November 10 – 16

Stories read aloud plus interactive activities for young kids at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 AM–12 PM Cost: Free with museum admission or membership

Storytime at Bizzy Bee. Free with general admission.

Make your own gnomes out of peg dolls and felt! Draw on their little faces and decorate them however you like. Participants will need to be able to cut felt and use a glue gun, or have an assistant with them for those tasks. Please register to save your spot. the room's capacity is 30 people including both...

WANDO LIBRARY- Join a Master Gardener to learn about plants from the Dinosaur Age. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Registration required. Ask at the desk, email: WMTP- [email protected], or call 843-805-6888 For: Kids & Families.

Pick an activity and enjoy unlimited play for one set price. All day.

Join us for some bedazzling fun as we bling out a picture frame you can keep. Feel free to bring anything else you'd like to bedazzle! Ages 6 to 11 Tuesday, November 10 at 6PM Register online below beginning 10/27. Registration required — sign up on the library's event page. For: Kids.

Sensory-friendly open play: lights partly off and music turned down for sensory-sensitive kids. Everyone is welcome. When: Wednesdays, 8–10 AM Cost: Regular open play pass (play space is for ages 0–8).

Toddler-only jump time for walkers to age 5, with a themed craft and special guests on Wednesdays. Parents may join on the courts free. Tickets at the door only. Only 9-10am when CCSD is out.

Join us for Nature Walk Wednesday, a guided stroll through the scenic trails of Pine Trace Park. Discover the beauty of the Lowcountry's natural landscapes, learn about local wildlife, and enjoy fresh air and movement in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a...

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...

Active-duty military, veterans and retirees receive free admission with eligible ID, and their guests receive 50% off tickets at Admissions.

$1.99 games of bowling, half-price arcade games and attractions. All day.

Dance Mode program from Summerville Parks & Recreation. Ages: 1-5. Registration required — sign up in the Town's Rec1 catalog (link above).

Support your local parks and help your community by donating blood with The Blood Connection — Location: 301 N Hickory StSummerville, SC 29483

— Location: Screened Porch Registration required (link above).

Stories read aloud plus interactive activities for young kids at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 AM–12 PM Cost: Free with museum admission or membership

4 hours of unlimited bowling, shoes & laser tag for one low price. Thursdays & Fridays.

City of Goose Creek Recreation is bringing the fun right in your backyard! Stop by John McCants Veterans Park for Boulder Bites, a FREE family-friendly event happening every second Thursday of September-November. Enjoy a fun evening filled with food trucks, live music, games, crafts & more! John McCants Veteran...

Teams up to 4 people, will compete to see who can win the title of best gingerbread house! Thursday, November 12th 6-8pm. Get ready for a festive Gingerbread House Competition! All supplies will be provided. You can register individually or as a team of up to 4 people; groups larger than 4 will need to register as...

How are our community roles similar to animals' roles in their ecosystems? Come join us as we explore some of the important helpers in our local ecosystems. Just like we have helpers in our communities like firefighters, nurses and postal workers, animals in nature have their own roles too! Young children will...

Celebrate the season with feathers, facts, and lots of color! Young artists will discover some fun and surprising facts about wild turkeys while creating colorful turkey masterpieces. Using oil pastels, students will experiment with bold colors, shapes, and blending techniques to design their turkey's one-of-a-kind...

Bundles of Joy is a nonprofit diaper bank dedicated to helping families in need. To receive free baby essentials during this distribution drop-in, fill out the pre-registration form! Bundles of Joy Pre-registration For: Kids & Families.

Weekly program for babies and toddlers (birth to 3) and their grown-ups, built around play, connection and routines. When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 AM Cost: Free with museum admission or membership. No pre-registration; tell the front desk you're there for Early Connections. Space is limited.

Looking for a fun and safe place to hang out with your friends after hours? Teens ages 11-14 are invited to the Oakbrook YMCA for a night of fun, games, crafts, and pizza!

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...

4 hours of unlimited bowling, shoes & laser tag for one low price. Thursdays & Fridays.

Drop-off evening of gym games and activities for bathroom-independent kids. Bring a peanut-free snack or dinner and a water bottle.

The 35th annual Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park - a three-mile drive-through display with 750+ light scenes, the Festival Express train, a giant sand sculpture, marshmallow roasting, and the Enchanted Walking Trail. Open nightly mid-November through December 31; see ccprc.com for hours,...

More info coming soon. — Location: Recreation Complex

More info coming soon. — Location: Recreation Complex

Join us at Colonial Dorchester for a nighttime lantern tour of the park! Experiences this unique opportunity to see the park after hours and hear untold stories about the town. Ages 12 and up only. Preregistration is required!

The days are getting shorter and colder. The hardwoods are shedding their leaves and the growing season has reached its end. Will Charles Towne survive through the winter? Will there be enough food and resources? Come and see for yourself. This living history event will showcase some of the crafts and trades...

Step into the role of an archaeologist and uncover the stories hidden in broken dishes! In this hands-on activity, participants will piece together ceramic fragments to reconstruct vessels, just like researchers do in the lab. As you solve the puzzle, you’ll discover how archaeologists use these clues to understand...

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...

Sunday mornings: $1.99 bowling with half-price arcade, laser tag & VR. Half price again 8pm–close.

Wee Warrior Time: a play session just for little ones and their grown-ups at Adrenaline Monkey. Kids climb, play and explore together with other kids their age. When: Sundays 10–11 AM and Saturdays 9–10 AM Who: kids 6 and under, with a parent Where: Adrenaline Monkey, 4950 Centre Pointe Dr, Suite 100, North...

Cheapest family bowling of the week: $2 per person per game, 10am–12pm Sundays. (Pricing posted July 2024 — please confirm current rates.)

Holiday market from the CHS Vegan Collective and Bangin' Vegan Eats at the Tupelo Shelter inside Wannamaker County Park: live music, food trucks and local vendors, all vegan. Wannamaker County Park charges a small per-person park entry fee.

Hands-on group building with LEGOs, wooden blocks, magnetic tiles and more. Kids team up to build castles, racetracks and whatever they dream up. When: Mondays and Saturdays, 11 AM–12 PM Cost: Free with museum admission or membership

Story time mixed with movement and gym play. Ages 4 months to 4 years.

Join us for Teen Self-Care Week as we grab a slice and join the Charleston Center for an honest convo about substance use and smart choices. For teens in grades 6-12. For: Teens.

Gear up for the Parking Lot Challenge, you will become master urban planners and civil engineers! Using physics, modeling and creative problem-solving participants will design, build and test their own miniature parking lots! Ages 6 to 11 Ashley River: Monday, November 16 from 4PM to 4:45PM (Register beginning...

The 35th annual Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park - a three-mile drive-through display with 750+ light scenes, the Festival Express train, a giant sand sculpture, marshmallow roasting, and the Enchanted Walking Trail. Open nightly mid-November through December 31; see ccprc.com for hours,...