PLAN YOUR VISIT
At EdVenture, guests of all ages are sure to spark a joy of curiosity and learning through fully-immersive, hands-on fun that leads to imaginative discoveries. We can’t wait to see you!
Columbia Hours
Beginning September 8 and continuing until Memorial Day:
Monday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: noon–5 p.m.
Columbia Admission
- $15 for Children & Adults
- $10 for first responders, military, and seniors (with valid ID’s)
- FREE for Children under 2
- FREE for SC Public School Pre-K-12 Classroom Teachers (with proper teacher ID & email address)
Myrtle Beach Admission
- $12 for Children & Adults
- $11 for first responders, military, and seniors (with valid ID’s)
- FREE for Children under 2
- FREE for SC Public School Pre-K-12 Classroom Teachers (with proper teacher ID & email address)
PLAN YOUR VISIT
At EdVenture, guests of all ages are sure to spark a joy of curiosity and learning through fully-immersive, hands-on fun that leads to imaginative discoveries. We can’t wait to see you!
Beginning September 8 and continuing until Memorial Day:
Monday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: noon–5 p.m.
Columbia Admission
- $15 for Children & Adults
- $10 for first responders, military, and seniors (with valid ID’s)
- FREE for Children under 2
- FREE for SC Public School Pre-K-12 Classroom Teachers (with proper teacher ID & email address)
Myrtle Beach Hours
Monday – Saturday | 10 – 6 PM
Sunday | 12 – 6 PM
Myrtle Beach Admission
- $12 for Children & Adults
- $11 for first responders, military, and seniors (with valid ID’s)
- FREE for Children under 2
- FREE for SC Public School Pre-K-12 Classroom Teachers (with proper teacher ID & email address)
At Both Locations
Columbia
Myrtle Beach
October
28oct9:00 am1:00 pmLRADAC — Red Ribbon Week — Columbia
Event Details
LRADAC will be at EdVenture Columbia for Red Ribbon Week. October 28, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Event Details
LRADAC will be at EdVenture Columbia for Red Ribbon Week.
October 28, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
30oct5:30 pm7:30 pmHalloween Hoopla- Columbia
Event Details
Columbia Location
Event Details
Columbia Location
Dress up. Dream big. Discover more!
Get ready for a Halloween EdVenture you don’t want to miss! Step into a night of make-believe, discovery, and after-hours fun at EdVenture’s annual Halloween Hoopla.
Kids can come dressed as their favorite characters, heroes, or dreamers—whether they’re pretending to be a firefighter, doctor, scientist, chef, farmer, pilot, or anything in between—and explore the museum in a whole new way.
Throughout the evening, families can enjoy hands-on crafts and activities, festive games, creative play, and interactive experiences throughout the museum. Stop by community partner activity stations to play and explore while collecting stickers for your event map. Then, once you’ve visited all your stops, bring your completed map to the Treat Station for a sweet stash of Halloween candy to take home!
With exclusive after-hours access to the museum, costumes, creativity, hands-on fun, and plenty of treats, Halloween Hoopla is the ultimate Halloween celebration for the whole family!
🎃 Costumes • 🍬 Candy • 🎨 Crafts • ✨ Activities • 🦖 Exclusive Museum Fun!
Friday, October 30, 2026
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Space is limited, so grab your tickets and get ready for a Halloween night full of curiosity, creativity, and fun!
Tickets: Members: $5
Non-members: $20
A Big Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Treat Station Experience Sponsor
Candy and treats are available while supplies last.
Kid-friendly costumes are encouraged for children only. Costume masks are not permitted.
Time
November
01nov1:00 pm2:00 pmSustainable Carolina — Columbia — November 1
Event Details
Join Sustainable Carolina at EdVenture Columbia for activities about reducing, reusing, and recycling. November 1, 2026, 1–2 p.m.
Event Details
Join Sustainable Carolina at EdVenture Columbia for activities about reducing, reusing, and recycling.
November 1, 2026, 1–2 p.m.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
07nov10:00 am1:00 pmCat Around Town — Columbia — November 7
Event Details
Cat Around Town will be at EdVenture to introduce the children to some kitties and share some information. November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at EdVenture Columbia.
