Charleston, SC family weekend: Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15

Holiday Festival of Lights

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

Drive-through lights plus a walking area, nightly.

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

Horse Care Demonstration

Middleton Place — Charleston (West Ashley) · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Location: Stableyards Join us for an up-close look at the draft horses that call Middleton Place home.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Paid: Included with garden admission

Meet the Grinch

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

The Grinch is making a special appearance at the Holiday Festival of Lights!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

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

4th Annual Fall Pickin in the Corner

Main Street and Unity Park Main Street Moncks Corner, SC 29461 — Moncks Corner · Berkeley Co. · Summerville & inland

The Town of Moncks Corner has partnered with Collectors Corner Antiques to bring the 4th Annual Fall Pickin in the Corner to Main Street.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Beginner Skateboarding Ages 5-8

SK8 Charleston — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Learn the basics of skateboarding in a safe and fun environment!

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed

Beginner Skateboarding Ages 9-12

SK8 Charleston — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Learn the basics of skateboarding in a safe and fun environment!

• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Intermediate Skateboarding Ages 9-12

SK8 Charleston — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Proficient in the skills taught in Beginner Skateboarding.

• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Intermediate Skateboarding Groms Ages 5-8

SK8 Charleston — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Proficient in the skills taught in Beginner Skateboarding.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed

Second Saturday Science with Live5 News

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

Cultures in the Creek

Central Creek Park — Goose Creek · Berkeley Co. · Summerville & inland

We are thrilled to be celebrating diversity in Goose Creek during our Third Annual Cultures in the Creek Event!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

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

Storytelling with Mrs. Claus

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

Gather ’round for a little holiday magic with Mrs.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Park Circle Art Walk

Park Circle North Charleston — North Charleston · Charleston Co. · North Charleston

The Park Circle Art Walk has returned! On Sunday, November 15th; come see 60+ artists, makers, live performances including music and poetry. Youth art exhibits and so…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Steeplechase of Charleston

Stono Ferry Racetrack — Hollywood · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Steeplechase of Charleston, presented by Lexus, will return to Stono Ferry Racetrack on Nov.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Summerville Italian Feast

Hutchinson Square — Summerville · Dorchester Co. · Summerville & inland

The Summerville Italian Feast is a cherished annual celebration of Italian heritage held in the heart of historic downtown Summerville, South Carolina.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Friendsgiving Candle Making Party

Island Candles — James Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Second date added! Same hands-on candle-making workshop at Island Candles. All ages welcome. $45.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Paid: $45

Yall Fest

Various Locations — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Yall Fest is Charleston’s Young Adult and Middle Grade Book Festival.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

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

Toddler Time at Craft and Canvas

Craft and Canvas — North Charleston · Charleston Co. · North Charleston

Let your little one dive into a joyful, messy morning of creative play!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Paid: $15

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

Fossil Friday

The Charleston Museum — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Kids’ Drop-Off Creative Time

Craft & Canvas — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Use our recycled materials, glue, paint, etc to build an object like a robot, a machine, a tower.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Paid: $24

Building Buddies

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

Get ready to build, play, and make new friends!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Art Room Surprise (3+)

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

Join CML staff for a guided exploration of a new artistic media or process each week.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

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