Outdoor Family Events & Park Activities · Charleston · October 23 – 29

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.

How much will three bucks buy? The answer depends on who’s counting. In the colony of Carolina, deer hides (buckskins) soon became a popular item for trading. Explore the Animal Forest and discover a colonial trading station to talk about how the animals surrounding Charles Towne influenced commerce, defense and fashion.

Step inside the shelter at the Structure 2 excavation and discover what archaeologists have unearthed, thus far, at the site of one of Charles Towne’s most dynamic lots. Talk with a park educator about the intriguing finds that have been made here over the past decade and what the evidence tells us about the people...

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to get sudsy! Step back in time and immerse yourself in the ancient craft of making soap. Join us for an interactive experience where you’ll learn the secrets of transforming simple tallow into exquisite soap, just as it was done centuries ago. A demonstration will showcase...

Join the park's archaeologist for this month's artifact spotlight. Learn about important pieces of material culture that have been recovered at Charles Towne Landing and what they tell us about the people who lived here in the past.

Or a pink, a frigate, or even a dogger. Join a park educator onboard the ketch Adventure for an introduction to the types of sailing vessels that the Carolina colonists used to transport cargo to and from the fledgling port of Charles Towne.

Step inside the shelter at the Structure 2 excavation and discover what archaeologists have unearthed, thus far, at the site of one of Charles Towne’s most dynamic lots. Talk with a park educator about the intriguing finds that have been made here over the past decade and what the evidence tells us about the people...

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.

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.

Join one of our naturalists at the fishing dock at James Island County Park. We'll explore the marsh edges, the organisms that live underwater on the dock itself, and even microscopic plankton that drift their way down the creek. A net especially designed to trap tiny planktonic organisms will be used and...

Trick or treat! Dress up in your Halloween costume and come join us for a day of family fun, including free candy, kid-friendly games, and music. Don't miss out on all the fun! Registration not required to attend. — Location: Schroder Rec Ctr