Places to Take Teens in Charleston, Summerville & the Tri-County
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Adrenaline Monkey Adventure Park
entertainment · North Charleston, SC
Indoor family adventure park built for all ages, sizes and abilities: climbing, ropes and obstacle challenges.
4950 Centre Pointe Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418
Hours: Mon–Thu 4–9 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM, Sun 11 AM–8 PM
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Ashley River Park
park · Summerville, SC
Dorchester County park on the Ashley River with an accessible playground for every age and ability, trails and pavilions. Open dawn to dusk.
200 Renken Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
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Baxter-Patrick James Island Library (CCPL)
library · Charleston, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
1858 South Grimball Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
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Bees Ferry West Ashley Library (CCPL)
library · Charleston, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
3035 Sanders Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
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Carolina Ice Palace
sports · North Charleston, SC
Carolina Ice Palace in North Charleston is the area's ice rink, with public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, youth hockey and figure skating.
7665 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Caw Caw Interpretive Center
park · Ravenel, SC
County park — nature programs, festivals, and family events throughout the year.
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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
park · Charleston, SC
Charles Towne Landing marks the site of the first permanent English settlement in the Carolinas (1670). Families explore the Animal Forest of native wildlife, walk the trails and gardens, board a replica 17th-century sailing ship, and join ranger-led nature and living-history programs.
1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
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Charleston Adventure Forest
entertainment · Awendaw, SC
Outdoor aerial adventure park - zipline canopy tours, a kids Koala Course, climbing wall, and animal encounters, about 25 minutes from downtown Charleston.
1152 Guerins Bridge Rd, Awendaw, SC 29429
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Charleston County Parks (CCPRC)
park · Charleston, SC
Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission — county parks, rec centers, nature programs and family events across the county.
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Charleston Gaillard Center
theater · Charleston, SC
The Charleston Gaillard Center is downtown Charleston's main performing arts hall and home of the Charleston Symphony, hosting Broadway tours, concerts and family shows.
95 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Charleston Music Hall
theater · Charleston, SC
The Charleston Music Hall is a historic downtown performance venue hosting concerts, holiday shows and family-friendly performances, including occasional kids-free nights.
37 John St, Charleston, SC 29403
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City of Goose Creek
municipality · Goose Creek, SC
Official community events from the City of Goose Creek — skate nights, concerts at the Daning Amphitheater, Central Creek Park markets, holiday parades and more.
519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
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Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
park · Summerville, SC
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site preserves the remains of a colonial town on the Ashley River, including a tabby fort and the bell tower of St. George's church. Kids can join history-detective programs, artifact talks and campfire stories with park rangers.
300 State Park Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
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Culinary Institute of Charleston (Trident Tech)
school · North Charleston, SC
Trident Technical College culinary school; its continuing-education program runs hands-on family baking and cooking classes.
Thornley Campus 920 Building, 7000 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Cypress Gardens
park · Moncks Corner, SC
County park — nature programs, festivals, and family events throughout the year.
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Daniel Library — Moncks Corner (BCLS)
library · Moncks Corner, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
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Dorchester Road Regional Library (CCPL)
library · North Charleston, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
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Downtown Summerville Family YMCA
sports · Summerville, SC
The Downtown Summerville Family YMCA offers swimming, youth programs and school's-out camps, and regularly hosts Parents' Night Out drop-off evenings so parents can get a night to themselves.
208 W Doty Ave, Summerville, SC 29483
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Exchange Park
festival · Ladson, SC
Ladson fairgrounds and event venue on Hwy 78, home of the annual Coastal Carolina Fair (presented by the Exchange Club of Charleston) plus festivals, craft shows and holiday markets year-round.
9850 Hwy 78, Ladson, SC 29456
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Folly Beach County Park
park · Folly Beach, SC
County park — nature programs, festivals, and family events throughout the year.
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Goose Creek Library (BCLS)
library · Goose Creek, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
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Grassroots Gymnastics
class · North Charleston, SC
Gymnastics classes, camps, parties and open gym (no pre-registration needed for open gym).
