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8 events,
Street Meat Mayhem Scavenger Hunt
Architectural Scavenger Hunt
Participate in a Citywide architectural scavenger hunt in and around Columbia’s historic districts. Search for buildings with a QR code to learn history and register for a chance to win...
Celebrate National Bike Month in May
Help Us Celebrate National Bike Month in Columbia SC! With spring in the air, the City of Columbia and the League of American Bicyclists, the national organization of bicyclists, announce...
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May
May is National Historic Preservation Month and the City’s Preservation staff has several activities planned to commemorate the event. Since its inception by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in...
Take a Preservation Bike Ride
May is also National Historic Preservation Month! Take a self-guided ride (or two) and travel through Hidden Columbia and 1960s Columbia. City of Columbia YouTube: bit.ly/PreservationPlaylist National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners and celebrates their tenacity. Over the past year, the City of Columbia has introduced a number of... Meet at Rosewood Park for a five-mile family friendly casual ride around the neighborhood. |
15 events,
Tri-City Cyclers Urban Assault Ride
Meet at 6:15. A no-drop, more social ride that covers a variety of terrain, generally 18-22 miles. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required,...
Street Meat Tuesday Rides
Meet at 6:45PM. Ride starts at 7PM. 8-15 miles, all genders, no-drop city/neighborhood ride. Lights and helmets required. Meet at Cola Town Bike Collective (711 Elmwood Ave.).
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at 6:15. All levels and abilities; no drop options. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required, front and rear lights... Community Development Committee Council Standing Committee Tuesday, May 2, 2023 11:00 AM 1737 Main Street - 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201 Download PDF Agenda | View Web Agenda Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee Council Standing Committee Tuesday, May 2, 2023 1:00 PM 1737 Main Street - 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201 Download PDF Agenda | View Web Agenda City Council Budget Workshop Tuesday, May 2, 2023 2:30 PM 1737 Main Street - 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201 Download PDF Agenda | View Web Agenda |
10 events,
National Bike and Roll to School Day
Timing Varies Join a local event or sign up to organize one at your school- find out more at walkbiketoschool.org
Love Your Neighborhood Video Series
Check out the Preservation Playlist on the City’s YouTube for a weekly video that highlights architecture, community, history, and local businesses in Columbia’s local and National Register historic districts and... Meet at 6:30PM and ride at 6:45PM for a 10-12 mile, no-drop monthly social ride for femme/trans/women/nonbinary riders. The ride stops at Rita’s Italian Ice near the end! Meet at... WHO: City Council members, Office of Business Opportunities staff, City Officials, Dedicated Senior Medical Center owner and staff. WHAT: The City of Columbia will be hosting a grand opening and... |
11 events,
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at 6:15. All levels and abilities; no drop options. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required, front and rear lights...
Midlands SORBA Trail Ride
Meet at 6:15 Harbison State Forest. See Midlands SORBA Facebook page for more info, and sign the e-waiver first: bit.ly/SORBA-waiver
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Meet at 6:15pm. B-/C+ pace, 18-22 miles, departs from Irmo Outspokin’ Bicycles, 7601 St. Andrews Rd. This ride is a no-drop, but riders should be able to maintain a 15-17... Regularly scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is April 7, 2023. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the BoZA page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.... 12-15 miles, city/neighborhoods, no drop ride. Helmets & lights required. Meet at Outspokin’ Bicycles, 3223 Devine. |
10 events,
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WHO: City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities WHAT: City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities to host the 10th Annual Small Business Week Conference for Building Bridges to New...
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The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of May. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one... Meet at Cycle Center for a social 18-ish mile road ride through Columbia & Forest Acres |
10 events,
Dialed Bicycles All-Terrain Ride
Usually Saturday evenings. Follow Dialed Bicycles on Instagram or call the shop at (803) 445-1242 for details. All-terrain bikes are a plus, and rides generally include some gravel.
