Columbia South Carolina April 2012 Events

Happy April Everyone!
There are lots of exciting events coming up this month right here in Columbia, South Carolina. Whether you are looking for a family fun event, a romantic evening with your loved one, a fantastic music scene, or an outdoor action adventure, Columbia is the place to be. Take a glance at these April 2012 Columbia Events and start making plans with family and friends today! Visiting from out of town? Take advantage of our special hotel deals!

Easter Activities
Celebrate Easter weekend with friends and family at the Village Church Easter Eggstravaganza at the Jeep Rogers YMCA! There will be a soccer field with 15,000 eggs, an appearance from the Easter Bunny, free hot dog lunch, goody bags, and more!

Featured Events
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is hosting a spectacular Wine Tasting Event at Riverbanks Botanical Garden. Enjoy fine wines, savory light bites, and live jazz at this special Columbia event. Looking for something to do on a Saturday morning? Why not go shopping to support a great cause? That's right! You can shop AND raise money for a great Columbia organization. The Belk Charity Sale is coming up on April 21, 2012. Buy your entrance ticket today for only $5.00 and enjoy four hours of 20%-70% discounts on almost all items including rarely discounted brands. Proceeds from this event will be donated to charity!

Family Friendly Fun
Create a memorable experience for your entire family! Plan to attend some of Columbia's favorite kid friendly events coming up during the month of April 2012. The season is finally here for The Big Mo: Monetta Drive-In Theatre! Every weekend, visitors can catch a double feature at The Big Mo. Just park your car, tune in to The Big Mo radio station and enjoy a double feature of your choice. Interested in visiting one of Columbia's favorite museums? Check out the Body Worlds Vital Exhibit at the South Carolina State Museum. This blockbuster exhibit is coming to an end on April 15th, so hurry and plan your visit today! Perhaps you and your family are in love with the magical world of Disney. Some of Disney's favorite characters will be hanging out in Columbia this month. Woody, Buzz, and their friends in Toy Story 3 will be performing on ice at the Colonial Life Arena. Disney On Ice: Toy Story 3 will be in town from April 12 - 15, 2012 so get your tickets today. Finally, if you and your kids love animals of all kinds, we invite you to enjoy the Exotic Bird Fair
at Jamil Temple on April 21, 2012.

Music and Film
If you love to listen to music, Kemopalooza is the place to be on April 19, 2012. There will be food, an auction, and live music entertainment. Enjoy great music, great barbeque, and learn more about Camp Kemo Programs. Don Russo and Blue Dogs will be providing the 2012 music entertainment at Kemopalooza! Enjoy an evening of musical fun and then join Nickelodeon Theatre for an eleven day film festival. The Indie Grits Festival is a juried film festival that was designed to empower all levels of Southern filmmakers with an independent mentality and far-reaching artistic scope. The Indie Grits Festival will be from April 19-29, 2012.

Outdoor Action Adventures
For those of you that love the outdoors and a good physical challenge, we invite you to JA's Twilight 5K Run coming up on April 6, 2012. Afterwards, there will be an award ceremony at the Publick House. Top runners will be recognized at the ceremony.

There is a show, activity, or social gathering for people of all ages and interests this month here in Columbia, South Carolina. Check out our Upcoming Events page to find additional April events. Start planning today and let us know if you have any questions about these spectacular Columbia events!

Danielle Snyder
Columbia SC Events