November 19 – 25

East Gallery | November 19th — January 16th | Opening Reception: November 19th from 5:30pm — 8:30pm Artist Statement: Demetrius Bing | Art of Bing For me, art is more than just putting paint on a canvas. It’s my freedom, my therapy, my voice, and a way of expressing the things I sometimes can’t put into words. My...

Join us for our Turkey Tots Picnic! — Location: 301 N Hickory StSummerville, SC 29483

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

West Gallery | November 19th 2026 — January 16th 2027 | Opening Reception: November 19th 2026 from 5:30pm — 8:30pm Featuring the works of: Mary Hoffman Anna Ladyzhenskaya John Lindroth Susan Lowcavage Andrea Davis Octavia Cohen Joy Varley Carole Bruno Molly Carey-Dunkle Britney Tyler Beth Pomeroy Exhibition...

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

Monthly Third Thursday Vendor Fair Powered by Summerville DREAM. Road Closures on Little Main, W. Richardson, and Doty St. from 3pm to 9pm. — Location: 102 S. Main St.Summerville, SC 29483

Move YOUR way with Limitless Movers & Groovers. For individuals with disabilities. — Location: 301 N Hickory StSummerville, SC 29483

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,...

Celebrate International Games Month with a presentation and discussion about electronic games in 1980s films—such as Tron , WarGames , and The Last Starfighter —and how they shaped our digital future. For: *All Ages.

Fall is a great time to explore the beach. Join an experienced naturalist to search for shark teeth and other beach artifacts. We'll discuss shark adaptations and biology while learning the secrets to searching for shark teeth. What to expect: Accessible parking, accessible restrooms, and accessible water...

Join us for the grand opening of the new Ashley River Preserve at the Jessen Boat Landing — Location: 4850 Ladson Rd.Summerville, SC 29485

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.

Set-aside adventure time for homeschool students, with access to all the adventures. When: Fridays, 10 AM–3 PM Where: Adrenaline Monkey, 4950 Centre Pointe Dr, Suite 100, North Charleston Tickets: chs.adrenalinemonkeyfun.com

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

Jump into creativity with a fun, hands-on jewelry-making class! In this class, you’ll design and create your own wearable pieces using a variety of techniques and materials. Whether you love bold statement earrings, delicate bracelets, or personalized necklaces, you’ll leave with finished jewelry you’re proud to...

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,...

Charleston's colorful holiday-lights tradition returns to the South Carolina Aquarium on SELECT NIGHTS, roughly mid-November through December 30 (5:30-9 PM): dozens of immersive light installations, Scuba Claus diving nightly, photo ops, and festive refreshments. Opening date here is approximate - confirm exact...

Holiday lights, zoo animals, hot cocoa and a winter wagon ride. Santa or the Grinch appear on select evenings. Festival starts at 6 p.m.; closing times vary by date. Check the posted calendar.

It's artifact show and tell time! Artifacts help tell stories about a site, about the people that inhabited a place, and often about the interactions of those people with the broader world. Archaeological staff will have a table set up near the parking lot with a variety of artifacts from different excavation...

Ideas about what it means to be clean and how best to achieve it have changed dramatically over the centuries. Join a park educator to learn why the once-popular practice of bathing fell out of fashion in Europe during the early modern period. Discover the techniques that seventeenth-century Europeans and their...

Question: What technology do you use today that was used 5,000 years ago? Answer: Ink! Yes, people have been writing with ink since the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. To see how people made ink in the 1700s, stop by Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site and check out the process firsthand. You might be very...

First-ever Berkeley County Holiday Festival (formerly the Goose Creek Holiday Festival): local artisans, crafters, small businesses, specialty foods, food trucks and entertainment - shop local for holiday gifts. More activity details to come.

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

Charleston's fall comic and pop-culture con. Fun for the whole family. What's there: • Huge video game and cosplay contests • Vendors, guests and attractions When: Sun, Nov 22, 10 AM–5 PM Where: Embassy Suites North Charleston Convention Center Cost: tickets; kids free

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.)

