Things to Do with Kids in Summerville, SC

Celebrate the season with feathers, facts, and lots of color! Young artists will discover some fun and surprising facts about wild turkeys while creating colorful turkey masterpieces. Using oil pastels, students will experiment with bold colors, shapes, and blending techniques to design their turkey's one-of-a-kind...

Looking for a fun and safe place to hang out with your friends after hours? Teens ages 11-14 are invited to the Oakbrook YMCA for a night of fun, games, crafts, and pizza!

4 hours of unlimited bowling, shoes & laser tag for one low price. Thursdays & Fridays.

Join us at Colonial Dorchester for a nighttime lantern tour of the park! Experiences this unique opportunity to see the park after hours and hear untold stories about the town. Ages 12 and up only. Preregistration is required!

2-hour unlimited arcade game card and 2 laser tag sessions. 10am–1pm.

Kids Garden Parents' Night Out: kids (ages 2 and up) get group games and activities, an organized craft, and a pizza dinner while parents get a night off. Drop off for any 3 hours between 4 and 8 PM. $40 for 1 child, $65 for 2, $80 for 3. Kids Garden says it's typically the second Saturday of the month but dates...

Parent's get time to themselves while the kids have a blast at the Y! They will enjoy crafts, games, lots of physical activity, and pizza provided by Papa John's. Space is limited so sign up soon!

Sunday mornings: $1.99 bowling with half-price arcade, laser tag & VR. Half price again 8pm–close.

Gear up for the Parking Lot Challenge, you will become master urban planners and civil engineers! Using physics, modeling and creative problem-solving participants will design, build and test their own miniature parking lots! Ages 6 to 11 Ashley River: Monday, November 16 from 4PM to 4:45PM (Register beginning...

Pick an activity and enjoy unlimited play for one set price. All day.

Winter can be a challenge for our neighborhood wild birds and animals that do not hibernate. In this fun, hands on workshop, students will discover which local creatures stay active during the colder months and how we can help them thrive! Every child will create an easy bird feeder and a mini-water station to take...

Free all-ages play date hosted by The MomCo of Summerville with good old-fashioned outdoor recess games. Starts at noon - come when you can!

$1.99 games of bowling, half-price arcade games and attractions. All day.

Special Events program from Summerville Parks & Recreation. Ages: 1-5. Registration required — sign up in the Town's Rec1 catalog (link above).

Special Events program from Summerville Parks & Recreation. Ages: 1-5. Registration required — sign up in the Town's Rec1 catalog (link above).

4 hours of unlimited bowling, shoes & laser tag for one low price. Thursdays & Fridays.

4 hours of unlimited bowling, shoes & laser tag for one low price. Thursdays & Fridays.

Know a lot about random stuff? Join us for teen team trivia where you can compete to win prizes or just share your useless knowledge! Pizza will be provided. Ages 12 to 17 Friday, November 20 from 6PM to 8:30PM Register online below beginning 11/6. Registration required — sign up on the library's event page. ...

It's artifact show and tell time! Artifacts help tell stories about a site, about the people that inhabited a place, and often about the interactions of those people with the broader world. Archaeological staff will have a table set up near the parking lot with a variety of artifacts from different excavation...

Question: What technology do you use today that was used 5,000 years ago? Answer: Ink! Yes, people have been writing with ink since the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. To see how people made ink in the 1700s, stop by Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site and check out the process firsthand. You might be very...

Get on Wait List Program is Full The fourth session of our Art through the Seasons at Ashley River Park series. The series will explore art through the changing seasons w.ith fun, and hands on art projects. Explore the sparkle and swirl of winter skies! Let your creativity shine like the northern lights. — ...

2-hour unlimited arcade game card and 2 laser tag sessions. 10am–1pm.

Sunday mornings: $1.99 bowling with half-price arcade, laser tag & VR. Half price again 8pm–close.

Adaptive Programming program from Summerville Parks & Recreation. Ages: 5-100. Registration required — sign up in the Town's Rec1 catalog (link above).

YMCA school's-out day camp at Downtown on Thanksgiving Break: Mon, Nov 23, Tue, Nov 24, Wed, Nov 25, Fri, Nov 27. Book individual days. Ages 5-12. $50 member / $70 non-member per day. Registration is open until the day of camp (spots are limited). Register through the YMCA's online program search.

YMCA school's-out day camp at Oakbrook on Thanksgiving Break: Mon, Nov 23, Tue, Nov 24, Wed, Nov 25, Fri, Nov 27. Book individual days. Ages 5-14. $50 member / $70 non-member per day. Registration is open until the day of camp (spots are limited). Register through the YMCA's online program search.

YMCA school's-out day camp at The Ponds on Thanksgiving Break: Mon, Nov 23, Tue, Nov 24, Wed, Nov 25, Fri, Nov 27. Book individual days. Ages 4-12. $50 member / $70 non-member per day. Registration is open until the day of camp (spots are limited). Register through the YMCA's online program search.

Tiny Trekkers is back! Join us for a seasonal adventure as we explore the wonders of fall! Designed for ages 2-5, this Tiny Trekkers program will introduce young explorers to the changes happening all around us during autumn. We'll discover how leaves change color, learn how plants and animals prepare for the...

Join us as we explore how plants and animals prepare for the changing seasons! During this hands-on nature program, participants will discover why leaves change color in the fall, learn about incredible insect and animal migrations like the journey of the monarch butterfly, and investigate the different ways...

Pick an activity and enjoy unlimited play for one set price. All day.

