Free Things to Do with Kids This Weekend · North Charleston · October 16 – 22

Join our local firefighters for a fun, hands-on visit! Children will explore a real firetruck, see firefighter tools, and learn what it’s like to be a firefighter. For: Kids & Families.

Wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month with family fun, snacks, games, and community! Stop by the library to play board games, card games, and Mexican Lotería. You can also test your chess skills by playing with members of the Pinehurst Elementary Chess Club or their teacher, Mrs. Whalen. For: *All Ages.

13th annual free fall festival from the City of North Charleston. Trick-or-treat on the street for kids 12 & under (4-6pm, while supplies last), free games, crafts and inflatables, live music by High Tide, artist market, photo ops, pop-up petting zoo with Crosswind Farms, and costume contests at 6pm (youth, groups,...

Listen to spooky music and bring your own monster to life with air-dry clay. For ages 6–11. Two sessions: 11 AM and 4 PM — register for either through the Dorchester County Library LibCal events calendar.

Learn some basic rhinestone skills and walk away with a fun project! Feel free to bring an item you'd like to rhinestone or have one of our pencil pouches. Supplies are limited, registration is recommended. For: Teens.

Listen to spooky music and bring your own monster to life with air-dry clay. For ages 6–11. Two sessions: 11 AM and 4 PM — register for either through the Dorchester County Library LibCal events calendar.

Dorchester Road - Teens in grades 6–12, rev up your engines and race for bragging rights in a Mario Kart show down! Compete against other racers, cheer on your friends, and see who can cross the finish line first. All skill levels are welcome—whether you’re a seasoned racer or just here for the blue shells. For: Teens.

Teens can enjoy (or dread) a scary movie experience in a blackout setting while snacking on yummy (yet grotesque) treats. For teens in grades 6-12. For: Teens.

Give old stuffed animals a cute new life by turning them into wacky wall decorations! Materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring small stuffed animals they don’t mind being used. Space is limited. First come, first served. Ages 6-11. For: Kids & Families.