# Event Details - **Event Name**: Gather Cola Back-to-School Bash - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: FREE family even it’s backpack giveaways, local vendors, kids’ zone, entertainment & community resources at Gather Cola!About this EventColumbia families - we’re sending summer out with a celebration! Join Golden Bloom Events at Gather COLA for a FREE afternoon created for families to have fun, discover local resources, support small businesses, and get excited for the school year ahead.And this isn’t just a school-supply giveaway! We’re building an entire afternoon of experiences for the family.✨ WHAT TO EXPECT🎒 Backpack & School Supply GiveawayWe’re working with local businesses and community partners to provide 100+ backpacks and school supplies to students in our community.🎨 Creativity Corner with Made by AshKids can tap into their creative side with colorful, hands-on activities and paint-your-own fun.🤖 Robotics & Technology with The STEM Lab SCExplore interactive technology, robotics, coding and STEM experiences designed to get young minds curious.🧪 STEM Challenges with Magic Makers AcademyKids can jump into hands-on STEM challenges, demonstrations and activities throughout the afternoon.🎶 Music with DJ Prettyboy MellWe’re bringing the energy with DJ Prettyboy Mell of HOT 103.9/93.9 keeping the music going throughout the Bash.🛍️ Local Vendors & Small BusinessesShop, discover and connect with businesses from throughout the Columbia community.🤝 Community ResourcesMeet organizations providing programs, services and opportunities for local children and families.🎁 Giveaways + Family FunAnd there’s still more being added as we get closer to August 29!💛 WHY WE’RE DOING ITThe mission behind the Gather COLA Back-to-School Bash is bigger than filling backpacks.Our goal is for students to leave feeling celebrated and prepared for the school year ahead and for parents to leave having discovered businesses, programs and organizations that can continue supporting their families beyond event day.📍 EVENT DETAILSSaturday, August 29, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMGather COLA2191 Pickens StreetColumbia, SC 29201🎟️ Admission is completely FREE.Registration helps us prepare for attendance, so please reserve a spot for your family.Click “Reserve a Spot” and invite another Columbia family to join you! 🎒💛Additional Information✔ Family Friendly✔ Free Parking Nearby✔ Outdoor Event✔ Kid Friendly - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/gather-cola-back-to-school-bash/100001996639516542 - **Event Categories**: back-to-school, kids, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Gather COLA - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: Gather COLA - **lat**: 34.0181274 - **long**: -81.0343135 - **full address**: Gather COLA, 2191 Pickens Street, Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Gather Cola Back-to-School Bash - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4c8cbfbd1b2b75e5a5f42829f9d96f8701bc29761f8f1882af50753f40522713-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1786087041 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Gather Cola Back-to-School Bash being held? - **A:** Gather Cola Back-to-School Bash takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Gather COLA, 2191 Pickens Street, Columbia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Gather Cola Back-to-School Bash? - **A:** Gather Cola Back-to-School Bash is organized by Golden Bloom Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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