As the leaves start to change and temperatures dip below the 80s, thereâs plenty to see, do, and experience in Columbia.
Attend a Wine Tasting … With Cats – PapasCatCafe.com
If youâre a cat person and youâre 21 years of age or older, youâll be thrilled to hear from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 18, Papaâs Cat CafĂ© will be hosting its âWine and Whiskersâ event. There will be cheese. There will be wine. There will be plenty of cats to pet. Reservations are $20 and include two glasses of wine, an assortment of cheeses, a fruit and veggie tray, baked goods and even cat-themed coloring pages. The event has been modified to ensure social distancing protocols are followed. For more information and to sign up, visit Papaâs Cat CafĂ©âs special events page.
Attend a Socially Distanced Charity Picnic – Eventbrite Link
On Monday, September 21 from 5â-8 p.m. at Logboat Brewing Company, the Rock Bridge Lions Club is hosting its Third Annual Charity Picnic to benefit Welcome Home, a non-profit that helps homeless and at-risk Veterans at Logboat Brewing Company. This event might look a little different this year, but itâll be no less fun. A limited number of in-person VIP tickets are available for $50, which allow attendees to experience the event at Logboat Brewery as well as grub from CoMo Smoke and Fire BBQ and more; $30 âto goâ tickets allow folks to support the cause with take-home food, complimentary beverages and access to the online auction.
Visit the Sager Braudis Galleryâs New Exhibit – SagerBraudisGallery.com
Art from Zoe Hawk, Edward Kinsella, Esther Sarto, Patrick Owen, and Iren Tete will be on display at the Sager Braudis Gallery from October 2 through the end of the month. Appointments are necessary to view the works, as are masks and 10-foot social distancing. The gallery asks that staff be given 24 hoursâ notice prior to your visit. To make a reservation, email the gallery at [email protected].
See a Drive-In Movie –Â Como.gov/parksandrec
If youâre in need of fun for the whole family, Columbia Parks & Recreation is hosting a drive-in movie from 7:15â10:15 PM on October 3 at Cosmo Park. Youâll need to bring your own snacks and stay inside your cars if youâre not going to use one of the available restrooms (when exiting your car,masks are mandatory). Pre-registration is free, but itâs required to attend. Call 573-874-7460 to sign up, or visit Columbia Parks and Recreationâs website.
Attend the Annual âOut of the Darknessâ Walk – AFSP.org/columbiamo
While there wonât be a full walk this year, you can still raise awareness for suicide prevention with the Out of the Darkness Drive-Thru Experience, held on Sunday, October 11 from 12â4 p.m. at Stephens Lake Park. Attendees will receive honor beads, sand, merchandise, and a walk T-shirt; theyâll also be able to sign the event banner, visit the eventâs shoe display, and get a bite to eat at Dickeyâs BBQ food truck.
Take Pottery Lessons – MudRoomStudio.com/classes
If youâve always wanted to learn how to make a bowl on a pottery wheel, nowâs your chance. The Mud Room in Columbia is hosting pottery wheel lessons for adults and kids, by appointment. Several âtiersâ of lessons are available for $65, $120, and $220, and all include training on the wheel, instruction on how to make a bowl, and a return session to glaze your creation. To schedule an appointment, email [email protected].Â
Go to Trivia Night – InternationalTapHouse.com
Ever think you know a lot about a lot of things? The International Tap House and Quest Triviaâs weekly trivia nights are for you. Wednesdays at 7 p.m., the Tap House holds six rounds of trivia with prizes like beer, brewery âswag,â and gift cards for the first, second, and third-place teams.Â
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