Sensory-Friendly Events
Recurring and upcoming sensory-friendly events across South Carolina. Click a date to see details.
April 2026
All Events by City
Columbia, SC
Sensory Night at EdVenture
FreeExplore 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
Sensitive Santa at EdVenture
FreeA 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
Sensory-Friendly Storytime at Richland Library Southeast
FreeA 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
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)
Accessibility Morning - Cookie Mouse
FreeMeet 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
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