Outdoor Family Events & Park Activities in Summerville, SC

Celebrate the season with feathers, facts, and lots of color! Young artists will discover some fun and surprising facts about wild turkeys while creating colorful turkey masterpieces. Using oil pastels, students will experiment with bold colors, shapes, and blending techniques to design their turkey's one-of-a-kind...

Live music and prayer with Christ Temple a Kingdom Church — Location: 102 S. Main St.Summerville, SC 29483

Join us at Colonial Dorchester for a nighttime lantern tour of the park! Experiences this unique opportunity to see the park after hours and hear untold stories about the town. Ages 12 and up only. Preregistration is required!

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...

Gear up for the Parking Lot Challenge, you will become master urban planners and civil engineers! Using physics, modeling and creative problem-solving participants will design, build and test their own miniature parking lots! Ages 6 to 11 Ashley River: Monday, November 16 from 4PM to 4:45PM (Register beginning...

Winter can be a challenge for our neighborhood wild birds and animals that do not hibernate. In this fun, hands on workshop, students will discover which local creatures stay active during the colder months and how we can help them thrive! Every child will create an easy bird feeder and a mini-water station to take...

Free all-ages play date hosted by The MomCo of Summerville with good old-fashioned outdoor recess games. Starts at noon - come when you can!

It's artifact show and tell time! Artifacts help tell stories about a site, about the people that inhabited a place, and often about the interactions of those people with the broader world. Archaeological staff will have a table set up near the parking lot with a variety of artifacts from different excavation...

Question: What technology do you use today that was used 5,000 years ago? Answer: Ink! Yes, people have been writing with ink since the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. To see how people made ink in the 1700s, stop by Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site and check out the process firsthand. You might be very...

Get on Wait List Program is Full The fourth session of our Art through the Seasons at Ashley River Park series. The series will explore art through the changing seasons w.ith fun, and hands on art projects. Explore the sparkle and swirl of winter skies! Let your creativity shine like the northern lights. — ...

FIELD DAY debuts this fall at Ashley River Park, bringing the spirit of SEWE outdoors for a full day of wildlife, conservation, sporting traditions, and outdoor family fun! Experience some of SEWE's favorite attractions, including dog herding, dog demonstrations, and incredible raptor flights, alongside fly...

Tiny Trekkers is back! Join us for a seasonal adventure as we explore the wonders of fall! Designed for ages 2-5, this Tiny Trekkers program will introduce young explorers to the changes happening all around us during autumn. We'll discover how leaves change color, learn how plants and animals prepare for the...

Join us as we explore how plants and animals prepare for the changing seasons! During this hands-on nature program, participants will discover why leaves change color in the fall, learn about incredible insect and animal migrations like the journey of the monarch butterfly, and investigate the different ways...

Skip the shopping and take in the fresh air at Colonial Dorchester for a special Black Friday hike! This ranger-led tour will take you on a walk throughout history as you enjoy the natural beauty of the park. Choose #OptOutsideSC!

Designed for children ages 6 to 9, this program introduces young learners to the history and nature at Colonial Dorchester. Have fun piecing together the crumbling past of the bell tower as it endured earthquakes and fires. Please bring water, snacks, and appropriate outdoor clothing.

Step into a winter wonderland and create your own magical snow globe scene! Young artists will use mixed media techniques to design a one-of-a-kind winter masterpiece. Come ready to create, get a little messy, and make some winter magic! — Location: Screened Porch Registration required (link above).

Join us for a festive holiday crafternoon at the park, where kids can get creative making handmade gifts for the people they love! From crafting special surprises to wrapping their creations, it’ll be an afternoon filled with holiday cheer and the joy of giving. Each child will leave with gifts ready to put under...

Strive High Academy hosts a free community Christmas movie night. Pictures with Santa run 4:00-6:00 PM (professional photo packages available for purchase), followed by the movie. Concessions, hot chocolate and treats on site. Bring chairs and blankets.

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...