Looking for weekend plans for the whole family? Plan your next Saturday in Cola with this round-up of kid-friendly spots that are sure to be fun for all ages.
Enjoy some sun + fresh air
Saluda Shoals Park | @amberforbeswatson
- Beat the heat with a local pool or splash pad
- Spend a night at the ballpark with the Columbia Fireflies
- Try out laser tag, bumper boats, mini golf + more at Frankie’s Fun Park (140 Parkridge Dr. )
- Plan a family-friendly hike
- Take a walk on the wild side at Riverbanks Zoo
- Enjoy kid-friendly snacks, gifts + more at Soda City Market
Beat the heat indoors
Edventure Children’s Museum | Photo via @bartholomewsimonson
- Let their imagination run free at Edventure Children’s Museum
- Work together to solve a mystery at Escapology (717 Lady St. )
- Jump into a family-friendly trampoline park at Flight Adventure Park (741 Fashion Dr. )
- Get them excited about summer reading at Richland Library
- Teach them about our state’s history at the SC State Museum
- See a puppet show at The Columbia Marionette Theater (401 Laurel St. )
- Channel your creativity with an art class at Painting with a Twist (275 Harbison Blvd. )
Relax + refuel after a day of adventures
Rosewood Dairy Bar | Photo via @allieroyall
- Try fun flavors of popcorn, like cookies + cream and dill pickle, at Carolina Kernels (2720 Main St. )
- Indulge your sweet tooth with SC’s favorite cupcakes at Cupcake DownSouth (1213 Lincoln St. )
- Grab a hot dog or a burger from Greedy Rascals (1900 Rosewood Dr. )
- Sit down for dessert at Kaminsky’s (930 Gervais St.)
- Cool off with shaved ice at Pelicans Sno Balls (Multiple locations )
- Pick up a quick snack from the Philly Pretzel Factory (2800 Rosewood Dr. )
- Enjoy a soft serve cone from Rosewood Dairy Bar (3003 Rosewood Dr. )