission in Summer 2025. Once plans are finalized, the project will be bid, with construction to follow.

Homeless Services Adhoc Committee
2025-06-15 16:00 - 17:30 | City Hall Third Floor Chambers, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina

Homeless Services Adhoc Committee
2025-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 | City Hall, Second Floor, Mayor’s Conference Room, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Health, Social, and Environmental Affairs Committee
2025-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | City Hall, Second Floor, Mayor’s Conference Room, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Serve & Connect Summer Cookout
2025-06-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Vista Greenway Tunnel

Fathers, Fish, and Football
2025-06-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Join us for a Father’s Day Celebration at Greenview Park on Friday, June 14th from 12–4 PM!
We’re bringing the fun with fishing, football, food, and family vibes — all in honor of the amazing dads in our community.

Prostate Cancer Awareness/Wellness Event
2025-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
NORTH COLUMBIA CIVIC CLUB PRESENTS:
PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS/WELLNESS
A wellness event designed for men!
Get a consultation or HEALTH test for free at our health booths!
What to Expect:

Health Checks and Assessments
Blood Pressure Check
Cholesterol Monitoring Info
Heart Health Info
Prostate Cancer Info
Mental Wellness Check
