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!
Nailed It Mount Pleasant DIY Camps
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.
100 Station 19
Sullivan’s Island
(843)883-3198
1-14th Ave.
Isle of Palms
(843) 762-9957
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.
8888 University Blvd.
North Charleston
(843) 762-5585
1001 Everglades Dr.
North Charleston
(843) 308-4746
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
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
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
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
A.R. Workshop
Sky Zone
Escape Games
Art Museum
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!
🆓 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
🆓 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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