Charleston, SC family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

Holiday Festival of Lights

James Island County Park — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Drive-through lights plus a walking area, nightly.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid

Aquarium Aglow

South Carolina Aquarium — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Holiday evening event at the aquarium.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid
• Indoors

Light the Lake

Colonial Lake — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Kick off the holiday season with the Charleston Parks Conservancy's annual Light the Lake at Colonial Lake.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Moncks Corner Tree Lighting

Main Street and Unity Park Main Street Moncks Corner, SC 29461 — Moncks Corner · Berkeley Co. · Summerville & inland

Please join us to celebrate Christmas in The Lowcountry's Hometown.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Goose Creek Christmas Tree Lighting

Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater — Goose Creek · Berkeley Co. · Summerville & inland

Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater Event time 5:30pm - 8:00pm For more information contact Yuliana Alcon (843) 569-4242, ext. 5281 More info coming soon!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Bark the Halls 5K

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens — Charleston (West Ashley) · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Bring your favorite four-legged running partner for a trail run through garden pathways lined with blooming winter camellias.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Ashborough Holiday Market

Ashborough — Summerville · Dorchester Co. · Summerville & inland

We are back in Ashborough for another Ashborough Holiday Market.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Free

Candle Making, Massages & Private Shopping Experience

Island Candles — James Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

A self-care break for moms at Island Candles: make your own candle, enjoy a 20-minute massage with Dave Thomas, and browse with a private shopping experience.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Paid: $60

Intro to Archery

Lincoln Recreation Center — Johns Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Enhance your archery skills on our six-target archery range and 3D course at Johns Island County Park.

• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Free

Storytime Under the Oaks

Middleton Place — Charleston (West Ashley) · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Time: Starts at 10:30 AM Geared towards children aged 3-5, we invite you to join us for an hour of fun with animal stories, crafts, and a meet-and-greet!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Paid: Included with garden admission

Hot Chocolate Bar & Storytime with Mermaid Elise

Island Candles — James Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

A family-friendly afternoon at Island Candles: kids’ storytime with Mermaid Elise plus a hot chocolate bar.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Paid: $15

Early Connections (birth-3)

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Our youngest visitors (ages birth – 3 years) and their grown-ups are invited to join us for special programming each week designed to strengthen connections between the…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Check-Out Challenge

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Embark on an exciting shopping adventure with our Check-Out Challenge program at Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Fossil Friday

The Charleston Museum — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Building Buddies

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Get ready to build, play, and make new friends!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Art Room Surprise (3+)

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Join CML staff for a guided exploration of a new artistic media or process each week.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Free Community Padel Play (Sundays)

The Point Racket and Social Club — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Come play padel on us! Free Community Play is our weekly open session for anyone who wants to get on court, meet new people, and enjoy the Lowcountry sunshine. Players…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Free

Shark Tooth Sleuthing

Folly Beach County Park — Folly Beach · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Let's 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…

• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

South Carolina Stingrays Hockey

North Charleston Coliseum — North Charleston · Charleston Co. · North Charleston

The South Carolina Stingrays are a professional hockey team based in North Charleston, South Carolina, and a proud member of the ECHL and affiliate of the Washington…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

The Charleston Santa

The Best Friend Train Museum — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Beginning Friday, November 27, The Best Friend Train Museum, conveniently situated between the downtown visitor center and the Children's Museum, will host The…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Charleston Holiday "Sleigh" Ride

14 Anson St — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Discover a magical evening as one of Santa’s helpers drives your group in a specially decorated, one-horse open “sleigh.” Delight in a festive thirty-minute holiday…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Letters to Santa

Freshfields Village — Johns Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

As Santa arrives on Friday, November 27, Freshfields Village invites guests to drop Letters to Santa in our special mailbox this holiday season.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Santa & Mrs. Claus at American Gardens

American Gardens — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Experience the wonder of the season with a special meet and greet with Santa and Mrs.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Santa Brunch Cruise

Seabreeze Marina — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Make this holiday season extra magical with Brunch with Santa aboard the Charleston Princess!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Tea with Santa

Camellias — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Join us for an enchanting holiday experience that's become a beloved Charleston tradition.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Santa Visiting Kersey House

Kersey House — Summerville · Dorchester Co. · Summerville & inland

Reservations are recommended, but not required!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Mingle with Kringle

James Island County Park — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

While you're chatting with jolly old St.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Paid: $45

The Velveteen Rabbit

Charleston Stage West Ashley — Charleston (West Ashley) · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Step into a world of magic and wonder with The Velveteen Rabbit, playing at The Pearlstine Theatre inside Charleston Stage’s new state-of-the-art West Ashley Theatre…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Paid: $3 – $60

Family Archery

Lincoln Recreation Center — Johns Island · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

Get your bull's-eye! Bring the family, get a brief orientation, and fling some arrows at Johns Island County Park's target archery range. Equipment will be provided.…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Inclusive Santa

James Island County Park — Charleston · Charleston Co. · Charleston & islands

He's making his list, and he's checking it twice - Santa Claus is most definitely coming to town.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed