City of Columbia, Columbia SC

Tour de Taco Ride
2025-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cycle Center
Join Outspokin’ Bicycles, Midlands SORBA, and the Columbia Composite NICA and build your off-road skills at Harbison State Forest. This ages 10+ clinic is free, but there is a $5 parking fee, and space is limited. Check out the Facebook event, and email bikeclinic@outspokinbicycles.com to register.

Kickoff to Small Business Week Press Conference
2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Bierkeller, 600 Canal Side Street Suite 1009
The City of Columbia in partnership with the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Richland County, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are hosting a press conference to kick off National Small Business Week 2025 on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Bierkeller Brewing Company, located at 600 Canalside Street, Suite 1009.
Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, South Carolina State Senator Russell Ott (District 26), Richland County Administrator Leonardo Brown, President and CEO of Columbia Chamber Carl Blackstone, and SBA District Director Melissa Lindler will provide remarks. The City of Columbia and Richland County will also present a proclamation in honor of National Small Business Week 2025.
National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners and celebrates their tenacity. We invite the community to join us for this event!
For more information, please contact the Office of Business Opportunities at (803) 545-3950 or send an email to OBO@columbiasc.gov.

"5 Dollar Fiesta" Pet Adoption Promo
2025-05-05 | Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States
$5 adoption fee for all pets, ONE DAY ONLY.
See the dogs & cats at Columbia Animal Services that are looking for a new home here: https://24petconnect.com/ColumbiaAdoptablePets

Pups & Pints Adoption Event & Donation Drive
2025-05-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Jake’s of Columbia, 2112 Devine Street, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
Adoption Event and Donation Drive at Jake’s On Devine! Adoption Fees will be waived! Please bring a leash and collar.
See the dogs & cats at Columbia Animal Services that are looking for a new home here: https://24petconnect.com/ColumbiaAdoptablePets

Movie Night (with North Columbia Civic Club)
2025-05-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Northminster Church, 6717 David St, Columbia, SC, 20203, United States

4th Annual Mindful Steps Mental Health Awareness Walk
2025-05-03 09:00 - 13:00 | The Keenan House, 801 Wildwood Ave, Columbia, SC, United States
Girl Get Up Society, in partnership with the City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, presents Mindful Steps: the 4th Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk!
Welcoming families of all ages, this event will feature exciting activities, delicious food, engaging entertainment, and so much more!
A groundbreaking community gathering awaits, spotlighting complimentary mental health screenings with brief 15-minute sessions. Certified Mental Health Professionals will be readily available onsite to provide support and guidance.

Bodyworks Technologies Grand Opening
2025-05-02 12:00 - 13:00 | 919 True Street, 919 True Street, Suite E-4, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States

Food Truck Friday!
2025-05-02 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 February’s food trucks:
May 2, 2025:

Kurt’s Kitchen
Smok’in Pot
Snacks & Things
Wise-Lemonade

May 9, 2025:

Lunch Box
Mahjal’s Filipino
Mamas Taste of the World
Petite Sweets Bakeshop

May 16, 2025:

Lobster Dogs
Smoke It Up
Wise’s Fish & Fries

May 30, 2025:

Brown Bag Deli
La Dolce Vita Pizza
Mahjal’s Filipino
The Haute Dog Lady

Board of Zoning Appeals (BoZA) Meeting
2025-05-01 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 April 4, 2025. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the BoZA page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

How Money Works
2025-04-30 18:30 - 19:45, 2025-04-23 18:30 - 19:45 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Learn How Money Works!Join us for a FREE financial education series every Wednesday in April, starting April 2 from 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM at Greenview Park!Gain valuable insights on money management, financial planning, and wealth-building strategies with Dr. Ken and Yolande Roach, expert financial consultants.For more info: 803-754-5223Take control of your financial future—see you there!

Mayor's Coffee with the Press
2025-04-30 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 - Budget Workshop
2025-04-29 13:00 - 14:30 | City Hall, Second Floor, Mayor’s Conference Room, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee - Standing Committee Meeting
2025-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 | City Hall, Second Floor, Mayor’s Conference Room, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Kitten Shower Donation Drive
2025-04-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States
Donation drive for neo-natal kitten care! Learn about the basics of kitten fostering and neighborhood cat trap-neuter-return (TNR).

Pickleball Clinic
2025-04-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Artistic Expression Art Day II
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
The ONSE will be partner with P. E. A. C. E. and Parks and Recreation for their Artistic Expression Art Showcase at Hyatt Park. The event is open to all High School Students from 10am-2pm and will have two sessions. The first session will be for hands on artistic expression and the second session will focus on dance and mindful movement. ONSE will provide information about Youth Violence Prevention Week.

Earth Day Climate Action Fair
2025-04-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Boyd Plaza, 1515 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
A FREE family friendly event brought to you by the Columbia Climate Protection Action Committee (CPAC) celebrating Mother Earth with environmental educators, artists, mascots, interactive activities, special programming, and more!
Event Activity Times

Mascot Visits: 11:00 a.m.
Face Painting: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Photo Booth: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Hosted by the City of Columbia Climate Protection Action Committee (CPAC)
With co-hosts SC Public Health Association and Central Midlands Council of Governments.

