The Eighth Annual Summer Celebration of Water Event

Join the city of Columbia, Richland County and Lexington County for the eighth annual Summer Celebration of Water on Saturday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Riverfront Park. The water-themed festival will provide attendees with free access to kayaking, tubing, canoeing and paddle boarding on the Columbia Canal. In addition, a designated play zone will be available for kids that will feature kid-friendly water slides, fun sprinklers, splash activities and much more.

Scheduled water exhibits and related activities will highlight such topics as local watersheds, pollution prevention, water science and technology, hydrology, engineering and math, and more. These exhibits are designed to teach participants how to keep our waterways beautiful, swimmable and fishable. Attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately.

Cost: Free. Location: Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel St., Columbia. For more information, visit SummerCelebrationOfWater.com.