Family Weekend Guide

Free things to do with kids in Charleston, SC this weekend

8 events listed as free by their source for the weekend of Oct 16–18. Some may still need registration or venue entry; check the source link. Back to the full Charleston, SC weekend guide.

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Sat, Oct 17

North Charleston Harvest Festival

Olde Village (East Montague Ave, near Park Circle) — North Charleston · Charleston Co. · North Charleston

Live music, artist market, Kid's Zone, a pop-up petting zoo, costume contests, and trick-or-treating on the street for kids 12 and under (4–6pm).

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at City of North Charleston ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (5, free)

From Charleston County Public Library and Dorchester County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 16

Time variesNot-so-spooky Storywalk · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 17

1pmRepair Cafe · Bees Ferry West Ashley (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston (West Ashley) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmDIY "Terror-ariums" · John L. Dart (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 18

2pmFamily Movie Matinée · North Charleston Branch (Dorchester County Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free