Thursday, October 8, 2026

Free outdoor movie night on the Grand Lawn at American Gardens. Arrive 5:30 PM for snacks, local vendors, and kid-friendly pre-show activities; the movie starts at 6 PM. Bring blankets and chairs. No outside alcohol; nearest restrooms at Charleston Place.

Every Thursday is Grandparents Day at West Farm! That’s right; one grandparent gets free admission every Thursday for each paying child (ages 3+). (This offer is not valid for kids under two or field trip chaperones.)

How much will three bucks buy? The answer depends on who’s counting. In the colony of Carolina, deer hides (buckskins) soon became a popular item for trading. Explore the Animal Forest and discover a colonial trading station to talk about how the animals surrounding Charles Towne influenced commerce, defense and fashion.

City of Goose Creek Recreation is bringing the fun right in your backyard! Stop by John McCants Veterans Park for Boulder Bites, a FREE family-friendly event happening every second Thursday of September-November. Enjoy a fun evening filled with food trucks, live music, games, crafts & more! John McCants Veteran...

Four hours including unlimited bowling, free shoes, laser tag and a game-card special. Also offered Oct 12.

The hit musical comedy at the Performing Arts Center. Showtimes vary — see tickets.

YMCA school's-out day camp at Downtown on Fall Break: Thu, Oct 8, Fri, Oct 9. 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 Fall Break: Thu, Oct 8, Fri, Oct 9. 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 Fall Break: Thu, Oct 8, Fri, Oct 9. 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.

On select nights Sep 25 - Oct 31, XscapeWorks turns into an intense, immersive haunted house with live actors: follow mad genius Dr. Wells through a time-travel rift into a horror dimension. Not recommended for children under 12. Limited spaces - book online. Daytime horror-themed escape games (no live actors) also...

Fall Break open gym: at least half of the gym at The Ponds YMCA is open for basketball - shoot around or get a pickup game going.

Our Therapeutic Recreation Camps give school- age individuals with disabilities the opportunity to stay active, creative, and connected through an engaging 3- day recreation experience. — Location: 301 N Hickory StSummerville, SC 29483

Two corn mazes (~3.3 miles of trails), hayrides, farm animals, food trucks, and special dates (Glow Night, Grandparents Days). Open Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 AM-8 PM; gate ticket sales until 7 PM.

Charleston's premier haunted house returns for 25 nights (select nights Sep 25 - Nov 7, from 7:30pm, timed tickets with a virtual queue). Lights Out! nights Nov 6-7. Wed/Thu/Sun tickets are cheaper; buy online in advance. Intense scares - best for teens and up.