Food Truck Friday and Community Development Block Party!
2025-04-25 12:00 - 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
Community Development is inviting the public for the CD block party. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of service by checking out informational booths provided by our City of Columbia departments and enjoy local food vendors with the Office of Business Opportunities Food Truck Friday. Food Vouchers will be provided to participants while supplies last!
Food Truck Vendors

Brown Bag Deli
Guy’s Hotdogs
Mamas Taste of the World
Tacos Oink Oink
Petite Sweets Bakeshop

Shine for Shelter Car Wash Fundraising Event
2025-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Riverfront Park South, 312 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The City of Columbia Homeless Services department is partnering with United Way of the Midlands for Volunteer Week.
The Shine for Shelter Car Wash fundraising event to support Rapid Shelter Columbia’s mission of assisting individuals experiencing homelessness. Homeless Services is inviting the community to come out for a car wash, to volunteer, or to donate.
All proceeds will directly support client services and initiatives that aid individuals experiencing homelessness and the dedicated service providers who support them. Come out, get a shine, and help create lasting change!
Monetary donations collected during the car wash will go directly toward essential services resources and Rapid Shelter Columbia residents.
United Way Volunteer Week
From April 21-26, we’re mobilizing 1,000 volunteers across 100 teams to complete 100 impactful community projects, with a goal of raising $100/person to support critical programs in education, housing, and healthcare.
What You Need to Know:

Each team consists of 5-10 members engaged in action-based giving
Each participant commits to raising at least $100 to support the host organization and United Way of the Midlands impact work
Funds raised are split 50/50 between United Way of the Midlands and host partner organizations and 75/25 for local organizations beyond United Way’s Impact Partners

How to Get Involved:

Visit the landing page: VW25-Shine for Shelter: Car Wash Fundraiser with Rapid Shelter | United Way of the Midlands (uway.org)
Gather your team and choose your project
Register your team and start fundraising
Share the link with friends, family, and colleagues

Columbia Council of Neighborhoods Monthly Meeting
2025-04-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
Join Columbia Council of Neighborhoods at their monthly membership meeting on Thursday, April 24th at 6pm at Busby Community Center, located at 1735 Busby Street in Columbia. This meeting will feature marketing professional, Katy Renfroe, where she will show members how to set up a free email account and business Facebook page and go over the Meta Business Suite for those that have a business page already. Members are encouraged to bring their personal tablets or laptops to follow along during the meeting

Handling Peer Pressure Workshop
2025-04-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Gibbes Middle School, 500 Summerlea Dr, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
The ONSE will conduct conflict resolution workshops at Heyward Gibbs Middle School, themed “Cool Heads, Safe Spaces” to teach youth how to resolve conflicts calmly through role-playing, problem solving, and group discussions.

Cola Stacks Grand Opening
2025-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Cola Stacks, 2850 Devine St Suite B, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
Cola Stacks will be celebrating their grand opening on Thursday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m. at their new location at 2850 Devine Street, Suite B. Founded in 2020, Cola Stacks began as an e-commerce hobby business offering personalized, stackable bracelet at an affordable price. Since then, they have grown and expanded to include full jewelry lines including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.
Since their inception, Cola Stacks has now grown and ships jewelry to 49 states and over 100 boutiques around the country. Their new brick and mortar location will be their first branded store where they plan to foster community by hosting events and allowing people to be creative with bracelet making classes.
Cola Stacks is built on three main pillars of faith, giving back, and community. Each month, they give back to charity, and often local ones. They are honored to have partnered with Final Victory Animal Rescue, Epworth, Mission Lexington, SpreadJOY, Animal Mission, and Toby’s Place.

Anti-bullying Workshop
2025-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue, Columbia, 29203
The ONSE will partner with Kimestry Wellness LLC to conduct an anti-bullying workshop to empower youth to recognize, prevent, and respond to bullying. Youth will learn about the impacts of bullying, strategies from standing up for themselves and others, and the importance of kindness.
“Our goal is to empower students with the tools to manage emotions, resolve conflicts peacefully, and build positive relationships,” said Kimberly Goethe, Program Assistant for ONSE. “Prevention starts with equipping young people with the right skills.”
Registration is required, but the workshop is free and open to the public.

Creative Time at Columbia Art Center
2025-04-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Columbia Art Center, 1227 Taylor St., Ste. C
This class is a mixed media class geared towards ages 9-16. The instructor will guide the students through a mixed media class which will consist of painting, collage and other arts. The instructor will help each child to tap into their “hidden” resources that they may not be aware of. Each session will meet for four weeks.
Requirements:

• Registration fee covers materials, instruction and operational costs.
• Minimum number of students: 3
• Maximum number of students: 6

For more information call (803) 545-3093 or email ArtCenter@columbiasc.gov

Conflict Resolution Workshop
2025-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Dreher High School, 3319 Millwood Ave, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
As part of Youth Violence Prevention Week, the ONSE is partnering with the Richland One School District to host a Conflict Resolution Workshop for students at Dreher High School. The workshop will provide an overview of conflict resolution, allow students to share their conflicts, and discuss how to effectively resolve conflicts without resorting to violence.

2025 City of Columbia Career Fair
2025-04-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The City of Columbia will be hosting its 4th annual career fair to promote openings within various departments. City departments with current vacancies will be on-site to talk with the community about the available career opportunities and provide information on the scope of work their department performs on a daily basis. In addition, City departments without current vacancies will be on-site to showcase how they impact our community and to inform job seekers how to stay in contact for future openings.
On the spot interviews will be held during the career fair and offers may be provided to candidates. Here’s some great benefits to working at the city:

Build a career, not a job
Flexible schedule
Great/competitive health benefits
Free professional development courses
Room for advancement
Various/multiple career opportunities
Work for a top-notch organization

Belmont Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting
2025-04-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Gable Oaks Apartments, 901 Colleton Street, Columbia, SC, United States
The ONSE will attend the monthly community meeting to gain feedback from residents as well as provide an update.

NxLevel & FastTrac Graduation Ceremony
2025-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus, 151 Powell Road, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Spring Fling Adoption Promo
2025-04-21 - 2025-04-26 | Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States
Adoption fee of $20 for all pets during the week of April 21st-26th.
Kick off spring with a new best friend!