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Public Works is hosting a free compost giveaway. The compost site is at 123 Humane Ln. On May 6 and 13, the resident-only event will begin at 8 a.m. and... WHO: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor Pro Tem Edward McDowell, Jr., City Council Members, City Parks and Recreation Official, Columbia Police Dept., Serve & Connect Reps WHAT: The City of Columbia...
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Join MidModSC for a guided walking tour of the University of South Carolina campus’s Modernist gems including the Thomas Cooper Library and Capstone House. Registration required. https://bit.ly/USC-midmodtour |
9 events,
National Ride a Bike Day
Meet at Cycle Center for a 22 mile road ride with loops into Cayce & West Columbia Harbison State Forest. See Midlands SORBA Facebook page for more info, and sign the e-waiver first: bit.ly/SORBA-waiver |
9 events,
National Bike Challenge
Street Meat Mayhem Scavenger Hunt
Architectural Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate National Bike Month in May
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May
Take a Preservation Bike Ride
Be Kind to Animals Week
Meet at Rosewood Park for a five-mile family friendly casual ride around the neighborhood. |
12 events,
Tri-City Cyclers Urban Assault Ride
Meet at 6:15. A no-drop, more social ride that covers a variety of terrain, generally 18-22 miles. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required,...
Street Meat Tuesday Rides
Meet at 6:45PM. Ride starts at 7PM. 8-15 miles, all genders, no-drop city/neighborhood ride. Lights and helmets required. Meet at Cola Town Bike Collective (711 Elmwood Ave.).
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at 6:15. All levels and abilities; no drop options. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required, front and rear lights... |
11 events,
Outspokin’ Bike Maintenance Class
Meet at Outspokin’ Bicycles on Devine at 6:15pm and build your bike knowledge! Free, but RSVP in advance; space is limited - [email protected].
Love Your Neighborhood Video Series
Check out the Preservation Playlist on the City’s YouTube for a weekly video that highlights architecture, community, history, and local businesses in Columbia’s local and National Register historic districts and... Join preservation and library staff to discover tools and methods for researching your historic Columbia home. Registration recommended. https://bit.ly/meet-your-home
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15 events,
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Meet at 6:15pm. B-/C+ pace, 18-22 miles, departs from Irmo Outspokin’ Bicycles, 7601 St. Andrews Rd. This ride is a no-drop, but riders should be able to maintain a 15-17...
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at 6:15. All levels and abilities; no drop options. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required, front and rear lights...
Midlands SORBA Trail Ride
Meet at 6:15 Harbison State Forest. See Midlands SORBA Facebook page for more info, and sign the e-waiver first: bit.ly/SORBA-waiver
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9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 1111 Recreation Dr. Earlewood Park |
10 events,
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The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of May. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one... Meet at Cycle Center for a social 18-ish mile road ride through Columbia & Forest Acres |
12 events,
Dialed Bicycles All-Terrain Ride
Usually Saturday evenings. Follow Dialed Bicycles on Instagram or call the shop at (803) 445-1242 for details. All-terrain bikes are a plus, and rides generally include some gravel.
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Public Works is hosting a free compost giveaway. The compost site is at 123 Humane Ln. On May 13, the resident-only event will begin at 8 a.m. and end at... |
8 events,Meet at Cycle Center for a 22 mile road ride with loops into Cayce & West Columbia Harbison State Forest. See Midlands SORBA Facebook page for more info, and sign the e-waiver first: bit.ly/SORBA-waiver |
8 events,
National Bike Challenge
Street Meat Mayhem Scavenger Hunt
Architectural Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate National Bike Month in May
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May
Take a Preservation Bike Ride
Bike to Work Week DAILY COMMUTE
Commit to commuting, and invite a neighbor or colleague to join you! Meet at Rosewood Park for a five-mile family friendly casual ride around the neighborhood. |
13 events,
Tri-City Cyclers Urban Assault Ride
Meet at 6:15. A no-drop, more social ride that covers a variety of terrain, generally 18-22 miles. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required,...
Street Meat Tuesday Rides
Meet at 6:45PM. Ride starts at 7PM. 8-15 miles, all genders, no-drop city/neighborhood ride. Lights and helmets required. Meet at Cola Town Bike Collective (711 Elmwood Ave.).
