Calendar of Events

Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy The Adventures of Tin Tin under the stars.  Free admission after 6pm, Family Fun Walk

Meet at the ball field in the main picnic area and watch a movie under the stars!  A Turtle’s Tale will be shown at dusk.

Riverbanks is offering two for one general admission every Tuesday in July and August with donation of two cans of non-perishable food to Harvest Hope

Bring the family to watch our Columbia Blowfish take on the Martinsville Mustangs on Tuesday and the Florence Red Wolves on Wednesday.  Both games start

Bring the family to watch our Columbia Blowfish take on the Martinsville Mustangs on Tuesday and the Florence Red Wolves on Wednesday.  Both games start

Enjoy a day of carnival rides, a free concert featuring country music star and Curb Records recording artist Ronnie McDowell at 7pm, and an awesome fireworks

This week’s theme for this fun night out for kids 3-12 is Legends, Fables & Folklore.  Open to members ($25) and non-members ($30).  6-10pm.  Offered

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an outdoor movie at the zoo!  Zoo opens at 7pm, and Kung Fu Panda starts at dusk.  Concessions will

Kids will build their own working moving truck in this FREE hands-on workshop for ages 5-12.  Kids get to keep their craft and will receive

Each Bank of America cardholder will receive free general admission with their credit or debit card and valid ID.  Contact EdVenture at 779-3100 for more

FIT Together is a yearlong fitness program for families, offering a one hour fitness and one hour nutrition class on the first Saturday morning of

Shows every Saturday in July at 11:00am and 3:00 pm.  For ticket prices and more information, visit www.cmtpuppet.org.

Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy patriotic songs and crafts at 3pm.  Call 754-7734 to register.

Each Bank of America cardholder will receive free general admission with their credit or debit card and valid ID.  Contact EdVenture at 779-3100 for more

Riverbanks is offering two for one general admission every Tuesday in July and August with donation of two cans of non-perishable food to Harvest Hope

Kids 7 and under are invited to participate in this fun and free event in the JCPenney Court with a parent/guardian from 10:30am -

Special Hands-On Art program all about bats!  Fun starts at 2pm.  Stop by The Link or call 781-5026 to register.

Come explore all that our awesome children's museum has to offer.  General admission is only $1 per person from 5 - 8pm.

This event will feature a local “celebrity” reading his or her favorite story, followed by music, crafts, and fun!  10:00-10:45am. Free with paid admission.

You won’t want to miss this fun, interactive program that incorporates Mr. Tim’s storytelling, magic, comedy, music, puppetry, and book talks.  Fun starts at 2pm.

Come out to watch the Columbia Blowfish take on the Forest City Owls at 7:05pm.  Kids eat free with the purchase of a $5 kids

Last summer’s smash hit is back by popular demand!  Show starts at 10:30am.  Contact the Box Office at 691-4548 for tickets and pricing information, or

Gamecocks football players will be taking the field at RCPL for a fun morning of stories, games, and autographs.  11-12:30 in the Lucy Hampton Auditorium.

This popular family-friendly summer concert series kicks off with Illusionist John Tutor at 6pm and the music of beach/party band Men of Distinction at

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an outdoor movie at the zoo!  Zoo opens at 7pm, and Dolphin Tale starts at dusk.  Concessions will be

Explore the world of percussion during this special musical storytime featuring percussionists Chris Lee and Matthew Jones at 10:30am.  See how cans can turn

This 17th annual outdoor music festival features a variety of live bands, as well as fun activities for kids.  Concessions will be available.  4pm

Each of Historic Columbia Foundation’s historic house museums (Robert Mills House & Garden – 1616 Blanding St, Hampton-Preston Mansion – 1615 Blanding St, and Mann-Simons

This 3rd annual family-friendly festival celebrates local sustainable food, and the TOMATO!  Enjoy live music, high quality food and drink vendors, free heirloom tomato

Riverbanks is offering two for one general admission every Tuesday in July and August with donation of two cans of non-perishable food to Harvest Hope

Be transported around the world by this award winning performer during her special concert featuring multicultural songs, colorful international costumes and characters.  Fun starts at

You don’t want to miss this hilarious show, sure to be a family favorite!  Performance starts at 10:30am.  Contact the Box Office at 691-4548 for

Join “The Kalimba King” as he introduces the kalimba (a.k.a. the African thumb piano) in this fun performance for all ages.  Eastover Branch at 10:30am

Enjoy this special production of “Chicken Little” at the Sandhills Branch in the meeting room at 10:30am or at the Southeast Branch at 2:30pm.

Kids will enjoy a night of fun, games, music, and prizes from 7:30-10:30pm while parents enjoy a well deserved night out.  Food, drinks and snacks

Kids ages 2-9 enjoy games, activities, unique adventures, open play time, and arts & crafts from 6-9pm!  Dinner and juice is provided.  Cost is $30

Last chance to see this hilarious show!  Performance starts at 7:00pm.  Contact the Box Office at 691-4548 for tickets and pricing information, or visit

Riverbanks is offering two for one general admission every Tuesday in July and August with donation of two cans of non-perishable food to Harvest Hope

Monkey Joe's offers Special Needs Night the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6-8pm.  Free to families of children 12 & under with special needs.

Last summer’s smash hit is back by popular demand!  Show starts at 10:30am.  Contact the Box Office at 691-4548 for tickets and pricing information, or

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to dance hip hop with dancers Danielle Morris and Seth Schneider of Turning Pointe Centre for the Arts at

Special Olympics-themed activities from July 27 – August 4, 11am – 3pm daily.  Festivities kick off on the 27th with an opening ceremony and

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an outdoor movie at the zoo!  Zoo opens at 7pm, and Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa starts at dusk.

Come out for an afternoon of family fun, food, and great music!  3-8pm at St. Andrews Park.  Bring a blanket or lawn chairs!

Riverbanks is offering two for one general admission every Tuesday in July and August with donation of two cans of non-perishable food to Harvest Hope