My family just returned from an action-packed experience at the Colonial Life Arena. Monster Jam has returned after a pandemic hiatus and it couldn't have come at a better time! After a year of limited activities and events, we...
Amanda Mustin is so proud of her daughter Adaline! Adaline is three years old and was crowned Wee Miss Tiny Tot South Carolina 2022. When Amanda reached out to Columbia Mom to share the news, we had to know...
My four-year-old LOVES Halloween. She has been practicing "Trick-or-Treat" the entire month of October by knocking on various doors in our house while holding her pumpkin bucket. She loves the costumes, the movies, and the decorations on people's houses....
Fall is officially upon us and I am excited! It’s my favorite season! I love the sweet and spicy aromas, the gradual departure of overbearing heat, and watching the foliage outside my window turn golden and scarlet. Fall is...
Summertime is now in full swing! Sunshine, swimming, and lazy afternoons outside fill up our days.
However, summer also includes unpredictable thunderstorms and rain, sometimes forcing us to sit inside, wishing about the sunshine instead. When all of us...
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off another New Year with the return of Free Fridays. Starting January 6, residents of Richland and Lexington Counties with proof of residency can enjoy free admission on Fridays in January and February....
Schedules can help keep things normal in a situation where life is anything but normal. They help set clear expectations and guidelines for your child on what’s expected from them day to day. And children feel a sense of...
January is always a bit of a disappointing month for me. Christmas, and all the anticipation that comes with it, is over. It's usually cold and kind of blah outside. And there's not much excitement planned.
This year, as the...
April in Columbia is full of fun – from Easter events, puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is to do.
Don’t forget to check out our...
The South Carolina State Museum is set to celebrate summer with a variety of new and returning shows and exciting events.
Back by popular demand, MARS 1001 takes viewers away from planet Earth, into space, and across our solar system to our...
Every summer, I usually pack up my family and head to California for a couple of weeks. We spend time with relatives, go swimming, barbecue, and enjoy the beautiful Bay Area weather. This year, however, is quite different, and...
It’s that time of year again – time to watch the synchronized fireflies do their thing! I’m not talking about a trip to see the Columbia Fireflies baseball team.
Before there was a baseball team, these real-life fireflies were lighting...
With school starting this month, my child's status as a stay-at-home child will come to an end. She will be starting preschool for the first time. Up until now, I have had the good fortune of being able to...
I can't believe Christmas is just around the corner. What's quicker than Christmas is winter break when the kids are out of school for a couple of weeks.
I'm actually looking forward to my kids being out and while they...
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Columbia Family Events | May
May in Columbia is full of fun – from puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make...
