Oct 19 Sports & Recreation Mon · 3:00 PM Beginner Mahjong Workshop (Adults) · under 1 mi Learn the basics of American Mahjong in this beginner-friendly workshop! We'll cover the rules, gameplay, and strategies before yo… View details → Oct 20 Community Tue · 10:30 AM Tiny Tales (Birth-2 yrs.) · under 1 mi Join us for stories, songs, free play, and simple craft designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Build early literacy… View details → Oct 20 Community Tue · 11:30 AM Tots & Tales (3-5 yrs.) · under 1 mi Enjoy engaging stories, songs, and hands-on activities that encourage early literacy, creativity, and school readiness. Perfect fo… View details → Oct 20 Community Tue · 5:00 PM S.T.E.A.M. Explorers: Pumpkin Volcano (6-12 yrs.) · under 1 mi Pumpkin Volcano: Get ready for an explosive STEM adventure! Carve a mini pumpkin and create a fizzy volcanic eruption while explor… View details → Oct 21 Family & Kids Wed · 3:30 PM Teen Creations: Melted Crayon Jewelry · under 1 mi Melt different colors of crayons to design your own pendants for a necklace. https://www.columbiail.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=9769 View details → Oct 22 Community Thu · 11:00 AM Seniors' Club (Adults) · under 1 mi View details → Oct 23 Community Fri · 11:30 AM Wiggle Time (1-5 yrs.) · under 1 mi Little ones can pop bubbles, explore puppets, and try out fun musical instruments. We’ll sing, dance, and move along to lively chi… View details → Oct 23 Sports & Recreation Fri · 7:00 PM Columbia Women's Club Glow Bingo · under 1 mi Proceeds raised will support the Columbia Women's Club Scholarship Program https://www.columbiail.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=9487 View details → Oct 24 Holiday Sat · 11:00 AM Halloween Hi-Jinks · under 1 mi Trick or Treat at Historic Main Street Businesses and Cit hall. Trick or treating & activities start at 10:00 am. Costume contest… View details → Oct 26 Sports & Recreation Mon · 3:00 PM American Mahjong Open Play (Adults) · under 1 mi Join us for an afternoon of American Mahjong! Experienced players can enjoy open play, while one beginner table will be available… View details → Oct 27 Community Tue · 10:30 AM Tiny Tales (Birth-2 yrs.) · under 1 mi Join us for stories, songs, free play, and simple craft designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Build early literacy… View details → Oct 27 Community Tue · 11:30 AM Tots & Tales (3-5 yrs.) · under 1 mi Enjoy engaging stories, songs, and hands-on activities that encourage early literacy, creativity, and school readiness. Perfect fo… View details → Oct 29 Community Thu · 12:00 PM Seniors' Club (Adults) · under 1 mi All are welcome and people can choose to socialize or join the weekly activity. Some weeks we host a presenter. https://www.columb… View details → Nov 2 Arts & Culture Mon · 7:00 PM Adult Craft Night: Thankful Pumpkin Puzzle Frame · under 1 mi Make a framed fall decoration by recycling old puzzle pieces!
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**Picture is an example of w… View details → Nov 3 Community Tue · 8:00 PM Novels at Night (Adults) · under 1 mi Join our book discussion on "True Biz" by Sara Novic. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be covering drinks and appetiz… View details → Nov 4 Community Wed · 4:30 PM Dungeons and Dragons (11-17 yrs.) · under 1 mi Curious about Dungeons & Dragons? Join us to explore this imaginative role-playing game filled with dragons, orcs, and other monst… View details → Nov 6 Community Fri · 11:30 AM Wiggle Time (1-5 yrs.) · under 1 mi Little ones can pop bubbles, explore puppets, and try out fun musical instruments. We’ll sing, dance, and move along to lively chi… View details → Nov 7 Sports & Recreation Sat · 11:00 AM Chair Yoga (Adults) · under 1 mi Increase strength, flexibility, coordination and reduce stress as Lisa Fox guides you through yoga poses that utilize a chair for… View details → Nov 10 Library Tue · 5:00 PM Lego Club (4-12 yrs.) · under 1 mi Free build with Legos, try out our LEGO challenge cards, or take on our monthly challenge! https://www.columbiail.gov/calendar.asp… View details → Nov 12 Health Thu · 7:30 PM Medicare 101 Seminar (Adults) · under 1 mi Join Bryant Fifer with Senior Benefit Services for a Medicare 101 seminar at Columbia Library.
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Understand your cov… View details → Nov 17 Arts & Culture Tue · 5:00 PM S.T.E.A.M. Explorers: Artist-Inspired Art (6-12 yrs.) · under 1 mi Artist-Inspired Art: Attempt to make wild patterned fall art inspired by the artist Yayoi Kusama's style! https://www.columbiail.g… View details → Nov 18 Family & Kids Wed · 3:30 PM Teen Creations: Pioneer Rag Doll · under 1 mi Make an old-fashioned rag doll with fabric scraps and minimal sewing. https://www.columbiail.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=9812 View details → Nov 28 Community Sat · 10:00 AM Small Business Saturday · under 1 mi Do your holiday shopping locally for a chance to win gift cards. Retailer discounts and food & drink specials all day long. https:… View details → Nov 28 Holiday Sat · 7:00 PM Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony · under 1 mi Join us at Fountain Park for Columbia's official tree lighting ceremony, carols, carriage rides, hot cocoa and Christmas crafts. h… View details → Nov 30 Holiday Mon · 5:00 PM Last Minute Christmas Gifts (5-7 yrs.) · under 1 mi Need some gifts for family and friends? Come make 3-4 DIY Christmas gifts. The library provides the materials. https://www.columbi… View details → Nov 30 Holiday Mon · 6:30 PM Last Minute Christmas Gifts (8-12 yrs.) · under 1 mi Need some gifts for family and friends? Come make 3-4 DIY Christmas gifts. The library provides the materials. https://www.columbi… View details → Nov 30 Holiday Mon · 8:00 PM Last Minute Christmas Gifts (Teen/Adults) · under 1 mi Need some gifts for family and friends? Come make 3-4 DIY Christmas gifts. The library provides the materials.