Event Details
Cat Around Town will be at EdVenture to introduce the children to some kitties and share some information.
November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at EdVenture Columbia.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
08novAll DayNational STEM Day — Myrtle Beach
Event Details
Celebrate National STEM Day with STEM-related crafts and activities at EdVenture Myrtle Beach on November 8, 2026. Activities take place throughout the day.
Event Details
Celebrate National STEM Day with STEM-related crafts and activities at EdVenture Myrtle Beach on November 8, 2026.
Activities take place throughout the day.
Time
Location
Myrtle Beach Location
08nov1:00 pm2:00 pmSustainable Carolina — Columbia — November 8
Event Details
Join Sustainable Carolina at EdVenture Columbia for activities about reducing, reusing, and recycling. November 8, 2026, 1–2 p.m.
Event Details
Join Sustainable Carolina at EdVenture Columbia for activities about reducing, reusing, and recycling.
November 8, 2026, 1–2 p.m.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
08nov1:00 pm3:00 pmNational STEM Day — Columbia
Event Details
The robotics teams of Ben Lippen High School will join us on November 8, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. They will set up their robots with interactive activities in our Space/Draw
Event Details
The robotics teams of Ben Lippen High School will join us on November 8, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. They will set up their robots with interactive activities in our Space/Draw Alive exhibit.
Meet members of all three robotics teams: MountainTop (31981), Falcon Force (9121), and Falcon Fury (24250).
EdVenture Columbia only.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
14nov11:00 am1:00 pmUSC’s MedElem at EdVenture — Columbia
Event Details
MedElem is a group of USC undergraduate students who are studying for future health careers such as Nursing, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Dentistry and Pharmacy. They have developed hands-on activities to
Event Details
MedElem is a group of USC undergraduate students who are studying for future health careers such as Nursing, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Dentistry and Pharmacy. They have developed hands-on activities to teach elementary students about ten different body systems. In learning about systems such as the cardiovascular or digestive system and its organs, participating children can learn about taking care of their own health as well as meeting future health care providers. MedElem activities are included with admission.
November 14, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at EdVenture Columbia.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
15novAll DayAmerica Recycles Day — Myrtle Beach
Event Details
Celebrate America Recycles Day with crafts in MAKER at EdVenture Myrtle Beach on November 15, 2026. Activities take place throughout the day.
Event Details
Celebrate America Recycles Day with crafts in MAKER at EdVenture Myrtle Beach on November 15, 2026.
Activities take place throughout the day.
Time
Location
Myrtle Beach Location
15nov1:00 pm2:00 pmAmerica Recycles Day with Sustainable Carolina — Columbia
Event Details
Join Sustainable Carolina at EdVenture Columbia for a battery-recycling activity for America Recycles Day. Bring in used batteries to be recycled. November 15, 2026, 1–2 p.m. This is Sustainable Carolina’s final visit
Event Details
Join Sustainable Carolina at EdVenture Columbia for a battery-recycling activity for America Recycles Day.
Bring in used batteries to be recycled.
November 15, 2026, 1–2 p.m. This is Sustainable Carolina’s final visit of 2026.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
19nov5:30 pm9:30 pmKids’ Night Out at EdVenture – Grown-ups get the night off!
Event Details
Grown-ups get the night off! Kids’ Night Out at EdVenture 🎉 Your night. Their EdVenture. Thursday, November 19 | 5:30–9:30 p.m. You’ve got plans. We’ve got the kids. Parents, consider this your sign to
Event Details
Grown-ups get the night off! Kids’ Night Out at EdVenture 🎉
Your night. Their EdVenture.
Thursday, November 19 | 5:30–9:30 p.m.
You’ve got plans. We’ve got the kids.
Parents, consider this your sign to take the night off! Drop the kids off at EdVenture for an evening of play, discovery and adventure while you enjoy some well-deserved grown-up time.
Whether you’re planning a date night, dinner with friends, holiday shopping, or simply a night out without the kids, we’ve got the little ones covered!
