Free Things to Do with Kids This Weekend · Oct 31 – Nov 6

Free trunk or treat at Northwoods Theater. Everyone's invited to come trick-or-treat from decorated trunks and booths. When: Sat, Oct 31 (start time to be announced; their $5 Halloween movie is planned for 7:30 PM) Where: 2181 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston Want to host a trunk? Registering a trunk or booth is...

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

Pick a Halloween-themed prompt and act it out—whether it's cackling like a witch or saying, "Happy Halloween!" in your spookiest voice. Complete a charade and earn a sweet treat! For: Kids & Families.

Come to the Village Library and stop in for some games, crafts, and fun! We’d love to see your costumes, but they are not required. For: Kids & Families.

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.

Join Chef Rebecca Antill to learn the legends of the Three Sisters Soup and how to make it! Ages 12 to 17 Monday, November 2 at 5pm Register online below beginning 10/20. Registration required — sign up on the library's event page. For: Teens.

Can you make a shelter that can withstand a wind tunnel to keep your dinosaur safe? Let's find out! All materials will be provided. Ages 6 to 11 Tuesday, November 3 at 11am & 4pm Register for either session online beginning 10/20. Register below for the 11AM session! Registration required — sign up on the...

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.

Calling all young performers! Join us for a fun and creative theatre and improv program where kids will build confidence through acting games, storytelling, character work, and improvisation. Grades 4th-7th. Registration is required. You can register by emailing [email protected] , calling...

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...

Build, explore, and play with a variety of blocks! This hands-on program is designed for young children with caregiver participation. As kids build, they’ll strengthen early math and science concepts, fine motor skills, social development, and more. 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.

Make a festive turkey craft with Miss Lindsey! For: Kids & Families.

WANDO LIBRARY- Come have fun learning about axolotls with stories, songs, videos, and a craft! All ages. Under 6 with an adult. For: Kids & Families.

At Maker Muses, we’re all about dreaming, building, and having fun! Kids in grades 3–5 get to explore cool stuff like science, art, robots, and inventions. Whether we’re making slime, coding games, or designing flying machines, we work together, get messy, and learn by doing. Our club is a place to be curious,...

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.

Come search the great outdoors for colorful fall leaves to create a leaf collage. Take a little piece of autumn home with you! For: Kids & Families.

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.

Put your Mario Kart skills to the test and compete for prizes! Parents are encouraged to participate, as we'll have a special kids vs. parents competition (only kids need to be registered, though)! Mario Kart will be played on the Nintendo Switch. Ages 8 & Up (+ Their Adults) Friday, November 6th from 6PM to 8PM ...

Get ready to Jam! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Space Jam and enjoy some 90s inspired snacks. But, "That's (not) all, folks!" Best 90s or basketball-themed outfit wins a prize! Families (All Ages) Friday, November 6 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM Register online below beginning 10/23. Registration required — sign up...