4567 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
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Hanahan Library (BCLS)
library · Hanahan, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
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Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library (CCPL)
library · Charleston, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
1735 N. Woodmere Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
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Isle of Palms Front Beach
festival · Isle of Palms, SC
Front Beach is the lively center of Isle of Palms, with beach access, shops and restaurants, and occasional family events by the ocean.
Front Beach (beach access beside the Sea Cabins), Isle of Palms, SC
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James Island County Park
park · Charleston, SC
James Island County Park is a large Charleston County park with the Splash Zone water park, a climbing wall, trails, a dog park and fishing docks. It's home to the drive-through Holiday Festival of Lights every winter and hosts nature programs for little ones.
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
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Jennie J. McMahan Library — St. George (DCLS)
library · St. George, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
506 N Parler Ave, St. George, SC 29477
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John L. Dart Library (CCPL)
library · Charleston, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
1067 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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John's Island Regional Library (CCPL)
library · Johns Island, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
3531 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455
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Keith Summey North Charleston Library (CCPL)
library · North Charleston, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
3503 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
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Library on the Ashley River (DCLS)
library · Summerville, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
2824 Bacons Bridge Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
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Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
festival · Charleston, SC
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on the Ashley River is known for its historic gardens, the Audubon Swamp Garden, a nature train and boat tours, and a small zoo and nature center. Seasonal events include holiday tours and visits with Santa.
3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
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Main Library at Morrison (CCPL)
library · Charleston, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
1142 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC 29403
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McClellanville Library (CCPL)
library · McClellanville, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
222 Baker Street, McClellanville, SC 29458
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McLeod Plantation Historic Site
park · Charleston, SC
County park — nature programs, festivals, and family events throughout the year.
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Mt. Pleasant Regional Library (CCPL)
library · Mount Pleasant, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
1133 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
entertainment · North Charleston, SC
Arena for concerts, family shows (Disney on Ice, circus), and Stingrays hockey — watch for family show dates.
5001 Coliseum Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418
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North Charleston Library (DCLS)
library · North Charleston, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
8620 Patriot Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29420
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Old Santee Canal Park
park · Moncks Corner, SC
County park — nature programs, festivals, and family events throughout the year.
900 Stony Landing Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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Otranto Road Regional Library (CCPL)
library · North Charleston, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Palmetto Islands County Park
park · Mount Pleasant, SC
County park — nature programs, festivals, and family events throughout the year.
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
museum · Mount Pleasant, SC
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant lets families explore the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown and the destroyer USS Laffey, with aircraft on the flight deck, overnight camps and holiday events on board.
40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Poe/Sullivan's Island Library (CCPL)
library · Sullivan's Island, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
1921 I'On Avenue, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
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Rollins Edwards Community Center
community · Summerville, SC
The Rollins Edwards Community Center is a Summerville Parks & Recreation facility with after-school programs, youth activities, inclusive kids' nights and seasonal family events like a toddler Halloween dance.
301 N Hickory St, Summerville, SC 29483
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Saint Stephen Library (BCLS)
library · Saint Stephen, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
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Sky Zone Mount Pleasant
play · Mount Pleasant, SC
Indoor trampoline park with open jump plus Toddler Time, Sensory Jump (lower-sensory sessions), Home School Hop and the Sky Club membership.
411 Wando Park Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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South Carolina Aquarium
museum · Charleston, SC
The South Carolina Aquarium on Charleston Harbor features the two-story Great Ocean Tank, a touch tank and the Sea Turtle Care Center, where families can see rescued sea turtles being rehabilitated. It also runs kids' programs, beach sweeps and seasonal events like Aquarium Aglow.
100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401
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South Carolina Stingrays
sports · North Charleston, SC
The South Carolina Stingrays play professional ECHL hockey at the North Charleston Coliseum. Games are an affordable family outing, with theme nights and giveaways through the season.
5001 Coliseum Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418
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St. Paul's/Hollywood Library (CCPL)
library · Hollywood, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
5130 Hwy 165, Hollywood, SC 29449
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Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center
entertainment · Summerville, SC
Stars and Strikes in Summerville packs bowling, a big arcade, laser tag and bumper cars under one roof. Watch for weekly bowling deals, unlimited-play specials and school-break fun passes.
