Outdoor Family Events & Park Activities · Charleston · January 22 – 28

Trees are important in so many ways, but do you know what foresters are doing for us every day? Through hands-on activities we will learn about forestry techniques and the different uses for the forest while exploring Old Town Creek County Park! What to expect : Accessible parking is available. Accessible...

You need a roof over your head as quickly as possible. Where do you begin? Find out how the colonists built Charles Towne’s first houses as you interact with a park educator inside the Common House. Learn about earthfast construction, mortise-and-tenon joints, and other curious aspects of Charles Towne’s...

Learn to think like an archaeologist! Kids will explore historic artifacts and plant clues, just like real scientists. This one-hour program includes two hands-on activities where participants learn how archaeologists sort objects to answer questions about the past and study tiny plant remains to discover what...

Enhance your archery skills with basic instruction and practice on the range. Equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This activity will take place in an indoor facility. A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. — Location: Schroder Rec Ctr

Winter is a great time to explore the beach. Join an experienced naturalist to familiarize yourself with many species that may be found there. We'll search for artifacts and living creatures along the beach such as molluscs, sponges, corals, and more. Share in the discovery by learning intriguing stories about...

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.