EdVenture Hosts Countdown to Kindergarten

EdVenture Children’s Museum is inviting all rising kindergarteners and their families as special guests to its 13th annual Countdown to Kindergarten Celebration. Taking place on Friday, August 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., the fun-filled celebration gives rising kindergarteners a chance to practice school skills before the bell rings, such as getting on and off a school bus, holding lunch trays, tasting nutritious snacks by visiting a mock classroom and enjoying hands-on learning activities at the museum. The event will give Midlands area families a great opportunity to connect with representatives from school districts, state agencies and community groups to learn more about educational, health and community resources available.

Cost: Members, free; children and adults, $11.50; seniors (age 62 and up), $10.50; military and educators (with ID), $10.50; groups (15 members and up w/RSVP), $8.50; and children 2 and under, free. Location: EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-779-3100 or visit EdVenture.org.