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at 6:15. All levels and abilities; no drop options. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required, front and rear lights... |
9 events,
Love Your Neighborhood Video Series
Check out the Preservation Playlist on the City’s YouTube for a weekly video that highlights architecture, community, history, and local businesses in Columbia’s local and National Register historic districts and... Gather at 6:30 PM to line up and ride at 7 PM. Meet at Dialed Bicycles, 1902 State St. A, Cayce. See Midlands Ride of Silence Facebook page for additional... |
12 events,
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at 6:15. All levels and abilities; no drop options. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required, front and rear lights...
Midlands SORBA Trail Ride
Meet at 6:15 Harbison State Forest. See Midlands SORBA Facebook page for more info, and sign the e-waiver first: bit.ly/SORBA-waiver
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Meet at 6:15pm. B-/C+ pace, 18-22 miles, departs from Irmo Outspokin’ Bicycles, 7601 St. Andrews Rd. This ride is a no-drop, but riders should be able to maintain a 15-17... Regularly scheduled Design/Development Review Commission Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is April 17, 2023. For more information, call 803-545-3222 or visit the D/DRC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more. https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/design-development-review-commission/ 12-15 miles, city/neighborhoods, no drop ride. Helmets & lights required. Meet at Outspokin’ Bicycles, 3223 Devine. |
10 events,
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Ride with a group or own your own to arrive at the State House at 8:30AM, take a group picture, and ride down Main Street to City Hall. Ride with...
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The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of May. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one... Meet at Cycle Center for a social 18-ish mile road ride through Columbia & Forest Acres |
13 events,
Dialed Bicycles All-Terrain Ride
Usually Saturday evenings. Follow Dialed Bicycles on Instagram or call the shop at (803) 445-1242 for details. All-terrain bikes are a plus, and rides generally include some gravel.
Dialed Bicycles Bikepacking Trip
Reach out to Dialed Bicycles on Instagram or call the shop at (803) 445-1242 for details.
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WHO: City of Columbia Public Works Department, Columbia Police Department, Columbia-Richland Fire Department, various other City of Columbia Departments WHAT: Public Works in conjunction with Soda City will be inviting...
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Meet at the Harbison Ed Ctr to volunteer with Friends of Harbison State Forest; bring water and snacks and wear appropriate clothing. Details on Friends of Harbison Facebook page.
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Join Staci Richey with The Committee for the Restoration & Beautification of Randolph Cemetery to learn the basics of historic wood window repair. The workshop will cover unsticking windows, re-roping,... |
14 events,
Dialed Bicycles All-Terrain Ride
Monthly at 9:45, often the 3rd Sunday, but subject to change. 22 mile all-terrain group ride appropriate for intermediate to advanced riders, departs from Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.,...
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May is also National Historic Preservation Month! Hop on your bike and join City preservation and urban design staff on a bike tour of recent projects in downtown Columbia. Registration...
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Hop on your bike and join City preservation and urban design staff on a bike tour of recent projects in downtown Columbia. The tour will include behind-the-scene tours of historic... 10:00AM. Mountain bike race at Harbison State Forest; see activecolumbia.com for details + to register. |
8 events,
National Bike Challenge
Street Meat Mayhem Scavenger Hunt
Architectural Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate National Bike Month in May
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May
Take a Preservation Bike Ride
Celebration for North Region Officers
4:45-5:45 p.m. 2622 Main St Columbia Fire Department, Station 7 Meet at Rosewood Park for a five-mile family friendly casual ride around the neighborhood. |
10 events,
Street Meat Tuesday Rides
Meet at 6:45PM. Ride starts at 7PM. 8-15 miles, all genders, no-drop city/neighborhood ride. Lights and helmets required. Meet at Cola Town Bike Collective (711 Elmwood Ave.).
Tri-City Cyclers Urban Assault Ride
Meet at 6:15. A no-drop, more social ride that covers a variety of terrain, generally 18-22 miles. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required,...
