A pup being carried down the sidewalk during First Thursdays on Main, a dog-friendly event in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
Two women eating ice cream with their leashed dogs at their feet at First Thursdays on Main, a pet-friendly event in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
People sitting around a fountain at the dog-friendly First Thursdays on Main, a monthly event in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
Musicians playing for a crowd along the sidewalk during the pet-friendly First Thursdays on Main, a monthly event in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
Guests sitting in an dog-friendly outdoor area at First Thursdays on Main in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
Art displayed along the sidewalk at the dog-friendly First Thursdays on Main in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
An art vendor at the pet-friendly First Thursdays on Main in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
A keyboard musician playing music at the pet-friendly First Thursdays on Main, an event in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
A pup being carried down the sidewalk during First Thursdays on Main, a dog-friendly event in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
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Two women eating ice cream with their leashed dogs at their feet at First Thursdays on Main, a pet-friendly event in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
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People sitting around a fountain at the dog-friendly First Thursdays on Main, a monthly event in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
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Musicians playing for a crowd along the sidewalk during the pet-friendly First Thursdays on Main, a monthly event in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
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Guests sitting in an dog-friendly outdoor area at First Thursdays on Main in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
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Art displayed along the sidewalk at the dog-friendly First Thursdays on Main in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
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An art vendor at the pet-friendly First Thursdays on Main in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
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A keyboard musician playing music at the pet-friendly First Thursdays on Main, an event in Columbia, SC. Photo by @firstthursdayonmain.
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First Thursdays on Main

Mark your calendars for First Thursdays on Main! This dog-friendly event will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM beginning January 1, 2026 at Main Street in Columbia, SC. Visit Website

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First Thursday on Main is a vibrant monthly event in downtown Columbia, SC, where the community comes together to celebrate art, music and local culture. Leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor spaces, but be sure to check with staff before bringing Fido inside any businesses. This lively gathering features live entertainment, gallery openings and special promotions from Main Street businesses. Visitors can explore pop-up markets, enjoy delicious food and drinks from local restaurants, and experience street performances that add to the festive atmosphere.

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