Looking for weekend plans for the whole family? Plan your next Saturday in Cola with this round-up of kid-friendly spots that are sure to be fun for all ages.

Enjoy some sun + fresh air

Saluda Shoals Park | @amberforbeswatson

Beat the heat with a local pool or splash pad
Spend a night at the ballpark with the Columbia Fireflies
Try out laser tag, bumper boats, mini golf + more at Frankie’s Fun Park (140 Parkridge Dr.)
Plan a family-friendly hike
Take a walk on the wild side at Riverbanks Zoo
Enjoy kid-friendly snacks, gifts + more at Soda City Market

Beat the heat indoors

Edventure Children’s Museum | Photo via @bartholomewsimonson

Let their imagination run free at Edventure Children’s Museum
Work together to solve a mystery at Escapology (717 Lady St.)
Jump into a family-friendly trampoline park at Flight Adventure Park (741 Fashion Dr.)
Get them excited about summer reading at Richland Library
Teach them about our state’s history at the SC State Museum
See a puppet show at The Columbia Marionette Theater (401 Laurel St.)
Channel your creativity with an art class at Painting with a Twist (275 Harbison Blvd.)

Relax + refuel after a day of adventures

Rosewood Dairy Bar | Photo via @allieroyall

Try fun flavors of popcorn, like cookies + cream and dill pickle, at Carolina Kernels (2720 Main St.)
Indulge your sweet tooth with SC’s favorite cupcakes at Cupcake DownSouth (1213 Lincoln St.)
Grab a hot dog or a burger from Greedy Rascals (1900 Rosewood Dr.)
Sit down for dessert at Kaminsky’s (930 Gervais St.)
Cool off with shaved ice at Pelicans Sno Balls (Multiple locations)
Pick up a quick snack from the Philly Pretzel Factory (2800 Rosewood Dr.)
Enjoy a soft serve cone from Rosewood Dairy Bar (3003 Rosewood Dr.)