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at 6:15. All levels and abilities; no drop options. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required, front and rear lights... |
9 events,
Love Your Neighborhood Video Series
Check out the Preservation Playlist on the City’s YouTube for a weekly video that highlights architecture, community, history, and local businesses in Columbia’s local and National Register historic districts and... Date: June 24, 2023 Time: 4:00 pm Location: Leroy Moss Community Center 950 Jackson Avenue, Columbia, SC Cost: $12.00 Phone: (803) 545-3100
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In partnership with Cottontown/Bellevue Historic District, join City preservation staff for a happy hour drop in at Indah Coffee. Preservation staff will provide quick 5-10 minute presentations on a variety... |
10 events,
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at 6:15. All levels and abilities; no drop options. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required, front and rear lights...
Midlands SORBA Trail Ride
Meet at 6:15 Harbison State Forest. See Midlands SORBA Facebook page for more info, and sign the e-waiver first: bit.ly/SORBA-waiver
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Meet at 6:15pm. B-/C+ pace, 18-22 miles, departs from Irmo Outspokin’ Bicycles, 7601 St. Andrews Rd. This ride is a no-drop, but riders should be able to maintain a 15-17... 12-15 miles, city/neighborhoods, no drop ride. Helmets & lights required. Meet at Outspokin’ Bicycles, 3223 Devine. |
8 events,
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The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of May. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one... Meet at Cycle Center for a social 18-ish mile road ride through Columbia & Forest Acres |
9 events,
Dialed Bicycles All-Terrain Ride
Usually Saturday evenings. Follow Dialed Bicycles on Instagram or call the shop at (803) 445-1242 for details. All-terrain bikes are a plus, and rides generally include some gravel.
City’s Recreational Swim Season Begins
Both Maxcy Gregg Pool and Greenview Pool will open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on opening day (May 27) and from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, May 28. Fees (both...
City’s Recreational Swim Season Pool Schedule – Open
The recreational swim season for the City of Columbia’s outdoor pools and splash pads/spray pools will begin Saturday, May 27, 2023. Both Maxcy Gregg Pool and Greenview Pool will open... |
9 events,Meet at Cycle Center for a 22 mile road ride with loops into Cayce & West Columbia Harbison State Forest. See Midlands SORBA Facebook page for more info, and sign the e-waiver first: bit.ly/SORBA-waiver |
9 events,
National Bike Challenge
Street Meat Mayhem Scavenger Hunt
Architectural Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate National Bike Month in May
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May
Take a Preservation Bike Ride
City’s Recreational Swim Season Begins
City Offices Closed For Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Columbia offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023. Solid Waste will be operating on regular schedule on Monday, May 29.... Meet at Rosewood Park for a five-mile family friendly casual ride around the neighborhood. |
11 events,
Tri-City Cyclers Urban Assault Ride
Meet at 6:15. A no-drop, more social ride that covers a variety of terrain, generally 18-22 miles. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required,...
Street Meat Tuesday Rides
Meet at 6:45PM. Ride starts at 7PM. 8-15 miles, all genders, no-drop city/neighborhood ride. Lights and helmets required. Meet at Cola Town Bike Collective (711 Elmwood Ave.).
Tri-City Cyclers Road Ride
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at 6:15. All levels and abilities; no drop options. Meet at Cayce Farm Bureau back lot (724 Knox Abbot Dr). Helmets required, front and rear lights... |
9 events,
Love Your Neighborhood Video Series
Check out the Preservation Playlist on the City’s YouTube for a weekly video that highlights architecture, community, history, and local businesses in Columbia’s local and National Register historic districts and... |
2 events,Regularly scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is May 5, 2023. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the BoZA page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more. |
2 events,
Youth Gardening Program: Pollinator Workshop
Pollinator Workshop Place: Southeast Park Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023 Call (803) 545-3957 for information |
2 events,
Adult League Summer Basketball
Date: Season begins June 4, 2023 Games will be held: Sundays Times: 2:15 pm Locations: Greenview Park and Charles R. Drew Wellness Center Phone: (803) 545-3100 |
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