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Sensory-Friendly Events

Recurring and upcoming sensory-friendly events across South Carolina. Click a date to see details.

April 2026

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Columbia, SC

Sensory Night at EdVenture

Free

Explore the museum with reduced lighting, limited crowd sizes, and sensory-friendly programming. Attendance is capped for a calmer experience.

Venue: EdVenture Children's Museum

City: Columbia, SC

Schedule: Monthly — check EdVenture calendar for specific dates

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Sensitive Santa at EdVenture

Free

A sensory-friendly Santa experience with reduced lighting, limited crowds, and a calm environment for children who find traditional Santa visits overwhelming.

Venue: EdVenture Children's Museum

City: Columbia, SC

Schedule: December — check EdVenture calendar for specific dates

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Sensory-Friendly Storytime at Richland Library Southeast

Free

A special storytime that stimulates the senses. Designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and parents. Located at Richland Library Southeast branch.

Venue: Richland Library (Main Branch)

City: Columbia, SC

Schedule: Check richlandlibrary.com/events for dates — held at Southeast branch (7421 Garners Ferry Rd)

Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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Member Morning- Columbia

Join us for a fun, hands-on activity as we create colorful tissue paper flower bouquets—perfect for celebrating the spring season! With some schools out and spring break right around the corner, it's the perfect time for an exclusive morning of creativity and play.

Venue: EdVenture Children's Museum

City: Columbia, SC

Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Cost: Members only (membership required)

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Accessibility Morning - Cookie Mouse

Free

Meet Cookie Mouse during this special morning designed for guests who benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly experience. Free admission, sensory room, ASL interpretation, sensory bags with headphones and fidget tools available.

Venue: South Carolina State Museum

City: Columbia, SC

Schedule: Monthly Accessibility Mornings — this session: April 11, 2026 (Cookie Mouse theme)

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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Sensory Sunday at Surge Adventure Park

Park closed to general public. No loud music, no flashing lights. Kids can play and explore trampolines, ninja courses, and toddler areas at their own pace.

Venue: Surge Adventure Park

City: Columbia, SC

Schedule: 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Cost: $7.99/person/hour

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