City of Columbia, Columbia SC

10th Annual South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest
2026-06-20 12:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Finlay Park, 930 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Featuring legendary R&B group Midnight Star, local and regional performers, community organizations, youth activities, health and wellness resources, nearly 80 vendors, and thousands of attendees from across South Carolina and beyond.

Helping Hands Ladies Tea Party
2026-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Hampton Park, 1117 Brandon Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29209

Pride, Prevention and Community Power
2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Harriet Hancock Center, 1108 Woodrow St., Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
Join us for a powerful community conversation centered on building a safer, more connected South Carolina. Together, we’ll explore urgent issues including gun violence prevention, LGBTQ+ safety, mental health awareness, suicide prevention, allyship, and access to vital community resources. You will also learn meaningful ways to get involved in advocacy, support local change efforts, and help shape a more inclusive and compassionate future for the City of Columbia and communities across the state.
Topics will include:
Gun violence prevention through an LGBTQ+ lens
Current South Carolina firearm policies
Mental health and LGBTQ+ suicide prevention
Community resources and support systems
Allyship and advocacy
Opportunities for community involvement and action
Pride, Prevention, & Community Power Flyer

Columbia Homeless Court to be featured on SAMSHA National Webinar 6/24/26 at 3:30pm
2026-06-24 15:30 - 17:00 | South Carolina
Leveraging Homeless Courts and Care Courts to Support Individuals’ Homelessness, Mental Illness, and Substance Use Disorders Needs
June 24, 2026, 3:30–5:00 p.m. ET
REGISTER NOW
Jurisdictions nationwide have implemented homeless courts and care courts as structured responses to the challenges faced by individuals who are homeless, have mental and substance use disorders, and intersect with the criminal justice system. These models emphasize collaborative, cross-system approaches that connect individuals to services to promote recovery and resolve legal barriers to housing, employment, and transportation.
This webinar will provide an overview of two programs that demonstrate the homeless court and care court models. Presenters will share Ventura, California’s CARE Act program, including its structure and measurable outcomes. The webinar will also feature the Columbia Homeless Court program, established in 2015, with a focus on its development, operational framework, and data trends. The discussion will highlight how these programs can strengthen system coordination, resolve legal challenges, and improve outcomes for individuals with complex needs.
Learning Objectives

Understand the function of homeless courts and care courts in addressing homelessness among individuals with mental and substance use disorders.
Describe essential elements of homeless court and care court models.
Consider ways to leverage the homeless court or care court models at the local level to address housing barriers among justice-involved individuals who also have mental and substance use disorders.

Presenters

Levana Adato, LCSW, Clinic Administrator, Ventura County Behavioral Health
Hans W. Pauling, Esq., Director of Affiliate Services, Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office

Moderator

Melissa Stein, DrPH, Senior Project Associate, Policy Research Associates, Inc.

Beat the Heat Educational Event
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue, Columbia, 29203
Here’s a cool opportunity: A FREE Event & FREE Trees!
Join us for light refreshments and an informative session about the benefits of urban trees. Learn how to plant a tree and care for it to ensure that it thrives for years to come. Find out how you can sign up to receive up to three free shade trees for your property.
This event is free and open to everyone.
Even if you rent your property we encourage you to attend and take back information for your property owner. Let us help you reforest your neighborhood! Sign up to attend and bring a friend!
RSVP: https://columbiagreen.org/beattheheat

Junior Salsa
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Bingo Night
2026-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
Senior Programming Presents: Bingo Night!
1st Wednesday of every month, join us for games, prizes, fellowship, and fun!

Board of Zoning Appeals (BoZA) Meeting
2026-07-02 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings. Application deadline for this meeting can be found at the link here: <https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/board-of-zoning-appeals/boza-calendar/> . For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the website for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Adolescent Art & Therapy Camp with Corazon Holistic Health
2026-07-07 08:30 - 13:00, 2026-07-14 08:30 - 13:00, 2026-07-21 08:30 - 13:00 | Corazon Holistic Health, 1631 Main St, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Join us Tuesdays in July from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for a unique summer experience combining art, sound, body awareness and emotional wellness. Location in downtown Columbia at 1631 Main Street.
Perfect for adolescents and teens looking for creativity, connection, and support this summer.

For age groups 13 – 18
$150 per session
$500 for all 4 sessions
Sibling discounts available!

