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82º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:25 a.m. | Sunset 6:57 p.m.
 

🦋 Kidding around Cola

A kid’s perfect day in Columbia
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Kids can crawl inside of Eddie at Edventure to learn about organs through play. | Photo by COLAtoday
Sorry, but — NO ADULTS ALLOWED — this one is for the kids. Grown-up, please hand this over to your little one. Got it, kiddo? Let’s plan a family day together. Here’s a fun schedule for you to try.

Morning

Be a chef and cook breakfast for the adults at home. The night before, ask your family to choose from one of these recipes. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if any of the instructions seem confusing.

While you eat, talk about your plan for the day. Ask your family to help you prepare a backpack with things you’ll need. We suggest bringing:

🍫 Plenty of snacks like granola bars or Carolina Kernels popcorn
💧 A water bottle
🧢 A hat

If you have time before heading to lunch, play at a playground like Leo’s Landing.

Grill Marks patio

Grill Marks milkshakes will make your sweet tooth smile. | Photo provided by Grill Marks

Afternoon

For lunch, head to Grill Marks for a burger and milkshake. After you’ve filled your belly, spend the afternoon exploring the EdVenture Childrens Museum. What are you looking forward to most? Exploring the fire truck at the Dalmation Station? Or sliding down Eddie, a 40-ft tall kid?

Evening

Wrap up the day with a family dinner. Head to one of our local farmers markets to pick out foods you can make together. Over dinner, talk about everything you did today. Ask questions like:

🧠 What was something new you learned?
🤡 What was something funny that happened?
👀 What would we do differently if we did that again?
👍 What do you definitely want to do again? (And again and again…)

Grown-ups — take pictures along the way and share them with us. Also, send us more family-friendly recommendations in the module below and we may just feature them in an upcoming newsletter.
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What family-friendly recommendations do you have?
We recommend asking your kiddos what their favorite activities are to do around Cola.
 
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Events
Tuesday, Oct. 10
  • Pups n Pints at The Grand | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | Times vary | The Grand on Main, 1621 Main St., Columbia | Free | Get ready for a paw-some night of furry fun and ice-cold brews where adorable pups and refreshing pints collide.*
Wednesday, Oct. 11
  • South Carolina State Fair | Wednesday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | SC State Fair Grounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | $10-$15 | Mark your calendars for the SC State Fair — purchase tickets by Wednesday, Oct. 10 at Circle K stores or on the State Fair website for a discount.
Thursday, Oct. 12
  • Meeting Street Artisan Market: Night Edition | Thursday, Oct. 12-Thursday, March 13 | Times vary | Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia | Free | Enjoy a boutique shopping experience, park, play, eat + explore at the Meeting Street Artisan Market every second Thursday, from 4-8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 13
  • Oktoberfest | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 | 5-8 p.m. | WeCo Bottle and Biergarten, 626 Meeting St., West Columbia | Free | The West Columbia biergarten will double the food trucks for the weekend and have a rotation of German brews on tap.
Saturday, Oct. 14
  • Walk for Life & Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon +5K | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 7:15 a.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $15 | Proceeds from the event will help fund the modernization of Prisma Health’s Baptist Breast Center.
  • Accessibility Morning at the SC State Museum | Saturday, Oct. 14 | Times vary | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | Free | Accessibility Morning returns to the State Museum — and visitors are invited to wear costumes, enjoy trick-or-treating + shows and tours with ASL interpretation.
More fun events
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Cause

Teaching teens + young adults the “4 Ds of Bystander Intervention”
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Check out these tips from the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA), a statewide, membership-based, non-profit organization committed to ending domestic violence and sexual assault in our state. | Photo provided by SCCADVASA
Local nonprofit SCCADVASA believes that everyone has the power to help stop a potentially dangerous situation — including teens and young adults.

Here are the “4 Ds of Bystander Intervention” to prevent sexual violence:
  • Direct:  Speak up, stay calm, and be clear.
  • Distract:  Create a distraction by asking a question or standing in the way.
  • Delay: Create a delay to let someone walk away.
  • Delegate: Look for help. Examples are a teacher or security guard.
Visit Level Up For Change for more tips and resources.
Learn more from SCCADVASA
News Notes
Development
  • Nonprofit Screaming Eagles Special Needs Athletics is moving forward on its $10 million athletic facility on 34-acres in Little Mountain. The facility aims to include soccer, baseball fields, and more. Completion is targeted within five years. (WLTX)
Try This
  • In case you missed it, we’re running our inaugural COLAtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest this month, and submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. To participate, simply carve, paint, or decorate a pumpkin in a way that is fun for you + send us a photo. Make a submission.
Show
  • Comedian Ali Siddiq announced his “I Got A Story To Tell” Tour with 47 dates, including a performance at the Koger Center for the Arts on June 15, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m., with a pre-sale starting Thursday using code: ALI.
Community
  • The Columbia Garden Club will host a free plant exchange on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 4809 Forest Dr. Drop off your labeled plants for swapping from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. ahead of the semiannual exchange at 10 a.m. Now in its 96th year, the Columbia Garden Club has held the event each fall and spring since 1927.
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Wellness
  • Did you know? A Harvard Health study found that practicing yoga can improve cognitive functions such as learning and memory. Tribe Yoga and Wellness provides a community of people who are focused on exercising their mind and bodies. Learn more + book a class.*
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Sam
From the editor
I have eight nieces and nephews all under the age of 11, so I’m no stranger to kid-friendly activities around Cola. Some to-go favorites for my family are going to local parks, strolling Soda City market, and eating Zesto’s chicken for dinner + enjoying a dipped cone for dessert.
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