Full-day adventure camp for ages 4–12: ninja warrior-style obstacle courses, climbing walls, and fun nutrition and science demos, with themes on teamwork, perseverance and leadership. When: Nov 23–25 & 27, 9 AM–5 PM Who: ages 4–12 Where: Adrenaline Monkey, 4950 Centre Pointe Dr, Suite 100, North Charleston...

Thanksgiving break camp and family fun day.

Adaptive Programming program from Summerville Parks & Recreation. Ages: 5-100. Registration required — sign up in the Town's Rec1 catalog (link above).

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

YMCA school's-out day camp at Downtown on Thanksgiving Break: Mon, Nov 23, Tue, Nov 24, Wed, Nov 25, Fri, Nov 27. Book individual days. Ages 5-12. $50 member / $70 non-member per day. Registration is open until the day of camp (spots are limited). Register through the YMCA's online program search.

YMCA school's-out day camp at Oakbrook on Thanksgiving Break: Mon, Nov 23, Tue, Nov 24, Wed, Nov 25, Fri, Nov 27. Book individual days. Ages 5-14. $50 member / $70 non-member per day. Registration is open until the day of camp (spots are limited). Register through the YMCA's online program search.

YMCA school's-out day camp at The Ponds on Thanksgiving Break: Mon, Nov 23, Tue, Nov 24, Wed, Nov 25, Fri, Nov 27. Book individual days. Ages 4-12. $50 member / $70 non-member per day. Registration is open until the day of camp (spots are limited). Register through the YMCA's online program search.

Three days of Thanksgiving-week fall break camp at Japan Karate Institute: daily field trips, games and activities, with snacks and drinks included. Mon–Wed Nov 23–25, 7:30 AM–6 PM (early drop-off from 6 AM for an extra fee with advance registration). Ages 5–12. Limited spaces — call 843-408-0503 or see...

Take some time to connect and create with others through hands-on creative recreation. — Location: 301 N Hickory StSummerville, SC 29483

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,...

Holiday lights, zoo animals, hot cocoa and a winter wagon ride. Santa or the Grinch appear on select evenings. Festival starts at 6 p.m.; closing times vary by date. Check the posted calendar.

Tiny Trekkers is back! Join us for a seasonal adventure as we explore the wonders of fall! Designed for ages 2-5, this Tiny Trekkers program will introduce young explorers to the changes happening all around us during autumn. We'll discover how leaves change color, learn how plants and animals prepare for the...

Join us as we explore how plants and animals prepare for the changing seasons! During this hands-on nature program, participants will discover why leaves change color in the fall, learn about incredible insect and animal migrations like the journey of the monarch butterfly, and investigate the different ways...

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a fun, family-friendly planting activity! Keep Berkeley Beautiful will be hosting this event at the St. Stephen Library. We will be planting Paperwhite bulbs that will bloom just in time for the holidays. We’ll provide the bulbs, pots, and soil—you bring your...

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a fun, family-friendly planting activity! Keep Berkeley Beautiful will be hosting this event at the Moncks Corner Library. We will be planting Paperwhite bulbs that will bloom just in time for the holidays. We’ll provide the bulbs, pots, and soil—you bring your...

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

Pop in for some easy, breezy pint sized Thanksgiving & fall crafts! For: Children, Family.

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,...

Holiday lights, zoo animals, hot cocoa and a winter wagon ride. Santa or the Grinch appear on select evenings. Festival starts at 6 p.m.; closing times vary by date. Check the posted calendar.

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.

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...

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.

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

Pop in for some easy, breezy pint sized Thanksgiving & fall crafts! For: Children, Family.

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,...

Holiday lights, zoo animals, hot cocoa and a winter wagon ride. Santa or the Grinch appear on select evenings. Festival starts at 6 p.m.; closing times vary by date. Check the posted calendar.