Free Things to Do with Kids This Weekend · October 24 – 30

Annual free celebration of books, food, family and fun. Giant book sale (fiction, nonfiction, history, cookbooks, children's books, vintage editions); $25 Timrod tote comes with all the tent-sale books it holds - show the Facebook post for one free book from the outside tents. Free face painting and bookmarks in...

WANDO MOUNT PLEASANT LIBRARY - Community Room B - Learn, experience, and practice American Sign Language (ASL) in a fun, welcoming environment! This combined program features an engaging family Story Hour with books, games, and interactive play, followed by time to connect and build your signing skills with others....

Dia de los Muertos is coming! Learn about the holiday’s traditions and get in the spirit by creating your own paper sugar skull with paint and dotting tools. Drop in for stories and our craft any time between 10-11:30 a.m. For: Kids & Families.

Free family fall festival: petting zoo with All Thing Acre, food trucks, local vendors, kids' activities and crafts, giveaways from local businesses, and trick-or-treating - costumes encouraged.

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.

The India Association of Greater Charleston's India Food Fest: authentic Indian food and regional specialties (biryanis, samosas, chaats, dosas, sweets), music and cultural performances, a bounce house for kids, henna (mehndi) art, and traditional jewelry and clothing stalls. Free entry and free parking.

Free community trunk or treat for the whole family: decorated trunks and tons of candy, bounce house, games, a Zombie Dance Party, face painting by Trendy Paints byLay, a guest appearance by Stitch, and photo ops. Food trucks: Bebop Donut Shop, The Lost Boys, SnoBiz Shaved Ice and Ma's Homemade Kettle Corn.

Free community Trunk or Treat at The Church at Cane Bay. Bring the kids in costume to trick-or-treat from decorated trunks. When: Sun, Oct 25, 5–7 PM Where: 438 Marketplace Dr, Summerville

Come create spooky decorations and watch a movie with fellow teens to celebrate Halloween! For teens in grades 6-12. For: Teens.

Join us for an exciting round of Minute to Win It! Get ready for a mix of mind-blowing challenges and fun, fast-paced physical activities. For: Teens.

WANDO LIBRARY- A mystery has unfolded at the library, and it's up to you to solve it! Search for clues, eliminate suspects, and work with your team to crack the case! Grades 6-12th For: Teens.

What's scarier than being trapped in the library? Having to solve puzzles to find your way out! Put your problem solving skills to the test with word scrambles, lockboxes, hidden pictures, and more. For: Teens.

Dorchester Road - Teens in grades 6-12 paint and decorate your own pumpkin to make your favorite character. For: Teens.

Come test your love for all things ghoulish with a quiz that’s to die for! You’ll face questions about monsters, movies, music, and more. Work alone or in a team, and top scorers will get a treat. Open to adults and teens. For: *All Ages.

* This program will be held at the Ashley River Library (2824 Bacons Bridge Rd)* Create a fierce dragon eye with clay and other craft materials. Attach it to a notebook or trinket box, make it into a magnet, or just display it on your shelf next to your favorite dragon book! Ages 13 to 17 Tuesday, October 27th...

Community trunk-or-treat at The Blake at Carnes Crossroads with a bounce house, an aerialist performance, candy and more.

Free weekly storytime inside the bookstore with Ms. Leslie, the visiting storyteller. Special "people in your neighborhood" guests like the fire chief, police chief and Summerville's mayor. When: Wednesdays, 9:30–10 AM Ages: Kids of all ages Cost: Free. Juice boxes and fruit snacks provided, plus a student...

Join us for a fun autumn celebration with festive snacks, crafts and games! For: Kids & Families.

Get creative and design your very own spooky button to match your costume! Recommended for children ages 5- 11 years and their caregivers. Limited capacity, first come, first served. For: Kids & Families.

Dorchester Road - Learn the basics of e-bike safety, including proper riding skills and how to stay aware on the road. For: Teens.

Join us for a classic Halloween celebration as we embrace the season with the beloved TV series Bewitched. Enjoy a fun afternoon featuring four iconic Halloween episodes: Season 1: “The Witches Are Out” Season 2: “Trick or Treat” Season 3: “Twitch or Treat” Season 4: “A Safe and Sane Halloween” It’s sure...

Trick-or-treating at the library! Create beaded pumpkins and other halloween crafts, participate in a photobooth, and more. Costumes are encouraged! Families (All Ages) Wednesday, October 28 from 4pm to 6pm Registration is not required. For: Teens, Kids, All Ages, Families.

Join us for arts and crafts, games, and ghoulish grub! All Ages Wednesday, October 28th from 4PM to 6PM Registration is not required. For: Teens, Kids, All Ages, Families.

Join the Town of Moncks Corner for its 15th Annual Halloween Festival with a costume contest, food, trick-or-treat opportunities, and the famous Haunted Depot. The Historically Haunted Depot is free tonight (5:30–8:30 PM). It's back Thu, Oct 29 and Fri, Oct 30, 7–10 PM ($5) with extra-frightening scares. Proceeds...

Enjoy a fun Halloween activity then trick-or-treat your way through the library. Participants are asked to wear costumes and start their adventure at the Youth Services Desk. For: Kids & Families, Teens.

This week is International Bat Week! Come celebrate and learn about different kinds of bats and their important role in nature. Designed for ages 5-11. For: Kids & Families.

With Daphne's new role as a reporter, Scooby and the gang are invited to a remote island where they hope to encounter real ghosts. Once there, they get more than they bargained for with all sorts of zombie islanders. Watch and play along with this interactive movie experience! Scooby Doo on Zombie Island is rated...

Free live music series every Thursday in October. Gather your friends, bring the family and enjoy the music under the oaks. When: Thursdays in October, 6–8 PM (Oct 15, 22 and 29) Where: Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Dr

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.

Come watch a spooky movie in the teen room. Costumes are encouraged! For: Teens.

Cane Bay Veterinary Clinic's 3rd annual trunk or treat: treats, costumes and Halloween fun for the whole family. What's there: • Trunk or treat with local businesses and community partners, including Berkeley County Fire Department, Abstract Adventures, Luna Balloona and Go Dog Nexton • Costumes encouraged • Kids,...

Free, family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treat at The Joe (Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park), hosted by City of Charleston Recreation. Wear your best costume and visit each vendor for candy and surprises. When: Fri, Oct 30, 4–6 PM Where: Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St, Charleston Cost: Free

Parents Partnership and Warriors Haven host a community Trunk or Treat in the Tractor Supply parking lot. What's there: • Decorated trunks from local families, businesses and groups • Candy, allergy-friendly treats and non-food goodies • Kids' costume contest at 6:30 PM (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) When: Fri, Oct 30,...

Community trunk or treat hosted by Angels HomeCare: come in costume, fill your bags with candy, and bring the kids, family and friends.

Creekside Church's Community Trunk or Treat in Goose Creek. What's there: • Tons of candy and creatively decorated trunks • A petting zoo for the kids • Family-friendly fun for all ages When: Fri, Oct 30, 5:30–7 PM Where: Creekside Church, 506 St James Ave, Goose Creek

A fun night on the lawn. Food trucks start serving at 5:30pm, then a free screening of Beetlejuice on the lawn at 7pm - bring blankets and lawn chairs. Popcorn, drinks and specialty snacks available for purchase.