Capital City Kickoff at the CMA
Saturday
August 29, 2026
10:00 am-5:00 pm
College students enjoy free admission today in celebration of Capital City Kickoff. Explore the CMA and enter a raffle for a chance to win a museum swag bag. Show your college ID for free entry.
August 27–29 Is Capital City Kickoff Weekend
This inaugural citywide event is welcoming thousands of college students from across Columbia as they explore the city's shopping, dining, entertainment, and cultural districts. Each district will be highlighted with a culmination event at Finlay Park on Saturday afternoon, August 29. Main Street District will be featured on Saturday.