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Easter Egg Hunt at Stearns Park

Free, Saturday, April 19, 11am. Kids of all ages are invited to hunt Easter eggs at Stearns Park in Columbus, NC. Exciting prizes for each age group will be...

Saturday Night Lights

Enjoy Saturday Night Lights at Tryon International Equestrian Center. $10 parking fee per vehicle after 4pm. FREE family fun, live music, entertainment and a carnival atmosphere from 6-8pm in Legends Plaza, followed by the Tryon Resort Grand Prix in Tryon Stadium at 8pm. Enjoy live music, face painting, entertainers, concession stands and food trucks, kids’ activities, pony rides, and so much more, all for FREE admission. Parking becomes paid at 4pm each Saturday, $10 per vehicle. Anyone arriving to Tryon International prior to 4pm will not be charged. Grab dinner at one of the on-site restaurants, enjoy a beverage at the Silo Bar, and cheer on your favorite horses and riders as they soar over massive jumps and race through the timers! Themes Nights: May 3: Derby Week May 10: Bluegrass Celebration May 17: Touch -A-Truck May 24: Military Appreciation Night May 31: Family Fun June 7: Art Expo June 28: Family Fun July 5: Beach Week July 12: Family Fun July 19: Family...

Go Fly a Kite Day at Fence

Rescheduled to May 4, 12-3pm Join FENCE as we celebrate spring with a Go Fly a Kite Day event! This event will take place on Sunday, May 4th from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. at FENCE on Hawk’s Ridge located behind the FENCE Center. Go Fly a Kite Day is free for the community with snacks and drinks provided for all and kites provided for the first 200 children. Go Fly a Kite day is a community favorite that invites the community to spend the afternoon outside with family and friends. We are hoping for warm weather, sunny skies, and windy kite flying weather for the event. Attendees are encouraged to explore FENCE before or after the event; hike the trails, have a picnic, or play in the woods! There is much to explore! This event is made possible by the Kirby Endowment at the Polk County Community Foundation. FENCE is located at 3381 Hunting Country Road in Tryon, North Carolina. For more information about this or upcoming events visit our website [www.fence.org], email info@fence.org, or call...

Music Bingo at Iron Key Brewery

Free. Every Monday enjoy Music Bingo at 6pm. Service Industry Appreciation specials will be available all day on Monday.  

Live Music at Parker Binns Vineyard

Free live music at Parker-Binns Vineyard.  While listening to music enjoy wine tastings and a bite to eat from Relish Grill. December: 12/7 Beau Beaumont, 12/14 Phil Ruff, 12/15 Moonshine State, 12/21 Phil Ruff, 12/22 Bill & Tad’s Excellent Duo, 12/28 Eric Congdon, 12/29 Phil Ruff.  ...

Breakfast with Santa at Zoe’s Place

Santa is coming to breakfast at Zoe’s Place in downtown Columbus on Sunday, December 15, 10am-12pm. Enjoy milk, hot chocolate, coffee or tea plus pancakes or 2 eggs with toast and home fries or grits. Tickets are $7 per person and must be purchased in advance at the...

Operation Jingle Bells at Columbus Fire Department

Free, December 14, 1-3pm, Columbus Fire Department, 100 S. Peak St., Columbus, NC. Bring the kids and listen to a Christmas story, enjoy light refreshments and receive a toy. Pre-registration required by email at:...

Breakfast with Santa at Stearns Gym

Saturday, December 7, 9am-noon, Stearns Gym, 105 N. Peak St., Columbus, NC Family fun to include breakfast, Christmas crafts, family centered games, and most importantly Santa! Register in advance online at https://www.spartanburgymca.org/programs/22000375/polk-county-breakfast-with-santa/?locations=2674 or at the door the day of, $10 per...

Trunk or Treat & Drone Show at Tryon International Equestrian Center

Come Trunk or Treating at Tryon International Equestrian Center during Saturday Night Lights! There will be lots of candy, festivities, a drone show, and a costume contests for kids, adults and dogs. Parking is free if car includes children in costumes; otherwise parking is $10 per vehicle after...