Dates:

July 7
July 14
July 21
July 28

Each session explores themes like:

Self-identity
Anxiety
Anger & Depression
Transitions & Discomfort

Participants will engage in creative expression while learning real-life emotional regulation skills in a safe & supportive environment.
To register call (803) 567-1217 or email info@corazonholistichealth.com
Register by July 3

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

Planning Commission (PC) Meeting
2026-07-09 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting can be found at the link here: <https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/planning-commission/pc-calendar/> . For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the website for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

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

Adult Art Therapy Camp with Corazon Holistic Health
2026-07-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Corazon Holistic Health, 1631 Main St, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Weekends in July | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Session Themes:

Saturday, July 11 – Self & Identity

Art therapy introduction + self-concept exploration

Saturday, July 18 – Anxiety & Regulation

Painting and nervous system tools

Sunday, July 19 – Emotions: Depression & Anger

Clay “Ugly Mugs,” polyvagal education & musical selections

Saturday July 25 – Grief & Transitions

Painting previous clay work + Found Art collage w/ mixed media

Pricing:

$130 per individual session
$450 for all 4 sessions
Family discounts available! (Ask us)

To register call (803) 567-1217 or email info@corazonholistichealth.com
Register by July 3
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Urban Design Review Commission Meeting
2026-07-15 16:00 - 17:00 | City Hall Third Floor Chambers, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Regularly scheduled Design Review Commission Meetings. Application deadline for this meeting can be found at the link here: <https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/design-development-review-commission/ddrc-calendar/> . For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the website for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Historic Preservation/Development Review Commission (HP/DRC) Meeting
2026-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Design Review Commission Meetings. Application deadline for this meeting can be found at the link here: <https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/design-development-review-commission/ddrc-calendar/>. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the website for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Unveiling New Public Murals Honoring Columbia's African American History
2026-07-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Richland Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, South Carolina
One Columbia Announces Cultural Layers Community Celebrations, Unveiling New Public Murals Honoring Columbia’s African American History
Columbia, SC — July 13, 2026 — One Columbia for Arts and Culture will host the Cultural Layers Community Celebrations, two free public events marking the unveiling of new public artwork honoring the stories, people, and places at the heart of Columbia’s historically African American neighborhoods. The celebrations take place Saturday, July 18, at 2:00 PM at Richland Library Edgewood and Sunday, July 19, at 3:00 PM at the Richland Library Main Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.
The new artwork honors former residents and legacies of the Booker T. Washington, Ward One, and Wheeler Hill neighborhoods. Cultural Layers is a public art and storytelling initiative led by One Columbia and funded by the Knight Foundation and the Central Carolina Community Foundation. The project preserves and amplifies histories from these communities through photography, videography, oral histories, archival research, and public art, centering the individuals who shaped the city and the schools and neighborhoods that served as cultural and social anchors for generations.
At each celebration, attendees can view the completed murals and public artwork, meet several of the individuals depicted in the work, and connect with the community members, historians, and cultural partners who helped bring the project to life. The events are designed as community gatherings grounded in memory, local history, and collective pride.
Featured artists include Daniel Esquivia-Zapata, Visual Artist and Educator; Nora Williams, Photographer and Cultural Worker; and Malcolm Vanhannegeyn, CEO of Perspective Cinema and Cinematographer. Community members featured in the work include Crissandra Elliott, Deacon Richard Caughman, and Raymond Richardson.
“For us, public art is more than just what you see; it’s about creating connections,” said Xavier Blake, One Columbia Executive Director. “Through Cultural Layers and the incredible talents of Daniel, Nora, and Malcolm, we hope to create a lasting impact that honors the lives, spaces, and histories that shape our city.”
The celebrations are made possible with the support of community partners and sponsors including Central Carolina Community Foundation, Knight Foundation, Richland County Library, the A’ja Wilson Foundation, the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina, Columbia SC 63, the Ward One Organization, and Friends of African American Art & Culture.
More information is available at onecolumbiasc.com/public-art/cultural-layers-project/.
About One Columbia for Arts and Culture
One Columbia for Arts and Culture is the designated nonprofit arts organization for the City of Columbia, South Carolina. Its mission is to amplify, support, and celebrate the arts while ensuring creativity remains a vital part of the city’s identity and growth. Through public programming, community partnerships, and cultural initiatives, One Columbia works to make the arts accessible and meaningful for all residents of the Columbia region.

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 | South Carolina
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.