4570 Ladson Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
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Summerville Family YMCA - Oakbrook
festival · Summerville, SC
The Oakbrook branch of the Summerville Family YMCA runs youth sports leagues, swim lessons, camps and teen nights, plus seasonal family events like Halloween at the Y.
900 Crosscreek Dr, Summerville, SC 29485
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Summerville Family YMCA at the Ponds
sports · Summerville, SC
The Summerville Family YMCA at the Ponds offers swimming, youth sports, camps and family programs, plus school-break open gyms and Parents' Night Out drop-off evenings for local families.
101 Pottery Circle, Summerville, SC 29483
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The Charleston Museum
museum · Charleston, SC
Founded in 1773, The Charleston Museum is known as America's First Museum. Its exhibits cover Lowcountry history and natural history, and it runs kids' workshops and family nights throughout the year.
360 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
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Village Library (CCPL)
library · Mount Pleasant, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
430 Whilden Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Wando Mount Pleasant Library (CCPL)
library · Mount Pleasant, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
1400 Carolina Park Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
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Wannamaker County Park
park · North Charleston, SC
County park — nature programs, festivals, and family events throughout the year.
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West Ashley Library (CCPL)
library · Charleston, SC
Public library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
45 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
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Art Place Studio
class · Mount Pleasant, SC
open to visitWalk-in art studio: painting, pottery, canvas, fused glass and clay classes.
1313 Long Grove Dr, Suite D, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Hours: Tue–Sat 12–9 PM, closed Sun–Mon
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Ashley Lanes
entertainment · Charleston, SC
open to visitBowling & family entertainment — watch for weekly family nights, kids-bowl-free, and holiday specials.
1568 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
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Bolts & Brews Beer Garden
class · Summerville, SC
open to visitBolts & Brews is a Summerville beer garden that also hosts hands-on art classes and community events.
713 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
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Boone Hall Plantation
festival · Mount Pleasant, SC
open to visitBoone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant is a working farm famous for its Avenue of Oaks. Families come for the fall pumpkin patch and festival, the spring Strawberry Festival, U-pick fields and seasonal farm events.
1235 Long Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Cane Bay Family YMCA
sports · Summerville, SC
open to visitFamily YMCA in Cane Bay - fitness, pools, youth programs, and community events, part of the YMCA of Greater Charleston.
1655 Cane Bay Blvd, Summerville, SC 29486
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Cane Bay Library (BCLS)
library · Summerville, SC
open to visitPublic library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
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Charleston Battery
sports · Mount Pleasant, SC
open to visitThe Charleston Battery play professional soccer in the USL Championship at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. Matches are a family-friendly night out.
85 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Charleston Fun Park
entertainment · Mount Pleasant, SC
open to visitGo-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, arcade & batting cages — watch for wristband days.
3255 N Hwy 17, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
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Charleston RiverDogs
sports · Charleston, SC
open to visitMinor-league baseball at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park — famously fun family promo nights & fireworks.
360 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC 29403
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Citadel Mall IMAX Stadium 16
theater · Charleston, SC
open to visitWest Ashley movie theater with an IMAX screen, at Citadel Mall.
2072 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
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City of Hanahan Recreation & Parks
municipality · Hanahan, SC
open to visitHanahan Recreation & Parks — community events, holiday festivals, youth sports and classes around Hanahan.
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Daniel Island Library (BCLS)
library · Daniel Island, SC
open to visitPublic library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
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Davis-Bailey Park (YMCA St. George)
sports · St. George, SC
open to visitDavis-Bailey Park in St. George hosts YMCA youth sports, including flag football and soccer leagues. Watch here for registration dates for upcoming seasons.
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Delta Force Athletics
sports · Summerville, SC
open to visitDelta Force Athletics in Summerville is a youth athletics and cheer gym that hosts family events like its fall festival and trunk-or-treat.
1270 Drop Off Dr, Summerville, SC 29486
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Dorchester County Library (Summerville)
library · Summerville, SC
open to visitThe 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
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Dorchester County Parks & Recreation
municipality · Summerville, SC
open to visitDorchester County Parks & Recreation — programs and family events at Ashley River Park, Pine Trace Park, Rosebrock Park and Davis Bailey Park.
