Free family event honors 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Families looking for a unique and educational way to spend their Saturday afternoon are invited to attend “The Shot Heard Round The World,” a free community event taking place Saturday, April 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Barbecue fans, mark your calendars! The wildly popular Southeastern BBQ Showdown is set to make its return to Columbia on April 24–25, 2026, and this time, it’s moving to a new home at Gamecock Park, just outside the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium. Hosted by theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Stormwater Studios invites the community to a magical day of art and nature on Friday, April 12, as part of its Art Day celebration. The highlight of the day is a Butterfly Release overlooking Kinsler Creek at 11:30 a.m., offering a serene and symbolic moment in aContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Big wheels, flashing lights, and hands-on fun are headed to town! The third annual Touch-A-Truck event will take place on Friday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at Columbiana Centre, located at 100 Columbiana Circle in Columbia. Families of all ages are invited to this free,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Local residents are invited to lace up their sneakers and join in on the fun at Step Jam South, a high-energy walk/run event open to the public on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium (1920 Two Notch Road). Hosted by Eager 2 Motivate (E2M)Continue Reading
Columbia, SC – Pine Grove AME Church, located at 120 Steward Drive, invites the community to its Family & Friends Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, April 26–27, 2025. The weekend promises fellowship, fun, food, and faith for all ages. Led by Pastor Dr. Stanley Flowers, Pine Grove AME is aContinue Reading
The Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club presents the 11th annual Pinot & Pearls Fundraiser scheduled for April 10, at Saluda Shoals River Center. Pinot & Pearls began in 2014 and is the club’s second-largest fundraiser. The club’s largest fundraiser is selling fried okra at the Irmo Okra Strut, which was cancelledContinue Reading
An original painting of the Ancient Irmese General Store, created by Irmo native and artist Sean Madden, will be up for auction at the Irmo International Festival on April 26. The live auction will take place at 12:20 p.m. on the Prisma Stage in Moore Park, located at 7473 ChurchContinue Reading
The Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival returns to the South Carolina State Farmers Market April 10-13. Last year’s spring festival drew nearly 50,000 visitors to the State Farmers Market campus. Attendees can shop for plants, garden essentials, Certified South Carolina produce, springtime décor and much more from a varietyContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Get ready to sip for a cause! Central S.C. Habitat for Humanity is bringing back its second annual Brew 2 Build Festival on Saturday, April 5, from 2 – 6 p.m. at The Coop, the tailgating hub near Williams-Brice Stadium. This 21-and-over event invites attendees to sampleContinue Reading
HOPKINS, S.C. – Nature lovers, mark your calendars! Congaree National Park has announced the dates for its 2025 Synchronized Firefly Viewing Event, set to take place May 14 – 21. This mesmerizing display of bioluminescence draws thousands of visitors each year to witness fireflies flashing in perfect harmony. How toContinue Reading