Heading to Vista Lights? Even better!
Make EdVenture your starting point for the evening. Kids Night Out attendees can park for free in EdVenture’s parking lot, drop off the kids, and hop on the Vista Lights shuttle right from our lot. Enjoy an evening of holiday festivities, local shops and restaurants, festive entertainment, and the annual Vista tree lighting—then take the shuttle back to EdVenture when you’re ready to call it a night.
Or skip Vista Lights altogether and simply enjoy a few kid-free hours to yourself. You play, explore and unwind. We’ll take care of the adventure. Everybody wins!
Kids’ Night Out Details
📅 Thursday, November 19
⏰ 5:30–9:30 p.m.
📍 EdVenture Children’s Museum | 211 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC
🎟️ Registration required
🎟️ $50 per child for non-members
$40 per child for EdVenture members
💜 Children ages 5-10 only
Time
Location
Columbia Location
October
28oct9:00 am1:00 pmLRADAC — Red Ribbon Week — Columbia
Event Details
LRADAC will be at EdVenture Columbia for Red Ribbon Week. October 28, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Event Details
LRADAC will be at EdVenture Columbia for Red Ribbon Week.
October 28, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
30oct5:30 pm7:30 pmHalloween Hoopla- Columbia
Event Details
Columbia Location
Event Details
Columbia Location
Dress up. Dream big. Discover more!
Get ready for a Halloween EdVenture you don’t want to miss! Step into a night of make-believe, discovery, and after-hours fun at EdVenture’s annual Halloween Hoopla.
Kids can come dressed as their favorite characters, heroes, or dreamers—whether they’re pretending to be a firefighter, doctor, scientist, chef, farmer, pilot, or anything in between—and explore the museum in a whole new way.
Throughout the evening, families can enjoy hands-on crafts and activities, festive games, creative play, and interactive experiences throughout the museum. Stop by community partner activity stations to play and explore while collecting stickers for your event map. Then, once you’ve visited all your stops, bring your completed map to the Treat Station for a sweet stash of Halloween candy to take home!
With exclusive after-hours access to the museum, costumes, creativity, hands-on fun, and plenty of treats, Halloween Hoopla is the ultimate Halloween celebration for the whole family!
🎃 Costumes • 🍬 Candy • 🎨 Crafts • ✨ Activities • 🦖 Exclusive Museum Fun!
Friday, October 30, 2026
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Space is limited, so grab your tickets and get ready for a Halloween night full of curiosity, creativity, and fun!
Tickets: Members: $5
Non-members: $20
A Big Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Treat Station Experience Sponsor
Candy and treats are available while supplies last.
Kid-friendly costumes are encouraged for children only. Costume masks are not permitted.
Time
November
01nov1:00 pm2:00 pmSustainable Carolina — Columbia — November 1
Event Details
Join Sustainable Carolina at EdVenture Columbia for activities about reducing, reusing, and recycling. November 1, 2026, 1–2 p.m.
Event Details
Join Sustainable Carolina at EdVenture Columbia for activities about reducing, reusing, and recycling.
November 1, 2026, 1–2 p.m.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
07nov10:00 am1:00 pmCat Around Town — Columbia — November 7
Event Details
Cat Around Town will be at EdVenture to introduce the children to some kitties and share some information. November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at EdVenture Columbia.
Event Details
Cat Around Town will be at EdVenture to introduce the children to some kitties and share some information.
November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at EdVenture Columbia.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
08novAll DayNational STEM Day — Myrtle Beach
Event Details
Celebrate National STEM Day with STEM-related crafts and activities at EdVenture Myrtle Beach on November 8, 2026. Activities take place throughout the day.
Event Details
Celebrate National STEM Day with STEM-related crafts and activities at EdVenture Myrtle Beach on November 8, 2026.
Activities take place throughout the day.
Time
Location
Myrtle Beach Location
08nov1:00 pm2:00 pmSustainable Carolina — Columbia — November 8
Event Details
Join Sustainable Carolina at EdVenture Columbia for activities about reducing, reusing, and recycling. November 8, 2026, 1–2 p.m.
