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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14

2nd Annual Shakedown Jam: A Park Circle Block Party

Commonhouse Aleworks — North Charleston · Charleston Co. · North Charleston

Shakedown Jam is back for its 2nd Annual Park Circle Block Party on Saturday, November 14th from 12pm-5pm.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Explore Charleston (Charleston Area CVB) ↗

Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm–6pm

Lowcountry Smoke & Shuck

510 Freshfield Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455 — Johns Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

G&G returns to Freshfields Village for a celebration of the flavors and traditions of the Lowcountry.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Charleston Moms ↗

Nov 15 – Dec 13 · 12:30pm–1:30pm

Free Community Padel Play (Sundays)

The Point Racket and Social Club — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Come play padel on us! Free Community Play is our weekly open session for anyone who wants to get on court, meet new people, and enjoy the Lowcountry sunshine. Players…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Charleston Moms ↗

Library storytimes & programs (20, free)

From Charleston County Public Library and Dorchester County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10amBundles of Joy Diaper Bank Distribution · Otranto Road (Charleston County Public Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amLearning Lab (November) · St. George Branch (Dorchester County Library), St. George 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPlay-Doh Pals · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 6-10 · Free

11amEarly Literacy Playtime At Village · Village (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmKids Makerspace Studio Hours · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amFamily Puzzle Club · Summerville Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amFamily Storytime at John's Island Library · John's Island (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMovie Play Date: Encanto · Bees Ferry West Ashley (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston (West Ashley) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amPaws for Reading · Poe/Sullivan's Island (Charleston County Public Library), Sullivan's Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amTeddy Bear Clinic (ages 2-5) · Baxter-Patrick James Island (Charleston County Public Library), James Island 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amYoga For Kids · West Ashley (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston (West Ashley) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBuild With Us · Otranto Road (Charleston County Public Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSTAR Therapy Dogs · John L. Dart (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Storytime · Edisto Island (Charleston County Public Library), Edisto Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Storytime at Keith Summey North Charleston · Keith Summey North Charleston (Charleston County Public Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amThinkers & Tinkers · Wando Mount Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amVideo Podcasting & Content Creation · McClellanville (Charleston County Public Library), McClellanville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmCraft Cafe · John L. Dart (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPokémon Trading Day (ages 6-16) · John's Island (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmFamily Tabletop Games · North Charleston Branch (Dorchester County Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Sun, Nov 22

The Annual West Ashley Thanksgiving Market and Great Pumpkin Rescue

Ackerman Park — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Shop Local for Thanksgiving on the Sunday before!

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Explore Charleston (Charleston Area CVB) ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 21 · 10am–4pm

Autumn on the Island

Charleston Tea Garden — Wadmalaw Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Come out and join us for some fall fun at the Charleston Tea Garden’s newest event… Autumn on the Island.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Charleston Moms ↗

Sat, Nov 21 · 10am–12pm

Intro to Archery

Johns Island County Park — Johns Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Enhance your archery skills on our six-target archery range and 3D course at Johns Island County Park.

Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Charleston County Parks ↗

Nov 15 – Dec 13 · 12:30pm–1:30pm

Free Community Padel Play (Sundays)

The Point Racket and Social Club — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Come play padel on us! Free Community Play is our weekly open session for anyone who wants to get on court, meet new people, and enjoy the Lowcountry sunshine. Players…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Charleston Moms ↗

Library storytimes & programs (19, free)

From Charleston County Public Library and Dorchester County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10:30amPlay-Doh Pals · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 6-10 · Free

11amEarly Literacy Playtime At Village · Village (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmKids Makerspace Studio Hours · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 6-10 · Free

3:30pmTalent Show Practice · Baxter-Patrick James Island (Charleston County Public Library), James Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmSTEM Challenge: Parking Lot Problem · St. George Branch (Dorchester County Library), St. George 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