$1.99 games of bowling, half-price arcade games and attractions. All day.

4 hours of unlimited bowling, shoes & laser tag for one low price. Thursdays & Fridays.

Skip the shopping and take in the fresh air at Colonial Dorchester for a special Black Friday hike! This ranger-led tour will take you on a walk throughout history as you enjoy the natural beauty of the park. Choose #OptOutsideSC!

4 hours of unlimited bowling, shoes & laser tag for one low price. Thursdays & Fridays.

Westbury Farms and Marymeade Market celebrate the season over three days: pick out a Christmas tree, shop handmade wreaths and holiday gifts, sip hot cider and hot chocolate, and enjoy crafts, food trucks, snow foam, gingerbread houses, face painting and music. Runs daily 10 AM to 8 PM, Nov 27-29.

2-hour unlimited arcade game card and 2 laser tag sessions. 10am–1pm.

Westbury Farms and Marymeade Market celebrate the season over three days: pick out a Christmas tree, shop handmade wreaths and holiday gifts, sip hot cider and hot chocolate, and enjoy crafts, food trucks, snow foam, gingerbread houses, face painting and music. Runs daily 10 AM to 8 PM, Nov 27-29.

Sunday mornings: $1.99 bowling with half-price arcade, laser tag & VR. Half price again 8pm–close.

Westbury Farms and Marymeade Market celebrate the season over three days: pick out a Christmas tree, shop handmade wreaths and holiday gifts, sip hot cider and hot chocolate, and enjoy crafts, food trucks, snow foam, gingerbread houses, face painting and music. Runs daily 10 AM to 8 PM, Nov 27-29.

Children ages 4–8 make six handmade holiday gifts to take home wrapped and tagged. Bring a snack; bottled water is provided. A 3D printer will be in the studio.

Pick an activity and enjoy unlimited play for one set price. All day.

$1.99 games of bowling, half-price arcade games and attractions. All day.

Drop-in and visit with community partners from multiple local organizations that will be able to answer questions, provide valuable resources, and give out baby supplies (while supplies last) to families with little ones or who are expecting a little one. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome! ...

Schedule: Thursdays 12/3-17 4-5pm, 3 weeks My name is Jessica Smith and I am an art teacher at Alston-Bailey Elementary. I teach art summer camps at Public Works as well! I am excited to begin teaching after school art at Public Works! One of my favorite things as an educator is watching children express...

4 hours of unlimited bowling, shoes & laser tag for one low price. Thursdays & Fridays.

Join Chef Rebecca from Books/Plates Food Education to learn cooking basics, as well as some nutritious and delicious recipes. Participants will make a recipe that they get to eat! Ages 12 to 17 Thursday, December 3rd at 6PM (Register online beginning 11/19) Thursday, February 4th at 6PM (Register online...

Build-a-teddy-bear workshop at the gym. Ages 4 months to 12 years.

Designed for children ages 6 to 9, this program introduces young learners to the history and nature at Colonial Dorchester. Have fun piecing together the crumbling past of the bell tower as it endured earthquakes and fires. Please bring water, snacks, and appropriate outdoor clothing.

4 hours of unlimited bowling, shoes & laser tag for one low price. Thursdays & Fridays.

Step into a winter wonderland and create your own magical snow globe scene! Young artists will use mixed media techniques to design a one-of-a-kind winter masterpiece. Come ready to create, get a little messy, and make some winter magic! — Location: Screened Porch Registration required (link above).

2-hour unlimited arcade game card and 2 laser tag sessions. 10am–1pm.

Join us for a festive holiday crafternoon at the park, where kids can get creative making handmade gifts for the people they love! From crafting special surprises to wrapping their creations, it’ll be an afternoon filled with holiday cheer and the joy of giving. Each child will leave with gifts ready to put under...

Sunday mornings: $1.99 bowling with half-price arcade, laser tag & VR. Half price again 8pm–close.

Snap a picture with Santa, at the pool and

Design and decorate holiday cards to share with friends and family! All materials will be provided. Please DRESS FOR MESS since we will be using paint, marker, etc. Ages 6 to 11 Monday, December 7th from 5:30PM to 6:30PM Register online below beginning November 24th. Registration required — sign up on the...

Pick an activity and enjoy unlimited play for one set price. All day.

$1.99 games of bowling, half-price arcade games and attractions. All day.

4 hours of unlimited bowling, shoes & laser tag for one low price. Thursdays & Fridays.

4 hours of unlimited bowling, shoes & laser tag for one low price. Thursdays & Fridays.

Family Karaoke--holiday style! Bring your family and sing along to some favorite carols or tunes! Holiday attire is encouraged but not required! Snacks will be provided, please eat dinner before you come! All Ages (Families) Friday, December 11th form 6PM to 8PM Register online below beginning November 27th....

Breakfast w/ Santa program from Summerville Parks & Recreation. Ages: All Ages. Registration required — sign up in the Town's Rec1 catalog (link above).

Breakfast w/ Santa program from Summerville Parks & Recreation. Ages: All Ages. Registration required — sign up in the Town's Rec1 catalog (link above).

Breakfast w/ Santa program from Summerville Parks & Recreation. Ages: All Ages. Registration required — sign up in the Town's Rec1 catalog (link above).

Breakfast w/ Santa program from Summerville Parks & Recreation. Ages: All Ages. Registration required — sign up in the Town's Rec1 catalog (link above).

Sunday mornings: $1.99 bowling with half-price arcade, laser tag & VR. Half price again 8pm–close.