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Edisto Island Library (CCPL)
library · Edisto Island, SC
open to visitPublic library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
1589 Hwy 174, Edisto Island, SC 29438
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Flight Adventure Park
entertainment · North Charleston, SC
open to visitTrampoline & action park — dodgeball, foam pits, ninja course; family jump time.
8551 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Folly Beach Library (CCPL)
library · Folly Beach, SC
open to visitPublic library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
55 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439
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Frankie's Fun Park
entertainment · North Charleston, SC
open to visitFrankie's Fun Park in North Charleston has go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, batting cages and a large arcade, all in one spot.
5000 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418
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Gahagan Park
park · Summerville, SC
open to visitCounty park — nature programs, festivals, and family events throughout the year.
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Isle of Palms Recreation Center
park · Isle of Palms, SC
open to visitThe Isle of Palms Recreation Center runs youth sports, fitness and community programs, and hosts island events like the Halloween golf cart parade and carnival.
24 28th Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
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Mace Brown Museum of Natural History
museum · Charleston, SC
open to visitFree College of Charleston natural history museum with fossils, dinosaur and mammal skeletons, and artifacts.
202 Calhoun St (2nd floor), Charleston, SC 29401
Hours: 11 AM–4 PM six days a week, closed Wednesdays
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Nailed It DIY Studio Summerville
class · Summerville, SC
open to visitDIY 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
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Oak Forest Haunts
entertainment · Summerville, SC
open to visitFree home haunted house in Summerville, raising donations for local charity each Halloween. Very scary — best for ages 12 and up.
Islesworth Way, Wescott Plantation, Summerville, SC
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Pepperjack Pottery
class · Summerville, SC
open to visitPaint-your-own pottery studio in Summerville with birthday parties, camps and parents' night out.
622 Old Trolley Rd, Suite 134, Summerville, SC 29485
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 visitCommunity-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
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Regal Azalea Square
theater · Summerville, SC
open to visitRegal Azalea Square is Summerville's movie theater, with new releases, family films and premium formats.
215 Azalea Square Blvd, Summerville, SC 29483
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Regal Charles Towne Square
theater · North Charleston, SC
open to visitNorth Charleston movie theater showing first-run films.
2401 Mall Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Regal Palmetto Grande
theater · Mount Pleasant, SC
open to visitMovie theater in Mount Pleasant showing first-run films.
1319 Theatre Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Sangaree Library (BCLS)
library · Summerville, SC
open to visitPublic library branch — free weekly story times and kids/teen programs; check the branch calendar.
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Sportyard Training & Trick Shots
sports · Charleston, SC
open to visitIndoor 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
Hours: Mon–Fri 2–8 PM, Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–7 PM
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Summers Corner Home Haunt
entertainment · Summerville, SC
open to visitNeighborhood home haunted house in Summers Corner, raising donations for the PSA band program.
Moscato Ln, Summers Corner, Summerville, SC
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Summerville Dance Academy
festival · Summerville, SC
open to visitSummerville Dance Academy offers dance classes for kids and teens and hosts community events like its annual trunk-or-treat.
119 E 4th North St, Summerville, SC 29483
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Summit Adventure Park
entertainment · Charleston, SC
open to visitTrampoline park & indoor playground — jump attractions, birthday parties, family fun.
1964 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
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Swamp Fox Lanes
entertainment · Moncks Corner, SC
open to visitSwamp 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
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Topgolf Charleston
entertainment · North Charleston, SC
open to visitClimate-controlled golf bays, arcade and sports bar - fun for families and groups.
5000 Topgolf Way, North Charleston, SC 29418
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Tupper Gymnastics Center (Summerville YMCA)
sports · Summerville, SC
open to visitThe 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
entertainment · North Charleston, SC
open to visitUrban 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
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West Farm Corn Maze
entertainment · Moncks Corner, SC
open to visitFamily corn maze and fall farm attraction - two mazes with ~3.3 miles of trails, hayrides, pumpkins, and more each fall.
1542 Cooper Store Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
entertainment · North Charleston, SC
open to visitAdventure waterpark at Wannamaker County Park — slides, lazy river, kids area (seasonal).
8888 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
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XscapeWorks
entertainment · North Charleston, SC
open to visitThe 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
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