Event Details
Join Sustainable Carolina at EdVenture Columbia for activities about reducing, reusing, and recycling.
November 8, 2026, 1–2 p.m.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
08nov1:00 pm3:00 pmNational STEM Day — Columbia
Event Details
The robotics teams of Ben Lippen High School will join us on November 8, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. They will set up their robots with interactive activities in our Space/Draw
Event Details
The robotics teams of Ben Lippen High School will join us on November 8, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. They will set up their robots with interactive activities in our Space/Draw Alive exhibit.
Meet members of all three robotics teams: MountainTop (31981), Falcon Force (9121), and Falcon Fury (24250).
EdVenture Columbia only.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
14nov11:00 am1:00 pmUSC’s MedElem at EdVenture — Columbia
Event Details
MedElem is a group of USC undergraduate students who are studying for future health careers such as Nursing, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Dentistry and Pharmacy. They have developed hands-on activities to
Event Details
MedElem is a group of USC undergraduate students who are studying for future health careers such as Nursing, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Dentistry and Pharmacy. They have developed hands-on activities to teach elementary students about ten different body systems. In learning about systems such as the cardiovascular or digestive system and its organs, participating children can learn about taking care of their own health as well as meeting future health care providers. MedElem activities are included with admission.
November 14, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at EdVenture Columbia.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
15novAll DayAmerica Recycles Day — Myrtle Beach
Event Details
Celebrate America Recycles Day with crafts in MAKER at EdVenture Myrtle Beach on November 15, 2026. Activities take place throughout the day.
Event Details
Celebrate America Recycles Day with crafts in MAKER at EdVenture Myrtle Beach on November 15, 2026.
Activities take place throughout the day.
Time
Location
Myrtle Beach Location
15nov1:00 pm2:00 pmAmerica Recycles Day with Sustainable Carolina — Columbia
Event Details
Join Sustainable Carolina at EdVenture Columbia for a battery-recycling activity for America Recycles Day. Bring in used batteries to be recycled. November 15, 2026, 1–2 p.m. This is Sustainable Carolina’s final visit
Event Details
Join Sustainable Carolina at EdVenture Columbia for a battery-recycling activity for America Recycles Day.
Bring in used batteries to be recycled.
November 15, 2026, 1–2 p.m. This is Sustainable Carolina’s final visit of 2026.
Time
Location
Columbia Location
19nov5:30 pm9:30 pmKids’ Night Out at EdVenture – Grown-ups get the night off!
Event Details
Grown-ups get the night off! Kids’ Night Out at EdVenture 🎉 Your night. Their EdVenture. Thursday, November 19 | 5:30–9:30 p.m. You’ve got plans. We’ve got the kids. Parents, consider this your sign to
Event Details
Grown-ups get the night off! Kids’ Night Out at EdVenture 🎉
Your night. Their EdVenture.
Thursday, November 19 | 5:30–9:30 p.m.
You’ve got plans. We’ve got the kids.
Parents, consider this your sign to take the night off! Drop the kids off at EdVenture for an evening of play, discovery and adventure while you enjoy some well-deserved grown-up time.
Whether you’re planning a date night, dinner with friends, holiday shopping, or simply a night out without the kids, we’ve got the little ones covered!
Heading to Vista Lights? Even better!
Make EdVenture your starting point for the evening. Kids Night Out attendees can park for free in EdVenture’s parking lot, drop off the kids, and hop on the Vista Lights shuttle right from our lot. Enjoy an evening of holiday festivities, local shops and restaurants, festive entertainment, and the annual Vista tree lighting—then take the shuttle back to EdVenture when you’re ready to call it a night.
Or skip Vista Lights altogether and simply enjoy a few kid-free hours to yourself. You play, explore and unwind. We’ll take care of the adventure. Everybody wins!
Kids’ Night Out Details
📅 Thursday, November 19
⏰ 5:30–9:30 p.m.
📍 EdVenture Children’s Museum | 211 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC
🎟️ Registration required
🎟️ $50 per child for non-members
$40 per child for EdVenture members
💜 Children ages 5-10 only
Time
Location
Columbia Location
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