Saturday, October 10, 2026

Foam party for little ones ages 6 & under. Bring a towel (and maybe goggles). Tickets required.

Glow-in-the-dark foam party for ages 7 & up. Bring a towel (and maybe goggles). Tickets required.

They are alien, strange, and bizarre. They eat what you and I can't. And we find them ugly and scary. But take a closer look at their lives and you might find you should really appreciate them. So let's talk turkey - turkey vulture that is! Join us at the Animal Forest Vulture/Turkey Habitat and see the beauty...

As the day's heat subsides, a diverse array of bird species takes to the skies! Join our park rangers for a unique opportunity to observe the heightened activity of birds throughout the park. Bird walks will be held at dawn and dusk, allowing participants to experience the vibrant bird activity outside of normal...

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

Join rangers to discuss the many species of shorebirds in our aviary, all while the birds enjoy a salty snack.

A decade after its founding in 1670, Charles Towne, the capital of England’s Carolina colony, was moved across the Ashley River to Oyster Point on the modern-day Charleston peninsula. Join the park’s historian to explore the reasons behind the seat of government’s relocation and dispel some myths in the process.

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...

Create a scratch art masterpiece. Available all day in the children’s department! For: Kids & Families.

Once a month, join us for some sensory fun! This month: Water and Ice! For ages 3+ with a caregiver. For: Kids & Families.

Weekly Saturday brunch at Chatty Magpie Cafe: fresh breakfast favorites, handcrafted coffee and specialty drinks, with live performances from local musicians in a cozy neighborhood cafe. Friends and families welcome.

Annual Fall Festival Market at Moss Grove Plantation: 60+ vendors, food trucks, music, a pumpkin carving competition, and a photographer on site for fall photos.

Enjoy a morning of free play with educational and fun toys while watching the movie, Halloweentown, Rated TV-G. For: Kids & Families.

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

The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians' annual Powwow returns to Old Santee Canal Park: a full day of drumming, dancing and celebration. (Education Day for students and families is Friday, Oct 9.)

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.

WANDO LIBRARY - Drop in for an hour of play with a variety of toys that exercise motor skills and get brain wheels turning! All ages. Under 6 with an adult For: Kids & Families.

Make your own resin charcuterie board: pick a board (12" round, 20" long with handle, or 16" wide with handle) and your colors, then get step-by-step guidance to mix, pour and blend your design. No experience needed; all materials included. Ages 12+. Held at Bolts & Brews Beer Garden inside Wood's Ace Hardware....

Public skate sessions; skate rental available. Bring socks and a light jacket. (Seeded placeholder — please confirm times/price and mark 'still happening'.)

Live, local music in the gardens every Friday and Saturday afternoon, 3-6 PM. Free and open to the public - bring a picnic and find a seat.

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!

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.