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Summer events in Charleston family fun guide (archive)

Things to do with kids in Charleston SC

By Lisa Bayorek February 5, 2021

Camps, classes and outdoor movies as well as Free and low-cost events in Charleston SC!   

Things to do with kids in Charleston, SC!  Who is ready for Summer?  I know I am!  I had a wonderful time putting together this this list for Charleston families and reflected upon how blessed we are to live in this beautiful city with so much rich history and so many amazing events!

** COVID MESSAGE **. Please understand I will be changing and updating this guide as I get info, always double check before you head out! **

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Check out Summer Camps!
 full details on each camp in the Summer Camp Guide

Charleston 2020 Super Summer camp Spotlight!

   Check back frequently as more camp info is being added!

Famous Adventures 
   

Nailed It Mount Pleasant DIY Camps


AR Workshop Mount Pleasant

Sky Zone 



Charleston County Library

Berkeley County Library  



Charleston Aqua Park (open NOW with limited hours!)

Trophy Lakes on Johns Island has just come out with a brand new, family-friendly activity: The Charleston Aqua Park!

The aqua park is a floating water activity course that is great fun for young and old. 




Beaches

One of the best things about living in the Charleston area is access to the beautiful water features provided by nature! Spend a day splashing in tide pools and searching for treasures along the coastline.

Sullivan’s Island

100 Station 19

Sullivan’s Island

(843)883-3198


Isle of Palms

1-14th Ave.

Isle of Palms

(843) 762-9957


Folly Beach

1100 W. Ashley Ave.

Folly Beach

843-762-9960


Splash Pads & Fountains (COVID notice - will update when these are open)

Want to take the little ones out for a splash but don’t want to commit to a day at the beach or the pool?  Check out one of these splash zones!  The fountains as Riverfront Park and Waterfront Park are open to the public and free to access. Access to the splash pads at Wannamaker Park and James Island County Park is included with park admission.

Wannamaker Park

8888 University Blvd.

North Charleston

(843) 762-5585


Riverfront Park

1001 Everglades Dr.

North Charleston

(843) 308-4746


James Island County Park

871 Riverland Drive

Charleston

(843) 406-6990


Waterfront Park Downtown Charleston

1 Vendue Range

Charleston

(843) 724-7321


Waterparks (COVID notice - will update when these are open)

Want to take your water play to a whole new level? Check out one of the local waterparks for slides, lazy rivers, wave pools and more!

Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark 

North Charleston Wannamaker County Park

8888 University Blvd.

North Charleston

(843) 762-5585


Splash Zone Waterpark  

James Island County Park

871 Riverland Drive

Charleston, SC 29412

(843) 795-4386


Splash Island Waterpark  (Opens May 4, 2019)

Palmetto Islands County Park

444 Needlerush Parkway

Mount Pleasant

(843) 795-4386


 

 Bee City

 South Carolina Aquarium

 Magnolia Plantation

 Center for Birds of Prey

Charlestowne Landing

 Go Horseback Riding

 🆓 Visit a local Pet Store

 🆓 Go to a Sea Turtle Release




Magnolia Plantation
McLeod Plantation
Boone Hall
Charlestown Landing
Visit Fort Moultrie
Visit Fort Sumter
Tour Patriots Point
🆓 Visit the Tea Plantation
Tour the Slave Mart Museum
Visit the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Visit the Powder Magazine
Visit the Charleston Museum
🆓 See the Angel Oak Tree
🆓 Charles Pinckney National Historical Site
Battery Park/ White Point Gardens
🆓 North Charleston Riverfront Park
Francis Marion National Forest




Carolina Ice Palace

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry


Fire Museum

A.R. Workshop

Mellow & Play Café

 

Nailed It Mount Pleasant 

Sky Zone

Escape Games

Nailed It Summerville 

Art Museum


Drive in Movies at the Bend 

Private Showing - Inside Out (2015)

Fri, May 29 at 7pm

Date Night - Movie TBD

Sat, May 30 at 7pm

Family Night - Movie TBD

Sun, May 31 at 7pm

Musical Night - Movie TBD

Fri, Jun 5 at 7pm

Date Night - Movie TBD

Sat, Jun 6 at 7pm

Family Night - Movie TBD

Sun, Jun 7 at 7pm

Musical Night - Movie TBD

Sat, Jul 18 at 6:30pm


Drive in Movies at The Terrace Theater

Jaws Double Feature 

Tues. May 19

Jurassic Park Double Feature 

Wed. May 20

ET/ Jaws 

Thurs. May 21 

Space Jam/ The Shining 

Friday May 22

The Goonies / Blazing Saddles 

Saturday May 23

Blazing Saddles / The Shining 



Private Theater at Skip & Sully

Reserved Theater

$85/hour with 3 hour minimum
Includes private space rental for up to 30 people

We just had a movie screen installed in the studio! Take advantage of this exciting studio addition and book a private movie showing for you and your 9 closest friends or family! We have the bar, comfy pillows and the playground for the little ones! So just sit back and relax as we play a family friendly movie on the big screen!



 

🆓 Geocaching

🆓 Look for and hide Rocks

🆓 Walking the Cooper River Bridge

Berry picking

🆓 Visit a local Farmer's Market (Check out our Guide for specific days)

Learn to play Golf

Frankies Fun Park

Charleston Fun Park

Wild Blue Ropes

Charleston Zipline

Take a nature hike with Hike it Baby

Go crabbin' on the Pier
Go fishing
Rent a kayak

Play in the hose and sprinklers
Check out a tide pool
Visit a spash pad
Go to the water park
🆓 Play in the Pineapple Fountain
Go to a pool
Go for a water taxi ride
Paddle boats


Columbia
Beaufort
Myrtle Beach
Hilton Head
Savannah

Check out an OPEN Mic Night or Parents Night Out At Black Tie Music Academy

Take a Rockin' Music class with Songs for Seeds

Awendaw Barn Jam

Reggae Nights

🆓 Music on the Green at Freshfields Village

🆓 WEZL Party In the Park 


Build a fairy/gnome house
Play board games

🆓 Home Depot workshops
🆓 Michael's Craft Store Kid's Club
Host a toy or book swap with friends
Have a campfire and make s'mores
Make your own fruit pops
Make Banana Ice Cream
Host a movie night with friends
Play a classic game like Jacks or Marbles
Make a marble painting


Make Blessing Bags
Host an Alex's Lemonade Stand
Host a Cookies for Cancer Bake Sale
Volunteer to Walk dogs
Tour a local Non-profit Organization

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