Columbia is the stomping ground for preserving beautiful public parks. And one of our favorites is Carraway Riverwalk Park.
Public parks have always served as a pillar in communities, as they have a way of connecting residents together through play,...
#1 Guide to Summer Camps in Columbia Since 2013
It’s time for the number one resource utilized year after year by Columbia area families – the Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps Around Columbia!
As busy moms ourselves, we know that finding...
State Museum guests are invited to enjoy free children’s general admission, for ages 3 -12, from Nov. 27 – 29. General admission includes access to all four floors of the museum’s permanent exhibition galleries, as well as changing exhibitions such...
Want to learn how to camp but where to begin? Enjoy camping but haven't been in a while, and need a refresher on basic skills? Then this post is for you!
On November 12 and 13, South Carolina State Parks...
Henry McMaster, Governor of the great State of South Carolina, has proclaimed April 1-7, 2023 as Children’s Museum Week. Through this proclamation, the governor encourages all South Carolinians to visit, support, and share the joy of learning at our...
To help kids celebrate, here are some fun, free Earth Day printables as well as activities you can do with your children to commemorate the day!
Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement...
Summer is approaching. And they don't call Columbia "Famously Hot" for nothing. When the temps start rising, many of us moms are on the quest to find indoor places to go to burn off my kids' energy and stay...
One of our favorite spring activities is raising painted lady butterflies! It’s a tradition that I started years ago as a kindergarten teacher, and continued with my children when I became a stay-at-home mom. Raising butterflies is a fun...
My very first post for Columbia Mom was an introduction to Great Wolf Lodge. That was all the way back in 2015! My kids were five, three, and two at the time, and we had been a few times...
As a mom of three children, I have found an increasing need for things to keep my youngest busy. I’ve tried (to no avail) to find enough time in the day to do everything I need to do with...
Summer is here! For the first time in her seven-year life, my daughter is sad about the school year ending. The pandemic made it tough on all of us. Social connections were brought to a full stop and it...
As I begin preparation for this November's National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo, I reminisce about my own writing journey to becoming an author and publisher. As soon as I was able to scribble words, I began...
The weather is warming up and the rain continues to fall! So what to do with a rainy day and a busy toddler, plus a newborn? Craft time! With a little bit of luck you can create your own...
March in Columbia in full of fun – from puppet shows to story times, hands on activities and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is to do. If you know of any fun...
In + Around Columbia
Columbia Museum of Art Offers Free Summer Admission to South Carolinians
The Columbia Museum of Art has been selected to participate in Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program, a transformative, three-year funding initiative aimed...
