Family events in Sumter, SC

Little Chicks offers an early literacy storytime for children ages 2 to 5 and their parents. Kids can sing together, choose books to explore, and practice social skills alongside their caregivers. The program takes place in the Storytime Room.

Thirsty Thursdays features $5 make-your-own treats where any ice cream flavor can be blended into a milkshake or turned into a float. Orders are available for pickup, with delivery offered through DoorDash and Uber Eats. First-time Uber Eats customers can use the code eats-cai1n1tifk for a discount. Call +1 (803) 747-7450 to place an order by phone. Service is available seven days a week.

Join an hour of STEM activities. This engaging program helps children build problem-solving and critical thinking skills while having fun and making new friends.

WWE NXT returns to Columbia for a live event at The Township Auditorium. Featured performers include NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo, NXT Women’s Champion Lola Vice, NXT North American Champion Myles Borne, and North American Women’s Champion Zaria, along with Keanu Carver, Kendal Grey, Shiloh Hill, Jaida Parker, Naraku, and additional NXT superstars. Ticket access includes a public onsale, venue and Ticketmaster presales, and several WWE presales through web, social, partner, talent, email, and WhatsApp channels, plus special promotions such as an Independence Day discount and a SummerSlam Weekend offer with 30 percent off.

A welcoming youth tournament for participants ages 8 to 16.

Now in its 14th year, the Columbia WALK to End Hydrocephalus brings people together to honor warriors and raise awareness about hydrocephalus. This community walk focuses on solidarity and support, offering a meaningful way to recognize strength and spotlight the cause.

Celebrate and support local veterans at a community-focused day of food, entertainment, and good company. Everyone is welcome, whether arriving by motorcycle, car, truck, or on foot, and family and friends are welcome too. Proceeds support veterans and veteran-focused programs through the mission of Vets Helping Vets, turning a fun gathering into meaningful community impact.

Now in its fourth year, the Caregiver’s Gala centers on the theme Bridges, emphasizing stronger connections between kinship caregivers and the essential supports that help the children they nurture. Across communities, grandparents, relatives, and close family friends often step into crucial caregiving roles with little preparation and steady dedication, holding families together while carrying significant responsibility. This event both celebrates their resilience and encourages wider support. The awareness it builds, along with funds raised, fuels the growth of programs that link families with support services, advocacy, training opportunities, and wellness resources.

Historic Columbia leads a guided walking tour of Main Street, highlighting the architecture and history of buildings along the 1300 through 1700 blocks. The route begins and concludes at Boyd Plaza and lasts about 75 minutes. Only 20 advance tickets are available, and no walk-up sales will be offered. Tickets are $5 for HC members and $10 for non-members, with free admission for youth 17 and under.