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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

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Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Join us at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry every second Saturday of the month from 11 AM to 12 PM for an interactive and educational experience with a Live 5…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 11 · 10am

Early Connections (birth-3)

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Our youngest visitors (ages birth – 3 years) and their grown-ups are invited to join us for special programming each week designed to strengthen connections between the…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 11 · 1pm–2pm

Check-Out Challenge

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Embark on an exciting shopping adventure with our Check-Out Challenge program at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗

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

10:30amPlay-Doh Pals · 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
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
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
11amThinkers & Tinkers · Wando Mount Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 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
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

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Dec 11 · 10am

Early Connections (birth-3)

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Our youngest visitors (ages birth – 3 years) and their grown-ups are invited to join us for special programming each week designed to strengthen connections between the…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 11 · 1pm–2pm

Check-Out Challenge

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Embark on an exciting shopping adventure with our Check-Out Challenge program at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗

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

Saturday, Nov 21

9amSensory Bin Saturday · Mt. Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 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
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

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Dec 11 · 10am

Early Connections (birth-3)

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Our youngest visitors (ages birth – 3 years) and their grown-ups are invited to join us for special programming each week designed to strengthen connections between the…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 11 · 1pm–2pm

Check-Out Challenge

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Embark on an exciting shopping adventure with our Check-Out Challenge program at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗

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

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Dec 11 · 10am

Early Connections (birth-3)

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Our youngest visitors (ages birth – 3 years) and their grown-ups are invited to join us for special programming each week designed to strengthen connections between the…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗
Nov 13 – Dec 11 · 1pm–2pm

Check-Out Challenge

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Embark on an exciting shopping adventure with our Check-Out Challenge program at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Paid: Included with museum admission
  • Indoors
Details at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry ↗

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
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

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
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
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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