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Easter Events & Activities

By Jeanette Dempsey, Publisher Mom Macaroni Kid Columbia March 22, 2015
Dust off those Easter Baskets and get ready for the FUN, candy filled activities!

Columbia Place Mall Easter Eggstravaganza
Mark your calendar for the Magic Show, Egg & Scavenger Hunt, Refreshments and Prizes at the Easter Eggstravaganza on March 28th at 10:00am

SC Cornbread Festival
On March 28, SC Cornbread Festival will offer fun and excitement for the whole family with the 5K Run/Walk, Cornbread Cook-off, live entertainment & more!

City of Columbia & Mayor Steve Benjamin to host "Let's Move" Easter Egg Hunt
Mayor Steve Benjamin and family along with the City of Columbia will host the annual Let’s Move! Easter Egg Hunt. The event is free and open to the public. The event will include “Eggs”ercises, an Easter Egg Hunt, face painting, exhibitors, refreshments and more! WHO: Mayor Steve Benjamin, Judge DeAndrea Benjamin, Bethany and Jordan Grace Benjamin WHERE: Finlay Park, 930 Laurel Street WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015 For more information, please call the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department at803-545-3100 or emailkcmitchell@columbiasc.net.

New Hope Church - Hopefest (930 Longtown Road, Columbia)
Come celebrate the Easter season at Hopefest! This will be a fun, exciting event geared toward connecting with families and kids in the Northeast Columbia community and surrounding. Everyone is invited out for a time of fun, fellowship, and FREE food. We will see you there!

Easter Eggstravaganza - Lake Carolina
Bring the little ones out to search for Easter eggs with Village Church and celebrate the holiday!

Helicopter Egg Drop - VIVE Church, 2630 Clemson Road
10,000 plastic eggs will be loaded onto a helicopter and dropped over 4 acres of slightly wooded property. Also included is free face painting, bounce houses, games, Richland County First Responders, live entertainment and food vendors. Free community event. All participants must register prior to drop time. Time: Registration at 2:00 p.m.; Hunt for babies – preschool at 2:20 p.m.; Hunt for 5K/1st grade at 2:40 p.m.; Hunt for 2nd/3rd grade at 3:00 p.m.; Hunt for 4th/5th grade at 3:20 p.m.; Hunt for 6th grade & up at 3:40 p.m.


CFA/SABC 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Join the Chick-fil-A Cow and the Easter Bunny across the street at St. Andrews Baptist Church for Food, Fun, Games, and 15,000 Eggs to Hunt! Saturday, April 19th 1-3 PM.

Northside Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt & Block Party (1301 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia)
Block Party and Easter Egg Hunt on April 19th includes inflatables, free food and Easter Egg Hun with prizes! Open to the Public. Gates open at noon with the egg hunt starting at 1 pm. Bring your friends!

Village of Sandhills (481 Town Center Place, Columbia)
The Village at Sandhills is holding their annual Easter Egg hunt at The Town Center Common 19 April 11:00am - 1:30pm. The Easter Bunny is also available for visits and photos in the Bunny Village located next to Champs Sports.


Springtime at the Garden (Riverbanks Zoo & Garden)
Talk with Gardening Experts about everything from composting and cooking to pest problems and vegetable gardening. Shop for plants, tools, jewelry, garden art and more from more than 40 vendors. Enjoy music for the whole family with Elliott and the Untouchables. Plus fun activities for the kids! Free with Riverbanks Membership or General Admission.

Toddler and Preschool Egg Hunt (Irmo-Chapin Recreation)
The Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission will host its 2015 Toddler and Preschool Egg Hunt at Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Highway, in Chapin on March 31st 6:00-6:30pm. The egg hunt is designed especially for children 4 and under and includes eggs filled wit age-appropriate treats. Make sure to bring a basket. Free