January 14 – 20

Identifying trees without their distinctive leaves demands scrutiny, dedication, and practice. Through the use of dichotomous keys, helpful instruction, and your powers of observation, learn more about twigs, buds, and bark! What to expect : Accessible parking, accessible restrooms, accessible water fountains,...

A decade after its founding in 1670, Charles Towne, the capital of England’s Carolina colony, was moved across the Ashley River to Oyster Point on the modern-day Charleston peninsula. Join the park’s historian to explore the reasons behind the seat of government’s relocation and dispel some myths in the process.

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

Weekly drop-in open gym for preschoolers; an adult must accompany the child.

Children ages 8 and up are invited to a Silent Dance Party at Schroder Recreation Center! This will be a unique party experience where all guests wear wireless glowing headphones. There will be two live DJs playing a variety of tunes, and attendees will have the ability to switch between two genres of music. — ...

Join us for an evening under the stars at Ashley River Park! This family-friendly stargazing program offers an opportunity to explore the wonders of the night sky with the guidance of Lowcountry Stargazers. Whether you are a seasoned star gazer, or a curious beginner, we hope everyone will learn something new....

Friday night blacklights, live DJ and dance party on the trampolines. Often sells out by Thursday; buy ahead. Kids 12 and under need a parent in the building.

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...

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...

Toddler-only jump time for walkers to age 5. Parents may join on the courts free. Tickets at the door only.

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...

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...

Public skate sessions; skate rental available. Bring socks and a light jacket. (Seeded placeholder — please confirm times/price and mark 'still happening'.)

YMCA school's-out day camp at Downtown on MLK Day: Mon, Jan 18. 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 MLK Day: Mon, Jan 18. 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 MLK Day: Mon, Jan 18. 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.

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.

Winter 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...

Schedule: Wednesdays 1/20-2/17, 10:30-11:30am, 5 weeks In this playful, exploratory class, young artists will make, view, and talk about art while discovering the tools and techniques that help artists bring their ideas to life. Through exciting, age-appropriate projects, students will experiment with a variety of...

Wednesday jump time for homeschool families, all ages (walkers and up). Tickets at the door. Not offered when CCSD schools are out.

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