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    AllwonderBILITY

    play · Mount Pleasant, SC

    open to visit

    Inclusive indoor play and developmental therapy space for ages 0–8: sensory, motor-skill and art areas plus a trampoline room.

    3510 Park Ave Blvd, Suite 105, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

    Directions

    Hours: Open play Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri + first Saturday of the month (75-minute sessions)

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    Art Place Studio

    class · Mount Pleasant, SC

    open to visit

    Walk-in art studio: painting, pottery, canvas, fused glass and clay classes.

    1313 Long Grove Dr, Suite D, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    Directions

    Hours: Tue–Sat 12–9 PM, closed Sun–Mon

  • Ashley Lanes

    Ashley Lanes

    entertainment · Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    Bowling & family entertainment — watch for weekly family nights, kids-bowl-free, and holiday specials.

    1568 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

    Directions

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  • Camp Rise Above

    Camp Rise Above

    library · Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    Free camps for Lowcountry kids and young adults with serious illnesses, disabilities and life challenges (e.g. sickle cell, cerebral palsy, epilepsy). Programs: 2-day summer day camps at James Island County Park, overnight summer sessions at Camp Cole in Eastover, hospital camps at SC children's hospitals, and year-round Family Fun Days. Volunteer medical team on site. Free for families; campers must apply (eligibility based on a medical condition or disability). Volunteers welcome.

    Charleston, SC (camps at James Island County Park)

    Website Directions Facebook Instagram Call 843-300-9100
  • Cane Bay Library (BCLS)

    Cane Bay Library (BCLS)

    library · Summerville, SC

    open to visit

    Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.

    Website Directions
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    Citadel Mall IMAX Stadium 16

    theater · Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    West Ashley movie theater with an IMAX screen, at Citadel Mall.

    2072 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

    Directions

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  • Daniel Island Library (BCLS)

    Daniel Island Library (BCLS)

    library · Daniel Island, SC

    open to visit

    Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.

    Website Directions
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    Dorchester County Library (Summerville)

    library · Summerville, SC

    open to visit

    The Summerville branch of the Dorchester County Library offers free storytimes, kids' crafts, teen programs like cooking classes and gaming tournaments, and plenty of reading space for families.

    76 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC 29485

    Directions

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  • Edisto Island Library (CCPL)

    Edisto Island Library (CCPL)

    library · Edisto Island, SC

    open to visit

    Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.

    1589 Hwy 174, Edisto Island, SC 29438

    Website Directions

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  • Flight Adventure Park

    Flight Adventure Park

    entertainment · North Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    Trampoline & action park — dodgeball, foam pits, ninja course; family jump time.

    8551 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406

    Website Directions
  • Folly Beach Library (CCPL)

    Folly Beach Library (CCPL)

    library · Folly Beach, SC

    open to visit

    Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.

    55 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439

    Website Directions

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    Kids Play Garden (Mount Pleasant)

    play · Mount Pleasant, SC

    open to visit

    Drop-in learning and play center for ages 1+, with classes, camps, preschool and birthday parties.

    320 W Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    Directions

    Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM, Sat 10 AM–9 PM, Sun parties/special events only

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    Kids Play Garden (West Ashley)

    play · Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    Drop-in learning and play center for ages 1+, with classes, camps, preschool and birthday parties.

    57 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

    Directions

    Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM, Sat 10 AM–9 PM, Sun parties/special events only

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    KidStrong Nexton

    class · Summerville, SC

    open to visit

    Science-based kids training center (ages walking through 11): weekly 45-minute classes building strength, confidence and character. Also runs school-break and summer camps (ages 4-11, no membership required) and periodic Parents' Night Out drop-offs open to members and non-members - call to reserve.

    1231 Nexton Pkwy D, Summerville, SC 29483

    Website Facebook Call (843) 788-9328

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    Mace Brown Museum of Natural History

    museum · Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    Free College of Charleston natural history museum with fossils, dinosaur and mammal skeletons, and artifacts.

    202 Calhoun St (2nd floor), Charleston, SC 29401

    Directions

    Hours: 11 AM–4 PM six days a week, closed Wednesdays

  • Mellow & Play Cafe

    Mellow & Play Cafe

    play · Ladson, SC

    open to visit

    Mellow & Play Cafe in Ladson is a play cafe where young kids play while parents relax, with themed events and glow nights.

    9473 Hwy 78, Ladson, SC 29456

    Website Facebook

    Hours: Mon–Tue: cafe 6 AM–4 PM, play 9 AM–4 PM; Wed–Fri: cafe 6 AM–7 PM, play 9 AM–7 PM; Sat 9 AM–7 PM; Sun 12–6 PM

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    Nailed It DIY Studio Summerville

    class · Summerville, SC

    open to visit

    DIY craft studio in downtown Summerville with open studio time, kids' camps, private parties and take-and-make projects.

