Thursday, October 15, 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.

Community Music Event hosted by Community Music Collective — Location: Summerville, SC 29483

Annual Halloween in the Swamp, 7:30-11:30pm: marshmallow roast, storytelling, food trucks and kids' games. General admission $5 (ages 6+, 5 & under free). The Haunted Swamp Experience ($30, ages 12+, 12-16 with an adult) adds a haunted boat ride and haunted walking trail. All tickets pre-sold online - none at the gate.

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.)

Carve your fall pumpkin on the farm, then feed all the pumpkin guts to the goats at your feet. When: Select dates through Halloween (see their booking calendar) Tickets required and it often sells out. Small groups (about 30 people), well-behaved kids welcome. Parking: Use the neighboring church's basketball...

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

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...

Come down to the Rollin Edwards Community Center for a fun parent and child dance class with Miss Laurel! — Location: 301 N Hickory StSummerville, SC 29483

Guided tour of the museum's new exhibit of never-before-shown textile fragments and personal objects from the H.L. Hunley submarine, then build your own Hunley model to take home. Ages: 6 to 12 recommended Cost: $10 per student, $15 per adult (members $5 students, adults free) Reservations required.

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.

Stories read aloud plus interactive activities for young kids at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 AM–12 PM Cost: Free with museum admission or membership

Do you ever find yourself using random objects to keep your place in your book? Join us to learn how to create origami bookmarks and never worry again about accidentally leaving your credit card bookmark in a returned library book! For: *All Ages, Adults.

Join us to learn new STEM concepts through a story and then apply your knowledge with a hands-on activity! Join us this month for some spooky science experiments. For: Kids & Families.

Schedule: Thursdays 10/15-11/12 4-5pm, 5 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...

Drop in and get creative with colorful sand! Stop by the library to make a fun and colorful sand art creation to take home. This hands-on activity is perfect for young artists, and no registration is required. For: Family.

NOTE: These activities may already be filled or have a registration end date. Please check with RecDesk and our staff when signing up for special events. Goose Creek Activity Center | 5:30–8:00 PM Grab your friends and connect the pieces for Puzzle Palooza! This is a quarterly event taking place on the third...

October Third Thursday in Downtown Summerville, powered by Summerville DREAM - theme: Ghosts, Ghouls and a Good Time! Come dressed in your most ghostly attire for live music, local vendors and shopping, spooky fun and candy. 5:30-8:30pm. Road closures on Little Main, W. Richardson and Doty St. from 3pm to 9pm....

Free live music series every Thursday in October. Gather your friends, bring the family and enjoy the music under the oaks. When: Thursdays in October, 6–8 PM (Oct 15, 22 and 29) Where: Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Dr

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.