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Columbia Mom is an online parenting resource created to connect local moms with events, organizations and information about the Columbia community, while encouraging them in their motherhood journey.
Columbia Family Events | March 2022
March in Columbia is full of fun – from St. Patrick's Day events, puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is...
Where to Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Around Columbia
Making decisions about your child's health is one of the most important choices you'll face. We recently partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to share information about COVID, vaccinations, and...
We Can Do This :: Making Decisions About the COVID-19 Vaccine
“No, Mom! Not again! I’m so tired of virtual learning! When is the Coronavirus going to end?!” cried my 8-year-old when I received a positive COVID-19 test result two weeks after he finally returned to...
Central Carolina Community Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2022-2023 School Year
Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year now through March 5, 2022. More than 200 scholarship opportunities are available — totaling over $500,000. Interested students should visit...
Happy Holidays! See You in 2022!
Hot chocolate, laughter, snuggles, and holiday cheer! The team at Columbia Mom is currently celebrating the season with their families and friends. From Dec. 22 – Jan. 2, we will not be posting new...
The Soda Cap Connector Can Help You *Sleigh* the Holidays
‘Tis the season for family togetherness - as holiday breaks approach and there is plenty of free time to explore what our great city of Columbia has to offer. We all know occupying our...
Columbia Family Events | November 2021
November in Columbia is full of fun – from fall events, movies in the park, puppet shows, storytimes, art activities, outdoor events, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all...
Get Ready for Halloween With the Top Trick-Or-Treating Safety Tips
After likely missing out on Halloween fun in 2020, we're all ready for the kids to have some fun trick-or-treating this year. But do you know whose door your kids are knocking on while...
Columbia Family Events | October 2021
October in Columbia is full of fun – from pumpkin patches to hayrides, Halloween events, storytimes, art activities, outdoor events, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note of all there is...
Columbia Family Events | September 2021
September in Columbia is full of fun – from back to school events, movies in the park, puppet shows, storytimes, art activities, outdoor events, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note...
StoryWalk® Expands to Second Location in Richland County
Step into a good book and enjoy another interactive experience in Richland County. Richland Library is launching a second StoryWalk® location at Caughman Road Park (2733 Trotter Road, Hopkins).
Families can start at the walking trail near the oak-lined...
The South Carolina State Fair Returns to “In Person” This Year
The South Carolina State Fair returns stronger and safer this fall in Columbia, S.C., Oct. 13-24, 2021. After keeping its commitment to the community and adapting to a free, drive-through fair in 2020, the S.C. State...
Columbia Family Events | August 2021
August in Columbia is full of fun – from back to school events, movies in the park, puppet shows, storytimes, art activities, outdoor events, and more! Get out your calendars and make a note...
Hire Me SC Launches New Employment Resource for Families of People with Disabilities
Hire Me SC — a statewide workforce development campaign to increase employment outcomes for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — launches a free online resource for families of people with disabilities. The employment gap between...