    116 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483

    Directions
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    Northwoods Stadium Cinemas

    theater · North Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    Movie theater on Northwoods Blvd in North Charleston showing first-run movies, with reclining seats in select auditoriums and seasonal community events.

    2181 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406

    Directions Facebook

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    OutSlide In

    play · Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    7,200 sq ft indoor playground inside Citadel Mall in West Ashley for kids up to 12: a multi-level soft play structure with slides, climbing obstacles, tunnels and bridges, plus a pretend-play mini city for little ones. Cafe and lounge for parents, and three party rooms. Pay once and play all day; your wristband lets you leave and come back.

    2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd (Citadel Mall), Charleston, SC 29407

    Directions

    Hours: Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM, Sun 1–6 PM

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    Pepperjack Pottery

    class · Summerville, SC

    open to visit

    Paint-your-own pottery studio in Summerville with birthday parties, camps and parents' night out.

    622 Old Trolley Rd, Suite 134, Summerville, SC 29485

    Directions

    Hours: Tue–Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 11 AM–7 PM, closed Mon

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    Reforged Gaming Lounge

    entertainment · North Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    Community-focused modern arcade and gaming lounge off Dorchester Road: console and PC game passes, tournaments, trivia and cosplay nights. Also serves food and drinks. Thursday game passes are $10. Best for ages 12+.

    8484 Dorchester Rd, Unit 201, North Charleston, SC 29420

    Website Directions Facebook
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    Regal Azalea Square

    theater · Summerville, SC

    open to visit

    Regal Azalea Square is Summerville's movie theater, with new releases, family films and premium formats.

    215 Azalea Square Blvd, Summerville, SC 29483

    Website Directions
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    Regal Charles Towne Square

    theater · North Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    North Charleston movie theater showing first-run films.

    2401 Mall Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406

    Directions
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    Regal Palmetto Grande

    theater · Mount Pleasant, SC

    open to visit

    Movie theater in Mount Pleasant showing first-run films.

    1319 Theatre Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    Directions

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  • Sangaree Library (BCLS)

    Sangaree Library (BCLS)

    library · Summerville, SC

    open to visit

    Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.

    Website Directions
  • Sportyard Training & Trick Shots

    Sportyard Training & Trick Shots

    sports · Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    Indoor sports gym on James Island with turf and courts: drop-in play, trick-shot games, classes, clinics, camps, tournaments, parents night out and birthday parties. Memberships from $79/month per child include unlimited drop-ins and most events.

    1750 Signal Point Rd, Suite 920, Charleston (James Island), SC 29412

    Website Directions Instagram Call 843-256-3836

    Hours: Mon–Fri 2–8 PM, Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–7 PM

  • Summit Adventure Park

    Summit Adventure Park

    entertainment · Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    Trampoline park & indoor playground — jump attractions, birthday parties, family fun.

    1964 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

    Website Directions Facebook
  • Swamp Fox Lanes

    Swamp Fox Lanes

    entertainment · Moncks Corner, SC

    open to visit

    Swamp Fox Lanes is the bowling alley in Moncks Corner, with family bowling, leagues and birthday parties.

    312 Rembert C Dennis Blvd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

    Website Directions Facebook Call (843) 761-8818

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  • The Terrace Theater

    The Terrace Theater

    theater · Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    The Terrace Theater on James Island is an independent cinema showing indie, foreign and family films.

    1956 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412

    Website Directions
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    The Timrod Library

    library · Summerville, SC

    open to visit

    The Timrod Library is a historic private subscription library in downtown Summerville that hosts community events like its fall fest.

    217 Central Ave, Summerville, SC 29483

  • Tupper Gymnastics Center (Summerville YMCA)
    open to visit

    The Tupper Gymnastics Center is the Summerville YMCA's gymnastics and dance facility, with classes for young children through teens. Watch here for registration dates.

    205 W Richardson Ave, Summerville, SC 29483

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  • Urban Air Adventure Park

    Urban Air Adventure Park

    entertainment · North Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    Urban Air Adventure Park in North Charleston has trampolines, a ropes course, climbing walls, tubes and an indoor playground for younger kids.

    7800 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406

    Website Directions

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  • XscapeWorks

    XscapeWorks

    entertainment · North Charleston, SC

    open to visit

    The largest escape room experience in South Carolina: four time-travel themed adventures, each with 7-10 rooms. Great for families, friends, dates and team events. Off I-26 on Remount Rd behind the Charleston Animal Society. Open year-round.

    2430 Air Park Rd, North Charleston, SC

    Website Facebook Instagram Call (843) 764-9405

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