August Events
Whether you’re looking for a fun activity before the new school year begins or looking for indoor activities to keep cool, August is full of activities that are engaging and fun for everyone!
Explore the links below to find community events, seasonal activities, and ways to stay informed and inspired all month long!
Explore the links below to find community events, seasonal activities, and ways to stay informed and inspired all month long!
Meeting Street Artisan Market - Summer Series |
Sensory Sunday: Surge Adventure Park
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Presented By: City of West Columbia
Dates: Thursdays, June 19, 2025 - August 28, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM 425 Meeting St. West Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 939-8613 The Meeting Street Artisan Market - Summer Series is held every Thursday evening in June, July, and August (except the week of July 4) from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Interactive Art Park, located at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The weekly event offers a dynamic atmosphere where residents and visitors can gather with friends and family, enjoy a delicious meal from nearby restaurants, and shop for one-of-a-kind, handcrafted goods. |
Surge Adventure Park
230 Business Park Blvd. Columbia, SC 29203 Dates: First and Third Sunday of Every Month Time: 10 AM to 12 PM Sensory Play Sunday is designed for children with special needs to enjoy Surge Adventure Park the first and third Sunday of every month from 10 AM – 12 PM without loud music or flashing lights! We will not have our park open to the public, this time is strictly for those participating in Sensory Sunday. Cost is $7.99 per person – per hour. |
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Sensory Night: EdVenture Children’s Museum
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First Thursday on Main Street
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EdVenture Children’s Museum
211 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201 Date: Friday, August 15, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM This sensory‑friendly after-hours event offers a calmer, quieter museum experience for visitors with sensory processing differences—with dimmed lights, softer sounds, and welcoming staff. Advance registration is required. |
Main Street District
1300–1600 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025 (Repeating Monthly) Time: Starts at 6 PM Arts, music, local vendors, food trucks—and a free shuttle cruising the district until 11 PM. A good low-key way to spend a summer night downtown. |
Soda City Comic Con
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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Dates: August 23–24, 2025 Times: Sat 10 AM–6 PM, Sun 11 AM–5 PM Soda City Comic Con is South Carolina’s biggest pop-culture celebration. With over 150 artists, cosplay contests for kids, pinball tournaments, and guest speakers from TV, film, and anime, it’s fun for all ages—and pretty hard to resist. Tickets around $5, free for kids 5 and under. |
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