9amSensory Bin Saturday · Mt. Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9:30amSprout Society Garden Program @ St. Paul's/Hollywood Library · St. Paul's Hollywood (Charleston County Public Library), Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amFamily Art Studio · St. George Branch (Dorchester County Library), St. George 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amFamily Puzzle Club · Summerville Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amInternational Games Day (all ages) · Poe/Sullivan's Island (Charleston County Public Library), Sullivan's Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amLowcountry Literacy Center Workshop · Baxter-Patrick James Island (Charleston County Public Library), James Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Storytime · Edisto Island (Charleston County Public Library), Edisto Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amKSNC Thrift Giveaway · Keith Summey North Charleston (Charleston County Public Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSTAR Therapy Dogs · Wando Mount Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSTAR Therapy Dogs at the Keith Summey North Charleston Library · Keith Summey North Charleston (Charleston County Public Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amToy Swap: RePlay, ReLove & ReUse · Dorchester Road (Charleston County Public Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMeteor Showers and Giant Impacts: the Solar System at our Front Door · Main at Morrison (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmCreative Hour: Hot Air Balloon Night Light · St. Paul's Hollywood (Charleston County Public Library), Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmShort Fiction Book Discussion · Main at Morrison (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 15 – Dec 13 · 12:30pm–1:30pm

Free Community Padel Play (Sundays)

The Point Racket and Social Club — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Come play padel on us! Free Community Play is our weekly open session for anyone who wants to get on court, meet new people, and enjoy the Lowcountry sunshine. Players…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Charleston Moms ↗

Library storytimes & programs (5, free)

From Charleston County Public Library and Dorchester County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Nov 28

10amFamily Game Day Drop In · Village (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amJr. Pokemon Club · Bees Ferry West Ashley (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston (West Ashley) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amRead with a Therapy Dog · John's Island (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Storytime · Edisto Island (Charleston County Public Library), Edisto Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmSaturday Movie Matinee @ St. Paul's/Hollywood Library · St. Paul's Hollywood (Charleston County Public Library), Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Dec 5 · 10am–2pm

Ashborough Holiday Market

Ashborough — Summerville · Dorchester Co. · Summerville & inland

We are back in Ashborough for another Ashborough Holiday Market.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Charleston Moms ↗

Sat, Dec 5 · 10am–12pm

Intro to Archery

Lincoln Recreation Center — Johns Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Enhance your archery skills on our six-target archery range and 3D course at Johns Island County Park.

Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Charleston County Parks ↗

Nov 15 – Dec 13 · 12:30pm–1:30pm

Free Community Padel Play (Sundays)

The Point Racket and Social Club — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Come play padel on us! Free Community Play is our weekly open session for anyone who wants to get on court, meet new people, and enjoy the Lowcountry sunshine. Players…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free

Details at Charleston Moms ↗

Library storytimes & programs (22, free)

From Charleston County Public Library and Dorchester County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10amElf on the Shelf · St. George Branch (Dorchester County Library), St. George 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPlay-Doh Pals · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 6-10 · Free

11amEarly Literacy Playtime · Village (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmKids Makerspace Studio Hours · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 6-10 · Free

3:30pmPokémon Club · Mt. Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmTalent Show Practice · Baxter-Patrick James Island (Charleston County Public Library), James Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9amListening Booth: SC250 Stories · Wando Mount Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

9:30amReading Therapy Dog · West Ashley (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston (West Ashley) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amElf on the Shelf · St. George Branch (Dorchester County Library), St. George 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amFamily Puzzle Club · Summerville Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amPaper Portraits · Mt. Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amCelebrate Arbor Day · St. Paul's Hollywood (Charleston County Public Library), Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Storytime · Edisto Island (Charleston County Public Library), Edisto Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amVinyl Record Show · Keith Summey North Charleston (Charleston County Public Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMacrame Holiday Wreath Ornament · Main at Morrison (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pm4th Annual Talent Show · Baxter-Patrick James Island (Charleston County Public Library), James Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmFamily Tabletop Games · North Charleston Branch (Dorchester County Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmJohn's Island Library Holiday Market · John's Island (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmTTRPG!! · North Charleston Branch (Dorchester County Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmWriters R Us · St. Paul's Hollywood (Charleston County Public Library), Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

10amElf on the Shelf · St. George Branch (Dorchester County Library), St. George 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmFamily Matinée · North Charleston Branch (Dorchester County Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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74 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. Some may still need venue admission or registration; we note those when the source says so.

Updated November 12, 2026