Free Things to Do with Kids This Weekend · Charleston · Oct 30 – Nov 5

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.

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

A free neighborhood haunt in Village Green: an immersive haunted trail with live scare actors. This year's theme is "The Grabber". Ranked among the best haunts in South Carolina. When: Oct 23, 24, 30 & 31, 7:30–10 PM Where: Hunters Rest Dr, Village Green subdivision, West Ashley Cost: free; donations benefit the...

Wear your favorite costume, trick-or-treat your way through the library, and enjoy some Halloween fun. For: Kids & Families.

Come on out and meet nature's cleanup crew: Vultures! Charleston's own Center for Birds of Prey will be holding a presentation on our misunderstood feathered neighbors, featuring artifacts and a special guest bird! For: *All Ages.

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.

A free neighborhood haunt in Village Green: an immersive haunted trail with live scare actors. This year's theme is "The Grabber". Ranked among the best haunts in South Carolina. When: Oct 23, 24, 30 & 31, 7:30–10 PM Where: Hunters Rest Dr, Village Green subdivision, West Ashley Cost: free; donations benefit the...

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 the Clemson Tri-County Master Gardeners to learn about nature! This program is geared to kids ages 5-11. Limited capacity, first come, first served. For: Kids & Families.

Craft and decorate your own magical dragon egg! Get creative with colorful sparkles and gems to make an egg worthy of your dream dragon. For: Kids & Families.

Join us as we celebrate Dinovember as we explore art in the style of children's author/illustrator, Lois Ehlert. Participants will learn about her geometric, color-blocking art techniques and use those skills to create their own dinosaur! Recommended for children ages 5-11 years and their caregivers. Limited...

Baxter-Patrick Library – Create your own prehistoric masterpiece! Kids will use salt dough and pasta to design and take home their very own dinosaur “fossils.” For: Kids & Families.

Teens, join CCPL and Bank On Charleston to learn about paying for college! Improve your financial well-being and set yourself up for success. For: Teens.