Family Weekend Guide

Free things to do with kids in Charleston, SC

61 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. Some may still need venue admission or registration; we note those when the source says so.

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Age
Area
Cost
Weather

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

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

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Museums, gardens & more

Sun, Oct 25 · 2pm–3:30pm

Cherry Point Boat Landing Sweep

Cherry Point Boat Landing — Wadmalaw Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Bring the whole family to a litter sweep with the SC Aquarium and Keep Wadmalaw Beautiful. Bring a reusable water bottle and closed-toe shoes.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
Details at South Carolina Aquarium ↗

Library storytimes & programs (17, free)

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

Friday, Oct 23

10:30amPlay-Doh Pals · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 6-10 · Free
3:30pmZine Workshop (Ages 8+) · Mt. Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

10amJunior Pokémon Club · Bees Ferry West Ashley (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston (West Ashley) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amYoga for Kids · Otranto Road (Charleston County Public Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Edisto Island (Charleston County Public Library), Edisto Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmFamily Movie: "Hoppers" · St. George Branch (Dorchester County Library), St. George 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmFamily Tabletop Games · North Charleston Branch (Dorchester County Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmSpooky Pajama Storytime · North Charleston Branch (Dorchester County Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Big outings

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (17, free)

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

Friday, Oct 30

10:30amPlay-Doh Pals · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 6-10 · Free
3:30pmMiddle Grade Yoga · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Oct 31

9amHalloween Charades · Otranto Road (Charleston County Public Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amRead with a Therapy Dog · John's Island (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Edisto Island (Charleston County Public Library), Edisto Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amMeet the Carrion Committee · Hurd/St. Andrews (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmHalloween Fun at Dorchester · Dorchester Road (Charleston County Public Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmTeen Writing Club · Bees Ferry West Ashley (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston (West Ashley) 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 1

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

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Library storytimes & programs (18, free)

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

Friday, Nov 6

Time variesHoliday Food Drive · Mt. Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amPlay-Doh Pals · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 6-10 · Free
11amTeen Book Chats · North Charleston Branch (Dorchester County Library), North Charleston 11+ · Free
3:30pmPokémon Club · Mt. Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
6:30pmSpace Jam Movie Night · Ashley River Branch (Dorchester County Library), Summerville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 7

Time variesHoliday Food Drive · Mt. Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amFolklore Fest · Mt. Pleasant (Charleston County Public Library), Mount Pleasant 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amMini Loom · St. Paul's Hollywood (Charleston County Public Library), Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amSTAR Therapy Dogs · Bees Ferry West Ashley (Charleston County Public Library), Charleston (West Ashley) 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Edisto Island (Charleston County Public Library), Edisto Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmTeen Project Runway · Baxter-Patrick James Island (Charleston County Public Library), James Island 11+ · Free
2pmTTRPG!! · North Charleston Branch (Dorchester County Library), North Charleston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmWriters R Us · St. Paul's Hollywood (Charleston County Public Library), Hollywood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free