Busy Bees Playhouse Pop-Up: Inclusive Sensory + Active Play for Ages 2–5

Schedule

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

American Legion Irmo Post174 | Columbia, SC

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Active Play • Sensory Zone • Quiet Calm Space — A Structured, Inclusive sensory play • Limited hourly sessions • Pre-registration encouraged
About this Event

Busy Bees Playhouse is hosting a one-day pop-up play experience designed specifically for children ages 2–5. This smaller-scale event gives families a first look at the inclusive, sensory-friendly environment coming soon to our community.

Each session is intentionally capped to ensure a calm, engaging experience for every child.


What’s Included

Each 60-minute play session features:

  • Sensory Exploration Area
  • Movement Zone
  • Ball Pit
  • Calm Hive (quiet space)
  • Photo & Pledge Wall

We will also have:

  • Snacks and drinks available for purchase
  • Select Busy Bees gift shop items

Date & Time

End of February (exact date listed above)
Sessions run hourly from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Each ticket is valid for one specific hour only.


Ticket Information
  • $7 per child, per hour
  • 20 spots per session
  • Adults are free with a registered child
  • Pre-registration strongly encouraged

Each ticket grants access to one 60-minute play session during the selected time slot.


How Sessions Work
  • Please arrive up to 10 minutes early
  • Sessions begin promptly at the scheduled time
  • Play areas reset between sessions
  • Late arrivals may lose play time, as sessions cannot be extended

Age & Safety Guidelines
  • Designed for children ages 2–5
  • Socks required for children (grip socks recommended)
  • One supervising adult per child required
  • Calm Hive available for children who need a quieter space

Refund & Transfer Policy
  • Tickets are non-refundable
  • Tickets may be transferred to another family if you are unable to attend
  • Walk-in availability is limited and not guaranteed

Why This Pop-Up Matters

Busy Bees Playhouse is being built with inclusion as a foundation—not an add-on. This pop-up allows families to experience our vision, connect with community partners, and help shape what comes next.


Stay Connected

Follow us for updates, future pop-ups, and our full opening announcement.

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📸 Photos and videos will be taken for promotional use

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Where is it happening?

American Legion Irmo Post174, 801 Piney Woods Road, Columbia, United States

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Tickets

USD 9.31

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