On April 16 and 17, 2016, the top 60 teams in US Quidditch will converge on Columbia, SC for two days of intense competition to crown the league champion. Come join the crowd, cheer, and be part of the most unique sporting events of the year. After all, there are lots of championships, but there’s only one US Quidditch Cup!Palmetto Health Fields (Saluda Shoals Park)
Celebrate autism Awareness Month at the Blue Bash & Dash on Saturday, April 9 from 5—8 pm at the autism Academy of South Carolina!
The BASH: A free, family-friendly community celebrate on with inflatables, food trucks, games, face painting, music, vendors, and more!
The DASH: Run/Walk/Roll as we “dash” from the autism Academy to Sprit Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies. We will run into the stadium, jog around the concourse, be cheered on by the PA announcer, and get highfives from the mascot, before we head back to the AASC. Adults: $25/18 AND UNDER: $15. Everyone who registers gets a free AASC Cape!
Symphony fans will embark on an epic space odyssey through the most universally loved science fiction and fantasy film scores, from Star Wars to 2001. While thematic attire is not required for this journey to “a galaxy far, far away,” those who beam up and dress for a fantastic voyage will certainly live long and prosper.Harbison Theatre
Light Columbia Blue! Join the autism Academy of SC at the Five Points Fountain on April 2 at 11. We will light the fountain blue.Five Points Fountain
The 7th annual Touch A Truck event will transform the State Farmers Market into a world of big rigs and heavy machinery for young and old alike to see up close! Kids will have the opportunity to explore exhibits like fire trucks, law enforcement vehicles, bulldozers, agricultural machinery, and antique military vehicles, as well as meet the men and women who build, protect, and serve the Midlands. This community event also features family-friendly entertainment, public safety information, plus healthy eating activities from the Junior League of Columbia's Kids in the Kitchen. Mascots, face painting, and other amusements will round out the fun.
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
State Farmers Market
3483 Charleston Highway
West Columbia, South Carolina
Admission is $6 per person or $20 for a family 4-pack of tickets. Children under 2 are free with a paying adult.
The 6th Annual Tartan Day South event is a four day celebration of Celtic heritage in our area. The festival is an array of unique sports, music, foods, and exhibitions. The event is one of a kind in the midlands. Thousands of patrons attending Tartan Day South events every year since 2011, the growth and reach has been phenomenal in just five short years. Come join us for a few days of Celtic Pride right here at home!Tartan Day South
