City of Columbia, Columbia SC

ONSE and G.R.I.T. Mental Health Mixer
2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
The G.R.I.T. Project Networking Mixer is designed to bring together mental health professionals, educators, and coaches in a space that celebrates their invaluable contributions.
By fostering connection and professional growth, we aim to build a stronger, more supportive community while showing appreciation for the work these individuals do to positively impact lives every day. The G.R.I.T. Project is committed to advancing mental health awareness, resilience-building, and career development for youth while the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is dedicated to strengthening communities through outreach and support.
By working together, our missions align to expand mental health care and awareness, reinforcing the importance of accessible mental health resources in our community.
Register for the event here: https://forms.columbiasc.gov/250823900638962

Shop Dog Suspension "Set Up" Clinic
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Harbison State Forest
Harbison State Forest parking lot; contact shopdogsuspension@gmail.com with any questions.

Mayor's Coffee with the Press
2025-05-28 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.

City Offices Closed
2025-05-26 | South Carolina
City offices closed in observance of Memorial Day.

DIY Denim Day for Girls
2025-05-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 2300 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

Mothers in Bloom
2025-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Memorial Sneaker Ball
2025-05-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States

Game Night with Councilwoman Tina Herbert
2025-05-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Lorick Park, 1735 Lorick Ave, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is hosting an evening full of fun and games with Councilwoman Tina N. Herbert!
An evening of fun for all ages with board games, cards, and video games. Light snacks will be served for attendees.

Food Truck Friday!
2025-05-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-16 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

Columbia Council of Neighborhoods
2025-05-22 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Mota Crosslinking Business Academy's 5th Annual SC AAPI
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Mota Crosslinking Business Academy, 933 13th Street, West Columbia, 29169, United States

Masonry Repointing Workshop
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Cottontown Historic District
As part of Historic Preservation Month in Columbia, join us for the Masonry Repointing Workshop to learn the basics of masonry repointing and repair with an expert mason.
Registration REQUIRED: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-brick-repointing-workshop-tickets-1337306633139?aff=oddtdtcreator
See more events for Historic Preservation Month Here: https://www.columbiacompass.org/celebratemay.html

Midlands Ride of Silence
2025-05-21 18:45 - 20:00 | Cola Town Bike Collective, 711 Elmwood Avenue
This silent ride honors cyclist who have been injured or killed while riding. This year’s ride will leave from the Cola Town Bike Collective. Sign in will begin at 6:45 PM. The route is approximately 7 miles. There is no fee, but donations to defray the cost of the police escort would be appreciated. See the National Ride of Silence website to learn more about the focus of this powerful event.

Monthly Street Outreach
2025-05-21 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.

Lunch and Learn with Humana
2025-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States

National Rescue Dog Day Adoption Promo
2025-05-20 | 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

Eau Claire Baptist Church Youth Day
2025-05-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Eau Claire Baptist Church, 4427 N. Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
The ONSE team will be onsite to support Eau Claire Baptist Church as they host their Community Prayer Day. The day will highlight first responders and youth violence.

Community First Responder's Service
2025-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Eau Claire Baptist Church, 4427 N. Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Preservation Bike Tour
2025-05-18 09:00 - 11:00 | 2200 Sumter St, 2200 Sumter St, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
As part of Historic Preservation Month in Columbia, join us on a tour of recent projects in the Cottontown, Earlewood, and Elmwood historic districts.
Registration REQUIRED: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-tour-cottontown-earlewood-elmwood-tickets-1337296773649?aff=oddtdtcreator
See more events for Historic Preservation Month Here: https://www.columbiacompass.org/celebratemay.html

Garden Walk and Talk
2025-05-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Saluda Riverwalk, 650 Candi Lane, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States

Columbia Black Expo
2025-05-17 10:00 - 17:00 | SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC, United States
Join us on May 17th, 2025, at the SC State Fairgrounds from 10 am to 5 pm for the Columbia Black Expo.
Experience a day filled with enriching talks, cultural exhibitions, and a showcase of Black business excellence.
The mission of the Black Expo is to promote economic development through increased exposure for minority-owned businesses. African-American owned businesses have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the public and procurement officers from major corporations and government entities. It is also an opportunity for major corporations and government entities to develop viable working relationships with minority-owned businesses while marketing their products and services to a growing consumer market.
The Expo is also a forum to educate, enlighten and inspire the entire community and the African-American community in particular. Aside from economic development, exposure to cultural resources is a part of the focus for this event.
Come, be inspired, network, and shop with local vendors.

Annual Luau Line Dance Party
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Aloha, Columbia! You’re invited to Linedance Luau at Greenview Park!

Ages 16+
Free, but must have ticket to enter!
Bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks
Please wear luau attire!

For questions, call Erica at (803) 754-5223

Energy Efficiency Workshop
2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Historic Melrose Heights, 1429 Hagood, Columbia, SC, United States
As part of Historic Preservation Month in Columbia, learn how to improve the energy efficiency of your house. Watch a blower door demonstration and learn the basics of window repair.
Registration Encouraged: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-energy-efficiency-in-historic-homes-tickets-1337268067789?aff=oddtdtcreator
See more events for Historic Preservation Month Here: https://www.columbiacompass.org/celebratemay.html

Friends of Harbison Trail Work Day
2025-05-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Harbison State Forest
Meet at the Harbison Ed Center to volunteer with Friends of Harbison State Forest; bring work gloves, water, and snacks, and wear appropriate clothing; tools will be provided. Details on the Friends of Harbison Facebook page.

Columbia Black Expo: Taste of Black Columbia
2025-05-16 19:30 - 23:00 | SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC, United States
Experience the Taste of Black Columbia!
​Step into a world where every dish tells a story and every flavor sings of history. On May 16, 2025, join us for a night where our culinary culture takes center stage, from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Get your ticket, bring your appetite, your dancing shoes and prepare to experience the Taste of Black Columbia.

Dance for Fitness with Miss Richland County
2025-05-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Bike to Work Day
2025-05-16 07:30 - 08:30 | South Carolina
Ride with a group or on your own to arrive at the State House (Gervais Street side) at 8:30 AM, take a group picture, and ride down Main Street to City Hall. Group rides start from:

Outspokin’ Bicycles, Devine Street (7:45 AM)
The intersection of Earlewood Drive and Recreation Drive (8:00 AM)
Cycle Center (8:00 AM)

Columbia Black Expo: Black Owned Wine & Spirits - Kick Off Reception
2025-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Runway 728, 724 S. Edisto Street, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

Design/Development Review Commission (D/DRC) Meeting
2025-05-15 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 April 21, 2025. For more information, call 803-545-3222 or visit the D/DRC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.
