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Homeschool days and rates, free passes, educator discounts that include homeschool teachers, curriculum swaps, book sales and daytime library programs. Every card links to the venue's, store's or library's own page.

1homeschool days & homeschool rates
2educator discounts that include homeschool teachers
9library programs

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How this list works. We copy details from each venue's, store's or library's own page and show the date we last checked. Cards marked "Also on our Columbia page" are the same listings as on our main Columbia page, shown here so you don't have to hunt for them. For discounts we only list stores whose own policy names homeschool teachers, and we note the proof they ask for. Stores can change their rules at the register, so check before you buy. We are not affiliated with any venue or store here.

🎟️ Homeschool days, discounts & free passes (3)

Museums, parks and nature sites with homeschool days or homeschool rates, free passes you can borrow with a library card, and stores whose own policy says their teacher discount includes homeschool teachers.

Homeschool days & homeschool rates (1)

Homeschool Thursday at the South Carolina State Museum

Also on our Columbia page
South Carolina State Museum

A homeschool afternoon with a 4D film (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D, 2–2:30 p.m.), a planetarium show (2:30–3:30 p.m.) and a hands-on STEAM program, Matter Matters (2:30–3:30 p.m.). Museum admission is free for one registered South Carolina homeschool teacher and their students; the 4D film and planetarium cost $3 each.

  • Ages: South Carolina homeschool families
  • Cost: Admission free for the registered teacher and students; planetarium and 4D shows $3 each; STEAM program free
  • When: Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 2–3:30 p.m. programs

See the full card on our Columbia page →

Source: South Carolina State Museum: Homeschool Thursdays. Last checked Oct 23, 2026.

Educator discounts that include homeschool teachers (2)

Michaels: 15% teacher discount

Educator discount
Area: Michaels stores in the Columbia area, and online

Michaels' own policy lists "teachers who work in ... home schools" under who qualifies for its 15% teacher discount. Many items are excluded (for example clearance, books, classes and some brands), so check the list on the policy page.

  • Ages: For the parent-teacher
  • Cost: Free to join (Michaels Rewards)
  • When: Year-round
  • Proof needed: Verify as a teacher in Michaels Rewards (checked by a third-party service) with a document showing your name, your school or organization, and your status. Michaels says a valid educator ID lets you make 3 purchases while verification finishes.
Source: Their own page (michaels.com) · Michaels teacher discount page. Last checked Oct 23, 2026.

Apple: education pricing

Educator discount
Area: Apple Store online and Apple Stores in the Columbia area

Apple's Education Sales Policy says any K-12 employee is eligible for education pricing, "including homeschool teachers."

  • Ages: For the parent-teacher
  • Cost: Education prices (vary by product)
  • When: Year-round
  • Proof needed: Apple may ask for extra qualifying information before it accepts an order, and it audits education purchases, so keep documents that show you homeschool. Yearly limits apply (for example one MacBook and two iPads per year).
Source: Their own page (apple.com). Last checked Oct 23, 2026.

📚 Library programs (9)

Library programs just for homeschool families.

Library programs (9)