Saturday, December 26, 2026

A new all-Pokémon show for the whole family. What's there: • Voice actors • Trading card game play • Video games, vendors and local artists When: Sat, Dec 26, 10 AM–5 PM Where: Embassy Suites North Charleston Convention Center Tickets: $12.97–$116.47 on Eventbrite

The Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center - an international cast, whimsical puppetry, and opulent hand-crafted costumes and sets. Doors 2 PM, show 3 PM.

Stingrays home game at North Charleston Coliseum. Peanuts Night with character appearances.

Toddler-only jump time for walkers to age 5. Parents may join on the courts free. Tickets at the door only.

Wee Warrior Time: a play session just for little ones and their grown-ups at Adrenaline Monkey. Kids climb, play and explore together with other kids their age. When: Sundays 10–11 AM and Saturdays 9–10 AM Who: kids 6 and under, with a parent Where: Adrenaline Monkey, 4950 Centre Pointe Dr, Suite 100, North...

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.

A festive tour of the historic Magnolia house decked out in 1920s-style holiday decor - the evolution of Santa Claus, vintage ornaments, and Southern holiday traditions. Runs daily December 6 through January 6 ($12 plus regular garden admission).

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

Hands-on group building with LEGOs, wooden blocks, magnetic tiles and more. Kids team up to build castles, racetracks and whatever they dream up. When: Mondays and Saturdays, 11 AM–12 PM Cost: Free with museum admission or membership

Weekly drop-in open gym for kids 5 and up. Create an online account before dropping in.

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.

The 35th annual Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park - a three-mile drive-through display with 750+ light scenes, the Festival Express train, a giant sand sculpture, marshmallow roasting, and the Enchanted Walking Trail. Open nightly mid-November through December 31; see ccprc.com for hours,...

Holiday lights, zoo animals, hot cocoa and a winter wagon ride. Santa or the Grinch appear on select evenings. Festival starts at 6 p.m.; closing times vary by date. Check the posted calendar.