Places to Take Toddlers & Babies in Charleston, Summerville & the Tri-County
Indoor play spaces, storytimes, parks and toddler-friendly outings for little ones under 5.
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American Gardens
park · Charleston, SC
A nearly one-acre public greenspace in the heart of downtown Charleston - mature live oaks, tiered fountains, and free year-round community programming (live music, outdoor movies, a Sunday market, and more).
174 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
Hours: Daily 7 AM - 9 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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Berkeley County Farmers & Artisans Market
festival · Moncks Corner, SC
The Berkeley County Farmers & Artisans Market in Moncks Corner features local growers and makers and hosts seasonal community events like the holiday festival.
1425 Cypress Gardens Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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Bizzy Bee Indoor Play Center
play · North Charleston, SC
12,000 sq ft indoor play center in North Charleston for ages 0–12: dedicated toddler zones, an obstacle course and Tiny Town pretend play, all behind child-safe gates. Cafe serves lunches, snacks and coffee for parents. Four party rooms, plus camps.
7671-A Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
Hours: Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–7 PM, Fri 8 AM–7 PM, Sat 8 AM–6 PM, Sun 1–6 PM (special Toddler Sunday hours posted on social)
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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 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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Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
museum · Charleston, SC
The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry in downtown Charleston is a hands-on museum for young children, with interactive exhibits on art, science, water play and imaginative play.
25 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403
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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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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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Kids Garden Summerville
play · Summerville, SC
Kids Garden in Summerville is an indoor play space for young children, with open play, birthday parties, seasonal festivals and regular Parents' Night Out drop-off evenings.
1244 Central Ave, Summerville, SC
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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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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 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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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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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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Saul Alexander Park (Laurel Street Park)
park · Summerville, SC
Saul Alexander Park, also called Laurel Street Park, is a neighborhood park in Summerville with a playground, and hosts park play dates and community events.
615 S Laurel St, Summerville, SC 29483
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Sip n' Slide Play Cafe
play · Ladson, SC
Indoor playground and cafe for toddlers and families - open play, classes, birthday parties, and hand-crafted coffee & espresso.
977 Royle Rd, Ladson, SC 29456
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm · Sat 10am-7pm · Sun closed
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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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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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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 Little Gym of Mount Pleasant
class · Mount Pleasant, SC
Kids' gym with classes, programs, camps and birthday parties for newborns to age 12.
624-E Long Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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The Little Gym of West Ashley
class · Charleston, SC
Kids' gym with classes and programs for babies through grade-schoolers in West Ashley.
1662 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407
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Unity Park
festival · Moncks Corner, SC
Unity Park in Moncks Corner is a town gathering space for outdoor community events and seasonal festivals.
651 Main Street Ext, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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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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Westbury Farms
market · Summerville, SC
Westbury Farms Strawberries at MaryMeade Market - a certified SC Roadside Market in a historic downtown barn. U-pick strawberries (Mar-Jun), fall pumpkin patch, and the spring Strawberry Festival.
1005 N Gum St, Summerville, SC 29483
Hours: Wed-Sun 10am-5pm (seasonal)
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AllwonderBILITY
play · Mount Pleasant, SC
open to visitInclusive 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
Hours: Open play Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri + first Saturday of the month (75-minute sessions)
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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 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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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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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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Gahagan Park
park · Summerville, SC
open to visitCounty park — nature programs, festivals, and family events throughout the year.
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Greeting House Lawn (Nexton)
festival · Summerville, SC
open to visitThe Greeting House lawn is a community gathering spot in the Nexton neighborhood of Summerville, hosting outdoor movie nights, trivia and family-friendly events.
106 Greeting House Rd, Summerville, SC 29486
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KidStrong Nexton
class · Summerville, SC
open to visitScience-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
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Kids Play Garden (Mount Pleasant)
play · Mount Pleasant, SC
open to visitDrop-in learning and play center for ages 1+, with classes, camps, preschool and birthday parties.
320 W Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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 visitDrop-in learning and play center for ages 1+, with classes, camps, preschool and birthday parties.
57 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM, Sat 10 AM–9 PM, Sun parties/special events only
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Mellow & Play Cafe
play · Ladson, SC
open to visitMellow & 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
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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Moss Grove Plantation
market · Moncks Corner, SC
open to visitMoss Grove Plantation in Moncks Corner is an event venue that hosts seasonal community markets and fall festivals.
1025 Moss Grove Dr, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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OutSlide In
play · Charleston, SC
open to visit7,200 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
Hours: Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM, Sun 1–6 PM
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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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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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Splash Island Waterpark
entertainment · Mount Pleasant, SC
open to visitFamily waterpark at Palmetto Islands County Park — slides & splash play (seasonal).
444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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The Timrod Library
library · Summerville, SC
open to visitThe 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
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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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