Sponsored Content

A free event at EdVenture for rising kindergartners

Sponsored by
Young girl holding an apple and giving a thumbs up, wearing a blue backpack and standing in front of school bus

EdVenture and South Carolina First Steps are doing their part to make the transition to kindergarten a little easier with this free event.

Photo provided by EdVenture Children’s Museum

Starting school can be a tough transition for little ones — and their parents. Enter: Countdown to Kindergarten, hosted by South Carolina First Steps and happening Friday, August 4, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at EdVenuture.

Expect fun activities, tips, and resources to help get kids ready for kindergarten, like:

  • Experiencing a mock classroom
  • Walking through a cafeteria lunch line
  • Climbing into a real school bus
  • Grabbing some school supplies (first come, first served)
  • Engaging in music, movement, and more
  • Plus, free dental screenings thanks to the South Carolina Dental Association

Register for free

More from COLAtoday
Leadership Columbia offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people, issues, and decisions shaping the Midlands.
Ice storms in SC have caused widespread damage in the past, and as we brace for winter weather, we spoke to a meteorologist to find out why.
The 59-room Lantern Columbia opens inside the former fire station as the Vista continues evolving.
Black Dog Pizza is expected to open in late January on Main Street underneath The Hendrix.
Get to know the musical lineup that will keep you entertained at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day in Five Points Festival, the largest one-day fest in South Carolina.
Find your next great read when you join Richland Library’s Broader Bookshelf Reading Challenge.
The 16th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival features 19 local bands across three stages, plus a parade, food vendors, and craft beer.
Experience Columbia SC introduces its 2026 ambassadors, highlighting locals shaping how visitors experience the Midlands.
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s presence in Columbia and how to commemorate his life and legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
ColaJazz Foundation and the Koger Center announce seven intimate jazz performances running from February through December.