How Money Works
2025-04-09 18:30 - 19:45, 2025-04-16 18:30 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | 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!

Planning Commission (PC) Meeting
2025-04-10 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 10, 2025. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the PC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Personal Finance Course with Antonio Lynch
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Richland Library and the City of Columbia Community Development for Financial Literacy have formed a partnership offering extensive educational classes regarding personal finance.
Register online at richlandlibrary.com/events
Join Antonio Lynch, Financial Well Being & Small Business Development Coach at Operation Hope, as he helps you understand how financial literacy and making healthy financial decisions are key to building a stable future with confidence.
This 1-hour workshop will teach you about:
– different types of banks
– key banking terms and various account options
– the step-by-step process of opening and managing a bank accoun

NxLevel For Micro Entrepreneurs
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
The Office of Business Opportunities is no longer accepting applications for the 2025 NxLevel For Micro Entrepreneurs course. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office at (803) 545-3950 or send an email to OBO@columbiasc.gov.
NxLevel For Micro Entrepreneurs Course
The NxLevel For Micro Entrepreneurs course is training that prepares entrepreneurs to compete, win, and survive in the market place. It is designed for businesses with less than five employees. Participants learn how to choose a business idea, develop a business plan, develop a marketing plan, understand market analyses, explore financing options, assess risk management, develop a customer’s service philosophy, as well as other relevant entrepreneurial skills.
To be eligible to participate in the NxLevel For Micro Entrepreneurs course, participants:

Can reside or have their small business located in Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, or Saluda counties.
In the process of starting a small business or have been in operations for two (2) years or less.

Homebuyer Workshop
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
The City of Columbia Community Development Department is hosting a homebuyer workshop at the Hampton Park Community Center on February 10, 2025 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
Topics of Discussion will include:

Understanding Your Credit Report Score
Credit Building and Improvement Strategies
Credit and Its Role in Buying a Home
Housing Loan Programs

Register for the event here: April 10 Home Buying Workshop, Credit Counseling & Budgeting (columbiasc.gov)
For more information, contact Community Development at (803) 545-3373 or email at housingloanprograms@columbiasc.gov.

Making it Grow
2025-04-11 08:00 - 11:00 | Leroy Moss Community Center, 950 Jackson Avenue

Easter Social
2025-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue, Columbia, 29203

Food Truck Friday!
2025-04-11 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:
April 4, 2025:

Diamond’s Smokehouse
Guy’s Hotdogs
Kurt’s Kitchen
Snacks & Things

April 11, 2025:

Cindy’s Cakes & Catering
Fishers of Men
Lobster Dogs
Maurice’s Catering

April 18, 2025: HOLIDAY (No FTF)
April 25, 2025: CD BLOCK PARTY!

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

Easter Eggstravaganza
2025-04-11 14:00 - 18:00 | Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Road, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

Easter Celebration
2025-04-11 14:00 - 18:00 | South Edisto Park, 1914 Wiley St, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

Eggcited Easter Eggsperience
2025-04-11 14:00 - 18:00 | Sims Park, 3500 Duncan Street, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

Egg-stra Fun Affair
2025-04-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Emily Douglas Park, 2431 Terrance Way, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

Rise and Run Easter 5K - Mental Health Awareness
2025-04-12 08:00 - 12:30 | Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia
Sign up and find out more here: Rise and Run / Walk 5k (runsignup.com)
Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the beautiful Saluda Shoals Park for the Rise & Run 5K. This Easter 5k event will take place on a fast, flat, and scenic certified closed course, giving participants the opportunity to achieve personal bests while soaking in the natural beauty of the park. More than just a race, it’s a celebration of the resurrected King, a movement for mental health awareness, and a chance to bring hope to those struggling with anxiety and depression. The event is hosted by Forever Changed Ministries.
Event Details:
5K Race: Starting at 8:00 AM, the race features a fast, flat, and scenic closed course, perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels.
Kids’ Fun Run with Easter Egg Hunt: Beginning at 9:30 AM, this fun-filled activity allows everyone to participate in the 5K and still enjoy Easter festivities with their families at Leo’s Landing.
Packet Pick-Up:
Friday, April 11: Packet pick-up will be held at Fleet Feet in Irmo, located at 945 Lake Murray Blvd, Suite A, Irmo, SC 29063, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Receive a 10% discount from Fleet Feet.
Saturday, April 12: Race day on-site packet pick-up will begin at 7:00 AM at Saluda Shoals Park.
Why Participate:
💸 Proceeds from this event will help fund the completion of impactful films in the documentary Sound Mind Series, which focus on mental health topics such as anxiety and depression. These films aim to inspire understanding, reduce stigma, and provide hope and healing to individuals and families. Whether you’re running for a cause, walking for awareness, or simply joining us to support mental health initiatives, this event promises to be both memorable and meaningful. Be part of this life-changing event as we celebrate Easter, raise awareness for mental health, and inspire hope in our community. Join us in person or participate virtually, your support makes a difference!

Stomp Out Crime
2025-04-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Columbia Place Mall, 7201 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC, 29223, United States
The Stomp Out Crime Initiative is hosting this event to highlight National Crime Victims Week. The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to crimes in our communities and to provide resources that support survivors and their families. The ONSE will setup a table at the Stomp Out Crime event to share information about community safety and other important topics. The ONSE will also donate clothing collected during the CHUGS Drive to the Stomp Out Crime Initiative for attendees. This event is free and open to the public.

Mayor's Collegiate Engagement Council Student Pop-Up Market
2025-04-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Soda City Market, 1700 Main St, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The Mayor’s CEC Student Pop-Up Market is an opportunity for students ages 16 and up to showcase their businesses to the community in an accessible and welcoming environment.
The CEC Student Pop-Up market will be on the 1300 Block of Main Street.

Turtle Sculpture Unveiling!
2025-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art public art program will unveil ten new turtle sculptures painted and decorated by local artists during the Artista Vista arts festival on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. The turtle sculptures will be on public display at Stormwater Studios at 413 Pendleton Street and also at the Artista Vista Live Art Mart at 516 Senate Street.
Further, the ten turtle sculptures are displayed with artist attribution in a digital gallery located on the City of Columbia website at https://mayor.columbiasc.gov/columbia-streams-art-turtle-scultpures/.
Artista Vista is a three-day local arts festival held by the Vista Guild showcasing local artists and their works at sites throughout Columbia’s Vista business district. For more information visit https://www.vistacolumbia.com/special-events/artista-vista.
To date, the Columbia Streams Art program has generated 36 leaping trout sculptures painted by local artists and art students exhibited at the Columbia Museum of Art, a growing series of Urban Canvas travelling tapestries placed throughout the City, 24 community mini libraries, funding for the Soda City Poetry festival, a creative planning forum for artists with Mayor Rickenmann and One Columbia Executive Director Xavier Blake, direct artist funding through a series of micro-grants, and more.

Yellow Jacket Festival and Carnival
2025-04-12 11:00 - 15:00 | 1530 Harden Street, 1530 Harden St, Columbia, 29204, United States
Allen University is hosting their annual Yellow Jacket Festival and Carnival with activities to include the annual spring football game, new student orientation, the community carnival, and a host of other activities. The ONSE setup a table for this event to provide personal safety information to attendees.

Easter Egg Roll
2025-04-12 12:00 - 15:30 | Leroy Moss Community Center, 950 Jackson Avenue

Eggciting Easter Celebration
2025-04-12 12:00 - 16:00 | 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 | 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

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
