Charleston · October 9 – 15

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...

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.

Bring your boots for a stroll through the high water at Brittlebank Park; learn about tidal flooding and citizen science.

A weekly open-air market celebrating local flower farms, food vendors (King of Pops, Charleston Tea & Spice, and more), and live music. Sundays 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM through Nov 8. Free to attend.

King Street closes to cars between Queen and Calhoun streets: shops spill onto the sidewalks, local artists, food vendors and room for kids to roam. Held the second Sunday of every month.

Turn shoreline shells into art in a relaxing afternoon of coastal crafting on the harbor.

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

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

Get ready in the Halloween Spirit with this fun craft. Create a spooky ghost wreath to give your door a spooky, glowing look that feels whimsical by day and haunting by night. For: *All Ages.

Join us in the Teen area for popcorn and a movie! Hangout in a beanbag chair and enjoy the featured film: The Addams Family. Rated PG For: Teens.

Join us for an afterschool craft where we will be bringing our favorite book characters to life with perler beads! For: Kids & Families.

Come see our bald eagle and listen to a harrowing tale of survival. Thanks to the combined efforts from lawmakers, conservationists, biologists, and scientists, the bald eagle population rebounded and they were taken off the threatened and endangered list in 2007. The bald eagle story is exemplary of success in...

Weekly program for babies and toddlers (birth to 3) and their grown-ups, built around play, connection and routines. When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 AM Cost: Free with museum admission or membership. No pre-registration; tell the front desk you're there for Early Connections. Space is limited.

Baxter-Patrick Library – Wind down from the school day with a spooky season movie in the Kid's Room! Haunted Mansion (2003); A family goes to visit a mansion with thoughts of buying it and ends up stranded there by a freak storm. They soon find that not only does the current owner live there, but also 999 ghosts. ...

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.

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.

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.