Eggciting Easter Celebration
2025-04-12 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lorick Park, 1735 Lorick Ave, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

The Lemonade Twins 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States

College Place Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting
2025-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Columbia College Women’s Business Center, 1301 Columbia College Dr, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
The ONSE will attend the monthly community meeting to gain feedback from residents as well as provide an update.

Senior Easter Social
2025-04-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States

Roles & Responsibilities in Housing Workshop
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
Topics of Discussion:

Evictions
Housing Discriminations
Uniform Relocation Act
Code Enforcement

For questions contact (803) 576-2091 or watlington.crystal@richlandcountysc.gov

Lunch and Learn (Healthy Cooking)
2025-04-16 10:00 - 23:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
Lunch & Learn: Healthy Cooking Workshop
Join us for a fun and informative session focused on stress management, self-care, and healthy eating—perfect for adults 50 & older!

Lunch provided!

Limited seats – Register now!

Call Kim Glasgow at (803) 545-3100 to reserve your spot.

Monthly Street Outreach
2025-04-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The ONSE will attend this monthly event to assist with community outreach efforts.

Creative Time at Columbia Art Center
2025-04-16 16:00 - 18:00, 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

Annual Easter Egg-travaganza
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | MLK Park, 2300 Greene St, Columbia, SC, United States

How Money Works
2025-04-16 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!

Design/Development Review Commission (D/DRC) Meeting
2025-04-17 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 March 24, 2025. For more information, call 803-545-3222 or visit the D/DRC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Pinehurst Spring and Easter Fest
2025-04-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Road, Columbia, SC, 29204

City Offices Closed
2025-04-18 | SC
City offices closed in observance of Good Friday.

Free Compost Giveaway
2025-04-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States
The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division will host its annual Free Compost Giveaway event. Columbia residents are invited to receive free, nutrient-rich compost, ideal for gardening and landscaping, while supplies last. Staff will assist with loading compost into vehicles, trailers, or trucks.
Please note: this event is for residential use only – no commercial businesses. The City will not haul materials to other locations.

Spring Fling Eggstravaganza
2025-04-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Pups & Pints Adoption Event & Donation Drive
2025-04-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Bierkeller, 600 Canal Side Street Suite 1009
Adoption Event and Donation Drive at Bierkeller! Adoption Fees will be waived! Please bring a leash and collar.
Sponsored by Animal Mission and The Pampered Pup Bakery.

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!

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

Belmont Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting
2025-04-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Gable Oaks Apartments, 901 Colleton Street, Columbia, SC, United States

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.
