What's happening in Columbia in August 2026?

There are 122 events in Columbia, South Carolina in August 2026, including National Friendship Day at Richland Library Northeast, Read to a Therapy Dog at Richland Library Wheatley, Book Group: Second Breakfast at Richland Library Cooper, Hands On Art at Richland Library Sandhills. Browse the full August 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Columbia in August 2026?

Yes — 23 of the listed August 2026 events in Columbia are free, including concerts, open mics, and community events. Filter by price on the list above.

How do I find events in Columbia for a specific date in August 2026?

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Events in Columbia — August 2026 (122 Things to Do)

August 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina brings 122 live events across the city — from family to community to workshop. 23 of the listed events are free. Here's what's on.

Events in Columbia — August 2026

All August 2026 Events

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Events in Columbia — August 2026

All August 2026 Events

National Friendship Day

Read to a Therapy Dog

Book Group: Second Breakfast

Hands On Art

Sew Devine: A Gathering of Crafters

Make and Create: Open Lab

Computer Basics Learning Lab

803 Day Celebration

Book Group: Smarty Pants

Hands on Art

Sew Devine: A Gathering of Crafters

Build-a-Thon: LEGOS

Make and Create: Embroidery with Stencils

Play Freely For Teens: Mario Kart World Tournament

Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Columbia Fireflies

Hello, Baby!

Crafternoon

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Northeast Audiobook & Craft Group

Make and Create: Origami

Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Columbia Fireflies

STEAM Studio: Pottery Re-Fit

Teen Makers: Paint and Sip

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

National Friendship Day

National Friendship Day

Read to a Therapy Dog

Read to a Therapy Dog

Book Group: Second Breakfast

Book Group: Second Breakfast

Hands On Art

Hands On Art

Sew Devine: A Gathering of Crafters

Sew Devine: A Gathering of Crafters

Make and Create: Open Lab

Make and Create: Open Lab

Computer Basics Learning Lab

Computer Basics Learning Lab

803 Day Celebration

803 Day Celebration

Book Group: Smarty Pants

Book Group: Smarty Pants

Hands on Art

Hands on Art

Sew Devine: A Gathering of Crafters

Sew Devine: A Gathering of Crafters

Build-a-Thon: LEGOS

Build-a-Thon: LEGOS

Make and Create: Embroidery with Stencils

Make and Create: Embroidery with Stencils

Play Freely For Teens: Mario Kart World Tournament

Play Freely For Teens: Mario Kart World Tournament

Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Columbia Fireflies

Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Columbia Fireflies

Hello, Baby!

Hello, Baby!

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Northeast Audiobook & Craft Group

Northeast Audiobook & Craft Group

Make and Create: Origami

Make and Create: Origami

Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Columbia Fireflies

Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Columbia Fireflies

STEAM Studio: Pottery Re-Fit

STEAM Studio: Pottery Re-Fit

Teen Makers: Paint and Sip

Teen Makers: Paint and Sip

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Frequently Asked Questions

National Friendship Day

Read to a Therapy Dog