https://www.columb… View details → Dec 1 Holiday Tue · 7:00 PM Beginner's Fresh Christmas Greenery Arrangement (Adults) · under 1 mi Make a fresh holiday arrangement at the library to give your table a festive centerpiece for the season. The library provides the… View details → Dec 3 Holiday Thu · 7:00 PM Fresh Christmas Greenery Arrangement (Adults) · under 1 mi Make a fresh holiday arrangement at the library to give your table a festive centerpiece for the season. The library provides the… View details → Dec 5 Holiday Sat · 6:00 PM Bright Night Christmas Parade and Turner Hall Social · under 1 mi Santa Claus makes his grand appearance at this Christmas themed parade of bright lights. After the parade, visit with Santa & enjo… View details → Dec 6 Community Sun · 2:00 PM Cookies and Crafts with Santa · under 1 mi Share your Christmas list with Santa. Bring your own camera to capture the moment. Cookies, crafts, and other holiday activities.… View details → Dec 7 Holiday Mon · 7:00 PM Adult Craft Night: Beaded Christmas Tree · under 1 mi Make a super-easy Christmas tree decoration out of beads and foam. https://www.columbiail.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=9820 View details → Dec 12 Library Sat · 11:00 AM Visit with Santa at the Library · under 1 mi Share your Christmas list with Santa and pose for a holiday picture. Bring your own camera to capture the moment. Activities and t… View details → Show more (5 more)
Thru Oct 31 Community Thru Oct 31 Scarecrow Crawl · under 1 mi Stroll down Main Street to see decorated scarecrow lining the sidewalks. Enter your own scarecrow for a chance to win prizes or vo… View details → Oct 19 Sports & Recreation Mon · 1:00 PM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Oct 19 Community Mon · 2:30 PM Municipal Court · 9 mi Municipal Court is held each month on specific Mondays at 1:30 pm.
Arnold Municipal Court is a Division of the Jefferson County 2… View details → Oct 20 Sports & Recreation Tue · 12:00 PM Mahjong · 9 mi Join us for fun, friendly Mahjong games—no experience needed!
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
1st Tuesday: Party Room
3rd Tuesday: Lounge
F… View details → Oct 21 Sports & Recreation Wed · 1:00 PM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Oct 22 Sports & Recreation Thu · 6:00 PM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Oct 23 Sports & Recreation Fri · 1:00 PM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Oct 24 Community Sat · 7:30 AM Pocus Pomme · 9 mi POCUS POMME IS BACK!
Grab the family, put on your best costumes, and join us for a spooktacular evening at Pomme Creek Park!
FRE… View details → Oct 24 Market Sat · 9:00 AM Arnold Farmers Market · 9 mi The regular 2026 Arnold Farmers Market will operate each Saturday morning from the first Saturday in May through the last Saturday… View details → Oct 26 Sports & Recreation Mon · 1:00 PM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Oct 26 Community Mon · 2:30 PM Municipal Court · 9 mi Municipal Court is held each month on specific Mondays at 1:30 pm.
Arnold Municipal Court is a Division of the Jefferson County 2… View details → Oct 27 Community Tue · 10:00 AM Coffee with Veterans · 9 mi Coffee with Veterans is a monthly gathering held on the last Tuesday of each month from 9:00–11:00 am at the Arnold Recreation Cen… View details → Oct 28 Sports & Recreation Wed · 1:00 PM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Oct 29 Sports & Recreation Thu · 6:00 PM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Oct 30 Sports & Recreation Fri · 1:00 PM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Oct 31 Market Sat · 9:00 AM Arnold Farmers Market · 9 mi The regular 2026 Arnold Farmers Market will operate each Saturday morning from the first Saturday in May through the last Saturday… View details → Nov 2 Sports & Recreation Mon · 1:00 PM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Nov 2 Community Mon · 2:30 PM Municipal Court · 9 mi Municipal Court is held each month on specific Mondays at 1:30 pm.
Arnold Municipal Court is a Division of the Jefferson County 2… View details → Nov 3 Sports & Recreation Tue · 12:00 PM Mahjong · 9 mi Join us for fun, friendly Mahjong games—no experience needed!
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
1st Tuesday: Party Room
3rd Tuesday: Lounge
F… View details → Nov 4 Sports & Recreation Wed · 1:00 PM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
Join us for open pickleball play:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Nov 5 Sports & Recreation Thu · 6:00 AM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Nov 6 Community Fri · 11:00 AM Fish Tales · 9 mi Join us at the Arnold Recreation Center Party Room for a fun-filled morning of story time, crafts, and indoor swimming!
This even… View details → Nov 6 Sports & Recreation Fri · 1:00 PM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Nov 9 Sports & Recreation Mon · 1:00 PM Pickleball · 9 mi Pickleball Open Play at the Arnold Recreation Center
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Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–2:00 pm… View details → Nov 9 Community Mon · 2:30 PM Municipal Court · 9 mi Municipal Court is held each month on specific Mondays at 1:30 pm.
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